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Literary matters - letters and clippings, Philip P. Bregstone papers, 1912-1929

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Title Literary matters - letters and clippings, Philip P. Bregstone papers, 1912-1929

Creator Bregstone, Philip P. (Philip Pollack), 1866-1934

Date 1912-1929

Language Yiddish, English

Subjects Jewish authors, Jews, Judges, Lawyers

Description Papers of Chicago lawyer, judge, writer, and public official Philip P. Bregstone, who was active in Chicago Jewish affairs and in promoting Zionist causes in the Midwest. The bulk of the papers consist of correspondence, writings, reviews, and memorabilia by and about Bregstone and the wartime activities of his wife, Anne Rosenberg Bregstone.

Format Correspondence

User-Contributed Transcription 1043 Kelly St.Jan. 5 1912Dear Mr. Bregstone - Received you letter as well as articles. [[Enjoined?}} from passing too too severe criticismby your request I will only make a few general remarks. The lecture at it entirety is certainly a splendid achievement.It is comprehensive and enlighteningand teeming with apt and incisiveremarks. That it was too good forGrand Rapids, goes without saying. Very few of those who visit or speakof Yiddish litterature in English. Knowthe display such wide reading ^ on andsuch intimate familiarity with thesubject as you did in your articles. It is however lacking somewhat in proportion. While some places aredwelt upon at great length others are passed over hastily. The fact alone

Archival Collection Title Philip P. Bregstone papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Bregstone Box 1 Folder 8

BibID 998476588805867

Rights Status Copyright Not Evaluated

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Size 2599px × 3395px 50.52 MB

Filename 998476588805867_mms_bregstone_bx_01_fl_008_01_001.tif

Unique Identifier NL111BA7

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