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David L. Vanderwerken research collection on Chaim Potok, 1962-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.4 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection includes material related to a planned critical biography of author Chaim Potok (1929-2002) by David L. Vanderwerken (1945-2015), an American literary scholar and professor of English literature. It contains correspondence regarding the proposal for the book; general research on the critical literature surrounding Potok's literary career, as well as his life and art; a Vanderwerken interview with Potok; and copies of Potok's novels and nonfiction works, with annotations by Vanderwerken.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Allan Solomonow papers, 1944-2016 (inclusive) 1960-2009 (bulk)

Extent:
35 linear feet (37 boxes)
Abstract:
Allan Wayne Solomonow (1937-2020) was a Jewish peace activist who was active in New York City and the San Francisco Bay area from the 1970s through the 2010s. His particular concern was Middle East peace, especially the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This collection documents Solomonow's life's work and primarily comprise his professional papers related to the Jewish peace community as well as collected secondary material that informed his thinking.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Theodore Hornberger Papers, 1941-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 cubic feet
Abstract:
Dr. Theodore Hornberger was a Professor of English with particular specialty in American literature. The Theodore Hornberger papers contain diaries, correspondence, teaching materials pertaining to courses and seminars he taught at the University of Pennsylvania, unfinished manuscripts, and reprints of some of his published works.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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Albert M. Greenfield Intercultural Center Records, 1973-1995 (inclusive) 1983-1993 (bulk)

Extent:
4 cubic feet
Abstract:
The Albert M. Greenfield Intercultural Center Records document the activities of the Center during it's first decade of existence under founding director Rene Gonzalez, particularly in relation to the cultural and ethnic student organizations on campus, and its efforts to promote diversity. Some portions of the collection may be closed.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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Robert Ernest Spiller Papers, 1936-1980 (inclusive) 1948-1964 (bulk)

Extent:
3 cubic feet
Abstract:
Robert Ernest Spiller was a Professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania from 1945 to 1967 and acting dean of the Annenberg School of Communications from 1963 to 1964. The Robert Ernest Spiller papers are all professional in nature and document his function as a Professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania as well as his involvement with numerous other professional and academic organizations.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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