Repository: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts / Language: Hebrew - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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Extent:: 85 linear feet (146 boxes)
Abstract:: Ashley Bryan (1923-2022) was an artist and storyteller best known for his award-winning children's book illustrations with particular emphasis on African folktales and African-American spirituals. Bryan authored, illustrated, published, and distributed his first book in Kindergarten, later graduating from Cooper Union and Columbia University, being awarded a Fulbright to study at the University of Freiburg, before becoming a professor at Dartmouth College. The collection documents his lifelong devotion to the arts including sketchbooks, artwork, and especially materials relating to the publication process of over sixty book projects. There is also material relating to his professional engagements; certificates, awards, diplomas, and plaques relating to his many achievements; and personal and family materials, notebooks, photographs, greeting cards and postcards, school children thank you cards and artwork, and research files and ephemera. Also included are foundational...(see more)

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

Extent:: 3.42 linear feet (6 boxes)
Abstract:: The Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth Community Hebrew School teaching materials document the congregation's objective to educate Jewish children in the Hebrew language, Jewish history and culture using Jewish educational materials.

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

Extent:: .2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: The Inbal Dance Theatre Company was started in 1949 by Sara Levi-Tanai (1911-2005) in Israel in order to explore cultural roots and Yeminite theater. This collection consists of photographic prints of eight dances perfomed by the Inbal Dance Theatre Company, during the 1950s.

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

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