Correspondence with Joftes, Saul E.

Identifier
WL3000/9/1/694
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 110426
Dates
18 Dec 1950 - 9 Apr 1957
Level of Description
Collection
Languages
  • English
Source
EHRI Partner

Creator(s)

  • B'nai B'rith

Biographical History

Saul E. Joftes was a US-American functionary of Jewish descent. He held several high positions at B’nai B’rith during the 1950s and 60s. Later he was involved in a legal case with the organisation.

Scope and Content

Documenting the close association between the Library and Joftes the correspondence centres on numerous information requests by the latter. This includes among others enquiries on past political affiliations of certain German and Austrian artists and politicians as well as on current activities of certain anti-Semitic individuals or groups. Additionally, Joftes’ subscription to the Library’s press survey and his advice on approaching other potential subscribers is discussed. Contained is a B’nai B’rith circular and two B’nai B’rith cards.

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People

  • Joftes, Saul E.

Subjects

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