Dropsie College, 1958-1979

1958, 1964-1965, 1975-1979 [routine materials from various years between correspondence.] Letter to Konvitz from Leon J. Perelman, President of Dropsie University, thanking Konvitz for helping Dropsie secure a grant from the Merrill Trust Foundation (March 20, 1978). Letter from Abraham I. Katsh, President, regarding Konvitz's assistance in helping Dropsie secure a grant from the Merrill Trust Foundation (October 3, 1975). A copy of Dropsie's application and letter to Dean David A. Thomas, Administrator of the Trust. Konvitz commented on Katsh's draft letter to Thomas (October 3, 1975). Correspondence with Sol Satinsky: Konvitz explains his reasons for not accepting the office of President of Dropsie College. Konvitz explains that he prefers to be a practicing scholar than an administrator (March 18, 1965). Correspondence with Sol Satinsky and Albert M. Greefield: Konvitz comments on his impressions of the Dropsie College site. Konvitz suggests that the college be moved (July 20, 1984). Correspondence with Abraham A. Neuman, President. Konvitz explains that he has decided to turn down the offer of the presidency of Dropsie College because his career has been in other fields of scholarship (June 15, 1964). Correspondence with Satinsky, Konvitz suggests different polices that the Jewish Publication Society should consider regarding membership and a number of books the Jewish Publication Society should consider publishing (July 20, 1964). Correspondence with dale R. Corson, Provost of Cornell, congratulating Konvitz on the offer of the presidency of Dropsie College and expressing his pleasure that Konvitz declined (July 7, 1964). Correspondence with Samuel B. Finkel, Executive Vice-President of Dropsie. Konvitz accepts membership on the National Advisory Committee of Dropsie College (March 3, 1958). Konvitz also agreed to serve on the National Committee of Sponsors for the observance of the College's 50th Anniversary. Other routine letters and materials regarding the College.