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Kallen, Horace M. OHL - Copy, 1971-1980

 File — Box: 19, Folder: 15

Scope and Contents

1971-1978, 1980. Correspondence with Professor Horace M. Kallen, a founder and former dean of the New School for Social Research. Includes an in-depth exchange between Kallen and Konvitz on a broad range of subjects, including education for and about Jews and the importance of the Diaspora to the survival of Israel (February 12, 1974), the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and Henry Kissinger's role in the government and abilities (January-February 1974). Other rich personal and philosophical insights in Kallen's letters. Also personal correspondence with Rachel O. Kallen, Professor Kallen's wife, and with Professor Miriam Kallen, his sister. Correspondence with Doctor John Everett, President of the New School for Social Research, Alfred J. Morrow, and others regarding routine affairs concerning Konvitz's involvement in matters pertaining to the Kallens.

Dates

  • 1971-1980

Language of Materials

Collection material in English, German, Yiddish

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

204.78 cubic feet

Repository Details

Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository

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