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Fishman (Gella Schweid) papers
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  • Language of Material: English
    Contributing Institution: Department of Special Collections and University Archives
    Title: Gella Schweid Fishman papers including teaching materials for Yiddish language and culture
    Creator: Fishman, Gella Schweid
    Identifier/Call Number: M0809
    Identifier/Call Number: 735
    Physical Description: 27 Linear Feet
    Date (inclusive): 1940-2004
    Abstract: Gella Schweid Fishman was a Yiddish teacher and activist (d. May 2017), and was involved in the Yiddish secular school movement in the United States.

    Scope and Contents

    The initial 1993 accession contains Gella Schweid Fishman's correspondence and writing. Later accessions include papers pertaining to the Jewish holidays, the Holocaust (for Holocaust Remembrance Day) and Israel (for Israel Independence Day), teaching materials, individual Yiddish writers, and finally on women and Judaism. These consist of pamphlets, articles, and clippings from both children's and adult publications.

    Biography

    Teacher of Yiddish language and culture.

    Acquisition Information

    Deposited by Dr. and Mrs. Joshua A. Fishman, 1993.

    Preferred Citation

    [identification of item], Gella Schweid Fishman papers. M0809. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

    Conditions Governing Use

    While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

    Conditions Governing Access

    Collection is open for research. Materials must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Yiddish language.
    Teaching -- Aids and devices.
    Schools.
    Yiddish literature.