Guide to the Israel Cohen Papers Relating to His Book Collection
Processed by Anna Levia.
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The Board of Trustees of Stanford University. All rights reserved.
Guide to the Israel Cohen Papers Relating to His Book Collection
Collection number: M1001
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Stanford University Libraries
Stanford, California
- Processed by:
- Anna Levia
- Date Completed:
- 2004
- Encoded by:
- Sean Quimby
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Israel Cohen Papers relating to his book collection,
Date (inclusive): ca. 1950-1986
Collection number: M1001
Creator:
Cohen, Israel
Extent:
8 linear feet
Repository:
Stanford University. Libraries. Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives.
Abstract: Notes and ephemera connected with the book collection that Stanford Libraries bought. Includes correspondence and publications.
The collection is particularly strong in Jewish, Israeli, and Zionist history, dictionaries, encyclopedias,and books in the
field of Hebrew language; translations into Hebrew of world literature; and most importantly, Hebrew literature, both ancient
and modern.
Language:
English.
Administrative Information
Access
All materials described in this finding aid are available for use without restriction.
Publication Rights
Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain
permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections.
Preferred Citation
Israel Cohen Papers relating to his book collection, M1001. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford,
Calif.
Acquisition Information
Purchased with Cohen's book collection, 1994.
Biography / Administrative History
Israeli publisher and editor. Cohen was born in Galicia in 1905. He was a book lover all his life. He chaired Israel's Union
of Hebrew Writers and published hundreds of articles of literary criticism. He died in 1986.
Scope and Content of Collection
Notes and ephemera connected with the book collection that Stanford Libraries bought. Includes correspondence and publications.
The collection is particularly strong in Jewish, Israeli, and Zionist history, dictionaries, encyclopedias,and books in the
field of Hebrew language; translations into Hebrew of world literature; and most importantly, Hebrew literature, both ancient
and modern.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Book collecting
Judaica and Hebraica Collections
Israel Cohen Collection
Series 1.
Association Materials
Physical Description:
6 legal-sized folders
Scope and Content Note
Association materials: Materials pertaining to various associations to which Cohen belonged and committees on which he served.
Subseries 1.
Academic
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Most of the academic committees on which Cohen served are dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the Hebrew language.
Box 1, Folder 1
Academic
Scope and Content Note
Materials pertaining to various academic associations to which Cohen belonged and committees on which he served; most are
dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the Hebrew language.
Subseries 2.
Civic
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
The civic associations to which Cohen belonged are dedicated to such matters as the naming of streets in Tel Aviv.
Box 1, Folder 2
Civic
Scope and Content Note
Materials pertaining to various civic associations to which Cohen belonged and committees on which he served; they are dedicated
to such matters as naming streets in Tel Aviv.
Subseries 3.
Cultural
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
This includes a committee to memorialize Akiva Govrin and activities of AHIAM, an organization dedicated to the preservation
and advancement of Israeli culture.
Box 1, Folder 3
Cultural
Scope and Content Note
Materials pertaining to various cultural associations to which Cohen belonged and committees on which he served; these include
a committee to memorialize Akiva Govrin and activities of AHIAM, an organization dedicated to the preservation and advancement
of Israeli culture.
Subseries 4.
Political
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Meeting minutes and other materials pertaining to various political associations to which Cohen belonged.
Subseries 5.
Professional
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Materials pertaining to the activities of the Union of Hebrew Writers.
Box 1, Folder 5
Professional
Scope and Content Note
Materials pertaining to the activities of the Union of Hebrew Writers.
Subseries 6.
Religious
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Form letters from various religious organizations such as Chabad and the American Jewish Committee
Box 1, Folder 6
Religious
Scope and Content Note
Form letters from various religious organizations such as Chabad and the American Jewish Committee.
Series 2.
Bibliographies
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Two bibliographies: Maamare Feytlson (5 p.) and Bibliyografyah shel kitve profesor Shmuel Werses, by Rut Shenpeled (9 p.)
Box 1, Folder 7
Bibliographies
Scope and Content Note
Two bibliographies: Maamare Feytlson (5 p.) and Bibliyografyah shel kitve profesor Shmuel Werses, by Rut Shenpeled (9 p.)
Series 3.
Book Fragments
Physical Description:
3 folders
Scope and Content Note
Partial copies of books whose condition does not warrant preservation and/or provenance does not warrant cataloging.
Box 1, Folder 8
Book fragments
Scope and Content Note
Partial copies of books whose condition and/or provenance does not warrant preservaton or cataloging.
Box 1, Folder 9
Book fragments
Scope and Content Note
Partial copies of books whose condition and/or provenance does not warrant preservaton or cataloging.
Box 1, Folder 10
Book fragments
Scope and Content Note
Partial copies of books whose condition and/or provenance does not warrant preservaton or cataloging.
Box 1, Folder 11
Book fragments
Scope and Content Note
Partial copies of books whose condition and/or provenance does not warrant preservaton or cataloging.
Series 4.
Bookmarks
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Cardstock bookmarks given away by publishers and other scraps of paper used to mark pages.
Box 1, Folder 12
Bookmarks
Scope and Content Note
Cardstock bookmarks given away by publishers and other scraps of paper used to mark pages.
Series 5.
Compliments Slips
Physical Description:
3 folders
Scope and Content Note
Compliments slips (review copy inserts): Printed cards, form letters, and notes from authors inserted into review copies of
books.
Box 1, Folder 13
Compliments slips (review copy inserts)
Scope and Content Note
Printed cards, form letters, and notes from authors inserted into review copies of books. Many include title page photocopies
of the books they accompanied.
Box 1, Folder 14
Compliments slips (review copy inserts)
Scope and Content Note
Printed cards, form letters, and notes from authors inserted into review copies of books. Many include title page photocopies
of the books they accompanied.
Box 1, Folder 15
Compliments slips (review copy inserts)
Scope and Content Note
Printed cards, form letters, and notes from authors inserted into review copies of books. Many include title page photocopies
of the books they accompanied.
Series 6.
Correspondence
Physical Description:
3 folders
Scope and Content Note
Correspondence: Miscellaneous correspondence from the 1930s to the 1960s, most not addressed to or signed by Israel Cohen.
Box 2, Folder 1
Correspondence: 1930s-1960s
Scope and Content Note
Miscellaneous correspondence from the 1930s to the 1960s, mainly not addressed to or signed by Israel Cohen.
Box 2, Folder 2
Correspondence: 1970s and 1980s
Scope and Content Note
Miscellaneous correspondence from the 1970s and 1980s; some not addressed to or signed by Israel Cohen.
Box 2, Folder 3
Correspondence: undated
Scope and Content Note
Miscellaneous undated notes and correspondence.
Series 7.
Greeting Cards and Invitations
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Contains greeting cards and invitations.
Box 2, Folder 4
Greeting cards/invitations
Scope and Content Note
Greeting cards and invitations; mainly not personal in nature.
Series 8.
Israeli Ephemera
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Israeli ephemera (miscellaneous): Printed matter pertaining to Israeli life in the 1960s to the 1980s, much of which apparently
served as bookmarks. Of particular interest is a menu for a dinner honoring Prime Minister Golda Meir at the Sheraton-Tel
Aviv Hotel, July 30th, 1969.
Box 2, Folder 5
Israeli ephemera (miscellaneous)
Scope and Content Note
Miscellaneous printed material pertaining to Israeli life in the 1960s to the 1980s, much of which apparently served as bookmarks.
Of particular interest is a menu for a dinner honoring Prime Minister Golda Meir at the Sheraton-Tel Aviv Hotel, July 30th,
1969.
Series 9.
Library Catalogs
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Three typed catalogs, two in German, one in Hebrew, listing books available at the library of the cultural center of the embassy
of the Federal Republic of Germany. All dated 1977.
Box 2, Folder 6
Library catalogs
Scope and Content Note
Three typed catalogs, two in German, one in Hebrew, listing books available at the library of the cultural center of the embassy
of the Federal Republic of Germany. All dated 1977.
Series 10.
Maps
Physical Description:
3 folders
Scope and Content Note
Collection of maps of Israel and other parts of the world. Many were printed as newspaper supplements and given free to subscribers.
Box 2, Folder 7
Maps
Scope and Content Note
Collection of maps of Israel and other parts of the world. Many were printed as newspaper supplements and given free to subscribers.
Box 2, Folder 8
Maps
Scope and Content Note
Collection of maps of Israel and other parts of the world. Many were printed as newspaper supplements and given free to subscribers.
Box 2, Folder 9
Maps
Scope and Content Note
Collection of maps of Israel and other parts of the world. Many were printed as newspaper supplements and given free to subscribers.
Series 11.
Return Addresses
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Names and addresses on business cards and on scraps of paper torn from envelopes.
Box 2, Folder 10
Return addresses
Scope and Content Note
Names and addresses on business cards and on scraps of paper torn from envelopes.
Series 12.
Newspapers
Physical Description:
2 linear ft.
Scope and Content Note
Materials clipped or removed from newspapers.
Subseries 1.
Supplements
Physical Description:
4 folders
Scope and Content Note
Holiday and other commemorative supplements given free to newspaper subscribers.
Box 2, Folder 11
Newspapers: Supplements
Scope and Content Note
Holiday and other commemorative supplements given free to newspaper subscribers.
Box 2, Folder 12
Newspapers: Supplements
Scope and Content Note
Holiday and other commemorative supplements given free to newspaper subscribers.
Box 2, Folder 13
Newspapers: Supplements
Scope and Content Note
Holiday and other commemorative supplements given free to newspaper subscribers.
Box 2, Folder 14
Newspapers: Supplements
Scope and Content Note
Holiday and other commemorative supplements given free to newspaper subscribers.
Subseries 2.
Clippings Removed from Books
Physical Description:
1.5 linear ft.
Scope and Content Note
Most clippings have a title page photocopy attached. Many are book reviews or articles about the author.
Box 3, Folder 1
Newspapers: Clippings: A
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from books with a title page photocopy attached. Most are book reviews or articles about the
author. Each clippings is housed alphabetically by author of the book from which it was removed.
Box 3, Folder 2
Newspapers: Clippings: B
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from books with a title page photocopy attached. Most are book reviews or articles about the
author. Each clippings is housed alphabetically by author of the book from which it was removed.
Box 3, Folder 3
Newspapers: Clippings: D-F
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from books with a title page photocopy attached. Most are book reviews or articles about the
author. Each clippings is housed alphabetically by author of the book from which it was removed.
Box 3, Folder 4
Newspapers: Clippings: G
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from books with a title page photocopy attached. Most are book reviews or articles about the
author. Each clippings is housed alphabetically by author of the book from which it was removed.
Box 3, Folder 5
Newspapers: Clippings: H-J
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from books with a title page photocopy attached. Most are book reviews or articles about the
author. Each clippings is housed alphabetically by author of the book from which it was removed.
Box 4, Folder 1
Newspapers: Clippings: K
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from books with a title page photocopy attached. Most are book reviews or articles about the
author. Each clippings is housed alphabetically by author of the book from which it was removed.
Box 4, Folder 2
Newspapers: Clippings: L-M
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from books with a title page photocopy attached. Most are book reviews or articles about the
author. Each clippings is housed alphabetically by author of the book from which it was removed.
Box 4, Folder 3
Newspapers: Clippings: N-P
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from books with a title page photocopy attached. Most are book reviews or articles about the
author. Each clippings is housed alphabetically by author of the book from which it was removed.
Box 4, Folder 4
Newspapers: Clippings: R
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from books with a title page photocopy attached. Most are book reviews or articles about the
author. Each clippings is housed alphabetically by author of the book from which it was removed.
Box 5, Folder 1
Newspapers: Clippings: S
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from books with a title page photocopy attached. Most are book reviews or articles about the
author. Each clippings is housed alphabetically by author of the book from which it was removed.
Box 5, Folder 2
Newspapers: Clippings: S
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from books with a title page photocopy attached. Most are book reviews or articles about the
author. Each clippings is housed alphabetically by author of the book from which it was removed.
Box 5, Folder 3
Newspapers: Clippings: T-V
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from books with a title page photocopy attached. Most are book reviews or articles about the
author. Each clippings is housed alphabetically by author of the book from which it was removed.
Box 5, Folder 4
Newspapers: Clippings: Y-Z
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from books with a title page photocopy attached. Most are book reviews or articles about the
author. Each clippings is housed alphabetically by author of the book from which it was removed.
Box 5, Folder 5
Newspapers: Clippings
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from unidentified books.
Box 5, Folder 6
Newspapers: Clippings
Scope and Content Note
Newspaper clippings removed from unidentified books.
Series 13.
Notes
Physical Description:
2 folders
Scope and Content Note
Scraps of paper with writing on them. Some are notes pertaining to the books in which they were found; others served as bookmarks.
Box 5, Folder 7
Notes
Scope and Content Note
Scraps of paper with writing on them. Some are notes pertaining to the books they came from; others served as bookmarks.
Box 6, Folder 1
Notes
Scope and Content Note
Scraps and sheets of paper with writing on them. These include notes pertaining to the books they came from and notes for
scholarly works; others apparently served as bookmarks.
Series 14.
Offprints
Physical Description:
1 linear ft.
Scope and Content Note
From books and scholarly journals, many with inscriptions by the authors to Israel Cohen.
Box 6, Folder 2
Offprints
Scope and Content Note
Offprints from books and scholarly journals, many with inscriptions by the authors to Israel Cohen.
Box 6, Folder 3
Offprints
Scope and Content Note
Offprints from books and scholarly journals, many with inscriptions by the authors to Israel Cohen.
Box 6, Folder 4
Offprints
Scope and Content Note
Offprints from books and scholarly journals, many with inscriptions by the authors to Israel Cohen.
Box 6, Folder 5
Offprints
Scope and Content Note
Offprints from books and scholarly journals, many with inscriptions by the authors to Israel Cohen.
Box 6, Folder 6
Offprints
Scope and Content Note
Offprints from books and scholarly journals, many with inscriptions by the authors to Israel Cohen.
Box 6, Folder 7
Offprints
Scope and Content Note
Offprints from books and scholarly journals, many with inscriptions by the authors to Israel Cohen.
Box 7, Folder 1
Offprints
Scope and Content Note
Offprints from books and scholarly journals, many with inscriptions by the authors to Israel Cohen.
Box 7, Folder 2
Offprints
Scope and Content Note
Offprints from books and scholarly journals, many with inscriptions by the authors to Israel Cohen.
Box 7, Folder 3
Offprints
Scope and Content Note
Offprints from books and scholarly journals, many with inscriptions by the authors to Israel Cohen.
Box 7, Folder 4
Offprints
Scope and Content Note
Offprints from books and scholarly journals, many with inscriptions by the authors to Israel Cohen.
Box 7, Folder 5
Offprints
Scope and Content Note
Offprints from books and scholarly journals, many with inscriptions by the authors to Israel Cohen.
Box 7, Folder 6
Offprints
Scope and Content Note
Offprints from books and scholarly journals, many with inscriptions by the authors to Israel Cohen.
Series 15.
Parshivot ha-shavu'a
Physical Description:
2 linear ft.
Scope and Content Note
Studies of the weekly Torah portion (parshah) by Nehama Leibowitz.
Subseries 1.
Iyunim be-parashat ha-shavu'a
Physical Description:
4 folders
Scope and Content Note
Printed booklets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra
[Leviticus]; Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each booklet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion
(parshah) by Nehama Leibowitz. Most are in Hebrew; the few in English are translated and adapted by Aryeh Newman.
Box 8, Folder 1
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Iyunim be-parashat ha-shavua: Bereshit
Scope and Content Note
Printed booklets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra
[Leviticus]; Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each booklet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion
(parshah) by Nehama Leibowitz. Most are in Hebrew; the few in English are translated and adapted by Aryeh Newman.
Box 8, Folder 2
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Iyunim be-parashat ha-shavua: Bereshit
Scope and Content Note
Printed booklets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra
[Leviticus]; Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each booklet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion
(parshah) by Nehama Leibowitz. Most are in Hebrew; the few in English are translated and adapted by Aryeh Newman.
Box 8, Folder 3
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Iyunim be-parashat ha-shavua: Shemot
Scope and Content Note
Printed booklets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra
[Leviticus]; Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each booklet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion
(parshah) by Nehama Leibowitz. Most are in Hebrew; the few in English are translated and adapted by Aryeh Newman.
Box 8, Folder 4
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Iyunim be-parashat ha-shavua: Shemot
Scope and Content Note
Printed booklets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra
[Leviticus]; Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each booklet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion
(parshah) by Nehama Leibowitz. Most are in Hebrew; the few in English are translated and adapted by Aryeh Newman.
Box 8, Folder 5
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Iyunim be-parashat ha-shavua: Vayikra
Scope and Content Note
Printed booklets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra
[Leviticus]; Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each booklet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion
(parshah) by Nehama Leibowitz. Most are in Hebrew; the few in English are translated and adapted by Aryeh Newman.
Box 8, Folder 6
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Iyunim be-parashat ha-shavua: Vayikra
Scope and Content Note
Printed booklets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra
[Leviticus]; Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each booklet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion
(parshah) by Nehama Leibowitz. Most are in Hebrew; the few in English are translated and adapted by Aryeh Newman.
Box 8, Folder 7
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Iyunim be-parashat ha-shavua: Bamidbar
Scope and Content Note
Printed booklets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra
[Leviticus]; Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each booklet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion
(parshah) by Nehama Leibowitz. Most are in Hebrew; the few in English are translated and adapted by Aryeh Newman.
Box 8, Folder 8
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Iyunim be-parashat ha-shavua: Bamidbar
Scope and Content Note
Printed booklets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra
[Leviticus]; Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each booklet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion
(parshah) by Nehama Leibowitz. Most are in Hebrew; the few in English are translated and adapted by Aryeh Newman.
Box 8, Folder 9
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Iyunim be-parashat ha-shavua: Devarim
Scope and Content Note
Printed booklets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra
[Leviticus]; Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each booklet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion
(parshah) by Nehama Leibowitz. Most are in Hebrew; the few in English are translated and adapted by Aryeh Newman.
Box 8, Folder 10
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Iyunim be-parashat ha-shavua: Devarim
Scope and Content Note
Printed booklets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra
[Leviticus]; Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each booklet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion
(parshah) by Nehama Leibowitz. Most are in Hebrew; the few in English are translated and adapted by Aryeh Newman.
Subseries 2.
Gilyonot le-iyun be-parashat ha-shavu'a
Physical Description:
1.5 linear ft.
Scope and Content Note
Typed sheets arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra [Leviticus];
Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each sheet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion (parshah) by Nehama
Leibowitz. In Hebrew.
Box 9, Folder 1
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Gilyonot le-iyun be-parashat ha-shavua: Bereshit
Scope and Content Note
Typed sheets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra [Leviticus];
Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each sheet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion (parshah) by Nehama
Leibowitz. In Hebrew.
Box 9, Folder 2
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Gilyonot le-iyun be-parashat ha-shavua: Bereshit
Scope and Content Note
Typed sheets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra [Leviticus];
Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each sheet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion (parshah) by Nehama
Leibowitz. In Hebrew.
Box 9, Folder 3
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Gilyonot le-iyun be-parashat ha-shavua: Shemot
Scope and Content Note
Typed sheets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra [Leviticus];
Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each sheet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion (parshah) by Nehama
Leibowitz. In Hebrew.
Box 9, Folder 4
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Gilyonot le-iyun be-parashat ha-shavua: Vayikra
Scope and Content Note
Typed sheets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra [Leviticus];
Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each sheet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion (parshah) by Nehama
Leibowitz. In Hebrew.
Box 9, Folder 5
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Gilyonot le-iyun be-parashat ha-shavua: Bamidbar
Scope and Content Note
Typed sheets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra [Leviticus];
Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each sheet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion (parshah) by Nehama
Leibowitz. In Hebrew.
Box 9, Folder 6
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Gilyonot le-iyun be-parashat ha-shavua: Devarim
Scope and Content Note
Typed sheets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra [Leviticus];
Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each sheet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion (parshah) by Nehama
Leibowitz. In Hebrew.
Box 9, Folder 7
Parshiyot ha-shavua: Gilyonot le-iyun be-parashat ha-shavua: Devarim
Scope and Content Note
Typed sheets, arranged according to the five books of the bible: Bereshit [In the Beginning]; Shemot [Exodus]; Vayikra [Leviticus];
Bamidbar [Numbers]; and Devarim [Deuteronomy]. Each sheet consists of a study of the weekly Torah portion (parshah) by Nehama
Leibowitz. In Hebrew.
Series 16.
Photographs, Postcards and Prints
Physical Description:
2 folders
Scope and Content Note
Includes photographs and postcards of Theodore Herzl and other figures from Israeli history as well as art reproductions that
accompanied art show announcements or that were included as supplements to newspaper subscribers.
Box 10, Folder 1
Photographs, postcards, prints
Scope and Content Note
Contents include photographs and postcards of Theodore Herzl and other figures from Israeli history as well as art reproductions
that accompanied art show announcements or that were included as supplements to newspaper subscribers.
Box 10, Folder 2
Photographs, postcards, prints
Scope and Content Note
Contents include photographs and postcards of Theodore Herzl and other figures from Israeli history as well as art reproductions
that accompanied art show announcements or that were included as supplements to newspaper subscribers.
Series 17.
Programs
Physical Description:
3.5 linear ft.
Scope and Content Note
Event programs relating to all aspects of Israeli life.
Subseries 1.
Arts
Physical Description:
2 linear ft.
Scope and Content Note
Programs from the many Israeli arts performances Cohen attended.
Subsubseries 1.
Dance
Physical Description:
Scope and Content Note
Box 10, Folder 3
Programs: Arts: Dance
Scope and Content Note
Three programs: The Paul Taylor Dance Company [appearing at Israel Festival Caesarea 1966], July 27-August 27, 1966;Shlonsk:
lehakat ha-folkor ha-mamlakhtit shel polin be-mahol uve-zemer, September 17, 1966; Inbal: teatron mahol, undated ca. 1975.
Subsubseries 2.
Music
Physical Description:
Scope and Content Note
Box 10, Folder 4
Programs: Arts: Music
Scope and Content Note
Six programs: Gertrude Holt, coloratora mezzo-soprano, June 8, 1958;Yiftah [Jephtha], G.F. Handel, The Moshe Zadikov Choir
and Symphonic Orchestra, January 18, 1962;Israel Festival, 1963; Gala opening, July 16 - August 12, 1963;ha-Akademyah ha-yisraelit
le-musikah be-Tel Aviv, Shavua ha-musikah ha-yisraelit, December 22, 1965; Moadon Milo, tselilim min ha-avar, introduced by
Israel Cohen, May 1, 1973;80 yor moderne yidishe muzik, June 22, 1980
Subsubseries 3.
Opera
Physical Description:
Scope and Content Note
Box 10, Folder 5
Programs: Arts: Opera
Scope and Content Note
Thirteen Israel National Opera programs: Faust; Alexandra; Kiss Me, Kate!; La Perichole; Aida; Tales of Hoffmann; Samson and
Delilah [two copies]; Andrea Chenier; Eugene Onegin; Un Ballo in Maschera; Adriana Levouvreur; Otello; Aida; 1958 - 1974
Subsubseries 4.
Theater
Physical Description:
Scope and Content Note
Subsubsubseries 2.
Academic
Physical Description:
Scope and Content Note
Box 10, Folder 6
Programs: Arts: Theater: Teatron ha-Bimah
Scope and Content Note
Ten Teatron ha-Bimah programs: Per gint; ha-Erev Ionesco; Daber elai bi-veradim; Billy badai; Itsik Vitenberg; Nashe vindzor
ha-alizot; Arturo Ui; Tartuffe; Shesh nefashot mehapsot mehaber; Mi yatsil et ha-falah; undated, ca. 1960s and 1970s.
Box 10, Folder 7
Programs: Arts: Theater: Teatron ha-Bimah
Scope and Content Note
Fourteen Teatron ha-Bimah programs: Bi-kets ha-yamim; Natan ha-hakham; Pegishah al ha-gevul; ha-Parisait; Masa le-niniveh;
ha-Shekhunah; Komedyah shel tauyot; ha-Em; Per gint; Medeah; Pandre ha-gibor; ha-Ahim Karamazov; Retsah he-hapim mi-pesha;
dated and undated, 1950s.
Box 10, Folder 8
Programs: Arts: Theater: Teatron ha-Bimah
Scope and Content Note
Eleven Teatron ha-Bimah programs: Lizistratah; Bikur ha-geveret ha-zekenah; Adon Biderman; Nitsots shel meshorer; Habet ahorah
bi-zaam; ha-etsim metit zekufim; Bet ha-bubot; ha-Soher mi-Venetsyah; ha-Dod Vanyah; ha-Masa ha-arokh le-tokh ha-lailah; Nisuav
shel ha-adon Misisipi; dated and undated, 1950s and 1960s.
Box 10, Folder 9
Programs: Arts: Theater: Teatron ha-Bimah
Scope and Content Note
Eight Teatron ha-Bimah programs: Milhamah ve-shalom; Beket o kevodo shel elohim; Hinaniyot ha-stav; ha-Beitsah; Anah kristi;
Hezyonot Simon Mashar; Rekviem le-nezirah; Oliver; dated and undated, 1950s and 1960s.
Box 11, Folder 1
Programs: Arts: Theater: Teatron ha-Bimah
Scope and Content Note
Seven Teatron ha-Bimah programs: ha-Kisot; Tango; Shavru et ha-kelim; ha-Rotshim ha-ketanim: Komedyah; ha-Kayits; Dodah Lizah;
Shimshon; dated and undated, 1960s.
Box 11, Folder 2
Programs: Arts: Theater: Teatron ha-Bimah
Scope and Content Note
Five Teatron ha-Bimah programs: Izun adin; Akidat Yosef; ha-Shahaf; Kolomb; Yehude ha-demamah; dated and undated, 1970s.
Box 11, Folder 3
Programs: Arts: Theater: Teatron ha-Bimah
Scope and Content Note
Five Teatron ha-Bimah programs: Halokh hazor; Troylus ve-Kresidah; Me-ever la-gevulin; Al kalut-daat ve-tseviyut; ha-Tiyul;
dated and undated, 1970s and 1980.
Civic
Physical Description:
Scope and Content Note
Box 11, Folder 4
Programs: Arts: Theater: Teatron ha-Kameri
Scope and Content Note
Seven Teatron ha-Kameri programs: ha-Drakon; Mehumah rabah al lo davar; Gibor ha-yom; En berirah le-hobson; Voytshek; Kineret
kineret; Pigmalyon; Mari Styuart; dated and undated; 1950s and 1960s.
Cultural
Physical Description:
Scope and Content Note
Box 11, Folder 5
Programs: Arts: Theater: Teatron Ohel
Scope and Content Note
Thirteen Teatron Ohel programs: ha-Poemah ha-pedagogit; Naarah la-ruah; Misrah tovah; Targil be-hamesh etsbaot; ha-Shabat
ha-shehorah; Od nahar ehad; Hashmalit u-shemah teshukah; He-yadata et netiv ha-halav; ha-Ketubah; Kesher dam; Mar slon yekirenu;
Shanim yemin; shanim smol; ha-Kad ha-shavur; dated and undated, 1950s and 1960s.
Box 11, Folder 6
Programs: Arts: Theater: Teatron Ohel
Scope and Content Note
Eleven Teatron Ohel programs: ha-Perait; Adam hu adam; ha-Kamtsan; Hofre ha-zahav; Shorashim; Bet kevarot le-mekhoniyot;
Mashehu lo normali; Gam hu ba-atsilim; Elef letsanim; ha-Holeh ha-medumeh; Maso shel Perishon; dated and undated, 1950s and
1960s.
Political
Physical Description:
Scope and Content Note
Box 11, Folder 7
Programs: Arts: Theater: Miscellaneous
Scope and Content Note
Six miscellaneous theater programs, dated and undated, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
Box 11, Folder 8
Programs: Arts: Theater: Miscellaneous
Scope and Content Note
Six miscellaneous theater programs, dated and undated, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
Subseries 2.
Public
Physical Description:
1.5 linear ft.
Scope and Content Note
Programs sponsored by academic, civic, cultural, political, professional, and religious organizations.
Subsubseries 1.
Academic
Physical Description:
Scope and Content Note
Box 12, Folder 1
Programs: Public: Academic
Scope and Content Note
Invitations and announcements regarding events sponsored by academic institutions. 1960s - 1990s.
Subsubseries 2.
Civic
Physical Description:
Scope and Content Note
Box 12, Folder 2
Programs: Public: Civic
Scope and Content Note
Invitations and announcements regarding events sponsored by civic institutions. 1960s - 1980s.
Subsubseries 3.
Cultural
Physical Description:
Scope and Content Note
Box 12, Folder 3
Programs: Public: Cultural
Scope and Content Note
Invitations and announcements regarding events sponsored by cultural organizations. 1950s - 1980s.
Box 12, Folder 4
Programs: Public: Cultural
Scope and Content Note
Invitations and announcements regarding events sponsored by cultural organizations. 1950s - 1980s.
Box 12, Folder 5
Programs: Public: Cultural
Scope and Content Note
Invitations and announcements regarding events sponsored by cultural organizations. 1950s - 1980s.
Subsubseries 4.
Political
Physical Description:
Scope and Content Note
Box 12, Folder 6
Programs: Public: Political
Scope and Content Note
Invitations and announcements regarding events sponsored by political organizations. 1960s - 1980s.
Subseries 5.
Professional
Physical Description:
Scope and Content Note
Box 12, Folder 7
Programs: Public: Professional
Scope and Content Note
Invitations and announcements regarding events sponsored by professional organizations. 1960s - 1980s.
Subsubseries 6.
Religious
Physical Description:
Scope and Content Note
Box 12, Folder 8
Programs: Public: Religious
Scope and Content Note
Invitations and announcements regarding events sponsored by religious organizations. 1960s - 1980s.
Series 18.
Publisher Materials
Physical Description:
2 linear ft.
Scope and Content Note
Materials from publishers in Israel and abroad.
Subseries 1.
Catalogs and Pricelists
Physical Description:
9 folders
Scope and Content Note
Box 12, Folder 9
Publisher materials: Catalogs/pricelists
Scope and Content Note
Catalogs and pricelists from many publishers, both Israeli and from abroad. Formats range from single typed sheets to pamphlets
and booklets.
Box 12, Folder 10
Publisher materials: Catalogs/pricelists
Scope and Content Note
Catalogs and pricelists from many publishers, both Israeli and from abroad. Formats range from single typed sheets to pamphlets
and booklets.
Box 13, Folder 1
Publisher materials: Catalogs/pricelists
Scope and Content Note
Catalogs and pricelists from many publishers, both Israeli and from abroad. Formats range from single typed sheets to pamphlets
and booklets.
Box 13, Folder 2
Publisher materials: Catalogs/pricelists
Scope and Content Note
Catalogs and pricelists from many publishers, both Israeli and from abroad. Formats range from single typed sheets to pamphlets
and booklets.
Box 13, Folder 3
Publisher materials: Catalogs/pricelists
Scope and Content Note
Catalogs and pricelists from many publishers, both Israeli and from abroad. Formats range from single typed sheets to pamphlets
and booklets.
Box 13, Folder 4
Publisher materials: Catalogs/pricelists
Scope and Content Note
Catalogs and pricelists from many publishers, both Israeli and from abroad. Formats range from single typed sheets to pamphlets
and booklets.
Box 13, Folder 5
Publisher materials: Catalogs/pricelists
Scope and Content Note
Catalogs and pricelists from many publishers, both Israeli and from abroad. Formats range from single typed sheets to pamphlets
and booklets.
Box 13, Folder 6
Publisher materials: Catalogs/pricelists
Scope and Content Note
Catalogs and pricelists from many publishers, both Israeli and from abroad. Formats range from single typed sheets to pamphlets
and booklets.
Box 14, Folder 1
Publisher materials: Catalogs/pricelists
Scope and Content Note
Catalogs and pricelists from many publishers, both Israeli and from abroad. Formats range from single typed sheets to pamphlets
and booklets.
Subseries 2.
Publication Announcements and Order Forms
Physical Description:
2 folders
Scope and Content Note
Pamphlets and single sheets announcing book publications and offering them for purchase.
Box 14, Folder 2
Publisher materials: Publication announcements/order forms
Scope and Content Note
Pamphlets and single sheets announcing book publications and offering them for purchase.
Box 14, Folder 3
Publisher materials: Publication announcements/order forms
Scope and Content Note
Pamphlets and single sheets announcing book publications and offering them for purchase.
Series 19.
School Materials
Physical Description:
3 folders
Scope and Content Note
Materials relating to educational institutions.
Subseries 1.
Catalogs
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Catalog from Bet Berl outlining programs and course offerings. 1957-1958 school year.
Box 14, Folder 4
School materials: catalogs
Scope and Content Note
Catalog from Bet Berl outlining programs and course offerings. 1957-1958 school year.
Subseries 2.
Exams
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Box 14, Folder 5
School materials: exams
Scope and Content Note
Three exams: Israel Ministry of Education and Culture exam in Hebrew language for unaccredited teachers, dated Summer, 1960;
Tel Aviv University exam in Hebrew literature (for a course taught by Cohen's daughter Nurit Govrin), Dec. 1965 [two copies];
Israel Ministry of Education and Culture high school baccalaureate exam in Hebrew literature, dated Summer, 1967.
Subseries 3.
Syllabi
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Tel Aviv University syllabus for course taught by Cohen's daughter Prof. Nurit Govrin: ha-Merkaz ha-sifruti ha-ivri be-artsot
ha-berit [The Hebrew literary center in the United States]; first semester 1983;
Source list for course taught by Dr. Gavriel Hayim Cohen: Mavo le-midrash ule-agadah, undated.
Box 14, Folder 6
School materials: syllabi
Scope and Content Note
Tel Aviv University syllabus for course taught by Cohen's daughter Prof. Nurit Govrin: ha-Merkaz ha-sifruti ha-ivri be-artsot
ha-berit [The Hebrew literary center in the United States]; first semester 1983;Source list for course taught by Dr. Gavriel
Hayim Cohen: Mavo le-midrash ule-agadah, undated.
Series 20.
Serials
Physical Description:
12 folders
Scope and Content Note
Single issues of 12 different serials. In Hebrew, dated 1862 to 1980s.
Box 14, Folder 7
Serials: Alon ha-kefar [Moshav Nahalal] no. 289; 1982
Scope and Content Note
Single issue of Moshav Nahalal's newsletter, 1982.
Box 14, Folder 8
Serials: Daf meda [Universitat Tel Aviv]; 1981
Scope and Content Note
Information sheet from the archive of ha-Mahon le-heker ha-tefutsot [Institute for Diaspora Studies] at Tel Aviv University,
October, 1981.
Box 14, Folder 9
Serials: Davar li-yeladim, 1946
Scope and Content Note
Supplement for children from the daily newspaper Davar: vol. 17, no. 8; Nov. 28, 1946.
Box 14, Folder 10
Serials: Davar Eilat, ca. 1957.
Scope and Content Note
Newsletter published by the local council and the worker's council of the city of Eilat. Ca. 1957.
Box 14, Folder 11
Serials: HUL Notes [Harvard University Library]; 1975.
Scope and Content Note
Newsletter published by the Harvard University Library; no. 325, May 8, 1975.
Box 14, Folder 12
Iton rishmi; 1948
Scope and Content Note
Iton rishmi [official newspaper]; contains the declaration of the establishment of the State of Israel. 3 p. No. 1, May 14,
1948.
Box 14, Folder 13
Serials: Moznayim 1933
Scope and Content Note
Moznayim: shavuon li-sifrut, le-bikoret, ule-divre omanut [cultural journal published by the Union of Hebrew Writers in Palestine.
No. 1 (201). Tel Aviv: Aug. 16, 1933.
Box 14, Folder 14
Serials: Nisan: measef arukh bi-yede Yaakov Fikhman. 1930.
Scope and Content Note
Hebrew literary journal containing inscription by editor Yaakov Fikhman to David Shmuelevits. Warsaw: Spring, 1930.
Box 14, Folder 15
Serials: Peulot bet berl. 1971.
Scope and Content Note
Newsletter of Bet Berl college. Edited by Daniel Cohen-Sagi, May 1971.
Box 14, Folder 16
Serials: Rashe perakim le-hasbarah, no. 35.
Scope and Content Note
Rashe perakim le-hasbarah: Levanon. No. 35 in a series of factsheets published by the Israel Defense Forces. Ca. 1955.
Box 14, Folder 17
Serials: Reshafim: ba-derekh el ha-geulah ha-shelemah. 1957.
Scope and Content Note
Newsletter on topics pertaining to Orthodox Judaism and politics. Jerusalem: no. 10, 1957.
Box 14, Folder 18
Serials: ha-Tsefirah. 1862.
Scope and Content Note
ha-Tsefirah: mikhtav iti mashmia hadashot [weekly newspaper in Hebrew and Yiddish]. No. 1, Warsaw: 1862.
Series 21.
Tear sheets
Physical Description:
3 folders
Scope and Content Note
Tear sheets from monographs and scholarly journals, some attached to title page photocopies of the books in which they were
found.
Box 15, Folder 1
Tear sheets
Scope and Content Note
Tear sheets from monographs and journal articles, some attached to title page photocopies of the books in which they were
found.
Box 15, Folder 2
Tear sheets
Scope and Content Note
Tear sheets from monographs and journal articles, some attached to title page photocopies of the books in which they were
found.
Box 15, Folder 3
Tear sheets
Scope and Content Note
Tear sheets from monographs and journal articles, some attached to title page photocopies of the books in which they were
found.
Series 22.
Tourist Pamphlets and Visitor Guides
Physical Description:
2 folders
Scope and Content Note
Box 15, Folder 4
Travel pamphlets/Visitor guides
Scope and Content Note
Six tourist pamphlets; five from Israel, one from Denmark.
Box 15, Folder 5
Travel pamphlets/Visitor guides
Scope and Content Note
Folder containing information on the city of Rishon Le Zion, Israel. 1980s.
Series 23.
Writings by Others
Physical Description:
5 folders
Scope and Content Note
Unpublished materials mainly not written by Israel Cohen.
Subseries 1.
Essays
Physical Description:
3 folders
Scope and Content Note
Box 15, Folder 6
Writing by others: Essays
Scope and Content Note
Essays and commentary by writers other than Israel Cohen.
Box 15, Folder 7
Writing by others: Essays
Scope and Content Note
Essays and commentary by writers other than Israel Cohen.
Box 15, Folder 8
Writing by others: Essays
Scope and Content Note
Essays and commentary by writers other than Israel Cohen.
Subseries 2.
Poems
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Box 15, Folder 9
Writing by others: Poems
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten and typed poems by writers other than Israel Cohen.
Subseries 3.
Songs
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Box 15, Folder 10
Writing by others: Songs
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten and typed songs by writers other than Israel Cohen.
Subseries 4.
Speeches
Physical Description:
4 folders
Scope and Content Note
Photocopies of title page inscriptions and autographs, alphabetized according to author or editor's last name.
Box 15, Folder 11
Writing by others: Speeches
Scope and Content Note
Speeches by writers other than Israel Cohen.
Series 24.
Photocopies of Inscriptions
Physical Description:
4 folders
Scope and Content Note
Box 15, Folder 12
Photocopied inscriptions: A-F
Scope and Content Note
Photocopies of title page inscriptions, alphabetized according to author or editor's last name.
Box 15, Folder 13
Photocopied inscriptions: G-O
Scope and Content Note
Photocopies of title page inscriptions, alphabetized according to author or editor's last name.
Half Box 16, Folder 1
Photocopied inscriptions: P-S
Scope and Content Note
Photocopies of title page inscriptions, alphabetized according to author or editor's last name.
Half Box 16, Folder 2
Photocopied inscriptions: T-Z
Scope and Content Note
Photocopies of title page inscriptions, alphabetized according to author or editor's last name.
Series 25.
Political Campaign Materials
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Pamphlets from various political campaigns. Of special interest: six-page newsprint pamphlet with biographical information
on 120 Mapai members [Workers' Party of Erets Yisrael] running for election to the Knesset, including David Ben Gurion and
Moshe Dayan, ca. 1958.
Half Box 16, Folder 3
Political campaign materials
Scope and Content Note
Pamphlets for various political campaigns. Of special interest: six-page pamplet with biographical information on the 120
Mapai members [Workers' Party of Erets Yisrael], including David Ben Gurion and Moshe Dayan, ca. 1958.