George Kellman papers, 1931-1971

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Summary

Creators:
Kellman, Joseph A. G. (1906-1999) and American Jewish Committee. New York Chapter
Extent:
1.65 Linear Feet 3 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], George Kellman papers, Collection no. 6281, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

The George Kellman papers contain correspondence, clippings, newsletters and publications, memoranda, and notes and writings by George Kellman during his tenure as Director of the Fact-Finding Division of the American Jewish Committee (New York Chapter) during the 1950s and 1960s. Publications include newletters of the American Jewish Committee, such as The Committee Reporter--as well as a host of pamphlets, reports, and other materials from a variety of sources. The papers document anti-Semitism, racism, and other forms of bigotry and prejudice in the United States, along with efforts to combat bigotry. The collection also contains material documenting Kellman's service in the United States military during the Second World War, such as a 1943 handbook titled "How to Shoot the U.S. Army Rifle" published by The Infantry Journal.

Biographical / historical:

The information in the following paragraph was taken from George Kellman's obituary published in the New York Times. The article appeared in print on June 29, 1999, Section B, Page 8 of the national edition with the headline: "Paid Notice: Deaths KELLMAN, JOSEPH A.G., ESQ."

Kellman, Joseph A.G., Esq. died in Los Angeles on June 24th, 1999. Mr. Kellman was born in New York City on December 7, 1906. He graduated DeWitt Clinton High School in Manhattan after attending New York University. He received his Bachelor of Law from St. John's University in 1928 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1930. Mr. Kellman who was known to all as George, practised law in New York until enlisting in the United States military during the Second World War, serving with the 783rd Battalion of military police, handling prisoners of war. After his military discharge, George joined the American Jewish Committee as Director of its Fact Finding Division. In that post, he monitored and exposed numerous hate groups and Anti-Semitic organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan and George Lincoln Rockwell's American Nazi Party. An acknowledged expert on this subject, he frequently lectured across the country and wrote for publications such as: The New Leader, The American Jewish Yearbook and others. In 1943 he married his beloved wife, Verona Kramer, who died November 1996. He is survived by his son, television and feature film producer/director, Barnet Kellman, his daughter-in-law, actress Nancy Mette and his grandchildren, Kate, Eliza and Michael Kellman.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Barnet Kellman, August 31, 2023.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Department of Special Collections at specol@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], George Kellman papers, Collection no. 6281, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
Contact:
(213) 740-5900
specol@usc.edu
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