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Ernest Marcus collection on Thomas Mann, 1922-1982.
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Title:

Ernest Marcus collection on Thomas Mann, 1922-1982

Creator/Contributor:

Marcus, Ernest, creator, collector.

Creator/Contributor:

Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2009.0.193.

Creator/Contributor:

Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

Abstract:

The collection contains correspondence too and from Ernest Marcus concerning Thomas Mann (primarily in German); writings on Mann and reproductions of his work; clippings on Mann (primarily in German); and reproductions of photographs of Mann, primarily from postcards and magazines.

Date:

1922 (issued)

Subject:

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Marcus, Ernest -- Correspondence
Mann, Thomas -- 1875-1955
Mann, Thomas -- 1875-1955 -- Portraits
Authors, German -- 20th century

Note:

Formerly: Judah L. Magnes Museum Collection Number 2009.0.193.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Ernest Marcus collection on Thomas Mann, BANC MSS 2010/497, The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Thomas Mann was a German writer and social critic, and 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate. He left Germany for Switzerland in 1933 when Hitler came to power, eventually moving to the United States. Mann is well known for his writings opposing the Hitler regime.
Materials in English and German.

Type:

Photographs.

Physical Description:

1 (1

Language:

English

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.