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Jacob Charash papers

Title
Jacob Charash papers, 1920-1949.
Author
Charash, Jacob, approximately 1880-1949.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Ben-Ami, Jacob.
  • Endicott, Paul.
  • Fishbein, Frieda.
  • Hirschbein, Peretz, 1880-1948.
  • Pfeffer, Max.
  • Rosenthal, Doris, -1971.
  • Anglo-Jewish Theatre.
Description
.5 linear foot (1 box)
Summary
Collection contains correspondence, contracts and agreements, and theatrical papers of Charash.
Subject
  • Charash, Jacob, approximately 1880-1949
  • Federal Theatre Project (U.S.)
  • Jewish theater > United States
  • Theaters > New York (State) > New York
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Source (note)
  • Charash, Doris R.
Biography (note)
  • Jacob (Jack) Charash (ca. 1880-1949) was a press agent, theatrical manager, dramatist, and translator of plays from Yiddish and German. He was co-founder and co-director of the Anglo-Jewish Theatre, a unit of the WPA Federal Theatre Project.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
MssCol 520
OCLC
NYPW93-A114
Author
Charash, Jacob, approximately 1880-1949.
Title
Jacob Charash papers, 1920-1949.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
Jacob (Jack) Charash (ca. 1880-1949) was a press agent, theatrical manager, dramatist, and translator of plays from Yiddish and German. He was co-founder and co-director of the Anglo-Jewish Theatre, a unit of the WPA Federal Theatre Project.
Occupation
Dramatists.
Theatrical agents.
Theatrical managers.
Translators.
Added Author
Ben-Ami, Jacob.
Endicott, Paul.
Fishbein, Frieda.
Hirschbein, Peretz, 1880-1948.
Pfeffer, Max.
Rosenthal, Doris, -1971.
Anglo-Jewish Theatre.
LCCN
ms 68001119
Research Call Number
MssCol 520
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