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The YIVO encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe

Title
The YIVO encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe / Gershon David Hundert, editor in chief.
Publication
New Haven : Yale University Press, [2008]
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v. 2TextNo restrictions *R-JWS DS135.E8 Y578 2008 v. 2Schwarzman Building - Dorot Jewish Division Reference Room 111

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Additional Authors
  • Hundert, Gershon David, 1946-2023
  • Yivo Institute for Jewish Research.
Description
2 volumes (xxviii, 2,400 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps; 29 cm
Summary
"This unprecedented reference work systematically represents the history and culture of Eastern European Jews from their first settlement in the region to the present day. More than 1,800 alphabetical entries encompass a vast range of topics, including religion, folklore, politics, art, music, theater, language and literature, places, organizations, intellectual movements, and important figures. The two-volume set also features more than 1,000 illustrations and 55 maps. With original and up-to-date contributions from an international team of 450 distinguished scholars, the Encyclopedia covers the region between Germany and the Ural Mountains, from which more than 2.5 million Jews emigrated to the United States between 1870 and 1920. Even today the majority of Jewish immigrants to North America arrive from Eastern Europe. Engaging, wide-ranging, and authoritative, this work is a rich and essential reference for readers with interests in Jewish studies and Eastern European history and culture."--Publisher's website.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Edward Kasinec, Chief of the Slavic and Baltic Division, New York Public Library.
Subject
  • Jews > Europe, Eastern > History > Encyclopedias
  • Jews > Europe, Eastern > Biography > Encyclopedias
  • Judaism > Europe, Eastern > Encyclopedias
  • Ethnic relations
  • Jews
  • Europe, Eastern > Ethnic relations
  • Europe, Eastern > Ethnic relations > Encyclopedias
  • Eastern Europe
Genre/Form
  • History.
  • Encyclopedias.
Note
  • "Prepared for publication by the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research."
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Language (note)
  • English.
Awards (note)
  • Association of Jewish Libraries Judaica Reference Award, 2008.
Contents
v. 1. Abel-Migr -- v. 2. Miha-Zylb.
Call Number
DS135.E8
ISBN
  • 9780300119039
  • 0300119038
LCCN
2007036439
OCLC
170203576
Title
The YIVO encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe / Gershon David Hundert, editor in chief.
Publisher
New Haven : Yale University Press, [2008]
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Awards
Association of Jewish Libraries Judaica Reference Award, 2008.
Language
English.
Local Note
Includes a loose insert with a presentation by Edward Kasinec at YIVO on March 11, 2008.
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http://www.yivoencyclopedia.org
Book review (H-Net)
Contributor biographical information
Publisher description
Added Author
Hundert, Gershon David, 1946-2023, editor.
Yivo Institute for Jewish Research.
Other Form:
Online version: YIVO encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe. New Haven [Conn.] : Yale University Press, ©2008 (OCoLC)608616449
Research Call Number
*R-JWS DS135.E8 Y578 2008
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