George Leonof interview and transcript, April 19, 1989
Scope and contents note
Series is comprised of audiotapes and printed transcripts of the interviews.
Dates
- April 19, 1989
Language of Materials
Most of the interviews are in English but a number of them are in German.
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the administrative files is restricted and also to some of the interviews. Contact staff for further information.
Biographical note
George Leonof was born to a Russian Jewish family in 1915 in Manchuria. The family moved to Shanghai in 1922 and Leonof attended the British-run Shanghai Public School. He became a newspaper reporter with the China Press. After World War II, he worked for TASS in Shanghai and Beijing. In 1951, Leonof emigrated to Israel and continued as a reporter with the Jerusalem Post. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife, Rita, who was also raised in Shangai.
Extent
1 audiocassette(s)
Creator
- From the Collection: Hochstadt, Steve, 1948- (Person)
Repository Details
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