Family Letters to Feri (Francis) Magyar, 1931 - 1940
Scope and Content Note
Letters written to Francis Magyar by various members of the Magyar family. Francis, 'Uncle Feri', was living in New York. Mostly conversational, these letters tell of day to day life during those years. Includes, as well, details of the Magyar's attempt to leave Hungary, and some of the 'Jewish laws' passed in Hungary. These letters have all been translated.
Dates
- 1931 - 1940
Access Restrictions
One folder of materials related to Isaacson's work as Dean of Students at Bates College is restricted. Permission for access to the oral history interview with Fred Erdman must be made to former Bates professor Steven Hochstadt.
Extent
34 letters
2 folders
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Hungarian
From the Collection: German
Organization and Arrangement
Arranged in chronological order.
General note
Translated into English from the original Hungarian by Katalin Vecsey.
Creator
- From the Collection: Isaacson, Judith Magyar, 1925-2015 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library Repository
70 Campus Avenue
Lewiston Maine 04240 United States of America
207-786-6354
muskie@bates.edu