Meyer Fishman Photographs, 1946-1972
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Summary Information

Title: Meyer Fishman Photographs
Inclusive Dates: 1946-1972

Creator:
  • Fishman, Meyer, 1914-1976
Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 52

Quantity:
  • .2 cubic ft. (1 box)
  • 4 safety film negatives

Repository:
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:
UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:
The collection is largely made up of photographs depicting the "human chess games," organized by Meyer Fishman after his release from the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen, which entertained fellow Holocaust survivors awaiting resettlement. Other photographs are of Meyers' Food Bulk Store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also contains negatives of all the prints found in the collection.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0052
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