University of Oregon Libraries
Special Collections & University Archives
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
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Guide to the Elma Ehrlich Levinger Papers, 1912-1958


Ax 309





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Overview of the Collection
 
Repository Name:
 

University of Oregon Libraries
Special Collections & University Archives

1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/index.html
 
Collection Number:
 

Ax 309
 
Creator:
 

Levinger, Elma Ehrlich, b. 1887
 
Title:
 

Elma Ehlrich Levinger Papers
 
Dates:
 

1912-1958 (inclusive)
 
Quantity:
 

1.5 linear feet
1 container
 
Languages:
 

Collection materials are in English. 

 
Summary:
 

Elma Levinger (1887-1958) was an author known for her books on Jewish history and culture. The biographical material, manuscripts, and publications in the collection represent her work.
 

Biographical Note

Elma Levinger (October 6, 1887-1958) was an author, nationally known for her plays and books on Jewish history and culture. Born in Chicago, she was educated at the University of Chicago, and at Radcliffe College. Elma Levinger won numerous prizes for her plays and novels, including an award of honor for her outstanding contributions to Jewish juvenile literature by the National Jewish Book Council. Twelve of her books have been done in Braille.

Content Description

The collection includes biographical information, news clippings, manuscripts, and publications of her work.

Arrangement

Collection is organized into the following series:

Series: Biographical Information

Series: Manuscripts

Series: Publications

Administrative Information

Processing Note 

Collection processed by processing staff, August 2006.

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Access 

Collection is open to the public.

Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room.

Restrictions on Use 

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Preferred Citation 

[Identification of item], Elma Ehrlich Levinger Papers, Ax 309, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon, Eugene, Or.

Subjects

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.

 
Levinger, Elma Ehrlich, b. 1887
American literature--Jewish authors
Jewish authors--United States--20th century
Jewish literature--Authorship
Jews--History--Juvenile literature
Women authors, American--20th century
Young adult literature, American--Authorship

Detailed Description of the Collection

 

Biographical Information
 
Container(s)
Description
Dates
 
box
1		 folder
1
Biography. Obituary.
   1958
 

Manuscripts
 
Container(s)
Description
 
box
1		 folder
2
At the Crossroads
 
 
3
Benefit of Clergy
 
 
4
Crane Creek
 
 
5-6
The Dove and the Eagle
 
 
7-8
Lonely Road
 
 
9
The Long Trail
 
 
10
The Lost Saint
 
 
11
Mightier Than the Sword
 
 
12
Son of the House
 
 
13
The Wilderness Road
 
 
14
Miscellaneous short pieces
  
 

Publications
 
Container(s)
Description
Dates
 
box
1		 folder
15
An Assembly Program On Social Justice: For the High School
  
 
16
Bride Maiden
 
 
17
Bondsmen: A Play for the High School
 
 
18
"The Call of the Trumpet." Tear sheet
  
 
19
"The Feast of Lights: A Story of Israel." From World Youth Adventures in Israel
 
 
20
Great Jewish Women in American History
 
 
21
In the Night Watches: A drama in One Act for Youth Clubs
 
 
22
In the Night Watches: A One-act Play for the High School Department of the Religious School
 
 
23
The Jews in America. Tear sheet
  
 
24
Joseph and His Brothers. Libretto
  
 
25
The Last Curtain. Tear sheet from The Review
 
 
26
A Purim Present
 
 
27
A Child of the Frontier: A One Act Play About Abraham Lincoln
 
 
28
Elijah: Prophet of the One God. Heroes of God Series
   1956
 
29
The Burden
  
 
30
Bread for Beauty
  1935
 
31
The Return of the Prodigal
  1927
 
32
Ruth: A little play for Shabuoth
  1924
 
33
"Snaring the Lion: A play in one act." The Drama: A Quarterly Review
  May 1919
 
34
The Tenth Man
  1931
 
35
Through the School Year
  1925
 
36
The Wall Between
  1935
 
37
The Young Defender: A Short Sketch for Hanukka
  1922
 
38
Passover
 
 
39
Untitled publication.
  
 
40
A Peace Pageant: For Children and Young People
   1915
 
41
Playmates in Egypt
  1920
 
42
Alaric Jourdan's House and Other Plays
  1912
 
43
Jephthah's Daughter: A Biblical Drama in One Act. Two copies
 
 
44
The Jewish Holidays: Brief Descriptions and Explanations of the Jewish Holy Days and Festivals
  1923
 
45
Israel's Arrow: A Lag B'omer fantasy in verse. Two Copies.
   1924
 
46
It Is Time: A Peace Play in One Act
  1936
 
47
Great Jews Since Bible Times for Young People
  1926
 
48
"Green Shutters" from The Review
  November 1922
 
49
In Many Lands: Stories of How the Scattered Jews Kept Their Festivals
  1923
 
50
The Great Hope. Tear sheets
  
 
51
Fighting Angel: The Story of Henrietta Szold
  1946