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Edward E. Slonim oral history interview

 Collection — Box: OH
Identifier: S6098

Scope and Contents

In these audiotapes Mr. Slonim discusses growing up, his neighborhood, and recollections of his father, whom he describes as idealistic, generous and impractical. Mr. Edward SLonim compares himself to his father: “I am practical and realistic.” Also mentioned are O. E. Thompson and Dr. Max Hirschfield.

Dates

  • June 2007

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Edward Slonim is a retired Duluth wholesale clothing businessman. His father was Sigmund Slonim, Jewish attorney, who defended International Workers of the World (IWW) and labor people in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s. He was a member of the Socialist Party.

Extent

2.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

In these audiotapes Mr. Slonim discusses growing up, his neighborhood, and recollections of his father, whom he describes as idealistic, generous and impractical. Also mentioned are O. E. Thompson and Dr. Max Hirschfield.

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.

Physical Description

2 audiocassettes

Title
Guide to the Edward E. Slonim oral history interview
Author
Finding Aid Authors: P. Maus.
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Collecting Area Details

Contact The University of Minnesota Duluth Archives and Special Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
Kathryn A. Martin Library
University of Minnesota Duluth
416 Library Drive
Duluth MN 55812-3001
(218) 726-8526