Edward E. Slonim oral history interview

Collection — Box: OH

Identifier: S6098

Staff Only

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

Slonim, Edward E., 1921 June 18- (Person)

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

Additional Description

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

Subjects

Audio Recordings Subject Source: Local sources
Audiocassettes Subject Source: Local sources
Duluth (Minn.)--History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
IWW
Industrial Workers of the World
Jewish Americans Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Labor unions Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Labor--History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Oral history Subject Source: Local sources
Oral history interviews Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Socialist Party (U.S.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Wobblies