Guide to the Elma Ehrlich Levinger Papers
1912-1958

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Overview of the Collection

Creator: Levinger, Elma Ehrlich, b. 1887
Title: Elma Ehlrich Levinger papers
Dates: 1912-1958 ( inclusive )
Quantity: 1.5 linear feet (1 container)
Collection Number: Ax 309
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.
Repository: Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries

1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon, 97403-1299
(541) 346-3068
spcarref@uoregon.edu

Languages: Collection materials are in English. 
Sponsor: Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical 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.

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Access :  

Collection is open to the public.

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

Restrictions on Use :  

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

Archival may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal and/or state right to privacy laws and other regulations.

Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g. a cause of action for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of Oregon assumes no responsibility.

If a researcher finds sensitive personal information in a collection, please bring it to the attention of the reading room staff.

Preferred Citation :  

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

Administrative Information

Arrangement :

Collection is organized into the following series:

Series: Biographical Information

Series: Manuscripts

Series: Publications

Processing Note :  

Collection processed by processing staff, August 2006.

This finding aid may be updated periodically to account for new acquisitions to the collection and/or revisions in arrangement and description.


Detailed Description of the Collection

Biographical Information
Container(s)
Description
Dates
Box
Folder
1 1 Biography. Obituary. 1958

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

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

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Subjects

  • Personal Names :
  • Levinger, Elma Ehrlich, b. 1887
  • Subject Terms :
  • 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

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