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Correspondence, circa 1930s-1950s

 Series — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Shaftel and family, colleagues, friends, and former students, roughly from the 1930s through the 1950s. Includes a large quantity of letters written during World War II, when Shaftel served in the United States Air Force (1942-1946).

Dates

  • circa 1930s-1950s

Access

Collection is open for research. Staff may restrict access at its discretion on the basis of physical condition.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (3 document cases; 2 half sized document cases; one small flat box.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

Correspondence loosely arranged by Ann Shaftel by era or type of correspondent, but there may be overlap among the file designations.

Repository Details

Part of the Queens College (New York, N.Y.) Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Queens College Library, CUNY
Benjamin Rosenthal Library RO317
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing 11367 USA us