Pins, Jacob, color woodcut print depicting crusades, 1975
Scope and Contents
Comprised of works from the earliest days of Statehood in 1948 up to the present, the Irwin T. Holtzman Israeli Literature collection features manuscripts of poetry and drama; posters advertising literary events; political cartoons and other original artwork; and Irwin Holtzman's extensive correspondence with many important Israeli literary figures, including Amos Oz, A.B. Yehoshua, Amalia Kahana-Carmon, and Yoram Kaniuk. It also includes published articles and essays, manuscripts, typescripts, bibliographies of Holtzman's extensive collection of Israeli literature, and revisions of works by Israeli authors who either live or have lived in Israel.
Dates
- Creation: 1975
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
The material is stored off site. Please request 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Extent
From the Collection: 7.2 Linear Feet (8 boxes) ; Boxes 1-5, 7: 27 X 14 x 32 cm. Box 6, 8, 9: 15 x 10 x 5 cm.
Language of Materials
English
General
8/10 numbered and signed print. Image used as a book cover for Amos Oz's "Unto Death."
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository