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Access to this collection is unrestricted with the exception of two files noted.
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Summary
- Abstract:
- The collection contains biographical and professional materials of Felix Hirsch, librarian and professor of history, as well as a small amount of matrials of his wife Elizabeth F. Hirsch, a specialist in Renaissance philosophy.
- Extent:
- 3.24 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English , German .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Felix and Elisabeth Hirsch Papers, 1902-1980. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Hirsch Papers).
Background
- Scope and Content:
The collection contains biographical materials, correspondence, manuscripts of books and articles, as well as academic lectures of Felix Hirsch. The collection also includes some correspondence and offprints of Elizabeth F. Hirsch, a specialist in Renaissance philosophy.
- Biographical / Historical:
Born in 1902, Felix Hirsch was a native of Berlin, Germany. He received a Ph.D. in history from Heidelberg University in 1923. Hirsch was editor of various German newspapers before he came to the United States in 1935. He earned a degree in library science from Columbia University and became a librarian at Bard College at Annandale-on-Hudson, NY in 1936. He also served as a professor of history at Bard until 1954. In 1955, he became librarian and professor of history at Trenton State College in New Jersey, retiring in 1972.
He died in December 1982 at the age of 80, survived by his wife, the former Elisabeth Fesit, two sons and four grandchildren.
Elisabeth (Fesit) Hirsch was born in 1904 in Mainz, Germany, but grew up in Berlin. She received her Ph.D. in Philosophy and History from the University of Marburg, immigrated to the United States in 1938, and married Felix that same year. After raising their two sons, she began teaching at Bard College and, beginning in 1956, was Professor of Philosophy and Modern Languages at Trenton State College.
She died in May 1998 and was survived by two sons, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
- Acquisition information:
- All items in this manuscript group were donated by Elisabeth Hirsch and transferred to the University Libraries, M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections Archives by John Spalek in June 1984.
- Processing information:
Processed in 2023 by Andrea Lurie.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
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Using These Materials
- ACCESS:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Access to this collection is unrestricted with the exception of two files noted.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Felix and Elisabeth Hirsch Papers, 1902-1980. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Hirsch Papers).