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Collection material in English
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the LC Catalog. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically.
The papers of
The papers of Abba Ptachya Lerner were arranged and described in 1994. Additional material was incorporated into the collection in 1997.
Most of the photographs relating to Lerner's family and professional career have been transferred to the Library's Prints and Photographs Division where they are identified as a part of these papers. Other photographs remain with the papers and are filed in the Miscellany series.
Copyright in the unpublished writings of Abba P. Lerner in these
papers and in other collections of papers in the custody of the
The papers of Abba Ptachya Lerner are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Container number, Abba Ptachya Lerner Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
The papers of
The Family Papers (1929-1985) consist primarily of letters between Lerner and family members and pertain mostly to family matters. Lerner's early letters, especially those to his parents, often contain a detailed account of his professional and personal activities.
The
General
Correspondence series (1939-1986), consisting chiefly of incoming
letters, relates to personal and professional matters. One item worthy of
mention is a copy of a letter of 26 December 1979 from Lerner to
Papers in the
Subject File
(1930-1984) constitute almost half the collection. The Subject File reflects a
wide range of topics of interest to Lerner: money and wealth, welfare
economics, and peace in the
The
Lectures,
Speeches, and Writings series (1932-1981) chronicles Lerner's prolific
work as a speaker and writer. Although material relating to Lerner's books are
fragmentary, this series contains numerous lectures, speeches, articles,
papers, reviews, and letters to editors. Lerner's speeches and writings reflect
the influence of one of his teachers,
The final series, Miscellany (1932-1983), relates primarily to Lerner's artistic endeavors. The papers document his interest in photography, art mobiles, and pen and ink portraits. A file of diary and dream notes provide a frank and intimate glimpse of Lerner's personal thoughts.
Among the most significant or frequent of Lerner's correspondents are
The collection is arranged in five series:
Correspondence between Lerner and family members, including attachments and miscellaneous legal papers, writings, genealogical material, newspaper clippings, and printed matter.
Arrangement is alphabetical by type of material and therein alphabetical by name of family member, except miscellaneous papers, which are chronological in arrangement.
Correspondence and memoranda, including attachments and enclosures, between Lerner and friends, colleagues, acquaintances, and the general public.
Arrangement is chronological.
Correspondence, memoranda, reports, interviews, conference papers and programs, research material, notes, course outlines and examinations, clippings, and printed matter.
Arrangement is alphabetical by topic or type of material.
Correspondence, memoranda, lectures and speeches, articles and papers, book drafts, research material, notes, contracts, newspaper clippings, printed matter, and other material.
Arrangement is alphabetical by type of material and therein alphabetical by type of material or subject.
Diary and dream notes, drawings, photographic prints and negatives, calendars, address cards and lists, certificates, and other papers.
Arrangement is alphabetical by subject or type of material.