ABRAHAM GOLDMAN PAPERS,, 1922-1945, 1982
Dates
- 1922-1945, 1982
Scope and Contents
Summary: Correspondence of Abraham Goldman, collected printed materials from the Modern School, and artwork by children..
Abraham (Abe) Goldman was the principal of the Modern School at Stelton from 1926 until 1927. He was a Polish anarchist, and one of the first teachers at the Workmen's Circle School. His papers, which contain several documents in Yiddish, demonstrate his dedication to libertarian education through his involvement in leadership roles in the Modern School. After his time at the Modern School, Goldman helped to found a Sunday Modern School in Brooklyn through the Brooklyn-based Libertarian Education Society. The Goldman papers consist almost entirely of correspondence, however, other items include drawings and poems of the children at Stelton, as well as a printed meal menu from The Living House..
Language of Materials
English, Yiddish, and Spanish
Conditions Governing Access
Brittle items from the Modern School records, school publications, and the Alexis Ferm and Elizabeth Byrne Ferm papers have been photocopied onto acid-free paper. The originals are stored separately, and are not meant to be used by researchers.
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