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Alfred E. Cohn papers

Document | Accession Number: 1995.A.0160

The Alfred E. Cohn papers consists primarily of Cohn’s correspondence with various organizations regarding the state of Jewish life overseas, and the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe. Other letters from organizations thank him for his contributions. Other material in the collection includes pamphlets and news clippings, discussing relief efforts for Jewish communities in Europe. In addition, postcards consisting of more personal correspondence are also in the collection.

Date
inclusive:  1903-1947
Language
English
Genre/Form
Correspondence.
Clippings.
Pamphlets.
Postcards.
Extent
1 box
2 oversize folders

About This Document

Document Creator
Alfred E. Cohn
Biography
Alfred Einstein Cohn (1879-1957) was a medical doctor at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research (now Rockefeller University) in New York City, where he served as the director of the Laboratory for Heart Disease. He worked there from 1911 until his retirement in 1944. A doctor in the field of cardiology, Cohn was a pioneer in heart research and published essays and books on the subject.
System of Arrangement
The Alfred E. Cohn papers is arranged into three series:
Series 1: Organizations, 1903-1947
Series 2: Publications, 1922-1946
Series 3: Personal Correspondence, 1908-1945

Keywords and Subjects

Administrative History

Holder of Originals
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
Donated by Robert and Marian Horn to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1993. Acquired from a public stamp auction in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Rights and Restrictions

Conditions on Access
There are no known restrictions on access to this material.
Conditions on Use
Material(s) in this collection may be protected by copyright and/or related rights. You do not require further permission from the Museum to use this material. The user is solely responsible for making a determination as to if and how the material may be used.

 
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