Mendheim Family Collection 1839-1994 Bulk: 1917-1940

Abstract

The Mendheim Family Collection holds papers of the family of Florence Mendheim. Most of the collection consists of correspondence, including letters of family members. Other materials include unpublished typescripts as well as a few personal papers and books.

The Mendheim Family Collection holds papers of the family of Florence Mendheim. Most of the collection consists of correspondence, including letters of family members. Other materials include unpublished typescripts as well as a few personal papers and books.

Florence Mendheim was the daughter of Max and Betty (born Bertha Kroner) Mendheim; she had two brothers, Arthur and Jesse. She worked as a library assistant at the New York Public Library and was also active during the 1930s and 1940s as secretary of the Committee for Arab-Jewish Understanding.