Smithsonian Institution Archives

Joseph H. Hirshhorn Papers, circa 1981-2015, undated

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA16-001
Creators:
Hirshhorn, Joseph H.
Dates:
circa 1981-2015, undated
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
2.69 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 16x20 box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of genealogical records of the Hirshhorn (Hirschhorn) and Friedlander families. These materials were collected or created by Gene LePere, daughter of Joseph H. Hirshhorn, and include notes, photographs, family genealogy reports, audio interviews, correspondence, copies of vital records, and related materials. In addition, this accession includes three books written by LePere regarding Joseph H. Hirshhorn and the Hirschhorn and Friedlander families as well as LePere's personal file related to her father's estate, including an exhibition/auction catalogue for his furniture collection. Some materials are in electronic format.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 16-001, Joseph H. Hirshhorn Papers

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Personal Papers


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Hirshhorn, Joseph H. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
LePere, Gene, 1926- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Hirschhorn family Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Friedlander family Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Bringing the Past to Life: the Story of Lazer and Amelia Friedlander Hirschhorn (Monograph : 2001) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Bringing the Past to Life, Part II: Hirschhorn/Friedlander Families Revisited (Monograph : 2004) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Little Man in a Big Hurry: the Life of Joseph Hirshhorn, the Man Behind the Museum (Monograph : 2009) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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