University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Archives Department.

Fishman, Meyer, 1914-1976.

Photographs, 1946-1972.

UWM Manuscript Collection 52

.2 cubic ft. (1 small archives box)

ABSTRACT: The collection is largely made up of photographs depicting the "human chess games," organized by Meyer Fishman after his release from the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen, which entertained fellow Holocaust survivors awaiting resettlement. Other photographs are of Meyers' Food Bulk Store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also contains negatives of all the prints found in the collection.

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES: Meyer Fishman, born on 30 January 1914 in Europe, was a prisoner in at least two concentration camps during World War II. As a survivor from the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen, Fishman organized "human chess games" as a recreational activity for others survivors awaiting resettlement. The Fishmans moved to Canada following World War II staying there for a few years before relocating to the United States with family. Meyers' Food Bulk Store located at 2405 North Third Street opened in 1964 and remained in business until 1974. Meyer Fishman died in August 1976.

COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:

Fishman, Meyer, 1914-1976. Photographs, 1946-1972. UWM Manuscript Collection 52. University Manuscript Collections. Golda Meir Library. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

ACQUISITION: Mrs. Freida Fishman and her son William Fishman donated the collection to the Archives in February 1994. Mrs. Fishman signed a deed for gift for the collection on 4 February 1994.

PROCESSING: Angela R. Cisco processed the collection at the Archives in July-December 1994.

MARC RECORD SEARCH TERMS: The following terms were used in the online bibliographic MARC record to this collection:

Bergen-Belsen (Germany : Concentration camp).
Chess variants--Germany--Photographs.
Fishman family.
Food industry and trade--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
Holocaust survivors--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
Meyers' Food Bulk Store (Milwaukee, Wis.).

UWM MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION 52	BOX	FOLDER
Human Chess Game, Photographs, 1946	1	1
Meyers' Food Bulk Store, 1972	1	2
Negatives, 1946, 1972	1	3