University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Archives Department.

Fromkin, Morris, 1892-1969, collector.

Collection of Morris Fromkin-Emma Goldman correspondence, 1934-1935.

UWM Manuscript Collection 125

.2 cubic ft. (1 small archives box)

ABSTRACT: The collection consists mainly of correspondence between Morris Fromkin and Emma Goldman. Also included is correspondence between Fromkin and others discussing Goldman's financial status, speaking tours, and writings. The collection contains several newspaper clippings dating from 1934 to 1937 regarding Goldman's speaking tours, writings, and travels.

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 NOTE: Emma Goldman was born June 27, 1869, in Kaunas, Lithuania. She emigrated to America in 1885. Within a few years of coming to America, Goldman became an active anarchist; she wrote articles and books, lectured, and even spent time in jail. In 1919 she was deported to Russia, but soon became disillusioned with the government of the newly formed Soviet Union. Goldman then moved to several countries, including Canada, France, and Spain. She died in Canada on May 14, 1940.

Morris Fromkin was born in Kiev, Russia on July 25, 1892. As a child he emigrated to the United States and spent his formative years in New York City. Fromkin moved to Milwaukee to attend law school and to be a part of the progressive atmosphere of the city. As a lawyer, Fromkin offered his services to immigrants and the disadvantaged, often for free. Fromkin died April 24, 1969. Shortly after his death, his family and the University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee established the Morris Fromkin Lecture Series and the Morris Fromkin Memorial Collection which contains materials regarding social justice issues. This collection is housed in the Golda Meir Library at the University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:

Fromkin, Morris, 1892-1969, collector. Collection of Morris Fromkin-Emma Goldman correspondence, 1934-1935. UWM Manuscript Collection 125. University Manuscript Collection. UWM Libraries. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

RELATED COLLECTION:

Golda Meir Library. Office of the Director. Records, 1885-[ongoing]. (UWM Archival Collection 10)

ACQUISITION: David Fromkin donated the collection to the Archives in 1970.

PROCESSING: Michele Christian processed the collection at the Archives in May 1998.

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

Anarchists--United States--Correspondence.
Goldman, Emma, 1869-1940.

UWM MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION 125	BOX	FOLDER
Correspondence, 1934-1935	1	1
Newspaper Clippings, 1934-1937	1	2