1979.008.017

"The American Jewish community has played a continuing and significant role in the literary endeavors of this nation since its birth. On the other hand, Jewish immigrants brought with them their own rich literary traditions in both Hebrew and Yiddish. In America, they made significant additions to that heritage, whether n fiction, poetry, drama, or journalism. On the other hand, as writers and publishers of English-language books and periodicals, they contributed mightily to the emergence of a vital, indigenous American literature and the creation of a highly sophisticated publishing industry."
-Jewish/Hebrew Books Box 3