Kahn, Lothar/Wallant Award File, 1964 - 1997
Scope and Contents
Most of the content is information and correspondence regarding submissions to the awards. The correspondence is mostly between the judges as well as authors submitting their work for consideration.
Dates
- Creation: 1964 - 1997
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
Photocopied articles. Original newspaper clippings. Original journal/magaszine articles. Program invitation. Write ups on honored books/potential honorees. Correspondence and postcards. Biographical information on Edward L. Wallant and history of award. Handwritten notes. Syllabi? Herzl Institute Bulletins.
General
The Edward Lewis Wallant Memorial Award cannot be applied for. It is awarded annually for a creative work of fiction by and American Jewish writer published during the current year and which has significance for the American Jew. The novel (or collection of short stories) should preferably bear a kinship to the writing of Wallant and when possible, the Award will seek out the writer who has not yet achieved literary prominence.
Lothan Kahn was one of the permenant judges on the committee.
Genre / Form
Occupation
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository