Kassow, Sam and Lisa Pleskow, 1978 - 2016

File — Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

File contains information on the projects undertaken by the Kassows through Trinity College and the Hillel group, including working with Ugandan (Abayudaya) Jews. Samuel is a Trinity grad, as well as the child of Holocaust survivors. Many of the articles discuss Samuel's academic work and lectures, particularly his study of Easter European/Polish/Russian Jews and his book on the Warsaw Archives, "Who Will Write Our History?".

The file also contains information on Lisa Pleskow Kassow's career as a photographer and her 12 years living in Israel, where she met her husband.

There is also an article on daughter Miri after working with Ugandan orphans; she was inspired by the work of her parents.

Also included is a negative of Sam Kassow as a toddler with his parents.

Dates

Creation: 1978 - 2016

Access Restrictions

Open for research use.

Full Extent

From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Postcard. Newspaper articles, originals and photocopies. PaknTregger Magazine, Summer 2001. Samuel Kassow biographical sketch. Samuel Kassow Curriculum Vitae. Lisa Pleskow Kassow Curriculum Vitae. Advertising for lectures. Lecture programs. One negative. Newspaper article on book being made into documentary.