Joseph Kaskel Papers, 1939-1964
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Summary
- Creator:
- Joseph Kaskel, 1892-1989
- Abstract:
- Joseph Kaskel was an attorney and writer who lived in New York City. This collection contains correspondence with Peter Lindt, Karl O. Paetel, Udo Rusker, Albert Thiele, and others, 1939-1964.
- Extent:
- 0.5 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
- Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Joseph Kaskel Papers, 1939-1964. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Kaskel Papers).
Background
- Scope and content:
- This collection contains Kaskel's correspondence with Peter Lindt, Karl O. Paetel, Udo Rusker, Albert Thiele, and others, 1939-1964.
- Biographical / historical:
- Joseph Kaskel was born on March 13, 1892 in Posen, Germany. Kaskell was a lawyer in Berlin who emigrated to the United States in 1939. Kaskel received a law degree from Columbia Law School and worked for the Council for a Democratic Germany and was secretary of the American Committee to Aid Survivors of German Resistance. Kaskel died in his summer home in Madison, New Hampshire on September 5, 1989.
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was photocopied by John Spalek with Joseph Kaskel's permission.
- Processing information:
- Processed by unprocessed.
- Arrangement:
- The collection is unprocessed and is likely disorganized. Individual items may be difficult to find.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Indexed terms
Using these materials
- Access:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- Restrictions:
- Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. Portions of the collection may contain recent administrative records and/or personally identifiable information. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.
- Rights and Permissions:
- The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- Preferred citation:
- Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Joseph Kaskel Papers, 1939-1964. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Kaskel Papers).