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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.
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Summary
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of correspondence and transcripts of interviews which Walter Zenner conducted with his family concerning their life in Germany and the United States. In addition, there are other materials pertaining to the life and work of the Zenner Family.
- Extent:
- 0.33 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Walter Zenner Family Papers, 1938-1990. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Walter Zenner Family Papers).
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection consists of correspondence and transcripts of interviews which Walter Zenner conducted with his family concerning their life in Germany and the United States. In addition, there are other materials pertaining to the life and work of the Zenner Family.
- Biographical / Historical:
William Zenner was born on October 18, 1933 in Nuremburg Germany. Zenner's family moved to the United States and he was raised in Chicago, Illinois. Zenner graduated from Northwestern University in 1955 with a BA in anthropology. Zenner went on to earn an MA and PhD from Columbia University. In 1965, Zenner was also awarded a Doctor of Hebrew Letters from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
Zenner taught anthropology at the University at Albany and published a variety of books on anthropology and Judaism. While teaching at the University at Albany, Zenner helped found the Judaic Studies Department. Zenner was also on the faculty of Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois and a visiting faculty member at the Max Weinreich Center for Advanced Jewish Studies at the YIVO Instittute for Jewish Research in New York. Zenner was the recipient of multiple awards and fellowships. He retired in 2002. Zenner died on March 17, 2003 and was survived by his wife and two daughters.
- Acquisition information:
- The collection was donated to the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives in 1992 by Walter Zenner.
- 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.
Subjects
- Subjects:
- Germans -- United States.
Correspondence
Transcripts - Places:
- Zenner, Walter P.
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Using These Materials
- ACCESS:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- RESTRICTIONS:
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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.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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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:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Walter Zenner Family Papers, 1938-1990. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Walter Zenner Family Papers).