Title: Morris Fromkin Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1918-1963

Creator:

• Fromkin, Morris, 1892-1969, collector

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 125

Quantity: .2 cubic ft. (1 box)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

The collection consists mainly of correspondence between Morris Fromkin and Emma Goldman as well as correspondence between Fromkin and others discussing Goldman's financial status, speaking tours, and writings. Additonally, the collection also contains several newspaper clippings dating from 1934 to 1937 regarding Goldman's speaking tours, writings, and travels, Fromkin's travel diaries dating from 1958-1963, correspondence from Fromkin to his sister Rhea from 1955, photographs, and newspaper clipping dating from 1932 regarding Fromkins law practice.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0125

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Emma Goldman

Emma Goldman was born June 27, 1869, in Kaunas, Lithuania. She emigrated to America in 1885. Within a few years of coming to America, Goldman became an active anarchist; she wrote articles and books, lectured, and even spent time in jail. In 1919 she was deported to Russia, but soon became disillusioned with the government of the newly formed Soviet Union. Goldman then moved to several countries, including Canada, France, and Spain. She died in Canada on May 14, 1940.

Morris Fromkin

Morris Fromkin was born in Kiev, Russia on July 25, 1892. As a child he emigrated to the United States and spent his formative years in New York City. Fromkin moved to Milwaukee to attend law school and to be a part of the progressive atmosphere of the city. As a lawyer, Fromkin offered his services to immigrants and the disadvantaged, often for free. Fromkin died April 24, 1969. Shortly after his death, his family and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee established the Morris Fromkin Lecture Series and the Morris Fromkin Memorial Collection which contains materials regarding social justice issues. This collection is housed in the Golda Meir Library at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Office of the Director Records. UWM Archival Collection 10.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

David Fromkin donated the collection to the Archives in 1970.

Processing Information

Jamee Pritchard processed and added folders 3-5 to the collection and updated the collection title and description in October 2022.

Processing Information

Michele Christian processed the collection at the Archives in May 1998.

Box   1 Folder   1	Correspondence, 1934-1935
Box   1 Folder   2	Newspaper Clippings, 1934-1937
Box   1 Folder   3	Travel Diaries and Correspondence, 1958-1963
Box   1 Folder   4	Photographs, 1918, 1939, undated
Box   1 Folder   5	Newspaper Clippings, 1932, undated