Title: Marjorie Marks Bitker Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1921-1985

Creator:

• Bitker, Marjorie

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 31

Quantity: 0.3 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Marjorie Marks Bitker (1901-1990) published short stories and poetry in publications, worked as an editor, was active with the Friends of Wisconsin Libraries, and co-founder of Bookfellows, currently known as the Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library.

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Language: English

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Marjorie Marks Bitker was born February 9, 1901 in New York. She graduated in 1921 from Barnard College, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She also earned a Master’s degree in English Literature from Columbia University in 1922. Under her maiden name, Marks, she published short stories and poetry in publications such as The New Yorker, The American Mercury, and Parents Magazine. She also worked as an editor in the mid-1940s to the mid-1950s for Farrar, Strauss and Company, G.P. Putnam’s Sons and the David McKay Company. She married Bruno Bitker in 1957. She was active with the Friends of Wisconsin Libraries and co-founder of Bookfellows, currently known as the Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library. She had three daughters from a previous husband, Emilie, Margaret and Elizabeth; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She died July 3, 1990.

The collection includes material related to Marjorie Marks Bitker, including personal documents; correspondence to and from friends and colleagues; writings; and a few photographs.

The subjects are arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within each folder.

Bitker, Marjorie Marks, Papers, 1921-1985, Collection 31. Local History Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

• Bitker Family Papers. Local History Manuscript Collection 27.

• Southeast Wisconsin Regional Library Conference Records. Local History Manuscript Collection 46.

• Bruno V. Bitker Papers. Local History Manuscript Collection 354.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all in accordance with state law. The public may view Local History Manuscript Collections by appointment at the Central Library. To request an in-person appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.

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

Currently, no donor or acquisition information is available. Materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.

Processing Information

Arranged and described by Stephanie Giordano, Archives student, 2007. Processed by Casey Lapworth, 2018.

Box   1 Folder   1	Correspondence - B-H, 1960-1985
Box   1 Folder   2	Correspondence – I-Z, 1960-1985
Box   1 Folder   3	Correspondence – unknown, 1960-1985
Box   1 Folder   4	Friends of Wisconsin Libraries – Correspondence, 1969-1975
Box   1 Folder   5	Friends of Wisconsin Libraries – Writings, 1968-1973
Box   1 Folder   6	Personal - Marriage license inquiry, 1959
Box   1 Folder   7	Personal - Miscellaneous, 1972, undated
Box   1 Folder   8	Personal – Passport, 1921
Box   1 Folder   9	Photographs - Bernstein, Henri, 1962
Box   1 Folder   10	Photographs - Bitker, Marjorie, 1976, undated
Box   1 Folder   11	Photographs - Nathan, Robert, undated
Box   1 Folder   12	Writings - Articles and poems, 1972-1986
Box   1 Folder   13	Writings - Kindle an Inward Sun, 1984