Title: Meyer Fishman Photographs
Inclusive Dates: 1946-1972

Creator:

• Fishman, Meyer, 1914-1976

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 52

Quantity:

• .2 cubic ft. (1 box)
• 4 safety film negatives

Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

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

Abstract:

The collection is largely made up of photographs depicting the "human chess games," organized by Meyer Fishman after his release from the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen, which entertained fellow Holocaust survivors awaiting resettlement. Other photographs are of Meyers' Food Bulk Store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also contains negatives of all the prints found in the collection.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0052

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Meyer Fishman, born on 30 January 1914 in Europe, was a prisoner in at least two concentration camps during World War II. As a survivor from the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen, Fishman organized "human chess games" as a recreational activity for others survivors awaiting resettlement. The Fishmans moved to Canada following World War II, staying there for a few years before relocating to the United States with family. Meyers' Food Bulk Store located at 2405 North Third Street opened in 1964 and remained in business until 1974. Meyer Fishman died in August 1976.

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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

Mrs. Freida Fishman and her son William Fishman donated the collection to the Archives in February 1994. Mrs. Fishman signed a deed for gift for the collection on 4 February 1994.

Processing Information

Angela R. Cisco processed the collection at the Archives in July-December 1994.

In November 2011, Bob Jaeger removed 4 safety film negatives and placed them with other safety film negatives.

Box   1 Folder   1	Human Chess Game, Photographs, 1946
Box   1 Folder   2	Meyers' Food Bulk Store, 1972
35 mm Safety Film Box   2	Negatives, 1946, 1972 Physical Description: 35 mm safety film negatives