What is it about?
Based on published memoirs of the first settlers this article presents how libraries in the Jewish settlements were created and notes a pattern of similarities on how they became a space to share books, to socialize, to enjoy cultural events, including readings and discussions of Yiddish and European masterpieces as well as musical and theatrical evenings, and to promote political beliefs.
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Why is it important?
Findings show that libraries played an important role in the life of the Jewish immigrants
Perspectives
I hope this article will open the possibility for others to explore these libraries and find out what happened to these books
Irene Munster
Universities at Shady Grove
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This page is a summary of: Libraries in the Jewish Settlements in Argentina, Libraries Culture History and Society, January 2018, The Pennsylvania State University Press,
DOI: 10.5325/libraries.2.2.0151.
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