"Jew Attack": The Story Behind Melvil Dewey's Resignation as New York State Librarian in 1905

Reference Type Journal Article
Year of Publication
1995
Author
Journal
American Jewish History
Volume
83
Issue
3
Pagination
359-379
Language
English
Region
Library Type
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Annotation

Examines campaign to remove Dewey from his position due to the practice of excluding Jews and others groups from membership in Dewey's private Lake Placid Club.

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