David H. Hirsch papers

The David H. Hirsch papers (1826-2000; bulk, 1961-1999) include correspondence, essays, manuscripts, translated materials, research and lecture notes, course syllabi, annotated critical material, financial documents, conference proceedings, committee agendas, notebooks, and photographs. These materials relate primarily to his tenure as Professor of English at Brown University. The collection reflects his extensive research and writing in literature and literary theory, particularly on Herman Melville and Edgar Allen Poe. He also immersed himself in Holocaust literature and interpretation with emphasis on the memoirs, poetry, and songs created by individuals who experienced it. A portion of the collection contains the fiction of his son, Joe Hirsch.

Format(s): Manuscripts, Letters, Documents
Library: John Hay
NOTE: This collection is housed off-site. Prior notice is needed for retrieval

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Access to the collection:

Online Catalog (BruKnow):
General description of the collection available on BruKnow

Other Online Access:
RIAMCO: Guide to the David H. Hirsch papers