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The collection contains autograph letters from important scientists and documents related to alchemy, chemistry, dyeing and textile printing, as well as copperplates, steel engravings, photographs, and medals showing the portraits of the scientists. Most of the manuscripts collected by Edelstein in these fields are kept in the manuscript collection.
The Archives Collection of the National Library of Israel
| Title |
Sidney M. Edelstein Autographs and Documents Collection. |
|---|---|
| Additional Titles |
כותרת בעברית: אוסף אוטוגרפים ותעודות ע"ש סידניי אדלשטיין. |
| Notes |
In 1978, JNUL presented a selection of documents and books from the Edelstein collection in a public exhibition: From Alchemy to Atoms. Another exhibition was realised in 1993: From Turkey Red to Tyrian Purple. MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Citation Note |
ARC. 4* 1982 Sidney M. Edelstein Autographs and Documents Collection, National Library of Israel, Jerusalem |
| Host Item |
Sidney M. Edelstein Autographs and Documents Collection |
| Level of Description |
Fonds Record |
| Biographical summary |
Sidney M. Edelstein (1912-1994) was a chemist and historian of sciences. He was active in the field of dyeing and textile painting and over the years he built a large collection of letters, documents and manuscripts on the history of sciences, in particular of chemistry, alchemy and dyeing. |
| Ownership history |
In 1976, Sidney M. Edelstein presented his large collection of books and documents to the Jewish National and University library. This collection was the core of the special collection on the history of sciences and medicine named after him. In 2016, the documents, letters, portraits and medals were transferred to the Archives Department of the National Library and for the first time they were included in the general catalog of the library. Until then, the printed catalog by Moshe Ron, produced in 1981, was the only finding aid. |
| Language Note |
The material is mostly in English and French, some letters and documents are in German. |
| National Library system number |
990038950950205171 |
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