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Michael Braude papers, 1928-1989

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Braude, Michael, 1909-1986
Title
Michael Braude papers
Dates
1928-1989 (inclusive)
Quantity
11.25 cubic ft. (25 document boxes)
Collection Number
02252
Summary
The Michael Braude papers include manuscripts of verse, drama, and prose. Also included are correspondence, periodicals, and published works related to his literary career. Most of the material is concerned with Jewish liberal themes, much of which is satirical or humorous in nature.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
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Historical Note

Michael Braude (1909-1986) was a successful businessman. He emigrated to the United States from Lithuania when he was 11. After World War II, he founded the Emkemkey car leasing company which became one the country’s largest fleet leasors. In 1959 he founded Quadrangle Books in Chicago and sold it to New York Times in 1969. His wealth allowed him to become principal benefactor of the University of Chicago’s Cort Theatre and the Hebrew University’s drama center in Jerusalem. He also sponsored poetry readings at his East Hampton, Long Island home.

Despite his entreprenuerial success Braude always regarded himself as a writer. He wrote five books of verse: Question of Identity; Who’s Zoo; Butcher, Baker, Epigram Maker; Village Vignettes; and My 187th Birthday. He wrote a television screenplay, Gettysburg, for public television as well as an autobiography, The First 30 Odd Years, which was published in 1976. The American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters gave the first Michael Braude Award for light verse in 1989.

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Content Description

The Michael Braude collection includes manuscripts of verse, drama, and prose, including a number of short stories. It also includes correspondence, periodicals, and published works which relate to Mr. Braude’s literary career. Most of the manuscripts were written from the 1930s when he ran a car dealership until after his retirement in the 1980s. Much of the material is concerned with Jewish liberal themes. A great deal of this is satirical or humorous in nature.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Michael Braude papers, 1928-1989, Collection Number 02252, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no other known archival collections created by Michael Braude at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Lillian Braude gave her husband’s papers to the American Heritage Center in one installment in 1990. The papers were in good condition.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by John Hanks in January 2002.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Literature and humor.
  • Motion picture authorship.

Corporate Names

  • American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters.

Occupations

  • Authors.
  • Screenwriters.

Processed by John Hanks
2006

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