Morris B. Abram papers | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:The collection consists of the papers of Morris B. Abram from 1873-2000 and contains correspondence, speaking engagement files, writings by Abram, subject files, and personal papers. Correspondence consists of letters between Abram and United States Presidents, congresspeople and other government officials, international dignitaries, organizations, and individuals, as well as personal correspondence. Speaking engagement files document speeches, press conferences, interviews, television and radio appearances, and testimonies before Congress and include audio and video recordings. Writings by Abram include materials related to Abram's autobiography, The Day Is Short, published in 1982. Abram also wrote newspaper articles and other essays that cover a wide range of topics, including human rights and civil rights issues, medical ethics, Abram's battle with leukemia, Israel, the United Nations, and United Nations Watch. The bulk of the subject files are related to organizations with which Abram held leadership positions or was affiliated. Files for these organizations may include correspondence, reports, photographs, and audiovisual materials, as well as other relevant materials. Subject files also contain other professional papers, materials pertaining to Abram's unsuccessful political campaigns, and files related to legal cases or topics of interest to Abram, as well as photographs and audiovisual materials that were not directly associated with a particular organization or speaking engagement. Personal papers include materials related to Abram's education, his military service, family members, and family history research, as well as oral histories, appointment books, calendars, personal financial records, personal photographs, and audiovisual materials