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Aptheker (Herbert) papers
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Description
Herbert Aptheker (1915–2003) was an American Marxist historian, political activist, and author.
Background
Dr. Herbert Aptheker, historian and lecturer, was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 31, 1915 to Benjamin and Rebecca (Komar)
Aptheker. He married Fay Aptheker on Sept. 4, 1942; they had one daughter, Bettina Aptheker, an author and historian in her
own right. Aptheker received his B.S. in 1936, an A.M. in 1937, and his Ph.D. in 1943, all from Columbia University. He also
holds a Ph.D. (honorary) from Martin Luther U., Halle, Germany , 1966 and a DHL (honorary), University of Massachusetts, 1996.
Extent
118 Linear Feet
(210 boxes, 3 oversize folders)
Restrictions
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or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
Availability
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.Audiovisual materials
are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.