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A Finding Aid to the Benjamin Witten Papers. 1916-1976.
Manuscript Collection No. 884
Introduction |
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| Repository: | The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives |
| Creator: | Witten, Benjamin, 1916-1976 |
| Title: | Benjamin Witten Papers |
| Dates: | 1916-1976 |
| Quantity: | 0.2 linear feet (0.5 Hollinger boxes) |
| Abstract: | The Benjamin Witten Papers document the life of Dr. Benjamin Witten, a chemist from Baltimore, Maryland. His papers include material on his higher education, career, awards, Jewish community activities, death, and other biographical material. |
| Collection Number: | MS-884 |
| Language: | Collection material in English. |
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Benjamin Witten was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on October 4, 1916, and lived there until his death on May 2, 1976. He was a distinguished and award-winning research chemist, lifelong student of Judaism, and devoted husband and father. He left an extraordinary legacy of professional accomplishment and service to the Jewish community in Baltimore.
In 1945, Dr. Witten married Dorothea Walters (1920-2002), a registered nurse and also a native of Baltimore. Together they raised three children, Sarah (1948-2009), David (b. 1949) and Samuel (b. 1957).
Dr. Witten died of a sudden heart attack at the age of 59 on May 2, 1976. He had two younger siblings, Dr. Louis Witten (b. 1921) and Jean Witten Rubin (1918-1965).
--Excerpted from: Witten, Samuel and David, "Dr. Benjamin Witten (1916-1976)". MS-884, Benjamin Witten Papers, Box 1, Folder 1.
Scope and Content Note
The Benjamin Witten Papers document the life of Dr. Benjamin Witten, a chemist from Baltimore, Maryland. His papers include material on his higher education, career, awards, Jewish community activities, death, and other biographical material.
Arrangement Note
This collection is arranged in a single series.
Conditions of Access and Use
Terms of Access
The collection is open for use; no restrictions apply.
Terms of Reproduction and Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Authorization to publish, quote, or reproduce, with exceptions for fair use, may be obtained through the American Jewish Archives, Cincinnati, Ohio. Please address queries to the Executive Director of the American Jewish Archives. For more information, see the American Jewish Archives copyright information webpage.
Related Material
Witten, Benjamin. Traditional Judaism [unpubished monograph]. Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Klau Library, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Footnotes and bibliographic references should refer to the Benjamin Witten Papers and the American Jewish Archives. A suggestion for at least the first citation is as follows:
[Description], [Date], Benjamin Witten Papers, MS-884, Box [#], Folder [#]. American Jewish Archives, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Provenance
The Benjamin Witten Papers were received from Samuel and David Witten, Washington, D.C., in August 2013.
Processing Information
Processed by Nathan Tallman, August 2013.
Box Folder Listing
Search Terms
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