While in NY, Galina and I visited Biegeleisen Books in Brooklyn. We had the chance to meet Aaron Biegeleisen (the nephew) and Mr. Biegeleisen (the senior-who just celebrated his 90th birthday). We enjoyed listening to the stories he told about how his grandfather came to this country and set up the business in the early 1900s. They even have a file of letters, invoices and other ephemera dealing with the store that dates back to the "early days". It would be wonderful if someone in NY could take senior Biegeleisen's oral history and video it. The firm has been such a part of the Judaica book scene, it would be a shame to miss this opportunity. We did mention to both of the Biegeleisens that it would be a wonderful thing to have done.
I'm am hoping someone will like the idea and do it. Maybe the NY Jewish Historical Society or some other organization-even a senior high school project. It would be wonderful to have. Just a thought-Gail
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