Franz Kobler Collection
Language: ger
Subjects: Leo Baeck Institute; Jewish authors; German letters
Description: This collection holds papers pertaining to the writing and personal life of Franz Kobler. The largest focus of the documents here is on Franz Kobler's historical works on the history of the Jews. A smaller amount of material concerns Kobler's personal life. Documentation of Franz Kobler's legal work as a lawyer is scarce in this collection.

Papers relating to Franz Kobler's writing are located in several areas of the collection. The bulk of this material will be found in Series III: Writings. This series includes copies of drafts of books, extensive notes, and a small amount of correspondence with publishers. Series IV contains notes that possibly were used in the creation of Kobler's books and also include a few essays. Extensive correspondence with publishers concerning the creation of his books is also located in Series II.

Details of Franz Kobler's life are also documented in this collection. Series I holds personal documents such as biographical articles, curriculum vitae, and a few photographs. It also includes official papers issued by governmental and educational agencies as well as Kobler's passports. Another area where personal information may be found is among the correspondence with individuals in Series II. Most of the correspondence with friends and family members in Series II is informal.
Notes: Collection is microfilmed; use MF 760

A typescript of Koblers book Napoleon Bonaparte and the Jewish Nation is a available on microfilm MF 430

Richard Kobler, 1968.

Franz Kobler was born on December 18, 1882 in in Mladá Boleslav, Bohemia (Czech Republic). He studied sociology in Berlin under George Simmel, where he met his future wife, Dora Feigenbaum (1888-1960). He finished his law studies in Vienna and practiced both civil and criminal law. He was also interested in Jewish history, and published two books on the subject in the 1930s. In 1938, he was arrested and after his release was forced to leave Vienna with his family. They immigrated to London via Zurich and joined their son in California in 1947. He died in Berkeley, California, on May 12, 1965.

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