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1924 Diary of a Jewish Working Girl Dating and Coming-Of-Age in the Bronx
by Sylvia Cohn
- Used
- Paperback
- Signed
- Condition
- Fair with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
Havana, Cuba. Fair with no dust jacket. 1924. Softcover. On offer is a delightful, well-written diary of a young single Jewish woman from the Bronx, dating and relating during the vibrant years of New Yorks Roaring TwentiesThe author of the diary is Sylvia Cohn (b. C1905). Cohn lived in the Bronx district of NYC. She was born to Solomon Cohn (1876-1950) and Carrie Cohn (b. 1877). She had one brother named Jack (1910-1950). Sylvia is a young Jewish woman, about 19 when she wrote this diary. At the time of her writing she is single by choice as she has many suitors from which to choose. When she writes this diary she is working as a stenographer at a legal firm, and living at home on 1343 Prospect Ave. There is no further biographical information available. Sylvia works a regular job, has a very active social life and a particular interest in music. She begins singing lessons in April of 1924 and makes her singing debut in public on July 9th. She discusses her singing regularly. She also discusses her innermost thoughts, her dating life, and her social escapades. Sylvia misses some days of writing in 1924, but her entries are all very long and very newsy. A true gem of a diary. She attends a lot of events and her diary doubles as something of a scrapbook as she pastes in programs and cards related to her outings. Some excerpts give the flavour of Sylvias writing: The P. O. F Club afforded us some real enjoyment tonight with Judge Caffrey as its speaker. He gave us some snappy views on Women (hes a bachelor) and what he thought should be the ideal modern woman...He maintained that women should be 1. In home atmosphere as much as possible, 2. Shouldnt lose her womanly attributes in the struggle for equality with men, 3. That woman cannot be equal to man until she can stand up and take a licking from one [May 1]. Was spent hiking around and up a very steep hill. In afternoon we met the boys from the Northover Camp whom Miss Schechtman had been informed of and they came over in the evening to our camp fire at 10 oclock. This party had disastrous results for them but had many memories for us. It was delightful - [] entertainment and I had to sing for them [May 31]. My debut tonight. I was very nervous and also the fact that I was singing out in the open air made my voice unable to carry very well. I sang At Dawning and Oh My Beloved Daddy for an encore. Everyone said it was fine but it didnt suit my standard. F was my accompanist. The affair as a whole was very successful [July 9]. Uneventful day except that we had a terrible dinner out tonight. I must be getting foolish in my old age but I have romantic ideas about M. D.. But he seems a hard fish to land as hes used to womens wiles. (Youd think I really did some vamping to hear me talk) Id like to but I dont know how. I think, tho, that hes a type I could grow to love. Maybe [Aug 8]. Freida and I were describing yesterday our yearning for the sort of good times some of the girls have in the night life of New York- not too tame and not too wild. We long to have it just to see what it's like and then wed probably tire of it Oh but just to try it once ourselves without having to depend on hearsay. Wonder if well ever do it legitimately! [October 20]. MD - I just love to dance with him. He took Sadie and me home too as I refused Jerrys and Billies offers for various reasons. Billie was lost and wandered around the place, every now and then giving me a chance to refuse him a dance. F and Minna had a funk time. I think because they didnt get in with any of the boys and left very early while Mae and Sylvia had a glorious evening of it. My two guests, the Livy Bros, were bored stiff as they were not in their rough element but I should worry it was a financial success my gosh - we made over $100. Oh! I mustnt forget to tell about the Program [Nov 6]. For a gender studies program, this diary is a fascinating look into the life of a smart young woman living in the heyday of the Roaring 20s when economic prosperity and cultural change swept across America. This diary measures 6.75x4.0 inches and contains 365 pages. It is approximately 80% complete. The covers are leather and show definite signs of wear. The binding has separated at the spine and the front cover has separated from the binding. The pages are all intact and in good condition. The handwriting is legible. Overall Fair. ; Manuscripts; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 365 pages; Signed by Author .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 012239
- Title
- 1924 Diary of a Jewish Working Girl Dating and Coming-Of-Age in the Bronx
- Author
- Sylvia Cohn
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair with no dust jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- Place of Publication
- Havana, Cuba
- Date Published
- 1924
- Keywords
- Women's Experiences, Coming Of Age, Young Woman, Working Girl
- Bookseller catalogs
- 20th Century Diary;
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About the Seller
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Cochrane, Alberta
About Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. (formerly M. Benjamin Katz Fine Books/Rare Manuscripts) is based out of both Ontario and Alberta, Canada. We do business by appointment, and have had an online presence selling fine books and rare manuscripts since 1999. Specializing in handwritten, historically significant books, manuscripts, diaries, documents and ephemera. A member of The Manuscript Societyeach treasure on offer is guaranteed authentic and as represented for life. Worldwide clientele includes esteemed collections and public, private and university libraries on both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific. Always buying collections and estates.
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.has been an online sales and auction presence with over 7000 transactions since 1999.
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.has been an online sales and auction presence with over 7000 transactions since 1999.
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