Language:
German
Pages:
193 pages (1 1/2 space) :
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Typewritten manuscript (carbon copy).
Year of publication:
1961
Keywords:
Stern family.
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Abraham, Karl,
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Cassirer, Richard,
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Charcot, J. M.
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Israel, James,
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Mesmer, Franz Anton,
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Oppenheim, Hermann,
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Prinz, Joachim,
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Szold, Henrietta,
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B'nai B'rith.
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Education, Higher 1871-1918.
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Fasts and feasts Judaism.
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Judaism Customs and practices.
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Jews Persecution 1933-1945.
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Neurologists.
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Orthodox Judaism.
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Physicians.
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Psychoanalysis.
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World War, 1914-1918.
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World War, 1939-1945.
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Chorzów (Województwo Śląskie, Poland)
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Palestine Emigration and immigration 1929-1948.
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Silesia.
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Żory (Poland)
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Autobiographies
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Biographical sources
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Memoirs
Abstract:
The memoir was written 1961 in Jerusalem. It contains reflections on psychoanalysis and psychological problems as well as private correspondence. Description of the paternal Stern family and the descendents of the author's grandfather Abraham Stern. The family of his mother, descendents of the banker and cantor Joseph Marcus Boehm, came from Brieg (Silesia). Recollections of his childhood in the small Silesian Jewish community of Sohrau and in Koenigshuette. Musical activities in the family. Memories of his early Jewish education in the cheder. Reflections of his childhood experiences and its psychoanalytic implications. Arthur Stern attended the Koenigshuetter Gymnasium. Memories of his childhood in Imperial Germany. Bar mitzvah in 1892. Celebration of Jewish holidays and observance. Recollections of the Dreyfus trial and its consequences for Jewish communities all over Germany. After graduation in 1898 Arthur Stern studied medicine at the university in Freiburg. Separation between Jewish and Christian students through the different student fraternities. Friendship with the psychoanalyst Karl Abraham. Studies at the university in Berlin and Munich. Recollections of the first female medical students, who had to fight for their right to study. Description of various professors. Antisemitism among students at the university. In 1903 Arthur Stern graduated as Dr.med. (MD) with a thesis in otolaryngology. In the same year he moved back to Berlin, where he started his training in neurology.
Abstract:
In 1907 Arthur started his own practice in Charlottenburg, Berlin. He continued his training in neurology and was a disciple of Hermann Oppenheim, a neurologist of international reputation. 1914 outbreak of World War I and national rapture due to the war propaganda. Military service as a field physician and field neurologist in Belgium and the eastern front. Observations of war neurosis. Experiences of antisemitism during the war. Confrontation with the Jewish stetl life in eastern Europe. Economic depression and inflation after World War I. Arthur Stern married his long-time fiance in 1919. Description of research findings in medicine and neurology. Observations of hysteria and hypnotic therapy. Rising National Socialism and persecution of Jewish people. Journey to Palestine in 1934. Difficulties in continuing his professional life. Preparations to leave the country. Emigration to Palestine in 1939. Language difficulties and starting of a new life. Continuation of his work as a neurologist and psychiatrist. Recollections of the war of liberation in 1948. Lectures and research. Studies on Heinrich Heine and his nervous condition. Discussion of psychoanalytic theories. Reflections on the phenomenon of suicide and the problem of euthanasia. Studies on sexuality. Cultural life in Germany and Israel.
Description / Table of Contents:
Folder 1: First draft (on MM 74)
Description / Table of Contents:
Folder 2: Second draft (on MM 73)
Note:
Available on microfilm
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German
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Synopsis in file
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