Appel, Benjamin, 1907-1977
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Benjamin Appel papers
Collection
Identifier: Ax 491
Abstract
Benjamin Appel (1907-1977) was a writer whose "voice of the streets" reflected his New York City childhood and his military experience. His work has been compared to Dashiell Hammett and James Cain. The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and research materials from his work, including the 1943 Dark Stain, which addressed racism.
Dates:
1928-1965
