Background
Irwin Richman was born on January 1, 1937, in New York City, New York, United States. He is the son of Alexander and Bertha Schwebel Richman.
Irwin Richman
The University of Pennsylvania where Irwin Richman received a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
The University of Pennsylvania where Irwin Richman received a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
https://www.amazon.com/Historical-Manuscript-Depositories-Pennsylvania-compiled/dp/B000ELIIEU/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Historical+Manuscript+Depositories+in+Pennsylvania&qid=1577710780&s=books&sr=1-1
1965
https://www.amazon.com/Pennsylvanias-painters-Pennsylvania-history-studies/dp/B0006EMZZS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Pennsylvania%27s+Painters+irwin+richman&qid=1577774995&s=books&sr=1-1
1983
(Every year between 1920 and 1970, almost one million of N...)
Every year between 1920 and 1970, almost one million of New York City's Jewish population summered in the Catskills. Hundreds of thousands still do. While much has been written about grand hotels like Grossinger's and the Concord, little has appeared about the more modest bungalow colonies and kuchaleins ("cook for yourself" places) where more than 80 percent of Catskill visitors stayed. These were not glamorous places, and middle-class Jews today remember the colonies with either aversion or fondness. Irwin Richman's narrative, anecdotes, and photos recapture everything from the traffic jams leaving the city to the strategies for sneaking into the casinos of the big hotels. He brings to life the attitudes of the renters and the owners, the differences between the social activities and swimming pools advertised and what people actually received. He reminisces about the changing fashion of the guests and owners everything that made summers memorable.
https://www.amazon.com/Borscht-Belt-Bungalows-Irwin-Richman/dp/1566395852/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Borscht+Belt+Bungalows+irwin+richman&qid=1577715826&s=books&sr=1-2
1998
(The Cañon City area's high points have been literal, star...)
The Cañon City area's high points have been literal, starting with the magnificent Royal Gorge. Here the Royal Gorge Bridge crosses the Arkansas River, 1,053 feet below, as the highest suspension span in the world. From the scenic and geological diversity to some of the initial oil discoveries in the United States, this Fremont County seat has been a hub of coal mining and archaeological discoveries, particularly of dinosaur remains. The temperate weather means long growing seasons, celebrated each May by the Blossom and Music Festival. Once a commerce center supplying food, lumber, and other goods to surrounding gold towns - from Cripple Creek to Leadville - Cañon City also once was a silent-film capital, the base for hundreds of motion pictures produced after the beginning of the 20th century. Prisons and their residents have always been a huge part of Cañon City history; the first territorial prison was located here and many more prisons operate here today.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009CDGQ86/?tag=2022091-20
1999
(Often characterized as the "American Rhine," the Hudson i...)
Often characterized as the "American Rhine," the Hudson is a vast tidal river that moves in two directions. The Hudson River Valley, from the Capital Region south to where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean in New York Bay, is one of the most varied and exciting areas of America-a region rich in splendor and beauty, history and grandeur, poverty and decay. It shaped a region.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738509140/?tag=2022091-20
2001
(Sullivan County, the Borscht Belt, the Catskills - all ar...)
Sullivan County, the Borscht Belt, the Catskills - all are synonyms for the greatest American Jewish resort area, the playground of about one million visitors a year during its peak from 1920 to 1970. The Sullivan County of Borscht Belt legend really consists of the eastern part of Sullivan County and a bit of southern Ulster County. Here are the large towns of Liberty, Monticello, and Ellenville and the small towns of Woodbourne, Hasbrouck, South Fallsburg, Livingston Manor, Fallsburg, Loch Sheldrake, Greenfield Park, Mountaindale, Accord, Ulster Heights, Kiamesha Lake, Kerhonkson, Swan Lake, Glen Wild, Hurleyville, Ferndale, White Sulphur Springs, Rock Hill, Parksville, Woodridge, and White Lake. In Sullivan County: Borscht Belt, you will find the lost world of the kuchaleins and bungalow colonies and the hotels, great and small. This was a world to be enjoyed, whether swimming in the Neversink River, watching unmatched entertainment, or eating the legendary Borscht Belt meals.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738505412/?tag=2022091-20
2001
(There has never been a book like this intertwining the ar...)
There has never been a book like this intertwining the arts and artifacts of both the traditional and the evolving worlds. The Pennsylvania Germans are a remarkable people; some are among the most conservative of Americans, retaining a strong cultural identity to this day, while others have largely assimilated into the larger English world. Folk art and quilts are here, but so is the work of Precisionist painter Charles Demuth and Abstract Expressionist painter Franz Kline. Objects range from needlework, pottery, furniture, and glass to paper, paintings, and metals - including gold and silver! Here is a very personal and extensive historical text illustrated with the works of traditionalists, revivalists, and the avant-garde displayed in over 350 color photographs. Pennsylvania German Arts has been written to be both informative and fun to read and is designed to showcase distinctive works of great beauty.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764312456/?tag=2022091-20
2001
(At one time, according to the Catskill Institute, there w...)
At one time, according to the Catskill Institute, there were more than a thousand hotels spread across the mountains of Greene, Ulster, Delaware, and Sullivan Counties. The Catskills were an exciting world full of pleasures to be enjoyed, with summer and winter activities characterized by entertainment, food, sports, card playing, and food again. Catskill Hotels, with a collection of some two hundred images, tells the story of this world, which began with America's first resort hotel, the Catskill Mountain House, continued with places such as the world-famous Grossinger's, and can still be found today at Kutsher's Country Club, the Mountain House at Lake Mohonk, and a few other hardy resorts.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738511617/?tag=2022091-20
2003
(In this book, a fascinating text is peppered with over 30...)
In this book, a fascinating text is peppered with over 300 historical and contemporary photographs that illustrate powerful as well as quaint German-style buildings throughout America. From the Hill Country of Texas to the skylines of the great American cities and famous bridges, everyday places and American icons alike are described in detail with charming anecdotes about people and uses that combine to create a culture that is all-American. This book features so many highly recognized places that you will wonder why the subject hasn't been presented before. It is fresh, stimulating, and entertaining; a delight to architects and all who have never before thought about the great legacy of German influence in America.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764318004/?tag=2022091-20
2003
(Taking the name Pennsylvania Dutch from a corruption of t...)
Taking the name Pennsylvania Dutch from a corruption of their own word for themselves, "Deutsch," the first German settlers arrived in Pennsylvania in 1683. By the time of the American Revolution, their influence was such that Benjamin Franklin, among others, worried that German would become the commonwealth's official language. The continuing influence of the Church peoples-the Amish and Mennonites and others who constitute the still-vibrant Dutch culture-can be seen today in icons of Americana from apple pie to log cabins.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1589731484/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2
2004
(Over 320 beautiful modern and historic photos, of Lancast...)
Over 320 beautiful modern and historic photos, of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania's, vibrant Landis Valley region, take readers through long-established, well-planned, and enduring Pennsylvania German farms. Visit historic farmsteads, barns, and vibrant flower and vegetable gardens. Meet four centuries worth of families that made - and in some cases still make - these farms successful. The text provides plentiful information on obtaining and maintaining heirloom seeds and plants in a traditional garden of your own including raised beds arranged in a formal, geometric pattern. This book is a must for all who enjoy a growing passion for gardening or history.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764325469/?tag=2022091-20
2007
(The Landis family of Landis Valley was ordinary and extra...)
The Landis family of Landis Valley was ordinary and extraordinary at the same time. Its members were typical Pennsylvania Germans of their era, focused on farming and family, yet they also traveled, edited magazines, and became the founders of the Landis Valley Museum. The Landis family settled in Lancaster County in the 18th century, where Henry Harrison Landis and his wife, Emma Caroline Landis, raised their children, Henry Kinzer, George Diller, and Nettie Mae, in a cross-cultural environment. Descended from Mennonite and Reformed Church families, the Landis family formed an appreciation for both cultures, and recognizing the valuable contributions of Pennsylvania Germans to American culture, they collected images and objects to chronicle their unique way of life. Using historic photographs, many never before published, The Landis Family: A Pennsylvania German Family Album provides insights into the family life, customs, and agricultural traditions of this unique region.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0093ELIQO/?tag=2022091-20
2008
(Artwork created to sell flower and vegetable seeds to the...)
Artwork created to sell flower and vegetable seeds to the public is bright, eye-catching, and tempting. It reflects the fantasy that any novice gardener can grow beautiful plants just by buying the seeds. This is not a new phenomenon. Over 475 boldly colorful flower and vegetable seed artwork, catalog, packet, and publication illustrations are arranged here chronologically (l1869 to 1997) and alphabetically (acroclinium to zinnia) for easy reference in this fun visual delight. Many images are from the vast and superb collection of the Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where the author was Director of the Heirloom Seed Project.
https://www.amazon.com/Seed-Art-Package-Schiffer-Books/dp/0764328190
2008
(The history of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is visuall...)
The history of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is visually presented through the words of a venerable historian and striking images compiled from old photographs, advertising pieces, and postcards that relate the cultural diversity apparent today in this favorite tourist destination. From all over the world, visitors marvel at the beautiful farms on limestone-based soil that is among the most productive land anywhere. Early settlers found it a Garden of Eden, and to this day the land attracts people concerned with diverse community life and productive industries that support the growing population. Learn about the area's history and traditions, and see everyday life conducted by everyday people of a thriving locale. Religious independence still thrives in the communities of Amish, Mennonite, Quaker, Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish settlers from Swiss, Scottish, Irish, French Huguenot, German, and Hispanic origins, and the rural setting complements progressive towns where the future is part of the past.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764329707/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i10
2008
(Explore America's best-loved "no work" days through 380 b...)
Explore America's best-loved "no work" days through 380 beautiful and fun postcard images from the early 20th century. They portray specific animals, children, flowers, and symbols that have come to identify each holiday, and some pretty "weird" events as well. Fascinating histories of each holiday are included, and what diverse backgrounds they have! For an appreciation of the weirdness of holiday recognitions, think of the images of a kid in a diaper kicking out an old bearded man, turkeys dancing, chickens nodding to rabbits, and strange men dropping down chimneys to make children happy. The weird is integral to American holidays. All who celebrate them as well as artists, decorators, and postcard collectors will enjoy this book for the graphic styles it contains. Historians will marvel at the reasons these holidays are celebrated today.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764333623/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p2_i0
2009
(Heritage or, traditional, gardens and heirloom seeds are ...)
Heritage or, traditional, gardens and heirloom seeds are joined at the hip, but previous books have separated them. This is the first holistic look at several of the most vibrant trends in contemporary horticulture, both in vegetables and flowers. Lavishly illustrated, it is a how-to manual, a history, and a guide to gardens and historic landscapes. The basics of heritage garden design from California to the East Coast are here, with special attention to the Pennsylvania four-square garden. Plans and suggestions for your garden are included, and seed-saving techniques are clearly enumerated. A gallery of heirloom plants and lists of suppliers are featured. There are travel suggestions for visiting gardens ranging from Bethabara Park in North Carolina to The Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum in Pennsylvania, to the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Virginia.
https://www.amazon.com/Heritage-Gardens-Heirloom-Seeds-Pennsylvania/dp/0764348639/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Heritage+Gardens%2C+Heirloom+Seeds%3A+Melded+Cultures+with+a+Pennsylvania+German+..&qid=1577773747&s=books&sr=1-1
2015
Irwin Richman was born on January 1, 1937, in New York City, New York, United States. He is the son of Alexander and Bertha Schwebel Richman.
Irwin Richman received an Associate of Arts degree in 1956 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1957 from George Washington University. Then he obtained a Master of Arts degree in history in 1958 and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in history in 1965.
Irwin Richman began his career in 1961 at Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission as a historian. From 1965 till 1968 he was a curator of science, industry, and technology at William Penn Memorial Museum (now The State Museum of Pennsylvania). Then he joined Pennsylvania State University as a professor of American studies and history, the position he held till 2003. From 2003 he is professor emeritus of American Studies and History at this university. From 2004 he is a research associate at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum. He also lectures at Pennsylvania State University and Longwood Gardens.
Richman's passion for Pennsylvania German culture and gardening led him to write over 25 books and over 170 articles and reviews. He also contributed numerous articles and reviews to periodicals, including Antiques, Pennsylvania Medicine, American History Illustrated, Journal of Popular Culture, and Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography. He presents numerous conferences at the American Studies Association, American Folklore Association, American Aesthetics Association, and Catskill Institute. He is a commonwealth speaker at Pennsylvania Humanities Council as well.
(The history of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is visuall...)
2008(Over 320 beautiful modern and historic photos, of Lancast...)
2007(Sullivan County, the Borscht Belt, the Catskills - all ar...)
2001(In this book, a fascinating text is peppered with over 30...)
2003(At one time, according to the Catskill Institute, there w...)
2003(Taking the name Pennsylvania Dutch from a corruption of t...)
2004(There has never been a book like this intertwining the ar...)
2001(Explore America's best-loved "no work" days through 380 b...)
2009(Every year between 1920 and 1970, almost one million of N...)
1998(Heritage or, traditional, gardens and heirloom seeds are ...)
2015(Often characterized as the "American Rhine," the Hudson i...)
2001(Artwork created to sell flower and vegetable seeds to the...)
2008(The Cañon City area's high points have been literal, star...)
1999(The Landis family of Landis Valley was ordinary and extra...)
2008Quotations: "When I was younger, I wrote because I had to. It was expected of me as an academic. Now I am at a point in my career where I write because I want to and because I get pleasure from writing."
Irwin Richman is a member of the Society of Architectural Historians, National Trust for Historic Preservation, The Garden Conservancy, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and Pennsylvania Historical Association. He is also past vice-chairman of Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Board.
Irwin Richman married M. Susan Steigerwalt on May 23, 1970. The marriage produced two children, Alexander Eugene and Joshua Solomon.
