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About Moritz Jagendorf
- Moritz A(Adolph).
- Jagendorf (August 24, 1888 – January 8, 1981) was an Austrian-American folklore author. Jagendorf was born in Czernowitz, Austria-Hungary.
- He moved to New York City around the age of 15.
- He earned his doctoral dental studies degree in 1916 from Columbia University.
- He helped revitalize the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity by founding the NY Alpha chapter.While practicing as a dentist, Jagendorf's interests remained in the folklore of Europe, Asia, and the United States.
- He wrote several stories for children based on folktales he had heard from these various cultures. He was a noted anarchist.
- He wrote for Hippolyte Havel's Revolt and co-edited The Road to Freedom with Harry Kelly.
- In an interview in 1978 he said, "The only progress is in the individual, in you yourself; and through progress you better the whole world.
- And that is as far as you can go.
- I said that in 1914 to Leonard Abbott and again in the 1920s and 1930s, and I still say it today." He helped to found the Free Theatre, was director of the Children's Playhouse, and was active in the following organizations: Mohegan Colony Association, Story League, Green Room Club, Overseas Press and the New York Folktale Society. He also wrote a book on making wines and other beverages: Folk Wines, Cordials & Brandies: How to Make Them, Along with the Pleasures of Their Lore, Publisher: Vanguard Pr Date Published: 6/1/1963 ISBN 978-0-8149-0125-0 ISBN 0814901255
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