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A. I. Ginzburg, Collector of Jewish Folklore in Russia Dead; Was 69

August 4, 1965
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A. I. Ginzburg, the noted collector and interpreter of Jewish folklore and music, died in Baku at the age of 69, according to reports received here today from the Soviet Union. He left a huge collection of rare gramophone records, books and relics with his notes and explanations.

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