Muchnick, Marlena Tanya
biographical statement
Citation:
UPB files, February 24, 2014 (Marlena Muchnick was born in Canton, Ohio, on August 22, 1940, to Moshe (Morris) Muchnick and Hannah (Ann) Simkovitz; lived in Cleveland, Ohio, and California; graduated from Birmingham High School with an emphasis in journalism; attended Valley Junior College in Los Angeles where she obtained her associate's degree in general studies; studied linguistics and creative writing at San Diego State University; lived in Ohio, California, Nevada, Texas, Arkansas, Oregon, Washington, and Mexico; worked at hospitals, taught remedial English at San Diego State University, worked for the Resettlement Center in San Diego, taught English to Ethiopian refugees, and sold insurance. She has had secretarial jobs and worked in retirement homes as a Certified Nursing Assistant; retired in 2001; joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 6, 1988; Before her baptism, she was Jewish; now an inspirational speaker and author who discusses the connections between Judaism and Mormonism; she resides in Seattle, Washington.).Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Marlena Tanya Muchnick correspondence , 1988-2004
Contains letters and e-mails between Muchnick and various individuals about her research and family history. Materials date from between 1988 and 2004.
Marlena Tanya Muchnick ephemera, 2000-2009
Contains various materials related to Muchnick, including a day planner, a genealogical chart, blog posts, postcards, and other miscellaneous documents. Materials date from between 2000 and 2009.
Marlena Tanya Muchnick photographs, 1948-2005
Contains photographs of Muchnick, as well as her friends and family. Images date from between 1948 and 2005.
Marlena Tanya Muchnick publications, 1987-2005
Contains manuscripts, outlines, research, letters, advertising, and other materials related to Muchnick's work about the relationship between Judaism and Mormonism including her work on a play titled "Portrait of Love." Materials date from between 1987 and 2005.
Marlena Tanya Muchnick research, 1991-2002
Contains research regarding Judaism and Mormonism, including online materials, printed resources, and notes. Materials date from between 1991 and 2002.
Marlena Tanya Muchnick speeches and addresses, 1988-2006
Contains notes and recordings of talks, testimonies, firesides, and speeches given by Muchnick about Judaism and Mormonism and her conversion. Materials date from between 1988 and 2006.
Marlena Tanya Muchnick papers
Contains books, manuscripts, letters, posters, CDs, videocassettes, and various other materials pertaining to Muchnick's life and career. Includes information on her conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, her work as an author and lecturer, and her family and friends. Materials date from between 1948 and 2012.
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