Guide to the Campus Records of the American Jewish University Archives (Institutional Records)

Box 10

Series : II.

Campuses 1948-2014

Archival Items:

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Physical Description: 1 Box

Scope and Content Note

This series contains materials related to the various campuses that have housed the University since 1948.

Biography/Organization History

Historical Note: The University's first year in 1947 took place in classrooms at Sinai Temple. Starting from 1948, the campuses included 612 South Ardmore Avenue, 6525 Sunset Blvd., and 15600 Mulholland Drive. In 2007, the University of Judaism merged with the Brandeis-Bardin Institute, creating a landmark entity, from then on known as American Jewish University. Subseries in this collection include the South Ardmore Avenue Campus, Sunset Blvd. Campus, 15600 Mulholland Drive: The Familian Campus (FC), and the Brandeis-Bardin Campus.

Box 10, folder 1

Subseries: 1

612 South Ardmore Avenue Campus 1948

Archival Items:

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Photographs of Ardmore Campus:

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Physical Description: 1 Folder

Scope and Content Note

This subseries contains materials related to the South Ardmore Avenue campus.

Historical Note: With the beneficence of Louis M. Rabinowitz, this private eight room mansion on the corner of Sixth Street and Ardmore Avenue in central Los Angeles housed the University from 1948-1957.

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A: Dedication in behalf of the University of Judaism 1948-12

Scope and Content Note

Includes an invitation to the event featuring the guest of honor, Dr. Louis Finkelstein, and a copy of a letter from President Harry Truman to Simon Greenberg, congratulating the dedication of the West Coast Branch of the Jewish Theological Seminary.

1. Invitation, Dedication in behalf of the University of Judaism, 1948 (a_cajoul022)

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2. Letter from President Harry Truman to Simon Greenberg, 1948 (a_cajoul023)

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Subseries: 2

6525 Sunset Blvd. Campus 1954-1975

Archival Items:

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Photographs of Sunset Blvd. Campus:

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Physical Description: 1 Folder

Scope and Content Note

This subseries contains materials related to the Sunset Blvd. campus.

Historical Note: Formerly the home of the Hollywood Athletic Club, it had nine-stories, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, gymnasium, basketball court (converted into a library), steam rooms (converted into art studios), ballroom (later converted into a 300-seat theater), restaurant, and meeting rooms. It housed the University from 1957-1977.

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A: Memorandums and Correspondences 1954-1975

Scope and Content Note

Includes a memorandum of a conversation between Milton Sperling and Simon Greenberg (1954-07-08), and cafeteria conditions agreements and memos between the University and Ahuva Suberi.

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B: Minutes of Meeting of House Committee 1966

Scope and Content Note

Includes minutes of the 1966-06-22 meeting of the House Committee. Max Zimmer, Arthur Whizin, Samuel Dinin, and Irving Niedorf present.

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C: News Clippings 1958-1979

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Subseries: 3:

15600 Mulholland Drive: The Familian Campus (FC) 1966-2014

Archival Items and Photographs:

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Physical Description: 1 Box

Scope and Content Note

This subseries contains materials related to the Familian campus in Bel Air at 15600 Mulholland Drive. It includes records related to construction of the campus, the Building Committee, the Greater University of Judaism Committee, various buildings on campus, dedications and events held.

Historical Note: American Jewish University’s home since 1977, the Familian Campus is set atop a rustic mountain range, and spread over 27-acres in one of Los Angeles’ most desirable neighborhoods. Master-planned by Sidney Eisenshtat, this unique location offers impressive panoramic views of the San Fernando Valley.

A: Construction 1966-1983

Physical Description: 2 Folders

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1: Office of Zoning Administration, Correspondence 1966-1981

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2: Addendums and Agreements 1976-1983

B: Building Committee 1966-1978

Physical Description: 1 Folder

Abstract: Contains materials related to the Building Committee, under the chairmanship of Matthew Berman, which was in charge of seeking prospective sites and acquisition of the new campus. Members include Jack Gindi, Isadore Familian, Frank Horny, Abraham Spiegel, Justin Turner, Milton Whitebrook, Arthur Whizin, Max Zimmer, Max Vorspan, David Lieber, Nathan Krems, Jerry Fine, Jack Ostrow, and more.

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1: Member Lists

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2: Meeting Minutes 1966-1967

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3: Correspondence 1967-1977

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4: Budgets 1967-1973

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5: News Clippings 1966-1978

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6: Site Plan

C: The Greater University of Judaism Committee 1970-1977

Physical Description: 1 Folder

Scope and Content Note

Contains materials related to the Greater University of Judaism Committee, under the chairmanship of Isadore Familian, Benjamin Seewack, and Harold Easton. The Building Committee included Jack Gindi and Jerrold Fine, and members include Gerson Cohen, David Lieber, Jack Ostrow, Victor Goodhill, Julius Fligelman, Albert Spiegel, Max Zimmer, Hillel Silverman, Roland Arnall, Alexander Berg, William Fingerhut, Milton Gordon, Jacob Pressman, Aaron Wise and more.

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1: Campaigning Materials 1975

Scope and Content Note

Includes a letter from Benjamin Seewack; Samuel Fryer Administration Building Funding Opportunities Booklet; The Gifts: A Handbook for Volunteers; and a booklet for Opportunities for Funding Educational Programs Endowments and Facilities in the First Building to be Constructed on the New University Campus.

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2: Event Materials 1970-1980

1. Invitation to Convocation inaugurating the program of the Greater University of Judaism 1970-12-13

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2. 30th Anniversary Dinner, Dore Schary Speaker 1977

3. Invitation to Celebration of Three Generations and Groundbreaking of the new Administration Building 1980-03-30

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3: News Clippings 1970-1977

D: Campus Buildings 1978-2014

Physical Description: 5 Folders

Scope and Content Note

Includes materials related to various buildings on the Familian Campus, including Bergman Chapel, Samuel A. Fryer Administration Building, the Residence Halls, and the Mikveh.

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1: Bergman Chapel 1978-1994

Scope and Content Note

Includes the records of the Chapel Committee, chaired by Milton Whitebook, floor plans by Joseph Young, and a 1994 news release about High Holy Days services.

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2: Samuel A. Fryer Administration Building 1978

Scope and Content Note

Includes News Clippings.

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3: Residence Halls 1981-2014

Photographs:

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a. Building Correspondence 1981-05-18

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence between David Lieber and City Council.

b. Promotional Materials

Scope and Content Note

Housing and Residential Life Brochures, Gift Opportunities and Endowment Booklet.

c. News Releases and Clippings 1990-11

Scope and Content Note

News releases and clippings. Subjects include Joyce and Melvin Eisenberg-Keefer's gift to name residence hall.

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d. Housing and Residence Life Department 1985-2014

1. Residence Life Handbooks and Calendars 1986-1999

2. Mulholland Country Club Announcements, by Ken Hommel, RA 1985, vol. 1(6)

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3. Campus Safety Pamphlet 2014

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4: The Mikveh 1988

Scope and Content Note

News Clippings.

D: Dedications 1968-1987

Physical Description: 5 Folders

Scope and Content Note

Includes materials related to dedications of various buildings on the Familian Campus, including groundbreaking ceremonies, dedications of the Fingerhut Academic Building, the Synagogue, the Ziegler Administration Building, and more.

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1: Photographs Taken of Guests at New Site 1968-04-07

Photographs:

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Scope and Content Note

Guest List

2: Groundbreaking Ceremonies and 23rd Commencement Exercises 1973-06-03

Location: Please see University Events and Ceremonies--Commencement and Class Day Ceremonies--1973 Groundbreaking Ceremony and 23rd Commencement (Box 11, folder 6)

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3: Preview Dedications on UJ Campus, Temple Beth El 1977-07-22

Scope and Content Note

News Clippings.

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4: Dedication of the Familian Campus and Consecration of the Fingerhut Academic Building on the Gindi Plaza 1977-10-16

Archival Items and Photographs:

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a. Invitation, Program, and Program Drafts

Program for Sunny and Isadore Familian Campus Dedication Ceremony, 1977 (cajuol_444)

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b. Committee and Participant Lists

c. Rabbi David Gordis notes and program

d. Correspondence 1977-09

Scope and Content Note

From/To David Gordis, Max Vorspan, and Emanuel Forster.

e. News Clippings

Dedication Supplement, Dedication of the Familian Campus, 1977 (a_cajoul006)

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f. Oversized Materials 1977-10-12

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Scope and Content Note

Resolution Certificate, Commending the UJ, by Herschel Rosenthal, California State Assembly

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5: A Day of Dedication 1978-12-17;

Photographs:

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Scope and Content Note

Program and News Clippings.

6: Groundbreaking of the New Administration Building 1980-03-30;

Location: Greater University of Judaism Committee Folder (Box 10, folder 6)

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7: Dedication of the Synagogue 1981-05-17;

Scope and Content Note

Program, Schedule, and Correspondence from Max Vorspan to various participants.

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8: Dedication of the Ruth and Allen Ziegler Administration Building 1982-03-28

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Ziegler Administration Building Dedication Program, 1982 (cajuol_824)

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Scope and Content Note

Invitation, Program, Certificates, and Photographs.

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9: Groundbreaking and Luncheon of Appreciation 1984-06-10

Scope and Content Note

News Clippings.

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10: Dedication of the Residence Halls 1985-10-27

Scope and Content Note

Program.

E: Miscellaneous Events on Campus 1977-1996

Physical Description: 1 Folder

Scope and Content Note

Includes materials related to miscellaneous events that have taken place on the Familian Campus.

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10, folder 17

1: Adat Ari El Sisterhood Meeting 1977-10-19

Scope and Content Note

Invitation to Adat Ari El's Sisterhood Meeting, the first organization to hold a function on the newly dedicated campus.

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2: International Seminar on Religious Education and Values 1996-08

Scope and Content Note

News Clipping.

F: News Releases 1982-1991

Physical Description: 1 Folder

Scope and Content Note

Includes news releases related to miscellaneous stories related to the Familian Campus. An example of a news release is provided here.

1. Dining Hall Worker Saves Lives 1991-02-12

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4. Brandeis-Bardin Campus 1969-1988

Archival Material:

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Audio-Visual Material:

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Physical Location: Additional Location: (Oversized Material)

Physical Location: Additional materials are housed at Brandeis campus.

Biography/Organization History

In 2007, the University of Judaism merged with the Brandeis-Bardin Institute, creating a landmark entity, from then on known as American Jewish University. Located in Simi Valley, the American Jewish University's Brandeis-Bardin Campus offers a multitude of unique spaces for lifecycle events such as b'nai mitzvot and Jewish weddings, religious and educational retreats and conferences. The beautifully landscaped grounds and breathtaking views of the Santa Susana Mountains offer a stunning backdrop to any experience.

Scope and Content Note

Includes miscellaneous pamphlets, materials on the Marilyn and Sigi Ziering Brandeis Collegiate Institute (BCI), Israeli Songs Records by the Brandeis Singers directed by Max Helfman, and Two Campuses, One Vision, One Future Exhibit material in oversize.

Variant Name: Brandeis-Bardin Campus of American Jewish University; Brandeis Camp Institute;

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