Guide to the Abraham Nasatir Papers
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2010-12-21
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Guide to the Abraham Nasatir Papers
1939/1996
Special Collections & University Archives
Overview of the Collection
Collection Title: Abraham Nasatir Papers
Dates: 1939-1996
Identification: MS-0465
Creator:
Nasatir, Abraham, 1906-1991
Physical Description: 1.25 linear ft
Language of Materials:
English
Repository:
Special Collections & University Archives
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA, 92182-8050
URL: http://library.sdsu.edu/scua
Email: scref@rohan.sdsu.edu
Phone: 619-594-6791
Biographical Information:
Abraham Nasatir was born in 1906 in Santa Ana, California. He entered UC Berkeley at the age of 14, and received his PhD
in history at age 21. While studying at Berkeley he met his future wife, Ida Hirsch, an English student also attending the
school.
After marrying in 1929, the couple moved to San Diego where Nasatir began a 50-year teaching career at San Diego State College.
Focusing on his fields of Spanish border and Mississippi valley history, and Gold Rush history, Nasatir published 14 books
and and numerous articles. He also served as vice-consul for Paraguay and Ecuador.
As an Orthodox Jew, he was a leader and educator of the Jewish community. Nasatir Hall on the SDSU campus is named for him.
Access Terms
This Collection is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Genre/Form of Material:
Personal Papers
Photographs
Publications
Administrative Information
Custodial History:
The materials in this collection were donated to the Jewish Historical Society of San Diego in 2005 by the estate of Ida Nasatir
(JHSSD #2005.03.) It was transferred to the Library and Information Access December 21, 2010.
Conditions Governing Use:
The copyright interests in these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with
the creators of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of historical archival and manuscript collections
is such that copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. Requests for permission to publish must be
submitted to the Head of Special Collections, San Diego State University, Library and Information Access. When granted, permission
is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include or imply permission
of the copyright holder(s), which must also be obtained in order to publish. Materials from our collections are made available
for use in research, teaching, and private study. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including
but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials.
Conditions Governing Access:
This collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation:
Identification of item, folder title, box number
, Abraham Nasatir Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Library and Information Access, San Diego State University.
Scope and Contents
The
Abraham Nasatir Papers consist of correspondence, articles, written by or about Nasatir and his wife; photographs, newspaper clippings, materials
from various Jewish institutions in San Diego, items about Nasatir Hall at SDSU, and materials on the destruction of their
home and rescue of their papers.
The materials in this collection were donated to the Jewish Historical Society of San Diego in 2005 by the estate of Ida Nasatir
(JHSSD #2005.03.) It was transferred to the Library and Information Access December 21, 2010.
Detailed List of Contents
Box 1, Folder 4
Congresswoman Beth Jacob
1976-1992
Box 1, Folder 5
Newspaper Clipping
1951-1996
Box 1, Folder 7
Abe Nasatir-The Historian
Box 1, Folder 9
Newspaper Clippings-Abe Nasatir's Work
1939-1990
Box 1, Folder 10
Questionaires for Abe Nasatir for Bella Hirsch (Personal and Professional)
Box 1, Folder 14
Speeches, Prayers, Eulogies
Box 1, Folder 15
Condolences on Fire
July-August 1985
Box 1, Folder 16
Newspaper Clippings: Abe Nasatir-House Fire
Box 1, Folder 17
Ronald May-Saving The Nasatir Papers
June 30, 1985
Box 1, Folder 18
Abe Nasatir: Newspaper Clipping-House Fire
Box 1, Folder 19
Nasatir Papers after Fire-Preservation Effort
Box 1, Folder 20
Documents From The Ashes: The Rescue Of The Nasatir Papers
Box 1, Folder 21
Nasatir Five Relief Fund and Costs of Freeze-Drying Papers
Box 1, Folder 22
Homecoming Reception After Fire
October 19, 1985
Box 1, Folder 23
Abe Nasatir: Donor Correspondence No.1
Box 1, Folder 24
Abe Nasatir: Donor Correspondence No.2
Box 1, Folder 25
Nasatir Fire Relief Project Closure
Box 1, Folder 26
Memorial and Funeral-Abe Nasatir
Box 1, Folder 28
Condolences to Ida Nasatir
Box 1, Folder 34
San Diego Hebrew Day School
Box 1, Folder 36
"Adventures in Scholarship" A. Nasatir, Author
Box 1, Folder 38
Abe Nasatir-Miscellaneous
