Abraham Nasatir Papers MS-0465
Special Collections & University Archives
12/21/2010
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA 92182-8050
askscua@sdsu.edu
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & University Archives
Title: Abraham Nasatir Papers
Creator:
Nasatir, Abraham
Identifier/Call Number: MS-0465
Physical Description:
1.25 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1939-1996
Language of Material:
English
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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.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
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.
Source of Acquisition
Jewish Historical Society of San Diego
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.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, folder title, box number
, Abraham Nasatir Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, San Diego State University Library.
Biographical Note
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.
Accruals
2010-048
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Personal Papers
Photographs
box 1, folder 1
Miscellaneous Folder 1
1961-1991
box 1, folder 3
Talks on Torah Portions Folder 3
box 1, folder 4
Congresswoman Beth Jacob Folder 4
1976-1992
box 1, folder 5
Newspaper Clipping Folder 5
1951-1996
box 1, folder 6
Abe Nasatir-Life Stories Folder 6
box 1, folder 7
Abe Nasatir-The Historian Folder 7
box 1, folder 8
Correspondence Folder 8
1974-1991
box 1, folder 9
Newspaper Clippings-Abe Nasatir's Work Folder 9
1939-1990
box 1, folder 10
Questionaires for Abe Nasatir for Bella Hirsch (Personal and Professional) Folder 10
box 1, folder 11
Nasatir Hall Folder 11
1986-1996
box 1, folder 13
Re: Elizabeth Browning Folder 13
box 1, folder 14
Speeches, Prayers, Eulogies Folder 14
box 1, folder 15
Condolences on Fire Folder 15
July-August 1985
box 1, folder 16
Newspaper Clippings: Abe Nasatir-House Fire Folder 16
box 1, folder 17
Ronald May-Saving The Nasatir Papers Folder 17
June 30, 1985
box 1, folder 18
Abe Nasatir: Newspaper Clipping-House Fire Folder 18
box 1, folder 19
Nasatir Papers after Fire-Preservation Effort Folder 19
box 1, folder 20
Documents From The Ashes: The Rescue Of The Nasatir Papers Folder 20
box 1, folder 21
Nasatir Five Relief Fund and Costs of Freeze-Drying Papers Folder 21
box 1, folder 22
Homecoming Reception After Fire Folder 22
October 19, 1985
box 1, folder 23
Abe Nasatir: Donor Correspondence No.1 Folder 23
box 1, folder 24
Abe Nasatir: Donor Correspondence No.2 Folder 24
box 1, folder 25
Nasatir Fire Relief Project Closure Folder 25
box 1, folder 26
Memorial and Funeral-Abe Nasatir Folder 26
box 1, folder 27
Obituaries Abe Nasatir Folder 27
box 1, folder 28
Condolences to Ida Nasatir Folder 28
box 1, folder 29
Speeches in Memoriam Folder 29
box 1, folder 30
Last Will and Testament Folder 30
box 1, folder 31
Nasatir Family Trust Folder 31
box 1, folder 32
Tribute Booklets Folder 32
box 1, folder 33
Na'amat Tribute Books Folder 33
box 1, folder 34
San Diego Hebrew Day School Folder 34
box 1, folder 36
"Adventures in Scholarship" A. Nasatir, Author Folder 36
box 1, folder 37
Nasatir Family Tree Folder 37
box 1, folder 38
Abe Nasatir-Miscellaneous Folder 38