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Myer S. Levy appreciation book, 1891.
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Title:
Myer S. Levy appreciation book, 1891Creator/Contributor:
Levy, Myer S., 1852-, creatorCreator/Contributor:
Judah L. Magnes Museum, WJHC 1987.002.Creator/Contributor:
Bancroft Library, Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life.Abstract:
The collection consists of an illuminated book presented to Rabbi Levy when he left the First Hebrew Congregation (Temple
Sinai) of Oakland; the book was signed by D. Magnes.
Date:
1891 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caIllustration of books -- California
Jews, British -- California -- Oakland
Rabbis -- California -- Oakland
Illustration des livres -- Californie
Rabbins -- Californie -- Oakland
Illustration of books
Jews, British
Rabbis
California
California -- Oakland
Temple Sinai (Oakland, Calif.)
Temple Sinai (Oakland, Calif.)
Levy, Myer S -- 1852- -- Archives
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Formerly: Judah L. Magnes Museum Collection Number WJHC 1987.002.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Transfer; Judah L. Magnes Museum; 2010.
Myer Solomon Levy was born in London on 16 January 1852. Before immigrating to the United States, he served as the rabbi of
a congregation in Australia. He served as the rabbi of the community in San Jose, Calif., for eight years, as the rabbi of
the First Hebrew Congregation (a.k.a. Temple Sinai), in Oakland, for ten years (1881-1891), and as the rabbi of San Francisco's
Congregation Beth Israel (a.k.a. Geary Street Temple) for more than twenty-five years.
Preferred citation: title, BANC MSS 2010/733, The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, The Bancroft Library, University
of California, Berkeley.
Materials in English.
Type:
Archives.Gift books.
Physical Description:
print
1 oversize box (.4 linear feet)
Language:
English
Identifier:
2006585584
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.