Abraham Haselkorn papers, 1940-1980.

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Summary

Title:
Abraham Haselkorn papers,
Dates:
1940-1980.
Creators:
Haselkorn, Abraham, 1905-1982., Judah L. Magnes Museum. LIB 91.5., Bancroft Library. Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life., and Online Archive of California. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QH7JmpjYByRvG443P8hTdGR http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2003075631
Abstract:
The collection consists of correspondence, personal documents, and various autobiographical essays documenting Rabbi Abraham Haselkorn's experiences as a chaplain during World War II, especially his work with Jewish refugees and victims of the Holocaust. The collection also documents Haselkorn's stay in Palestine in 1947.
Extent:
1 folder
Language:
English, German, Yiddish, and French
Preferred citation:
Preferred citation: Abraham Haselkorn papers, BANC MSS 2010/549, The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Biographical / historical:
Abraham Haselkorn achieved recognition for his service as a chaplain during World War II, and particularly for his work with displaced persons and war orphans. After the war, Haselkorn spent a year in Palestine and then accepted a pulpit at Temple Beth Jacob in Menlo Park, California. In 1953, he accepted a pulpit at Temple Beth El in Salinas, where he remained for 20 years.
Acquisition information:

Judah L. Magnes Museum;

Judah L. Magnes Museum;

Physical description:
1 folder

Access and use

Preferred citation:
Preferred citation: Abraham Haselkorn papers, BANC MSS 2010/549, The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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