Rabbi William G. Braude papers, circa 1930-1988

Summary

Extent:

45.5 Linear Feet (91 boxes)

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Scholarly papers, specifically the correspondence concerning each of his published books. Also sermons and diplomas of Rabbi Braude and miscellaneous off-prints, leaflets, brochures, and publications.

Biographical / historical:

Rabbi and scholar. Born in Telz, Lithuania, Braude arrived in the United States in 1920 and was ordained in 1931 by Hebrew Union College. Upon graduation and until his retirement he served as rabbi of a Reform congregation, Temple Beth El, in Providence, RI. Rabbi Braude was a central figure in the Reform movement, supporting traditional Jewish practices within the movement and promoting the concept of Hebrew Day schools. He published widely, especially critical editions and translations of the Midrashic literature.

Acquisition information:

Purchased, 1997. Accessions 1998-146 and 2000-186.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Judaica

Names:

Braude, Pearl F.

Restrictions:

Minimally processed but available for research. Please submit requests for material 36 hours in advance of use.

Terms of access:

While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Location of this collection:

Stanford University, Manuscripts Division

Department of Special Collections, Green Library

557 Escondido Mall

Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US

Contact:

(650) 725-1022

specialcollections@stanford.edu

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