Jacob Bauman Papers, ca. 1886-1940

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Summary

Creators:
Bauman, Jacob, 1871-1940
Abstract:
Rabbi Jacob Bauman (1871-1940) was the rabbi of Agudath Achim Congregation, then Congregation Talmud Torah, and finally with Congregation Share Torah, where he remained until his death in 1940. As a scholar, he was concerned with the study of the Torah and problems of Jewish law. The collection consists of Bauman's correspondence, manuscripts, and related papers including an original manuscript of his Hemdat Ya'akov and a partial manuscript of Matnat kehunah.
Extent:
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of correspondence, manuscript, and related papers of Jacob Bauman. Includes an original manuscript of Bauman's Hemdat Ya'akov and a partial manuscript of Matnat kehunah.

The collection is in Hebrew and Yiddish.

Biographical / historical:

Rabbi Jacob Bauman was born in Riseshitz, Poland, in 1871; pursued rabbinical studies in Poland; came to Los Angeles in 1907 and became rabbi of Agudath Achim Congregation, then Congregation Talmud Torah, and finally with Congregation Share Torah, where he remained until his death in 1940; was a scholar concerned with the study of the Torah and problems of Jewish law.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Eva Bauman Narwitz, 1997.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following folders:

  1. Early writings.
  2. Correspondence with various rabbis (mainly on marriage and divorce).
  3. Material relating to dissolution of marriage.
  4. Original manuscript of Hemdat Ya'akov.
  5. Partial manuscript of Matnat kehunah by Yehudah ha-Kohen with Bauman's emendations.
  6. Miscellaneous writings.
  7. Private papers.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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