Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Robert Levi Collection
- Dates:
- 1850-2020
- Creators:
- Levi, Robert N., 1951-
- Extent:
- 3.0 Linear Feet Three records cartons
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of item, folder title, box number, Robert Levi Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, San Diego State University Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains copies of primary and secondary source documents dating from 1850-2020 with indexed timelines created by Robert Levi, as well as some materials about later generations of the family. There are digital and hardcopy family photos and a copy of his grandfather, Edgar Levi's 1908 travel diary.
- Biographical / historical:
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Adolph Levi, great-grandfather of Robert Levi was one of five brothers who came to San Diego in the second half of the 19th century. Brother Simon (Ermance), a merchant and wholesaler (Klauber & Levi Company) was active in both civil and religious communities. He was one of the founders and president of the Lasker Lodge of B'nai B'rith and the president of Congregation Beth Israel, as was his brother Adolph (Eleanora). Adolph was a merchant, rancher, livery owner and real estate owner with businesses and holdings throughout San Diego County. Both brothers were charter members of the Masonic Lodge. Simon served on many boards of trustees and was involved in civic affairs. Nathan, Rudolph and Isaac were merchants and livery men and Isaac became a judge in Julian. Their wives were founders and active in some of San Diego's early women's organizations. Some of the next generations (Levi and Cushman Families) remain prominent in San Diego civic affairs, the business community and real estate.
- Acquisition information:
- The Jewish Historical Society of San Diego transferred this collection to Special Collections University Archives in August 2021.
- Custodial history:
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Robert Norman Levi is a great-grandson of San Diego Jewish pioneers, Adolph and Eleanora Levi. Born in San Diego in 1951 to Norman and Rosalie Levi, Robert grew up in Point Loma. His professional life has been in publishing and marketing. In 1989 he began researching, preserving and documenting his family's history. In 2004 he wrote a book on the subject, entitled "Adolph Levi, The Life and Times of a San Diego Pioneer". He donated a copy of the book, digital photos of his family and some miscellaneous materials to the JHSSD (JHSSD #2004.01). In 2019 he donated fourteen binders of his research materials, consisting of copies of indexed primary source documents about the five Levi brothers and their descendants.
- Accruals:
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August 2021
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Jews--California--San Diego
- Names:
- Congregation Beth Israel (San Diego, Calif.)
About this collection guide
- Sponsor:
- The Norman G. Levi Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2021-10-21 08:50:27 -0700 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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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.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of item, folder title, box number, Robert Levi Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, San Diego State University Library.
- Location of this collection:
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Library and Information Access5500 Campanile DriveSan Diego, CA 92182-8050, US
- Contact:
- (619) 594-6791