Audrey Karsh Collection MS.0578
Bonnie Harris, 2008 and Laurel Schwartz, 2021
Allan and Fern Kohn, Stan and laurel Schwartz, Paula Landau-Cox, and The Norman G. Levi Family Fund of the Jewish Community
Foundation and
Special Collections & University Archives
09/09/2021
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA 92182-8050
askscua@sdsu.edu
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & University Archives
Title: Audrey Karsh Collection
Creator:
Karsh, Audrey, 1926-2007
Identifier/Call Number: MS.0578
Physical Description:
2.0 Linear Feet
Two record cartons
Date (inclusive): 1869-2007
Language of Material:
English
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Biographical Note
Audrey Karsh (1926-2007) was an English teacher who was born in Boston. When she moved San Diego in the 1960's from Tacoma,
Washington, she worked in local government. A prolific writer and historian, she published articles on San Diego Jewish history
which appeared in Western States Jewish History Journal: "Mothers and Daughters of Old San Diego", "San Diego Pioneering Ladies
and Their Contributions", "Hyman Mannasse: San Diego and Arizona Saga", which later appeared in Old Town New, An Enjoyment
of San Diego Jewish History. One article, Mannasse Chico: The Enlightened Merchant, for which she won the 1974 Ben B. Rubin
Award from the San Diego Historical Society's Institute of History, was included in the American Jewish Historical Society's
five-volume work, "Jewish People in America".
Other articles, "Old San Diego: Daughters of the Diaspora" and "Hannah Schiller Mannasse: San Diego Resident", appeared in
San Diego's Israel Today newspaper. From the former, Karsh developed a radio program, "Profiles from the Past: San Diego's
Daughters of the Diaspora" in which each pioneer woman was a speaker. Her original research continues to be quoted often in
the works of western Jewish historians.
In 1980, she was a charter member of the Jewish Historical Society of San Diego, originally called the San Diego Jewish Historical
Society. She remained active in that organization and many other Jewish and secular organizations until her death.
She also wrote secular plays and short stories, including science fiction.
Scope and Contents
This collection includes research notes, newspaper clippings and copies of original source material on San Diego's Jewish
pioneers, and some notables of the 19th & 20th century. There are personal photos and copies of her short stories, articles
and plays.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Jewish Historical Society of San Diego transferred this collection to Special Collections & University Archives in August
2021.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, folder title, box number, Audrey Karsh Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, San
Diego State University Library.
Custodial History
In 2001 Audrey Karsh donated correspondence from Sabrina Schiller and the first issue of the San Diego Jewish Historical Society
Newsletter from 1980 (JHSSD #2001.01). In April, 2007 upon Audrey Karsh's death her son, Ron Davis donated her personal notes,
research, photographs, newspaper clippings, articles, short stories and plays written by Karsh, some concerning people, places
and events in San Diego Jewish History, others of a secular nature.
Accruals
August 2021
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Subjects and Indexing Terms
Jews--California--San Diego
Jews--California--San Diego--Societies, etc
box 1, folder 1
Research notes on San Diego benevolent societies 1
1869-2000
box 1, folder 2
Research notes on benevolent societies and notable San Diegans 2
1869-2007
box 1, folder 3
Research notes on Congregation Beth Israel 3
1888-1889
box 1, folder 4
Research notes on pioneer Abraham Blochman 4
1883-1991
box 1, folder 5
Research notes on pioneer Abraham Blochman 5
1915
box 1, folder 6
Research notes on pioneers Abraham Blochman and Marie Blochman 6
box 1, folder 7
Audrey Karsh's article on Marie Mathilde Sarassin Blochman 7
box 1, folder 8
Audrey Karsh's article on Lawrence Goldtree Blochman; military documents and correspondence 8
1944-2002
box 1, folder 9
Research documents and notes on Lucien Blochman and Haidee Blochman 9
box 1, folder 10
Newspaper articles and personal research notes on the history of Balboa Park 10
box 1, folder 11
List of cattle brands belonging to Jewish citizens 11
1853-1890
box 1, folder 12
Research notes regarding the Council of Jewish Women San Diego 12
1937-1938
box 1, folder 13
Flyer of the East County Jewish Community Center Days of Remembrance "Yom Hashoah" 13
1993
box 1, folder 14
Newspaper articles, pictures, personal records, ads and research notes on Samuel Fox and Lion Clothing Store 14
1993
box 1, folder 15
Newspaper articles, pictures and research notes on Goldbaum family of Mexico 15
box 1, folder 16
Newspaper articles and speech notes on Cantor Henri Goldberg 16
1971-1977
box 1, folder 17
Newspaper articles, letter, and research notes on Muriel Goldhamer 17
1998
box 1, folder 18
Newspaper articles on Emma Goldman 18
1912-1938
box 1, folder 19
Newspaper articles, research notes and contact sheet for the San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged 19
1945-1994
box 1, folder 20
Meeting records, meeting notes and sign-in sheet for "The In Group" J.C.C. 20
1945-1994
box 1, folder 21
Research notes, letters, and newspaper articles on Marcus Katz, Victoria Jacobs and Franklin 21
1982-1983
box 1, folder 22
Research notes, newspaper articles and essay on Jewish Family Service. Rose Neumann articles. 22
1981
box 1, folder 23
Newsletters for the Jewish Historical Society of San Diego 23
1980
box 1, folder 24
Newspaper articles, correspondence and research notes on the Jolly 16. Article on Mrs. Holzberg 24
1948-1992
box 1, folder 25
Correspondence regarding the Kenniston family tree 25
1936
box 1, folder 26
Invitation, newspaper clippings, book excerpt and research notes on Alice Klauber and family. Includes Amy Wormser 26
1915-1988
box 1, folder 27
Pamphlet about Isaac Lesser Leszynsky and correspondence 27
1926
box 1, folder 28
Newspaper ads, articles and research notes on Isidor Louis 28
1983-2003
box 1, folder 29
Newspaper ads, articles, research notes, legal documents and correspondence on Joseph and Eva (sandman) Marks family of Julian 29
1898-1990
box 1, folder 30
Photo, correspondence and legal documents regarding Celita Mannasse 30
box 1, folder 31
Flash cards, research notes, articles, pictures, newspaper clippings, legal documents, correspondence and ads regarding Joseph,
Hyman & Hannah Mannasse
31
box 1, folder 32
Newspaper clippings, and research documents on Simon Mannasse 32
1964-1971
box 1, folder 33
Legal & personal documents, research notes, newspaper clippings, correspondence, monthly news review, and articles regarding
19th & early 20th century Jewish San Diegans
33
1869-2003
box 1, folder 34
Research notes, radio show reports, correspondence, newspapers, rough drafts, and essays on the Pioneer Jewish Ladies of San
Diego.
34
1980-2005
box 1, folder 35
Essay article on Samuel (Szmul) Price. 35
box 1, folder 36
Newspaper clippings, research notes, correspondence & radio programs on "San Diego Daughters of the Diaspora." 36
1979-1980
box 1, folder 37
Script for the Radio Program "San Diego Daughters of the Diaspora" 37
box 1, folder 38
Newspaper clippings, pictures, personal documents, letters, research notes, and dissertation on Louis Rose. 38
1807-1998
box 1, folder 39
Newspaper clippings & research notes on the San Diego Directory of Jewish Residents 39
box 1, folder 40
Population statistics, articles, research notes, 3 historical photos, maps of old San Diego, and a pamphlet on the history
of San Diego.
40
box 1, folder 41
San Diego Union newspaper for October 10, 1868 41
1868
box 1, folder 42
Newspaper clippings, research documents, advertisements, personal documents, rough drafts, flash cards & articles on the Marcus
& Rebecca Schiller Family.
42
1881-1930
box 1, folder 43
Newspaper articles, research notes, and rough drafts on Julius Wangenheim. 43
1941-2007
box 1, folder 44
Newspaper articles on Hyman Wolf 44
box 1, folder 45
Newspaper articles, advertisements & research papers on Charles Wolfsheimer. 45
box 1, folder 46
Newspaper articles and research notes on Hyman (Louis) Wolf. 46
box 1, folder 47
Newspaper article and research documents on Ramona Wolf 47
1934
box 1, folder 48
Research notes & a notebook on antisemitism. 48
box 1, folder 49
Research notes & a notebook on antisemitism 49
box 1, folder 50
Large newspaper articles on San Diego Pioneers & History of Balboa Park 50
box 1, folder 51
Published article in "Silver Showcase: Short Stories/Poetry/Articles by San Diego County Writers" 51
1976
box 2, folder 1
Personal notes, awards, programs, correspondence of appreciation & acceptance of articles for publication. 1
box 2, folder 2
Typed and written essays, manuscripts, and an award winning short story. 2
box 2, folder 3
Various typed scripts of plays 3
box 2, folder 4
Typed, written & manuscript version of "A Caged Bear" by Audrey Karsh. 4
box 2, folder 5
Typed copy of "Beyond Tenement Walls" 5
box 2, folder 6
Copies of plays, "Blood on Snow" and "God Said No". 6
box 2, folder 7
Copies of "Curtain Never Closes" 7
box 2, folder 8
Copies of "Dance Little Dreidels" 8
box 2, folder 9
Copies of the play "Delight the Customer" 9
box 2, folder 10
Copies of "Do You Need a Nurse?" 10
box 2, folder 11
Copies of "Face in the Mirror" 11
box 2, folder 12
Copy of "Fall or Jump?" 12
box 2, folder 13
Manuscript for "Mostly at Midnight" 13
box 2, folder 14
Copy of "Mother Rebecca" 14
box 2, folder 15
Copy of "Pigeon on a Roof" 15
box 2, folder 16
Copy of "Purple Dahlias" 16
box 2, folder 17
Copy of "Slides on a Season" 17
box 2, folder 18
Copy of "Statue of Janus" 18
box 2, folder 19
Copy of "Turbo, Hear my Tale" 19
box 2, folder 20
Copies of speeches on San Diego Pioneers and Balboa Park and personal documents. 20
box 2, folder 21
Copies of speeches on San Diego Pioneers and Balboa Park and personal documents. 21
box 2, folder 22
Copies of speeches on San Diego Pioneers and Balboa Park and a magazine on Louis Rose 22
box 2, folder 23
Postcards of various places in San Diego from the 1800's and 1900's. 23
box 2, folder 24
Photos of Audrey Karsh and her family 24
box 2, folder 25
Various oversized research documents on Joseph S. Mannasse 25
box 2, folder 26
Various oversized research documents on Rebecca Schiller 26
box 2, folder 27
Various oversized research documents on Nathan Schiller 27
box 2, folder 28
Oversized photos of Audrey Karsh's father, mother, and daughter. 28
