Correspondence, notes, exhibit planning files, photographs, documents, and appointment books related to Charles Tanenbaum's charitable, book collecting, curatorial, and legal work.

Charles J. Tanenbaum (d. 2009) was a lawyer, philanthropist, book collector, and exhibit curator. He served for over fifty years in the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women, spending time as both President and Chairman, and was active with the American Jewish Philanthropic Fund and the International Rescue Committee, where he was very involved with refugee issues. He was an avid donor and established several awards and fellowships at various institutions.

11.25 Linear Feet (28 manuscript boxes)

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