Guide to the Morris Showel Cottage of Israel Collection
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2010-12-21
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Guide to the Morris Showel Cottage of Israel Collection
1948/1999
Special Collections & University Archives
Overview of the Collection
Collection Title: Morris Showel Cottage of Israel Collection
Dates: 1948-1999
Identification: MS-0462
Creator:
Showel, Morris
Physical Description: 1.25 linear ft
Language of Materials:
English
Repository:
Special Collections & University Archives
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA, 92182-8050
URL: http://library.sdsu.edu/scua
Email: scref@rohan.sdsu.edu
Phone: 619-594-6791
Biographical Information:
Morris Showel was president of the Cottage of Israel in Balboa Park when it opened in August of 1948, three months after the
founding of the state of Israel. The Cottage’s operation was directed by a Board elected at an annual meeting by the general
membership. Membership was open to anyone interested in Israel.
The Cottage, now known as the House of Israel, is one of the 29 exposition cottages that make up the House of Pacific Relations
located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California. The House of Pacific Relations came into existence in 1935 as an expression
of the vision of the late Frank Druggan, following the California Pacific International Exposition of which he was president.
Through the House of Pacific Relations, Druggan hoped to promote an exchange of values and understanding among peoples of
diverse national and ethnic origins.
At the close of the 1935 Exposition, a group of small buildings were declared superfluous. These structures were leased by
the House of Pacific Relations and sub-leased to the various national and ethnic groups. Each group, by displaying in these
structures its cultural and ethnic exhibits to the public, and by working with one another to promote their common objectives
have been very successful. These groups by working together in a harmonious and friendly atmosphere demonstrate how national
entities are making unique contributions and enriching the social pattern of American life.
Access Terms
This collection is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Genre/Form of Material:
Personal Papers
Photographs
Administrative Information
Custodial History:
The materials in this collection were donated to the Jewish Historical Society of San Diego in 2000 by Thelma and Al Menaker
(JHSSD #1998.01.) It was transferred to the Library and Information Access December 21, 2010.
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.
Conditions Governing Access:
This collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation:
Identification of item, folder title, box number, Morris Showel Cottage of Israel Collection, Special Collections and University
Archives, Library and Information Access, San Diego State University.
Scope and Contents
The
Morris Showel Cottage of Israel Collection consists of documents from promotional events either hosted by the Cottage of Israel or sponsored by other Jewish organizations
in the San Diego area. It includes newspaper articles, photographs, flyers, announcements, displays, and invitations documenting
the public relations efforts of the Cottage of Israel in Balboa Park from 1948 to the late 1990s. Materials are filed chronologically.
The materials in this collection were donated to the Jewish Historical Society of San Diego in 2000 by Thelma and Al Menaker
(JHSSD #1998.01.) It was transferred to Library and Information Access December 21, 2010.
Box 1, Folder 52
House of Pacific Relations
1991
Box 1, Folder 53
House of Pacific Relations
1991
Box 1, Folder 54
House of Pacific Relations
1992
Box 1, Folder 55
House of Pacific Relations
1993
