Finding Aid for the Western States Jewish History Archive, 1800-2004

1. Research Files 1800-2005

Scope and Content Note

The bulk of the collection's holdings had been previously been delineated into research subjects by Stern and Kramer and members of the WSJHA. Accordingly, the collection retains the folders' subjects and titles originally provided by collectors. Repeat folder subjects have been collapsed and collated to include other folders and related materials scattered throughout the collection. In addition, the research files have been divided into seven subseries. The "Biographies," "Congregations," and "Institutions and Organizations" subseries also have "Miscellaneous" categories including materials about individuals and organizations outside of the research subjects given by WSJHA.

1.1 Biographies 1800- 2005

Scope and Content Note

Folders are titled with specific names of individuals or families, many of whom are prominent religious, civic, financial, and intellectual leaders of the American Jewish community and the Jewish community of Southern California.

Box 1, Folder 1

Robert Abell 1950-1995

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Newspaper articles and correspondence regarding Robert Abell, president of A.N. Abell Suction Company of Los Angeles

Box 1, Folder 2

Samuel Adelman 1950-1966

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Article commemorating the work of Rabbi Samuel Adelman of Cong. BMH-BJ Denver

Box 1, Folder 3

Sholom Aleichem (Solomon Rabinowitz) 1860-1970

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Articles, essays, playbills regarding the life and work of famous Yiddish author and playwright Sholom Aleichem (born Solomon Rabinowitz)

Box 1, Folder 4

Woody Allen 1950-2006

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Articles and essays regarding the life and work of famous filmmaker Woody Allen

Box 1, Folder 5

G.M. "Bronco Billy" Anderson 1900-1960

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Newspaper clippings and research notes regarding "Bronco Billy," born Max Aronson, famed film producer and actor

Box 1, Folder 6

Louis Anker 1890-1980

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Research correspondence and notes, and articles regarding the life of Los Angeles pioneer businessman, Louis Anker c. 1880-1900

Box 1, Folder 7

Alexander Habib Arkin 1970-1990

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Resume and article regarding international scholar of Sephardim, Alexander Habib Arkin

Box 1, Folder 8

Alfred Arndt 1890-1920

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Notes of references to Rabbi Alfred Arndt, Zion Congregation, Los Angeles c. 1900

Box 1, Folder 9

David Aronson 1960-1990

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Newspaper, newsletter and magazine articles commemorating the contributions of Rabbi David Aronson, Beth El Synagogue of Minneapolis and University of Judaism

Box 1, Folder 10

Solomon "Sollie" Aronson 1880-1967

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Newspaper clippings regarding pioneer businessman Sollie Aronson of San Francisco and Los Angeles c. 1880-1920, interview with relative of Aronson's from 1967

Box 1, Folder 11

Bradley Shavit Artson 1980-2006

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Speech transcript, correspondence, and article about Rabbi Artson of Cong. Eilat in Mission Viejo, Board of Rabbis of Southern California

Box 1, Folder 12

Ed Asner 1970-1990

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Newspaper and magazine articles, bulk 1980s, about actor Ed Asner

Box 1, Folder 13

David Axelrod undated

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Lyrics, photo, and article about composer David Axelrod's album "Requiem - The Holocaust"

Box 1, Folder 14

B. Bachman 1850-1880

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Research notes of references to B. Bachman, pioneer businessman of Bachman & Co.

Box 1, Folder 15

Max Band 1920-1970

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Speech, journal article, biographical sketch and Kramer's piece on artist Max Band, as well as photos of the artist and his work

Box 1, Folder 16

Daniel E. Bandman 1850-1900

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Articles regarding actor Daniel Bandman's activities in San Francisco c. 1850-1870

Box 1, Folder 17

Julius Bandmann 1850-1900

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Newspaper clippings, articles and essays regarding pioneer merchant Julius Bandmann of San Francisco

Box 1, Folder 18

William T. Barnett 1880-1920

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Newspaper articles and references to W.T. Barnett, president of LA B'nai B'rith c. 1910-1920

Box 1, Folder 19

Lewis M. Barth 1960-1990

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Writings by, sermons of, appearances by, correspondence with Rabbi Lewis M. Barth, professor at Hebrew Union College

Box 1, Folder 20

Jacob Baruch and family 1890-1980 (bulk 1900-1920)

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Articles c. 1900-1920 referencing pioneer businessman Jacob Baruch and family, event invitation, interview with relative from 1980 and Baruch Corp. annual report

Box 1, Folder 21

Rose Baruch 1900-1950

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Notes, correspondence regarding Mrs. Berthold Baruch (Rose) of Los Angeles Temple B'nai B'rith

Box 1, Folder 22

Joseph Y. Baruh and family 1880-1960

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Newspaper articles regarding pioneer businessman J.Y. Baruh of Crown Zellerbach Paper Corp., and his wife

Box 1, Folder 23

Jacob Bauman 1900-1980 (bulk 1940-1960)

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Notes and writings about pioneer Rabbi Jacob Bauman of Cong. Shara Torah (now Cong. Etz Jacob), largely contributed to by Max and Morton Bauman

Box 1, Folder 24

Major General A.J. Beck 1960-1970

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Research and writing about Major General A.J. Beck of the U.S. Air Force

Box 1, Folder 25

Leonard Beerman 1959-1990

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Articles about, speeches of Rabbi Beerman of the Leo Baeck Temple in Los Angeles

Box 1, Folder 26

Casper Behrendt 1860-1923

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Articles and excerpted references to Los Angeles pioneer and businessman Casper Behrendt

Box 1, Folder 27

Samuel Behrendt 1900-1930

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Articles, business information regarding Samuel, son of Casper, Behrendt, president of Behrendt-Levy Insurance

Box 1, Folder 28

George S. and Olive Behrendt 1940-1970

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Articles regarding George Behrendt of Behrendt-Levy Insurance and his wife, Olive, a patron of the arts

Box 2, Folder 1

David Belasco 1900-1980 (bulk 1905-1925)

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Articles, essays, draft regarding San Francisco playwright and actor David Belasco

Box 2, Folder 2

Benjamin M. Bendat 1930-1960 (bulk 1950-1960)

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Excerpted articles regarding Benjamin Bendat's activities with the Jewish Federation Council and the formation of the Nashelsker Relief Society

Box 2, Folder 3

Albert Bender 1920-1975

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Articles referencing and commemorating the life of San Francisco businessman and philanthropist Albert Bender

Box 2, Folder 4

David Ben-Gurion 1980-1990

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Articles commemorating the life of Israeli president David Ben-Gurion after his passing in 1986

Box 2, Folder 5

Israel J. Benjamin 1850-2000 (bulk 1860-1870)

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Noted and excerpted references to travel writer and Folsom pioneer I.J. Benjamin

Box 2, Folder 6

Judah Benjamin 1860-1920

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Newspaper references to and book excerpts and essays about Judah Benjamin, "The Jewish Confederate"

Box 2, Folder 7

Jack Benny 1960-1990

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Newspaper articles about Hollywood actor Jack Benny as well as notes on the content of his archival collection

Box 2, Folder 8

Sigmund Bergel 1900-1920

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References to, work of San Francisco writer and philosopher Sigmund Bergel

Box 2, Folder 9

Sigmund "Bill" Berger and family 1995

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Notes and information for the memorial service of Prof. Kramer's cousin, Sigmund Berger

Box 2, Folder 10

William Berkowitz 1900-1920

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Articles celebrating Kansas City pioneer and "builder," William Berkowitz

Box 2, Folder 11

Milton Berle 1960-1990

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Newspaper articles regarding Hollywood actor Milton Berle

Box 2, Folder 12

Irving Berlin 1980-1990

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Newspaper and magazine articles celebrating the life of Irving Berlin (who died in 1989)

Box 2, Folder 13

Sarah Bernhardt 1900-1980 (bulk 1900-1925)

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Articles referencing and celebrating the work of artist and actress Sarah Bernhardt c. 1844-1923

Box 2, Folder 14

Leonard Bernstein 1950-1960

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Articles regarding famous conductor Leonard Bernstein

Box 2, Folder 15

Bettelheim family 1850-1900

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Notes of references to, excerpted articles about Rabbi Aaron S. Bettelheim and his son Dr. Felix Bettelheim of San Francisco, as well as a draft of Kramer's article about them

Box 2, Folder 16

Herman Bien 1840-1970 (bulk 1850-1880)

Scope and Content Note

Articles referencing and commemorating writer and the founder of the first Jewish newspaper in the West, The Voice of Israel, Rabbi Herman Bien as well as portions of his writing and marriage records of service he performed as Rabbi of Temple Emanu-El

Box 2, Folder 17

Ambrose Bierce 1850-1980 (bulk 1850-1900)

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Articles referencing and essays regarding writer and journalist Ambrose Bierce

Box 2, Folder 18

Theodore Bikel 1980-2000

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Articles regarding actor, singer, and activist Theodore Bikel

Box 2, Folder 19

Lieutenant Colonel George N. Black 1900-1910

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Press references to, articles about LC Black, chairman of I.O.B.B. who toured California with Rev. Hecht c. 1907

Box 2, Folder 20

Mel Blanc 1960-1990

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Newspaper and magazine articles regarding the life and work of voice actor of cartoon fame, Mel Blanc

Box 2, Folder 21

John and Rose Bloch 1880-1900

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Articles referencing the travels of Rabbi John Bloch of Cong. Beth Israel of Portland and his daughter Rose

Box 2, Folder 22

Emanuel Blochman and family 1850-1990

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Correspondence and research notes regarding San Francisco pioneer banker Emanuel Blochman c. 1850-1920

Box 2, Folder 23

Abraham Blum 1880-1990 (bulk 1880-1900)

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Research notes, excerpted articles, translated letter from Emile Zola, drafts and research write-ups regarding Rabbi Abraham Blum of Galveston Texas and Cong. B'nai B'rith in Los Angeles c. 1889-1895

Box 3, Folder 1

William R. Blumenthal 1920-1975 (bulk 1960-1975)

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Writings of, correspondence with historian, author, publisher, and creator of the Fellowship for Jewish Culture, William R. Blumenthal

Box 3, Folder 2

Marcus D. Boruck 1850-1970 (bulk 1850-1890)

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Notes and articles referencing San Francisco politician and Masonic leader Marcus D. Boruck c. 1880

Box 3, Folder 3

Louis and Mae Boyar 1950-1990 (bulk 1950-1965)

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Articles referencing and celebrating the philanthropic work of Louis Boyar and his wife Mae, both in Israel and Los Angeles

Box 3, Folder 4

Sybil Brand 1970-2000

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Articles celebrating the work of lawyer Sybil Brand as a philanthropist and social service advocate

Box 3, Folder 5

Henri U. Brandenstein 1899-1990

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Excerpted articles referencing Brandenstein's campaign for San Francisco supervisor c. 1899 as well as research notes and correspondence for WSJHQ article c. 1981

Box 3, Folder 6

Samuel Braunhardt 1880-1890

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Newspaper clippings and articles referencing the activities of California Assembly man Braunhardt c.1880

Box 3, Folder 7

David Brenner 1970-1990

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Newspaper and magazine articles about comedian and actor David Brenner

Box 3, Folder 8

Harry J. Brevis 1963

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Articles announcing the blind Rabbi's arrival at Hebrew Union College

Box 3, Folder 9

Fannie Brice 1920-1960

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Newspaper clippings and book excerpts regarding the life and work of actress Fannie Brice, including excerpt from a condensed book "Fabulous Fanny"

Box 3, Folder 10

David Brin 1980-1990

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Work of, articles about author David Brin, son of "Heritage" editor Herb Brin

Box 3, Folder 11

Herb Brin 1950-2003

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Work of, articles about author and publisher of Heritage Southwest Jewish Press, Herb Brin

Box 3, Folder 12

Charles Brode 1870-1910

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Newspaper clippings and references to Los Angeles pioneer merchant Charles Brode c. 1870s

Box 3, Folder 13

Steve Broidy 1950-1965

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Correspondence with studio executive and philanthropist Steve Broidy, president Jewish Federation Council c. 1961

Box 3, Folder 14

Bronfman Brothers ca. 1980s

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Articles about studio executives Edgar M. Bronfman, Charles R. Bronfman, and Edger Bronfman Jr.

Box 3, Folder 15

Leila Bronner 1960-2000

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Newspaper and magazine articles about and work of author and professor Leila Bronner

Box 3, Folder 16

Lenny Bruce 1960-1980

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Newspaper and magazine articles about controversial comedian Lenny Bruce

Box 3, Folder 17

Pat Buchanan ca. 1990

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Articles about controversial Republican politician and presidential candidate Pat Buchanan, including a pamphlet published by the American Jewish Committee and an article written by Kramer

Box 3, Folder 18

George Burns 1980-2000

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Newspaper and magazine articles celebrating the life and times of actor and comedian George Burns as well as a production packet from his 1984 movie "Oh God, You Devil"

Box 3, Folder 19

Jerry Buss 1980-1990

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Newspaper articles regarding the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers Jerry Buss

Box 3, Folder 20

M. Calisher ca. 1870

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Notes and articles referencing life of San Francisco pioneer merchant M. Calisher

Box 3, Folder 21

Sam Camhi ca. 1980

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Correspondence and event information regarding Camhi and his role in Cong. Magain David Sephardim Congregation in San Francisco, as well as miscellaneous research notes, articles, and correspondence regarding the history of Sephardim in San Francisco and the West

Box 3, Folder 22

Eddie Cantor 1930-1970

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Newspaper clippings and articles about famous Hollywood actor Eddie Cantor

Box 4, Folder 1

Victor Carter 1970-1980

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Articles celebrating the contributions of Los Angeles businessman and philanthropist Victor Carter to the Jewish community of Los Angeles and to the State of Israel

Box 4, Folder 2

Solomon Nunes Carvalho ca. 1960

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Book manuscript, drafts, pamphlets, notes and excerpted articles regarding the life and work of artist Carvalho, including his famed portrait of Pres. Lincoln as well as his visit to California in the 1850s

Box 4, Folder 3

Daniel Cave 1850-1990

Scope and Content Note

Primary source materials including correspondence, masonry documents and articles about early San Diego pioneer Daniel Cave as well as research notes and citations regarding his life in San Diego and Los Angeles and correspondence with his family members, Helene and Sylvia London

Box 4, Folder 4

Charlie Chaplin 1880-1970

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Articles and essays about actor and comedian Charlie Chaplin including two large documents from the Federal Writers Project of the Work Projects Administration

Box 4, Folder 5

Paddy Chayefsky 1950-1965

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Articles and essays regarding the life and work of playwright Paddy Chayefsky

Box 4, Folder 6

Samuel W. Chomsky ca. 1984

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Announcements of the passing of Rabbi Chomsky of the Jewish Welfare Board of Southern California

Box 4, Folder 7

Choynski family - Herbert 1890-1940

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Articles regarding I.N. Choynski's son Herbert, a San Francisco businessman and Colonel as well as research correspondence from his daughter, Mrs. Mortimer Fleischacker

Box 4, Folder 8

Choynski family- Isidor Nathan (I.N.) 1850-1990

Scope and Content Note

Primary source materials including correspondence, photos, legal documents including citizenship certificate, and writings of book dealer, publisher and author I.N. Choynski as well as research notes, correspondence and excerpted articles regarding Choynski

Box 4, Folder 9

Choynski family - Joe 1880-1940

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Photos and trading cards, articles, essays, and book excerpts regarding famed boxer Joe Choynski, son of I.N. Choynski as well as research notes and drafts regarding Kramer's project on Joe Choynski

Box 4, Folder 10

Stanley Chyet 1980-2002

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Articles about and writings of Rabbi Stanley Chyet, scholar, poet and professor at Hebrew Union College

Box 4, Folder 11

Robert Clary 1980-1990

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Articles about French-born television actor Robert Clary

Box 4, Folder 12

Rudolph Coffee 1900-1990 (bulk 1900-1920)

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Articles, notes, and drafts about Rabbi Rudolph Coffee's time as leader of Cong. Sherith Israel in San Francisco and the Bay Area c. 1900-

Box 5, Folder 1

Bernard Cohen 1970-1995

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Articles about Rabbi Bernard Cohen of Temple Solael, West Hills, CA, as well as his writings, research notes and correspondence as an author and historian of the Jewish community of Southern California

Box 5, Folder 2

Henry Cohen 1880-1970

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Articles about and writings of Rabbi Henry Cohen of Temple Israel, Galveston, Texas c. 1888

Box 5, Folder 3

Isaac Cohen and family 1860-1990 (bulk 1860-1900)

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Original legal documents, correspondence, and ephemera from Isaac Cohen, pioneer merchant of Los Angeles and former mayor of Redondo, as well as research notes and articles regarding his life and family in Los Angeles

Box 5, Folder 4

Mickey Cohen 1930-1985 (bulk 1940-1960)

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Contemporary clippings and articles about famous Los Angeles gangster Mickey Cohen, as well as student papers and recent essays

Box 5, Folder 5

Montague N.A. Cohen 1900-1930

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Newspaper clippings and articles referencing the life of Rabbi Montague N.A. Cohen and his leadership of Cong. Beth Israel in Los Angeles

Box 5, Folder 6

Morris "Two-Gun" Cohen 1920-2000

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Research notes, correspondence, and articles about Morris "Two-Gun" Cohen, once personal bodyguard of Sun Yat Sen and Chinese General and war minister

Box 5, Folder 7

Bernard Cohn 1870-1990 (bulk 1880-1900)

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Local History Collection biography, research notes, excerpted articles, citation references to Bernhard Cohn, a Los Angeles City Councilman c. 1870-1880

Box 5, Folder 8

Daisy Cohn 1890-1900

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Excerpted articles and playbills referencing the life and work of musician and entertainer Daisy Cohn

Box 5, Folder 9

Elkan Cohn 1850-1980 (bulk 1850-1930)

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Articles and speeches commemorating the contributions of Rabbi Elkan Cohn of San Francisco's Temple Emanu-El c. 1860, as well as research notes and citation references

Box 5, Folder 10

Kaspare Cohn 1900-1990

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Research notes and drafts of Kramer's project about Kaspare Cohn, famed Los Angeles businessman and philanthropist, as well as contemporary essays on Cohn and articles referencing Cohn's life

Box 5, Folder 11

Nathan Cohn 1870-1900

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Excerpted articles and notes referencing Nathan Cohn, Los Angeles merchant c. 1880s

Box 5, Folder 12

Simon Cohn 1870-1970

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Excerpted articles and notes referencing pioneer merchant Simon Cohn of El Rio, California as well as information about El Rio and an interview with Cohn's relative

Box 6, Folder 1

Samuel S. Cohon (folder 1 of 2) 1920-1980

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Kramer's research, writing, and correspondence with Professor of Jewish Theology, Hebrew Union College c.1920-1950

Box 6, Folder 2

Samuel S. Cohon (folder 2 of 2) 1920-1970

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Writings, speeches and pamphlets and other work of Prof. Samuel S. Cohon

Box 6, Folder 3

Louis M. Cole 1900-1960

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Articles and book excerpts regarding the life and work of Louis M. Cole, prominent Los Angeles businessman and philanthropist c. 1920

Box 6, Folder 4

Billy Crystal 1970-2000

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Articles about actor and comedian Billy Crystal

Box 6, Folder 5

Tony Curtis 1970-1980

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Articles commemorating the life of actor Tony Curtis

Box 6, Folder 6

William Cutter 1960-1990

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Speeches and writings of and articles about Rabbi William Cutter, professor at Hebrew Union College and director of Rhea Hirsch School of Education c. 1985

Box 6, Folder 7

Max Daches ca. 1964

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Exhibition information and articles regarding the life and work of artist Max Daches

Box 6, Folder 8

David A. D'Ancona 1870-1910

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Articles and references to D.A. D'Ancona, San Francisco businessman and I.O.B.B. president c. 1875-1885

Box 6, Folder 9

Gustav Adolf Danziger 1880-1990 (bulk 1880-1900)

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Writings of and articles and references to poet and publisher G.A. Danziger as well as correspondence related to Kramer's research

Box 6, Folder 10

Philip Davis 1870-1912

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Articles and excerpts referencing the life of San Francisco pioneer merchant Philip Davis

Box 6, Folder 11

Sammy Davis Jr. 1950-1990

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Newspaper and magazine articles regarding singer and actor Sammy Davis Jr.

Box 6, Folder 12

Adolphe DeCastro ca. 1958

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Articles commemorating the 100th birthday celebration for Adolphe DeCastro, consul general to Spain and prominent member of Los Angeles' Sephardic community

Box 6, Folder 13

Charles and Michael DeYoung 1880-1970 (bulk 1960-1970)

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Drafts of pieces about both the journalist and businessman DeYoungs in San Francisco, as well as articles referencing the DeYoungs and historical essays, and research correspondence

Box 6, Folder 14

Simon Dolgin 1950-2000

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Articles about and work of Rabbi Simon Dolgin of Cong. Beth Jacob in Los Angeles including two issues of the California Jewish Press about the controversy surrounding Dolgin

Box 6, Folder 15

Kirk Douglas 1985-1995

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Articles about actor Kirk Douglass

Box 6, Folder 16

Benjamin Dreyfus 1880-2000 (bulk 1960-2000)

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Research notes, excerpted articles, and drafts regarding Anaheim pioneer vintner Benjamin Dreyfus

Box 6, Folder 17

Richard Dreyfuss 1980-1990

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Articles about actor Richard Dreyfuss

Box 6, Folder 18

Samuel Druchman 1962, 1964

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Archival register of the Arizona Historical society of the diary of Arizona pioneer Samuel Druchman as well as a subsequent article based on the archival materials

Box 6, Folder 19

Max Dubin 1920-1979

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Work and correspondence of, articles about Rabbi Max Dubin of Wilshire Boulevard Temple c. 1925

Box 7, Folder 1

Will and Ariel Durant 1969, 1987

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Articles about the author and his wife and their Hollywood Hills home

Box 7, Folder 2

Bob Dylan 1980-1990

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Articles about musician Bob Dylan

Box 7, Folder 3

Wyatt Earp 1960-1985

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Articles about famed sheriff Wyatt Earp and his wife

Box 7, Folder 4

Julius Eckman 1850-1975 (bulk 1850-1880)

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Articles written by and about Rabbi Julius Eckman of Temple Emanu-El San Francisco c. 1850, as well as photo, notes and drafts

Box 7, Folder 5

Abraham W. Edelman 1870-1970

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Research notes, correspondence and excerpted articles about Los Angeles' first Rabbi Abraham Edelman of Cong. B'nai B'rith, as well as citation references and articles about Edelman

Box 7, Folder 6

David W. Edelman 1880-1940

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Government and legal documents, articles referencing, research notes and drafts regarding Rabbi David Edelman, son of Abraham, also of Cong. B'nai B'rith in Los Angeles

Box 7, Folder 7

Pepper Edmiston 1993

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Articles about, correspondence about Pepper Edmiston and her Camp Good Times for young cancer patients

Box 7, Folder 8

Lionel Lewis Edwards 1930-1980

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Articles, interview about founder-publisher of the B'nai B'rith Messenger, Lionel Lewis Edwards

Box 7, Folder 9

Dwight D. Eisenhower 1950-1965

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Articles about Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower, including a draft by Prof. Kramer

Box 7, Folder 10

Jacob Elias 1860-1980 (bulk 1860-1870)

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Articles and excerpts about Los Angeles businessman and Masonic master Jacob Elias including one written by Norton Stern

Box 7, Folder 11

Louis Elkus and family 1900-1961

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Articles and excerpted references to Los Angeles pioneer Louis Elkus

Box 7, Folder 12

Harry Essrig 1950-1980

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Articles about and work of Rabbi Harry Essrig of University Synagogue, Los Angeles c. 1954

Box 7, Folder 13

Albert Einstein (folder 1 of 9) undated

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Notes, drafts, and correspondence regarding scientist Albert Einstein

Box 7, Folder 14

Albert Einstein (folder 2 of 9) 1990-2000

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Kramer's published work on Einstein

Box 7, Folder 15

Albert Einstein (folder 3 of 9) 1960-2003

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Photos and ephemera of and about Einstein

Box 7, Folder 16

Albert Einstein (folder 4 of 9) 1900-1960

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Einstein's writing and work

Box 7, Folder 17

Albert Einstein (folder 5 of 9) ca. 2003

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Internet articles and resources on Einstein

Box 8, Folder 1

Albert Einstein (folder 6 of 9) 1940-2000

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Articles, essays, books, and unpublished biographies about the life and work of Albert Einstein

Box 8, Folder 2

Albert Einstein (folder 7 of 9) 1920-1939

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Newspaper and magazine articles and clippings about Einstein

Box 8, Folder 3

Albert Einstein (folder 8 of 9) 1956-1989

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Newspaper and magazine articles and clippings about Einstein

Box 8, Folder 4

Albert Einstein (folder 9 of 9) 1990-2004

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Newspaper and magazine articles and clippings about Einstein

Box 9, Folder 1

Max Factor ca.1984

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Articles describing the life of Los Angeles businessman Max Factor

Box 9, Folder 2

Isadore Familian and family 1970-1980

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Articles celebrating the contributions of businessman and philanthropist Isadore Familian and his family

Box 9, Folder 3

Rudolph Farber 1890-1920

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Articles referencing the life of Rabbi Rudolph Farber of Cong. Ahavia Sholom, San Francisco, c. 1898 then Stockton and Spokane

Box 9, Folder 4

Louis Farrakhan 1980-1990

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Newspaper articles regarding Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and his visit to Los Angeles, as well as a statement from Mayor Tom Bradley and the Anti- Defamation League

Box 9, Folder 5

Julian Feingold ca. 1960

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Temple newsletter, correspondence and teaching materials of Rabbi Julian Feingold of University Synagogue in Los Angeles

Box 9, Folder 6

Dianne Feinstein 1970-1990

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Articles celebrating the achievements of San Francisco's first female mayor and CA Senator Dianne Feinstein

Box 9, Folder 7

Moses J. Feldman ca. 1981

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Articles commemorating the life of Rabbi and Talmudic scholar Moses Jacob Feldman

Box 9, Folder 8

Bobbi Fiedler 1980-1990

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Articles celebrating the achievements of Santa Monica Congresswoman Bobbi Fiedler

Box 9, Folder 9

Harvey Fields 1960-2000

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Writings and sermons of, articles about Rabbi Harvey Fields of Wilshire Boulevard Temple c. 1991, as well as drafts and Kramer article about

Box 9, Folder 10

Floyd S. Fierman 1960-1985

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Stern's research correspondence with historian and author Floyd Fierman as well as copies of his works "Peddlers and Merchants on the Southwest Frontier, 1850- 1880" (1963), "The Spiegelbergs: Pioneer Merchants and Bankers in the Southwest" (1967), and "Jewish Pioneers in the Southwest" (1965)

Box 9, Folder 11

Steven Fine 1970-2000

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Biographical sketch, articles and essays by Professor of Jewish History at Hebrew University of Jerusalem and University of Jerusalem Steven Fine as well as articles and correspondence about

Box 9, Folder 12

Barry Fisher 1960-2005

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Speeches, essays, letters, and legal documents written by lawyer and activist Barry Fisher of the Anti-Defamation League as well as his correspondence, articles about him and an invitation to a concert he performed in

Box 9, Folder 13

Henry Fleischman 1850-1890

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Citations and articles referencing pioneer merchant Henry Fleischman of Fleischman and Sichel Merchant Co., Los Angeles

Box 9, Folder 14

Herbert Fleishacker and family 1900-1980 (bulk 1900-1940)

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Articles and books referencing San Francisco banker Herbert Fleishacker as well as research related correspondence between Stern and his family members

Box 9, Folder 15

Samuel Fox 1980-1990

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Articles, books, and essays that include mentions of merchant and early San Diego civic leader Samuel Fox

Box 9, Folder 16

Harry Fram 1900-1960

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Writings of, correspondence about, and personal histories of early Los Angeles businessman Harry Fram

Box 9, Folder 17

Henry Frank ca. 1968

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Essay about and citations referencing pioneer American Hebrew publisher Henry Frank

Box 9, Folder 18

Herman W. Frank 1900-1970

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Drafts and essays about pioneer Los Angeles businessman Herman W. Frank of Harris & Frank, as well as interview with relative, articles referencing

Box 9, Folder 19

Leo Frank 1900-1985 (bulk 1980-1985)

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Articles and citations referencing, as well as notes and draft about the lynching of Leo Frank in 1913

Box 9, Folder 20

Nathan Frank ca. 1983

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Correspondence about and draft of article about Nathan Frank, Missouri Congressman c. 1880

Box 9, Folder 21

Ray Frank 1890-1900

Scope and Content Note

Articles referencing famous female writer and lecturer Ms. Ray Frank

Box 9, Folder 22

Harvey B. Franklin 1880-1981 (bulk 1960-1981)

Scope and Content Note

Interview and correspondence with Rabbi Harvey B. Franklin who served in Stockton, Oakland and San Jose before he was sent to Long Beach in 1928

Box 9, Folder 23

Samuel Freuder 1880-1970 (bulk 1880-1920)

Scope and Content Note

Articles by and about Rabbi Samuel Freuder, founding member of San Diego's cong. Beth Israel, as well as notes and drafts

Box 9, Folder 24

Leo Freund 1940-1970

Scope and Content Note

Articles referencing the work of Los Angeles superior court judge Leo Freund

Box 9, Folder 25

Sigmund Frey 1880-1970 (bulk 1880-1930)

Scope and Content Note

Articles and citations referencing the work of Rabbi Sigmund Frey and his contribution to the Jewish Home for the Aged at Vista Del Mar, as well as his "ledger" from 1886 and other research materials

Box 9, Folder 26

Michael Fried 1914, 1983

Scope and Content Note

Research correspondence, articles referencing the life of Rabbi Michael Fried of Sacramento Cong. B'nai Israel c. 1910

Box 10, Folder 1

Isaac Friedlander 1870-1970

Scope and Content Note

Articles, notes, and drafts regarding the life of Isaac Friedlander, the "Grain King of CA"

Box 10, Folder 2

Moses Friedlander ca. 1900

Scope and Content Note

Articles, note referencing Rabbi M. Freidlander of Oakland's First Hebrew Congregation (Sinai Congregation), as well as a eulogy he wrote for Amalia Jones

Box 10, Folder 3

Julius Friedman 1850-1981 (bulk ca. 1981)

Scope and Content Note

Legal documents including the will of Wells Fargo founder and pioneer banker Julius Friedman as well as articles referencing his life

Box 10, Folder 4

Julius Fryer ca. 1895

Scope and Content Note

Articles referencing Rabbi Julius Fryer of Cong. Ohabai Shalom (Bush St. Temple) San Francisco

Box 10, Folder 5

Samuel Fryer 1925-1960

Scope and Content Note

Articles referencing the contributions of LA businessman and philanthropist Samuel Fryer

Box 10, Folder 6

Clark Gable 1935-1950

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing actor Clark Gable

Box 10, Folder 7

Abraham Galland 1850-1997 (bulk 1850-1900)

Scope and Content Note

Articles, citations, and research notes regarding the mohel, schochet and Sacramento pioneer Abraham Galland as well as family history and family tree as told by relative Edward Galland Zelinsky

Box 10, Folder 8

John Garfield 1983, 1985

Scope and Content Note

Articles commemorating early film superstar John Garfield

Box 10, Folder 9

Eugene German and family 1860-1970 (bulk 1860-1900)

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and drafts, citations and articles, family tree and legal documents regarding Los Angeles pioneer merchant Eugene German and family

Box 10, Folder 10

George Gershwin 2000, 2005

Scope and Content Note

Draft and articles regarding composer George Gershwin

Box 10, Folder 11

Milton Getz 1900-1940

Scope and Content Note

Articles referencing Los Angeles banker Milton Getz of Kaspare Cohn Bank

Box 10, Folder 12

Wolfie Gilbert ca. 1966

Scope and Content Note

Articles and book excerpt regarding the life and work of composer Wolfie Gilbert

Box 10, Folder 13

Allen Ginsburg 1970-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles about the life and work of poet and writer Allen Ginsburg

Box 10, Folder 14

Joseph Glaser 1970-2000

Scope and Content Note

Speeches and writings of, articles and correspondence about Rabbi Joseph Glaser on the Central Conference of American Rabbis

Box 10, Folder 15

Louis Glaser 1850-1930

Scope and Content Note

Articles referencing and correspondence of pioneer Los Angeles businessman Louis Glaser of Glaser Bros. c. 1930

Box 10, Folder 16

Samuel Glasner 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Sermons and speeches of Rabbi Samuel Glasner, Union of American Hebrew Congregations

Box 10, Folder 17

Nelson Glueck 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Speeches and writings of, articles about author and anthropologist Dr. Nelson Glueck, President of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion c. 1950

Box 10, Folder 18

Edmond Godchaux 1900-1940

Scope and Content Note

Articles and book excerpt about San Francisco city recorder and civic leader Edmond Godchaux

Box 10, Folder 19

Wolf Gold 1920-1965

Scope and Content Note

Articles about Rabbi Wolf Gold, Orthodox spiritual leader, American Mizrachi Organization (later Mizrachi Zionists)

Box 10, Folder 20

Isaac Goldberg 1870-1950

Scope and Content Note

Notes and citation references to pioneer Arizona merchant Isaac Goldberg

Box 10, Folder 21

H. Goldberg 1850-1900

Scope and Content Note

Notes and citation references to Los Angeles merchant H. Goldberg c. 1856

Box 10, Folder 22

Alexander Goldenson ca. 1886

Scope and Content Note

Articles referencing Goldenson's murder of a 14 year old girl c. 1886

Box 10, Folder 23

Maurice Goldman ca. 1957

Scope and Content Note

Resume of, article refining musician Maurice Goldman

Box 10, Folder 24

S. Goldstein 1870-1880

Scope and Content Note

Notes and citation references to S. Goldstein, Los Angeles merchant c. 1870

Box 10, Folder 25

Barry and Michael Goldwater 1880-1980

Scope and Content Note

Notes and drafts, articles, essays and books excerpts, and correspondence regarding the lives of famed conservative Arizona politician Barry Goldwater and his father, a prominent member of the Arizona Jewish community

Box 10, Folder 26

Samuel Goldwyn 1940-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles about movie studio executive Samuel Goldwyn of MGM

Box 11, Folder 1

Morris Goodman 1850-1980 (bulk 1850-1880)

Scope and Content Note

Citations, articles, biographical sketch from book excerpt, and research notes and correspondence regarding the life of Los Angeles pioneer and civic leader Morris Goodman c. 1840-1860

Box 11, Folder 2

David Gordon ca. 1980

Scope and Content Note

Interview with, writings and speeches of Rabbi David Gordon, Temple Beth Am

Box 11, Folder 3

Alfred Gottschalk 1950-2000

Scope and Content Note

Interviews with, writings and speeches of, articles and drafts about Dr. Alfred Gottschalk, president of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion c. 1971

Box 11, Folder 4

Gottstein family 1870-1980 (bulk 1960-1980)

Scope and Content Note

Photos and correspondence regarding M.A. Gottstein, a pioneer merchant of Seattle, and his family

Box 11, Folder 5

Ephraim Greenbaum 1850-1920

Scope and Content Note

Articles referencing Los Angeles pioneer businessman and founding member of Cong. B'nai B'rith, Ephraim Greenbaum

Box 11, Folder 6

Jacob Greenbaum 1890-1930

Scope and Content Note

Articles and excerpts referencing San Francisco businessman and philanthropist Jacob Greenbaum

Box 11, Folder 7

Maxwell E. Greenberg 1980-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles celebrating the work of lawyer and civic leader Max Greenberg, national chairman of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith c. 1978

Box 11, Folder 8

Joseph Grodin 1980-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles celebrating the work of CA Supreme Court Justice Joseph Grodin

Box 11, Folder 9

Charles Groman (folder 1 of 2) 1900-1940

Scope and Content Note

Legal documents, personal correspondence, event programs, institutional documents regarding Los Angeles businessman Charles Groman, of Groman and Son Insurance as well as an invitation to the planning of La Fiesta de Los Angeles from 1931

Box 11, Folder 10

Charles Groman (folder 2 of 2) 1900-1940

Scope and Content Note

Legal documents, personal correspondence, event programs, institutional documents regarding Los Angeles businessman Charles Groman, of Groman and Son Insurance

Box 11, Folder 11

Solomon Gump and family 1880-1930

Scope and Content Note

Articles and book excerpts refining the life of San Francisco businessman Solomon Gump and his family, as well as undated drafts for pieces about him

Box 11, Folder 12

Moses Gunst 1890-1921

Scope and Content Note

Articles about San Francisco businessman Moses Gunst and his work with the Federation of Jewish Charities c. 1921

Box 11, Folder 13

Walter Haas and family 1900-2000

Scope and Content Note

Articles commemorating the work of San Francisco businessman Walter Haas, former president of Levi Strauss c. 1920, as well as articles about his sons, Peter and Robert

Box 11, Folder 14

Monty Hall 1970-1995

Scope and Content Note

Interview with, articles about, and work of actor and entertainer Monty Hall

Box 11, Folder 15

Asher Hamburger and family 1900-1985 (bulk 1900-1940)

Scope and Content Note

Articles about Asher Hamburger, Los Angeles pioneer businessman (Hamburger Dept. store) and philanthropist (Hamburger Home) as well as articles written by his son, David A. Hamburger and flyers from his store

Box 11, Folder 16

Armand Hammer ca. 1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles about Los Angeles businessman and philanthropist Armand Hammer, founder of the Hammer Museum

Box 12, Folder 1

Morris Harris and family ca. 1992

Scope and Content Note

Family tree, photos, correspondence, and draft of Hope Anker Gray's book "The Remarkable Harris Family of Southern California"

Box 12, Folder 2

Emil Harris 1970-2000

Scope and Content Note

Articles and essays about Los Angeles' second police chief Emil Harris c. 1888

Box 12, Folder 3

Sigmund Hecht 1880-1930

Scope and Content Note

Articles and book excerpts referencing, event invitation, legal documents, research correspondence and notes regarding Rabbi Sigmund Hecht, leader of San Francisco's Congregation Emanu-El c. 1900 as well as several of his sermons

Box 12, Folder 4

Ben Hecht 1930-1970

Scope and Content Note

Writings of author and journalist Ben Hecht as well as essays reviewing his work

Box 12, Folder 5

Isaac Hecht 1850-1900

Scope and Content Note

Articles referencing the life of San Francisco pioneer businessman Isaac Hecht

Box 12, Folder 6

Victor Hecht 1900-1973

Scope and Content Note

Interview with, articles about Sigmund Hecht's son Victor

Box 12, Folder 7

Louis Heilbron ca. 1993

Scope and Content Note

Articles about, correspondence with San Francisco lawyer Louis Helibron

Box 12, Folder 8

Heinrich Heine 1927-1966

Scope and Content Note

Journal and magazine articles, "Little Blue Book No. 216," newspaper clippings about the life and work of German author, poet and musician Heinrich Heine as well as a student research outline, exhibition announcement and sample of his writing "The Ghost of Dr. Saul Ascher"

Box 12, Folder 9

Martin Heller 1870-1931

Scope and Content Note

Articles and book excerpts referencing San Francisco pioneer merchant Martin Heller, president of San Francisco Temple Emanu-El c. 1866 as well as financial documents sent to Kramer by Wells Fargo Bank

Box 12, Folder 10

Hellman family- Isaias W. Hellman 1860-1990 (bulk 1890-1930)

Scope and Content Note

Articles and essays, legal and financial documents, event programs, research notes about pioneer businessman and banker Isaias W. Hellman (Herman W.'s brother)

Box 12, Folder 11

Hellman family - Isaiah M. Hellman 1870-1990 (bulk 1970-1990)

Scope and Content Note

Articles and essays about Los Angeles merchant Isaiah M. Hellman, cousin of Isaias and Herman

Box 12, Folder 12

Hellman family- Irving H. Hellman 1860-1970

Scope and Content Note

Articles and book excerpts referencing Los Angeles businessman Irving Hellman, son of Herman Hellman

Box 13, Folder 1

Hellman family - James W. Hellman 1860-1967 (bulk 1900-1920)

Scope and Content Note

Articles and book excerpts referencing Los Angeles businessman James Hellman, brother of Herman and Isaias

Box 13, Folder 2

Hellman family - Samuel Hellman 1850-1880

Scope and Content Note

Articles and citations referencing Los Angeles pioneer merchant Samuel Hellman, brother of Isaiah and cousin of Herman and Isaias

Box 13, Folder 3

Hellman family - Marco H. Hellman 1900-1970

Scope and Content Note

Articles, book excerpts, and essays about Los Angeles banker Marco H. Hellman, son of Herman Hellman

Box 13, Folder 4

Hellman family - Maurice S. Hellman 1900-1970

Scope and Content Note

Articles, book excerpts, and essay about Los Angeles banker Maurice Hellman, son of Samuel

Box 13, Folder 5

Hellman family - Herman W. Hellman 1860-1990 (bulk 1900-1990)

Scope and Content Note

Articles and essays about pioneer Los Angeles businessman and financier Herman W. Hellman (Isaias' brother)

Box 13, Folder 6

Hellman family - miscellaneous 1860-1940

Scope and Content Note

Program from wedding of Estelle Hellman, extensive record of the Hellman family tree as well as miscellaneous articles referencing family members

Box 13, Folder 7

Henry A. Henry 1850-1910

Scope and Content Note

Research notes, articles and excerpts regarding Rabbi and educator Henry A. Henry of San Francisco's Cong. Sherith Israel c. 1857 as well as samples of his correspondence from 1860 and 1862

Box 13, Folder 8

Erwin Herman 1960-1990

Scope and Content Note

Writings of, correspondence with Rabbi Erwin L. Herman, regional director of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations c. 1968

Box 13, Folder 9

Joe Herman 1950-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles and essays about Los Angeles businessman Joe Herman

Box 13, Folder 10

Solomon Heydenfeldt 1850-1965 (bulk 1850-1870)

Scope and Content Note

Articles, book excerpts, and research notes and correspondence regarding San Francisco based CA Supreme Court Judge c. 1860 Solomon Heydenfeldt

Box 13, Folder 11

Henry Heyman 1880-1950 (bulk 1880-1920)

Scope and Content Note

Articles, book excerpts, event programs, photo (copy) and drafts about San Francisco musician "Sir Henry" Heyman

Box 13, Folder 12

Judd Hirsch 1980-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles about actor and comedian Judd Hirsch

Box 13, Folder 13

Leo Hirsch 1950-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles about businessman and philanthropist Leo Hirsch, president of the Jewish Federation Council c. 1970??

Box 13, Folder 14

Pauline Hirsch 1980-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles and event programs commemorating Los Angeles community activist and former president of the Southern California Jewish History Society Pauline Hirsch

Box 13, Folder 15

Harris H. Hirschberg 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Writings of, correspondence with Old Testament scholar and author Harris H. Hirschberg

Box 13, Folder 16

Hirshfield family undated

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and citation references about the Hirshfield family of Kern County c. 1880

Box 13, Folder 17

Harry Holzer 1900-1920?

Scope and Content Note

Articles and research notes referencing U.S. District Court Judge Henry Holzer c. 1935

Box 13, Folder 18

Marjorie Hornbein ca. 1983

Scope and Content Note

Articles and work of historian Marjorie Hornbein

Box 13, Folder 19

Frank Jacob Hyman 1960-1980

Scope and Content Note

Articles commemorating Mendocino businessman and historian Frank Hyman, as well as his work

Box 14, Folder 1

Charles Ilfeld 1905, 1982

Scope and Content Note

Articles and essay about New Mexico pioneer businessman Charles Ilfeld

Box 14, Folder 2

Abraham Illch 1885, 1984

Scope and Content Note

Stern's article about, articles referencing life and work of Rabbi Abraham Illch of San Francisco's Temple Emanu-El c. 1885

Box 14, Folder 3

Michael Jackson 1960-1985

Scope and Content Note

Articles about journalist and radio personality Michael Jackson

Box 14, Folder 4

Barron Jacobs 1874-1875

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence of pioneer merchant Barron Jacobs

Box 14, Folder 5

Philo Jacoby 1860-1980 (bulk 1880-1920)

Scope and Content Note

Writings of and articles referencing journalist, publisher, and editor of "The Hebrew" Philo Jacoby as well as a draft of Kramer's article about Jacoby

Box 14, Folder 6

Philo Jacoby and family 1860-1970

Scope and Content Note

Writings of, articles referencing, legal documents and essays about Philo Jacoby and the Jacoby Brothers - Conrad, Herman and Isaac

Box 14, Folder 7

Joseph Jasin 1900-1970

Scope and Content Note

Articles and book excerpts about Rabbi Joseph Jasin of Valley Jewish Community Center and the Zionist Organization of America

Box 14, Folder 8

Jacob and Minna Jereslaw ca. 1970

Scope and Content Note

Research notes, citations, excerpts, and two essays regarding the Jereslaw family of Kansas and then Los Angeles

Box 14, Folder 9

Al Jolson 1920-1990 (bulk 1970-1990)

Scope and Content Note

Articles about singer Al Jolson

Box 14, Folder 10

John Jones 1850-1990 (bulk 1850-1900)

Scope and Content Note

Articles, research notes and correspondence, book excerpts regarding Los Angeles pioneer merchant John Jones

Box 14, Folder 11

Fred Kahan 1960-1980

Scope and Content Note

Articles and essay about Fred Kahan, West Coast president of the Jewish National Fund c. 1970

Box 14, Folder 12

Meir Kahane 1980-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles, event announcements, writings of Rabbi Meir Kahane, scholar and member of the Israeli Knesset

Box 14, Folder 13

Julius Kahn 1900-1980 (bulk 1900-1925)

Scope and Content Note

Articles referencing Congressman Julius Kahn of San Francisco c. 1892 as well as research notes and interview with relative

Box 14, Folder 14

Peter Kahn ca. 1946

Scope and Content Note

Book excerpts and articles about Peter Kahn, founding director of Mt. Sinai Hospital

Box 14, Folder 15

W. Kalisher 1860-1910

Scope and Content Note

Articles and citations referencing Los Angeles pioneer merchant W. Kalisher

Box 14, Folder 16

Samuel Kaminker 1960-1980

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, eulogies, correspondence about educator Samuel Kaminker of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations' College of Jewish Studies

Box 14, Folder 17

Bernard Kaplan 1900-1920

Scope and Content Note

Press clippings referencing Rabbi Bernard Kaplan of San Francisco's Bush St. Temple c. 1900

Box 14, Folder 18

Joseph Kaplan 1940-1985

Scope and Content Note

Articles about urologist Dr. Joseph Kaplan of Cedars-Sinai hospital

Box 14, Folder 19

Leon S. Kaplan ca. 1986

Scope and Content Note

Resume, correspondence, essay about Los Angeles Judge Leon S. Kaplan

Box 14, Folder 20

Louis Kaplan 1860-1890

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and articles referencing San Francisco lawyer and politician Louis Kaplan

Box 14, Folder 21

Charles E. H. Kauvar ca. 1979

Scope and Content Note

Research notes, article about Rabbi C.E.H. Kauvar of Denver c. 1902

Box 14, Folder 22

Mickey Katz 1980-1995

Scope and Content Note

Articles celebrating Yiddish entertainer and musician Mickey Katz

Box 14, Folder 23

Richard Katz ca. 1993

Scope and Content Note

Articles about CA Assemblyman Richard Katz of Los Angeles

Box 14, Folder 24

Marcus Kaufman ca. 1987

Scope and Content Note

Articles about San Bernardino Judge Marcus Kaufman's nomination to the CA Supreme Court

Box 14, Folder 25

Danny Kaye ca. 1985

Scope and Content Note

Articles commemorating the passing of actor Danny Kaye

Box 15, Folder 1

Stephen S. Kayser 1950-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles by and about, interviews and correspondence with, Kramer's work on author, art historian and curator of The Jewish Museum, New York, Stephen S. Kayser

Box 15, Folder 2

Leo Keller ca. 1959

Scope and Content Note

Biographical sketch of Los Angeles inventor Leo Keller

Box 15, Folder 3

Mal Klein 1968-1970

Scope and Content Note

Student paper and research materials about the appointment of Sergeant Mal Klein as director of Jewish Community Relations for the LAPD

Box 15, Folder 4

Maurice Kleinberg 1987

Scope and Content Note

Obituaries and eulogies, autobiographical essay written by artist Maurice Kleinberg

Box 15, Folder 5

Richard "Don" Klopfer ca. 1993

Scope and Content Note

Articles about, biographical sketch of artist Richard, or Dan, Klopfer

Box 15, Folder 6

Jacob Kohn 1925-1995 (bulk 1925-1940)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and journal articles about and written by theologian Rabbi Jacob Kohn, of New York's Temple Ansche Chesed and Sinai Temple of Los Angeles c. 1931

Box 15, Folder 7

Abraham Kook [Kuk] 1945-1975

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, magazine and journal articles, speeches and sermons about Zionist and Orthodox philosopher, Rabbi Abraham Kook, Chief Rabbi of Palestine c. 1950??

Box 15, Folder 8

Bertram Korn 1975-1985

Scope and Content Note

Journal article, event program, and correspondence about Rabbi Bertram Korn, the 1st Jewish Chaplain to be promoted to Rear Admiral

Box 15, Folder 9

Daniel E. Koshland ca. 1994

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, research notes, and interview with scientist Daniel E. Koshland of the Weizmann Institute

Box 15, Folder 10

Ben-Tzion Kravitz 1980-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, writings of Rabbi Ben-Tzion Kravitz, anti-"cult" activist and founder of Jews for Judaism, as well as newsletters from his organization

Box 15, Folder 11

Julius Leibert 1920-1975

Scope and Content Note

Articles by and about Rabbi Julius Leibert of LA Sinai and Temple Emanu-El who also served as a Captain and Chaplain in the Army Reserves c. 1935

Box 15, Folder 12

Maurice Kremer 1850-1920, 1966

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and citations, interview, research notes and book excerpts regarding Los Angeles pioneer businessman and civic leader Maurice Kremer, Bd. Of Supervisors c. 1865

Box 15, Folder 13

Henry J. Labatt and family 1850-1990 (bulk ca. 1977)

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and drafts, articles and excerpts regarding the life of Henry J. Labatt and his brother D.C. Labatt, San Francisco pioneer merchants of Labatt Bros.

Box 15, Folder 14

Carl Laemmle and family 1920-1985

Scope and Content Note

Excerpted newspaper articles and citations references to founding president of Universal Pictures Corp, Carl Laemmle as well as his famous filmmaking relatives Ernst, Edward, Max and Robert Laemmle

Box 15, Folder 15

Nathan Landman 1960-1965

Scope and Content Note

Event programs, installation speech, newsletter about Rabbi Nathan Landman of Temple Beth Torah, Pacoima, CA

Box 15, Folder 16

Isaac Lankershim and family 1870-1920

Scope and Content Note

Press excerpts, book excerpts regarding pioneer landowner and agriculturalist Isaac Lankershim of Van Nuys and his family

Box 15, Folder 17

Gustave Lansburg 1920-1980

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and book excerpts referencing San Francisco architect Gustave Landsburgh, Orpheum theaters in LA and SF

Box 15, Folder 18

Howard Sidney Lapin ca. 1975

Scope and Content Note

Autobiographical essays written by air force lieutenant Howard S. Lapin about his adventures during WWII

Box 15, Folder 19

Raymond H. Lapin 1960-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, obituary of economist and mortgage banker Raymond H. Lapin, former head of the Federal National Mortgage Association. C. 1969 and president of Fannie Mae c. 1967

Box 15, Folder 20

Solomon Lazard 1850-1970 (bulk 1850-1920)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and citations, research notes and drafts about pioneer Los Angeles merchant Solomon Lazard, cousin and business partner of Maurice Kremer and married to a Newmark

Box 15, Folder 21

Homer Lea 1930-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles and book excerpts about, correspondence of General Homer Lea, personal bodyguard and adviser of Sun Yat-Sen and leader of the Chinese Army c. 1930s

Box 16, Folder 1

Cyril E. Leonoff 1980-1990

Scope and Content Note

Essays and manuscripts written by, correspondence with archivist and historian Cyril Leonoff of the Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia

Box 16, Folder 2

Michael Lerner 1993, 1996

Scope and Content Note

Articles and essay about Michael Lerner, editor of liberal intellectual magazine, Tikkun

Box 16, Folder 3

Frances Levenson 1970-1990

Scope and Content Note

Event programs, awards, certificates, and newspaper articles in appreciation and commemoration of the volunteer community activist Frances Levenson

Box 16, Folder 4

Samson Levey 1955-1990

Scope and Content Note

Speeches and essays by, correspondence with Rabbi Samson Levey of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Inst. Of Religion

Box 16, Folder 5

Alice Gerstle Levinson 1967, 1973

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper obituary and oral history interview with San Francisco philanthropist Alice G. Levinson

Box 16, Folder 6

Mel Levine 1984-1994

Scope and Content Note

Newsletters and newspaper articles about Los Angeles assemblyman Mel Levine

Box 16, Folder 7

Abraham R. Levy 1900-1930

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and book excerpt about Rabbi Abraham R. Levy of Chicago, as well as an article by Kramer and Stern about his work in North Dakota

Box 16, Folder 8

Achille Levy 1900-1980

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and citations, newspaper clippings, articles and essays referencing pioneer banker of Ventura County Achille Levy, as well as an annual report from his company, the bank of A. Levy

Box 16, Folder 9

Al Levy 1900-1980 (bulk 1900-1920)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing, correspondence of pioneer businessman Al Levy as well as research notes and correspondence

Box 16, Folder 10

J. Leonard Levy 1890-1910

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing Rabbi J. Leonard Levy of Pittsburgh, PA's Rodeph Shalom Cong. C. 1908 as well as one of his sermons

Box 16, Folder 11

Myer S. Levy 1900-1980 (bulk 1900-1920)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, research notes and correspondence, citations and drafts about Rabbi Myer S. Levy of San Francisco's Cong. Beth Israel c. 1900 as well as his sermons and speeches and a biographical account written by his daughter, Miriam Bessie

Box 16, Folder 12

Samuel W. Levy 1850-1910

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles by and about pioneer San Francisco businessman and philanthropist Samuel Levy

Box 16, Folder 13

Lewis Lewin 1874-1877

Scope and Content Note

Excerpted newspaper articles referencing pioneer businessman Lewis Lewin of Los Angeles

Box 16, Folder 14

Ludwig Lewisohn 1950-1960

Scope and Content Note

Articles and essays by and about philosopher and author Ludwig Lewisohn

Box 16, Folder 15

David Lieber 1950-1995

Scope and Content Note

Articles and essays by and about Dr. David Lieber, director of University of Judaism c. 1963-1994

Box 16, Folder 16

Harry Lieberman (folder 1 of 2) 1950-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles about, event programs, exhibition guides, work of, photos of artist Harry Lieberman, as well as drafts and writings about Lieberman's art

Box 17, Folder 1

Harry Lieberman (folder 2 of 2) ca. 1984

Scope and Content Note

Emmanuel Steinberg's informal biography of artist Harry Lieberman with illustrations, articles and research materials

Box 17, Folder 2

Jacob J. Lieberman 1900-1975

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles referencing Los Angeles attorney Jacob "JJ" Lieberman, president of West Coast District of I.O.B.B. c. 1930, as well as a draft of an article by Kramer and one of his student's papers

Box 17, Folder 3

Joshua L. Liebman ca. 1948

Scope and Content Note

Articles, Temple bulletin, and biographical sketch commemorating the life and work of Rabbi Joshua Liebman of Temple Israel, Los Angeles

Box 17, Folder 4

David L. Liknaitz 1900-1915, 1968

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and article referencing Rabbi David L. Liknaitz, of Sinai Temple c. 1915 and Temple Emanu-El Los Angeles, as well as an interview with his widow

Box 17, Folder 5

Samuel and Max Lillenthal 1870-1900

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, articles written by Rabbi Max Lillenthal during his trip to California in 1876, as well as articles referencing his brother, Dr. Samuel Lillenthal of San Francisco

Box 17, Folder 6

Deborah Lipstadt 1985-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles by and about historian Deborah Lipstadt, the first female president of the National Jewish Institute c. 1986

Box 17, Folder 7

Herman Lissauer ca. 1927

Scope and Content Note

Articles referencing Rabbi Herman Lissauer of San Francisco's Temple Emanu-El c. 1927

Box 17, Folder 8

Henry Lissner 1880-1910, 1967-1976

Scope and Content Note

Articles and research notes referencing the life of Dr. Henry Lissner of Kaspare Cohn hospital in Los Angeles, as well as articles and obituaries following his death in 1968

Box 17, Folder 9

Meyer Lissner 1900-1975

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing, autobiographical essay, photos, interview, essays about Los Angeles businessman and attorney Meyer Lissner

Box 17, Folder 10

Jacob Loew 1885-1915, 1967

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing Los Angeles pioneer businessman Jacob Loew of Capitol Milling Company as well as his wedding to Emily Newmark

Box 17, Folder 11

Jack London 1964-1965

Scope and Content Note

Excerpts from two biographies of author Jack London

Box 17, Folder 12

Michael Loring ca. 1984

Scope and Content Note

Press statement, articles about Cantor Michael Loring of Fresno and his activism vis-à-vis Jerry Falwell's 1984 visit to Fresno

Box 17, Folder 13

David Lubin 1880-1971

Scope and Content Note

Articles and pamphlets written by and about Sacramento pioneer farmer and merchant David Lubin, founder of the International Institute of Agriculture c. 1905 (now the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization), as well as a reprint of article he wrote, "How to Aid the Jewish Farmers of Palestine- 1890"

Box 17, Folder 14

Wolf Lukin (Luknitsky) and family undated

Scope and Content Note

Biographic, genealogical history of the Wolf Lukin and his family, 1888-1921

Box 17, Folder 15

Hershel Lymon 1940-1970

Scope and Content Note

Writings, speeches, and correspondence of, articles about Rabbi Hershel Lymon of Temple Akiba, Culver City, CA c. 1960

Box 17, Folder 16

Judah L. Magnes 1900-1995

Scope and Content Note

Articles, essays, and speeches commemorating the contributions of civic leader, community activist and Rabbi Judah L. Magnes of Temple Emanu-El of New York c. 1908 then founding president of Hebrew University in Jerusalem c. 1925

Box 18, Folder 1

Edgar F. Magnin (folder 1 of 4) undated

Scope and Content Note

Research notes, citations, drafts of work on Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin, Los Angeles Jewish community leader and Rabbi and leader of Cong. B'nai B'rith, Wilshire Blvd. Temple c. 1915

Box 18, Folder 2

Edgar F. Magnin (folder 2 of 4) 1925-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpted articles about Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin, Los Angeles Jewish community leader and Rabbi and leader of Cong. B'nai B'rith, Wilshire Blvd. Temple c. 1915

Box 18, Folder 3

Edgar F. Magnin (folder 3 of 4) 1925-1970

Scope and Content Note

Articles, essays, sermons, and speeches written by Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin, Los Angeles Jewish community leader and Rabbi and leader of Cong. B'nai B'rith, Wilshire Blvd. Temple c. 1915

Box 18, Folder 4

Edgar F. Magnin (folder 4 of 4) 1950-2000

Scope and Content Note

Interviews with, essays and articles about, correspondence, and other miscellaneous research material related to Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin, Los Angeles Jewish community leader and Rabbi and leader of Cong. B'nai B'rith, Wilshire Blvd. Temple c. 1915

Box 18, Folder 5

Isaac Magnin 1880-1910

Scope and Content Note

Excerpts newspaper clippings, research notes and biographical sketches of San Francisco pioneer merchant Isaac Magnin of I. Magnin Co.

Box 18, Folder 6

Cyril Magnin 1980-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings regarding businessman Cyril Magnin, son of Isaac and president of I. Magnin Co.

Box 18, Folder 7

Allen Maller 1960-1972

Scope and Content Note

Sermon, essay, letter written by Rabbi Allen Maller of Culver City, CA's Temple Akiba

Box 18, Folder 8

Milo Mandel ca. 1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles announcing the appointment of Milo Mandel as president of Sinai Cong., Los Angeles

Box 19, Folder 1

Max Margolis 1890-1937

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles referencing columnist, author, and biblical scholar Professor Max Margolis of University of California c. 1900, Hebrew Union College c. ,

Box 19, Folder 2

Edwin Markham 1899-1905

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper references to poet and author Edwin Markham

Box 19, Folder 3

Bernard Marks 1860, 1870

Scope and Content Note

Excerpted references, research notes and drafts, biographical sketch of pioneer San Francisco educator Bernard Marks

Box 19, Folder 4

Siegfried Marschutz 1900-1925, 1977

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and book excerpts, research notes and drafts, article written by optician and first president of the Jewish Orphan's home at Vista Del Mar

Box 19, Folder 5

Marx Brothers 1970-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles about entertainers Zappo, Harpo and Groucho Marx

Box 19, Folder 6

James Mattis ca. 1989

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence of and with James Mattis regarding gun control policy

Box 19, Folder 7

Mayer May 1870-1890, 1958, 1988

Scope and Content Note

Research notes, newspaper clippings about Rabbi Mayer May of Portland's Cong. Beth Israel c. 1880, as well as reminiscences of his granddaughter

Box 19, Folder 8

Louis B. Mayer 1920-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and journal articles about Louis B. Mayer, producer and director of MGM studios c. 1925

Box 19, Folder 9

Otto Mears ca. 1896

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles referencing, announcement of book about Otto Mears, pathfinder and Colorado pioneer

Box 19, Folder 10

Michael Medved 1980-2000

Scope and Content Note

Articles about film critic, author, and TV Host Michael Medved

Box 19, Folder 11

Golda Meir 1930-2000

Scope and Content Note

Articles by and about Israel Prime Minister Golda Meir, as well as articles about her childhood home in Denver

Box 19, Folder 12

Yehudi Menuhin 1920-1990

Scope and Content Note

Event programs, book excerpts, and articles about violin aficionado Yehudi Menuhin as well as an excerpt from essay about

Box 19, Folder 13

Janet Meskin ca. 1994

Scope and Content Note

Resume and photos of dancer and educator Janet Meskin, as well as her proposal for a performance art piece

Box 19, Folder 14

Aron Messing 1870-1985 (bulk 1870-1930)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and excerpts, research notes and drafts, teaching materials written by Rabbi Aron Messing of San Francisco's Temple Sherith Israel c. 1870

Box 19, Folder 15

Manfred and Max Meyburg 1870-1900, 1920-1950

Scope and Content Note

Articles and excerpts referencing Los Angeles pioneers agriculturalist Manfred Meyburg, and his brother ??? Fiesta creator Max Meyburg

Box 19, Folder 16

Benjamin R. Meyer 1900-1970 (bulk 1900-1940)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles about and by early Los Angeles banker Ben R. Meyer, President of Union Bank and Trust (formerly Kaspare Cohn Bank) c. 1915

Box 19, Folder 17

Eugene Meyer 1870-1930, 1973

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and drafts, excerpted articles and clippings referencing pioneer Los Angeles businessman and politician Eugene Meyers

Box 19, Folder 18

Martin Meyer 1900-1925

Scope and Content Note

Articles written about and by Rabbi Martin Meyer of San Francisco's Temple Emanu-El c. 1910

Box 19, Folder 19

Mendel Meyer 1870-1900

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing pioneer Arizona merchant Mendel Meyer (brother of Samuel)

Box 19, Folder 20

Michael A. Meyer ca. 1994

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence with Professor Michael A. Meyer of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion

Box 19, Folder 21

Samuel Meyer 1860-1890, 1965-1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing Los Angeles pioneer merchant Samuel Meyer (brother of Mendel) as well as an article and interview by Stern

Box 20, Folder 1

Michael Milken 1985-1996

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and journal articles about Los Angeles philanthropist and businessman Michael Milken and his legal troubles

Box 20, Folder 2

Joaquin Miller 1900-1960

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and research notes, book excerpts, and writing of poet and author Joaquin Miller

Box 20, Folder 3

George Mosbacher 1900-1950

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles by and about merchant and philanthropist "Uncle George" Mosbacher of Oakland and Los Angeles

Box 20, Folder 4

Israel Moses ca. 1972

Scope and Content Note

Research notes, newspaper clippings, archival registries about Doctor Israel Moses and his service during the Mexican American War

Box 20, Folder 5

Morey Stanley Mosk 1950-1990

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence with, press clippings and articles about Judge Stanley Mosk, Attorney General of CA c. 1959, CA Supreme Court c. 1964

Box 20, Folder 6

Paul Muni 1925-1980

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, book excerpts, correspondence regarding actor Paul Muni

Box 20, Folder 7

Carmel Myers 1915-1980

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, book excerpts, and writing of actress Carmel Myers, daughter of Rabbi Isidore Myers

Box 20, Folder 8

Isidore Myers (folder 1 of 2) 1890-1922

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, articles and excerpts referencing Rabbi Isidore Myers of San Francisco Cong. Ohabai Shalom c. 1898 and then Los Angeles Temple Sinai until his death in 1922

Box 20, Folder 9

Isidore Myers (folder 2 of 2) 1909-1984

Scope and Content Note

Writings of, research notes and correspondence, drafts and articles about Rabbi Isidore Myers of San Francisco Cong. Ohabai Shalom c. 1898 and then Los Angeles Temple Sinai until his death in 1922

Box 20, Folder 10

Irena Narell ca. 1984

Scope and Content Note

Article written by, resume, newspaper article about author and historian Irena Narell

Box 20, Folder 11

Abraham Nasatir ca. 1991

Scope and Content Note

Biographical sketches and obituary essays commemorating historian and San Diego State Professor Abraham Nasatir

Box 20, Folder 12

Solomon Neches 1920-1950

Scope and Content Note

Pamphlets written by, articles about Rabbi Solomon Neches of Los Angeles Cong. Beth Israel c. 1921

Box 20, Folder 13

H. Newbauer 1860-1880

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and advertisements referencing pioneer Los Angeles merchant H. Newbauer

Box 20, Folder 14

Louis Newman 1920-1950

Scope and Content Note

Writings, correspondence and sermons of, newspaper clippings about Rabbi Louis I. Newman, of San Francisco's Temple Emanu-El c. 1920 then New York's Free Synagogue

Box 20, Folder 15

Paul Newman 1980-1995

Scope and Content Note

Articles about actor Paul Newman

Box 20, Folder 16

Newmark Family- Harris Newmark 1870-1970

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, excerpts and articles, event invitations, archival registers, book excerpts regarding Los Angeles pioneer merchant and grocer Harris Newmark

Box 21, Folder 1

Newmark Family- Joseph P. Newmark 1880-1967

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, biographical sketches, research notes and drafts regarding pioneer San Francisco merchant Joseph P. Newmark, brother of Harris

Box 21, Folder 2

Newmark Family- Leo Newmark 1890-1970 (bulk ca. 1970)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, correspondence of San Francisco Doctor Leo Newmark (son of Joseph P.), as well as drafts, essay, and book cover of Kramer and Stern's work on

Box 21, Folder 3

Newmark Family -Marco R. Newmark 1890-1960

Scope and Content Note

Articles, essays, books written by, correspondence of, newspaper clippings about journalist, author, and grocer Marco R. Newmark (son of Harris)

Box 21, Folder 4

Newmark Family - Morris A. Newmark 1870-1930

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, Kramer article about Los Angeles grocer Morris A. Newmark who took over control of Harris Newmark's business c. 1885 as well as a pamphlet from his company, M.A. Newmark and Co.

Box 21, Folder 5

Newmark Family - Myer J. Newmark 1850-1975 (bulk 1850-1900)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and research notes, drafts and biographical sketches of pioneer Los Angeles lawyer Myer J. Newmark (cousin of Harris)

Box 21, Folder 6

Newmark Family- Samuel M. Newmark 1920, 1984

Scope and Content Note

Articles referencing Los Angeles merchant Samuel M. Newmark (son of Joseph P.) of Newmark Brothers Coffee

Box 21, Folder 7

Newmark Family- Miscellaneous 1850-1990

Scope and Content Note

Miscellaneous newspaper clippings, articles, essays, book excerpts and ephemera related to the Newmark Family of Los Angeles

Box 21, Folder 8

Nathan Newmark 1860-1975

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts, research notes and drafts regarding San Francisco lawyer and author Nathan Newmark

Box 21, Folder 9

Jacob Nieto (and family) 1880-1930

Scope and Content Note

Articles and essays about and written by Rabbi Jacob Nieto of San Francisco's Cong. Sherith Israel c. 1893, as well as research correspondence, wedding certificate, and article about Jacob's father Abraham and "the Nieto Ketbuah"

Box 21, Folder 10

Leonard Nimoy 1980-1990

Scope and Content Note

Articles about actor Leonard Nimoy

Box 21, Folder 11

Joel Noah 1850-1900

Scope and Content Note

Citations and excerpts referencing San Francisco pioneer Major Joel Noah

Box 21, Folder 12

Joshua "Emperor" Norton (1 of 3) 1860-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles referencing San Francisco eccentric Joshua "Emperor" Norton

Box 21, Folder 13

Joshua "Emperor" Norton (2 of 3) 1930-1995

Scope and Content Note

Magazine and journal articles and book excerpts about San Francisco eccentric Joshua "Emperor" Norton

Box 22, Folder 1

Joshua "Emperor" Norton (3 of 3) ca. 1975

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and correspondence, archival registers, drafts of Kramer's articles, speeches, and book about San Francisco eccentric Joshua "Emperor" Norton

Box 22, Folder 2

Isaac Norton 1870-1910

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing Los Angeles merchant Isaac Norton

Box 22, Folder 3

Max Nussbaum (folder 1 of 3) 1940-1984

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and clippings referencing Rabbi Max Nussbaum of Temple Israel in Hollywood c., president of Zionist Organization of America

Box 22, Folder 4

Max Nussbaum (folder 2 of 3) 1940-1970

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence, event invitations, wedding certificates from services performed by, writings and speeches of Rabbi Max Nussbaum of Temple Israel in Hollywood as well as his eulogy delivered by Lewis M. Barth

Box 22, Folder 5

Max Nussbaum (folder 3 of 3) 1940-1980

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and correspondence, congregational bulletins ("The Observer") from Temple Israel, miscellaneous materials related to Rabbi Max Nussbaum of Temple Israel in Hollywood

Box 22, Folder 6

Marcus Oppenheimer 1895-1980

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and correspondence regarding scientist Marcus Oppenheimer as well as archival registers and biographic sketches

Box 22, Folder 7

Seniel Ostrow 1980-1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing Seniel Ostrow, owner of Sealy Mattresses and benefactor of the ACLU Foundation

Box 22, Folder 8

Isaac Pacht 1943-1987

Scope and Content Note

Articles referencing Judge Isaac Pacht, co-founder of the Los Angeles chapter of the NAACP, founder of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles

Box 22, Folder 9

Shimon Paskow 1970-1994

Scope and Content Note

Interview with, articles referencing Rabbi Shimon Paskow of Temple Etz Chaim, Thousand Oaks, CA

Box 22, Folder 10

Dom Pedro II 1876, 1930-1975 (bulk ca. 1876)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and articles, essay and book excerpt regarding the 1876 visit to CA of Dom Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil c. 1841

Box 23, Folder 1

Benjamin Peixotto and family 1860-1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, book excerpts regarding the life of diplomat, journalist and founder of "The Menorah", Benjamin Peixotto, as well as his children George (artist), Ernest (artist), Jessica (Professor)

Box 23, Folder 2

Vianne Perry ca. 1969

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence with Vianne Perry, a hostage during 1969 TWA hijacking, as well as articles about the Hijacking incident

Box 23, Folder 3

Louis Phillips 1870-1910, 1980

Scope and Content Note

Research notes, excerpts and citations regarding pioneer Los Angeles rancher Louis Phillips

Box 23, Folder 4

David Pinski 1927, 1952

Scope and Content Note

Articles celebrating the life and work of Yiddish writer David Pinski

Box 23, Folder 5

Frank M. Pixley 1860-1900

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, articles by and about controversial journalist and editor of "The Argonaut" c. 1877, Frank M. Pixley

Box 23, Folder 6

Benjamin Platt 1917-1960

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, Sinai Temple newsletter referencing Benjamin Platt, of Platt Music Co. and LA's Sinai Temple

Box 23, Folder 7

Albert Plotkin 1985, 1994

Scope and Content Note

Autobiographical essay and Temple bulletin written by Rabbi Albert Plotkin of Phoenix, AZ's Temple Beth Israel c. 1955

Box 23, Folder 8

Louis Polaski and family 1860-1915

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and citations referencing Los Angeles pioneer merchant Louis Polaski and his family

Box 23, Folder 9

Mary Prag 1850-1935

Scope and Content Note

Autobiographical essay, newspaper clippings and research notes and correspondence regarding Mary Prag, educator, Temple Emanu-El of San Francisco c. 1860

Box 23, Folder 10

Charles Prager 1860-1880

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing Los Angeles pioneer merchant Charles Prager

Box 23, Folder 11

Samuel Prager 1860-1915

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing Los Angeles pioneer merchant Samuel Prager, of Prager, Morris & Co.

Box 23, Folder 12

Meyer Pransky 1930-1950

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence, certificates and awards, articles celebrating businessman, philanthropist and community activist Meyer Pransky

Box 23, Folder 13

Jacob Pressman (folder 1 of 2) 1960-2000

Scope and Content Note

Event announcements and invitations, articles and clippings referencing Rabbi Jacob Pressman of Temple Beth Am, Reseda c. 1950

Box 23, Folder 14

Jacob Pressman (folder 2 of 2) 1965-2000

Scope and Content Note

Writings and personal correspondence of Rabbi Jacob Pressman of Temple Beth Am, Reseda c. 1950, including "The Pressman Press

Box 23, Folder 15

Albert Priest 1840-1860

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and citations referring to pioneer San Francisco merchant and mason Albert Priest

Box 23, Folder 16

Wolfgang Puck 1980-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles about chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck

Box 23, Folder 17

Saul Rabino 1960-1970

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence with artist Saul Rabino as well as articles and research notes about his life and work

Box 23, Folder 18

Michael Reese 1850-1980 (bulk 1850-1900)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, political cartoon, essays and articles about San Francisco pioneer banker and philanthropist Michael Reese as well as an article by Dr. Kramer about Reese

Box 23, Folder 19

Alfred Regensburger ca. 1900

Scope and Content Note

Articles, draft about dermatologist Dr. Alfred Regensburger of San Francisco

Box 24, Folder 1

Max Reinhardt 1929-1996

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and articles, essay, and student paper about playwright and filmmaker Max Reinhardt

Box 24, Folder 2

Joel Rembaum 1970-1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, event programs, Temple newsletter regarding the appointment of Rabbi Joel Rembaum as senior Rabbi of Temple Beth Am, Reseda, CA c. 1985

Box 24, Folder 3

Judith Resnick 1980-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and clippings celebrating and commemorating the first Jewish astronaut who died in the crash of Space shuttle Challenger c. 1986

Box 24, Folder 4

Bernard Revel ca. 1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and Yeshiva University publications honoring Rabbi Bernard Revel, Tulsa oilman and the first president of Yeshiva University in New York c. 1915 surrounding the issuance of a commemorative postal stamp in 1986

Box 24, Folder 5

Louis G. Reynolds 1900-1950

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, articles about and written by doctor and Rabbi Louis G. Reynolds

Box 24, Folder 6

Elmer Rice ca. 1941

Scope and Content Note

Essays about the work of author Elmer Rice

Box 24, Folder 7

Aaron Riche 1920-1980

Scope and Content Note

Interview with, correspondence of, articles about and written by Los Angeles businessman and Jewish community activist Aaron Riche

Box 24, Folder 8

Sol Ripinsky 1905-1910, 1978

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clipping referencing explorer and U.S. Commissioner to Alaska, Col. Sol Ripinsky, as well as a WSJHQ excerpt of his 1909 report

Box 24, Folder 9

Moses Rischlin 1950-1990

Scope and Content Note

Book announcements and reviews, excerpts of articles and books by historian Moses Rischlin

Box 24, Folder 10

Joan Rivers 1980-1992

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles about comedian Joan Rivers

Box 24, Folder 11

Adolphe and George Roos 1880-1930

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and book excerpts referencing Alophe and George Roos and Roos Bros. Clothing, San Francisco c. 1880

Box 24, Folder 12

Franklin Delano Roosevelt 1945-1960

Scope and Content Note

Pamphlets and articles about President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Box 24, Folder 13

Theodore Roosevelt 1900-1975

Scope and Content Note

Book excerpts, research notes, drafts and citations, newspaper clippings and articles about and written by President Theodore Roosevelt

Box 24, Folder 14

Louis Rose 1870- 1970 (bulk 1969-1970)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and articles, research notes and drafts, book excerpts regarding the life of San Diego pioneer Louis Rose

Box 24, Folder 15

Fred Rosenbaum ca. 1980

Scope and Content Note

Book jackets and reviews of the work of author and historian Fred Rosenbaum as well as one written by Stern and Rosenbaum's reply

Box 25, Folder 1

Steven Rosenberg ca. 1989

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence, resume, and writing sample related to Steven Rosenberg's application to study with Dr. Kramer

Box 25, Folder 2

Alfred F. Rosenheim 1907, 1981

Scope and Content Note

Photo essay, biographical sketch, and newspaper article about Los Angeles architect Alfred F. Rosenheim, president of the LA Municipal Art Commission c. 1915

Box 25, Folder 3

Marcus Rosenthal 1870-1910

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and newspaper clippings referencing San Francisco lawyer Marcus Rosenthal, brother of artist Toby Rosenthal

Box 25, Folder 4

Toby E. Rosenthal (folder 1 of 3) 1870-1930

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, articles and citations referencing, correspondence of, exhibition pamphlet and slide of painting by San Francisco artist Toby Rosenthal

Box 25, Folder 5

Toby E. Rosenthal (folder 2 of 3) ca. 1971

Scope and Content Note

Research correspondence and notes, biographical sketches including the recollections of his son John, book excerpts and exhibition announcements relating to Kramer and Stern's work on San Francisco artist Toby Rosenthal

Box 25, Folder 6

Toby E. Rosenthal (folder 3 of 3) 1870-1890, 1971

Scope and Content Note

Research notes, newspaper clippings and citations referencing the 1875 theft of Rosenthal's painting "Elaine" as well as an article written by Kramer and Stern about the incident

Box 25, Folder 7

Julius Rosenwald 1910-2000 (bulk 1920-1940)

Scope and Content Note

Biographical sketches, excerpted articles celebrating the contributions of Chicago businessman and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, pres. Sears, Roebuck and Co. c. 1910 as well as extensive record of the Rosenwald family tree

Box 25, Folder 8

Louis Ross 1985-2000

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence with philanthropist Louis Ross as well as invitations and programs from events honoring him and literature from the City of Hope he gave to Kramer

Box 25, Folder 9

Joseph M. Rothschild 1875-1920

Scope and Content Note

Book excerpts, newspaper clippings referencing San Francisco lawyer Joseph M. Rothschild

Box 25, Folder 10

Lester W. Roth 1920-1970

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles about and written Judge Lester W. Roth as well as a draft of Kramer's article about him

Box 26, Folder 1

Abraham Ruef 1905-1980

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and book excerpts referencing corrupt San Francisco political boss c. 1906-1915, Abraham Ruef

Box 26, Folder 2

William Saalburg 1870-1900

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing journalist and publisher of the Hebrew Observer William Saalburg

Box 26, Folder 3

Louis Sachs 1865-1900

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clipping and book excerpt referencing pioneer San Francisco merchant Louis Sachs, of L+M Sachs and Co.

Box 26, Folder 4

Edward S. Salomon 1870-1915, 1981

Scope and Content Note

Stern article, newspaper excerpts and clippings referencing San Francisco district attorney c. 1890 and Civil War General Edward S. Salomon

Box 26, Folder 5

Chaim (Haym) Salomon 1945-1980

Scope and Content Note

Articles, pamphlets and correspondence regarding the 1951 erection of a commemorative statue in Los Angeles honoring Chaim (Haym) Salomon, "The Jewish Revolutionary"

Box 26, Folder 6

Max and Janet Salter 2002

Scope and Content Note

Campaign literature and articles about businessman and Mayor of Beverly Hills c. 1989, 1993 as well as photos and personal ephemera

Box 26, Folder 7

Sophia "Joyce" T. Salvin ca. 1970

Scope and Content Note

Student paper and research materials about special-needs educator and activist Sophia T. Salvin

Box 26, Folder 8

Aaron Sapiro 1915-1990 (bulk 1920-1940)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and essays about lawyer Aaron Sapiro whose work with the Farmer's Co-operative movement led him to file a libel suit against Henry Ford c. 1927

Box 26, Folder 9

Dore Schary 1940-1980

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and newsletter articles, book excerpts and pamphlets about and written by Dore Schary, author, playwright, filmmaker, and national chairman of the Anti- Defamation League of B'nai B'rith c. 1963

Box 26, Folder 10

Boris Schatz 1910-1970

Scope and Content Note

Interviews with, articles about artist and professor Boris Schatz, founder and director of the Bezalel National Museum and Art School in Jerusalem

Box 26, Folder 11

Benjamin Scheinman 1940-1960

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing Judge Ben Scheinman of the Los Angeles Superior Court c. 1937

Box 26, Folder 12

Joseph and Rudolph Schildkraut 1920-1970

Scope and Content Note

Lecture transcript, interview, newspaper and newsletter clippings, research drafts and notes about actor Rudolph Schildkraut and his son, actor Joseph Schildkraut

Box 26, Folder 13

Emanuel Schreiber 1880-1940 ??

Scope and Content Note

Research notes, press excerpts and clippings, eulogy by Edgar Magnin, article written by author, scholar and Rabbi Emanuel Schreiber of LA Congregation B'nai B'rith c. 1885

Box 26, Folder 14

Budd Schulberg 1941-1991

Scope and Content Note

Book reviews and articles about novelist and screenwriter Budd Schulberg

Box 26, Folder 15

Harold Schulweis 1970-2000

Scope and Content Note

Book reviews of, articles about, lectures and essays written by Rabbi Harold Schulweiss of Temple Valley Beth Shalom, Encino, CA c. 1970

Box 27, Folder 1

Arthur Secunda 1960-1990

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence with, articles about artist Arthur Secunda, as well as programs from his various art shows

Box 27, Folder 2

James E. Sefton ca. 1974

Scope and Content Note

Resume of professor and Civil War historian James E. Sefton as well as an edited draft and finished article

Box 27, Folder 3

Seligman family 1860-1930

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing various members of the Seligman family, including Jesse, Abraham, Arthur, and Joseph

Box 27, Folder 4

Ben Selling 1890-1925

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing Portland civic leader and politician Ben Selling

Box 27, Folder 5

Philip Seman 1915-1960

Scope and Content Note

Writing of, clippings referencing, and testimonial in honor of editor, author and educator Philip Seman, Jewish Peoples Institute of Chicago c. 1925, University of Judaism

Box 27, Folder 6

Maurice Sessler 1870-1925

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing Rabbi Maurice Sessler of New Orleans and then Oakland c. 1894

Box 27, Folder 7

Chaim Shapiro 1920-1990

Scope and Content Note

Biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, articles, research notes and interview regarding lawyer Chaim Shapiro, running mate of Upton Sinclair c. 1930, socialist party candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, 1932

Box 27, Folder 8

Hyman Sharfman ca. 1980

Scope and Content Note

Research materials and student paper regarding the life of Rabbi Hyman Sharfman, the first Rabbi of Nevada?

Box 27, Folder 9

I. Harold Sharfman 1960-2000

Scope and Content Note

Draft of eulogy, articles about, articles and essays written by, Rabbi I. Harold Scharfman of Los Angeles Cong. Tifereth Israel as well as internal documents from the Kosher Overseers of America

Box 27, Folder 10

Irwin Shaw ca. 1951

Scope and Content Note

Book reviews, article about journalist and author Irwin Shaw

Box 27, Folder 11

Sol Shirpser and family 1890-1975

Scope and Content Note

Biographical sketches, autobiographical account, genealogical data, research notes and correspondence regarding Solomon Shirpser and his time in Alaska c. 1870

Box 27, Folder 12

Zalman Shneour 1940-1960

Scope and Content Note

Book reviews, articles, and course outline about, as well as writing of Yiddish and Hebrew author Zalman Shneour

Box 27, Folder 13

Bob Shuler 1924-1935, 1970

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts from the magazine of Reverend Bob Shuler, radio host and publisher whose slanderous comments about Rabbi Stephen Wise provoked a libel suit (???)

Box 27, Folder 14

Philip Sichel 1858-1901

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, excerpts, and citations referencing Los Angeles pioneer merchant Philip Sichel

Box 27, Folder 15

Sieroty family 1920-1983

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and clippings referencing various members of the Sieroty family including Julian, Adolph and Los Angeles Senator Alan Sieroty

Box 27, Folder 16

Mendel B. Silberberg 1906-1985 (bulk 1906-1940)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles by and about Los Angeles lawyer Mendel B. Silberberg

Box 27, Folder 17

Herman Silver 1900-1985 (bulk 1900-1910)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, book excerpts, research notes and drafts regarding City Council president and Los Angeles mayoral candidate c. 1900 Herman Silver for whom Silver lake is named

Box 28, Folder 1

Saul Silverman ca. 1962

Scope and Content Note

Biographical sketch, autobiographical account, correspondence, event program related to Cantor Saul Silverman of Temple Israel in Hollywood c. 1962

Box 28, Folder 2

Jo Sinclair 1940-1965

Scope and Content Note

Book reviews of, essays by prizewinning novelist Jo Sinclair

Box 28, Folder 3

Isaac Bashevis Singer 1960-1981

Scope and Content Note

Book reviews of, essays by Nobel-Prize winning Yiddish author Isaac B. Singer

Box 28, Folder 4

Aaron Z. Sinsheimer and family 1890-1980

Scope and Content Note

Biographical sketches, research notes and drafts, correspondence of and about San Luis Obispo pioneer merchant c. 1878 Aaron Z. Sinsheimer and his family, including his son Louis who served as San Luis Obispo's Mayor from 1919-1939

Box 28, Folder 5

Edgar Sinton 1980-1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles celebrating the contributions of San Francisco businessman and philanthropist Edgar Sinton as well as a press release announcing the completion of his oral history

Box 28, Folder 6

Henry Slonimsky 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Event program, invitation, articles about professor Henry Slonimsky, Dean of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion c. 1935

Box 28, Folder 7

Hattie Hecht Sloss undated

Scope and Content Note

Broadcast transcripts, biographical sketches, writings of, research notes, correspondence and citations referencing educator, philanthropist and community activist Hattie Hecht Sloss, wife of Marcus C. Sloss of San Francisco

Box 28, Folder 8

Louis Sloss 1870-1960

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and obituaries, book excerpt about pioneer merchant Louis Sloss, of San Francisco and Alaska, as well as a register of his collection of paintings

Box 28, Folder 9

Marcus "Max" C. Sloss 1880-1980 (bulk 1900-1930)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and articles, essays and journal articles, and drafts of work on Judge Max Sloss, CA Supreme Court Justice c. 1906 as well as a letter from his son Frank Sloss

Box 28, Folder 10

David Solis-Cohen 1875-1980 (bulk 1900-1930)

Scope and Content Note

Article by, newspaper clippings referencing, biographical sketch and family tree, research notes and correspondence regarding Portland Jewish community activist and businessman David Solis-Cohen

Box 28, Folder 11

Mordecai Soloff 1950-1960

Scope and Content Note

Event program, address of, newspaper clippings referencing Rabbi Mordecai Soloff of Temple Israel Cong. And Hebrew Union College-Jewish Inst. Of Religion c. 1950

Box 28, Folder 12

Moses G. Solomon 1890-1910

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referring to Rabbi Moses G. Solomon of Cong. BB, Wilshire Blvd. Temple c. 1895-1899

Box 28, Folder 13

Jacob Sonderling 1935- 1996

Scope and Content Note

Biographical sketches, research notes and drafts, memorial address, articles about and written by Rabbi Jacob Sonderling, of Fairfax Temple Cong c. 1934 and Pres. Of Los Angeles district of Zionist Org. of America c. 1939

Box 28, Folder 14

Barry Spanjaard undated

Scope and Content Note

Event announcements for appearances by Holocaust survivor, author and lecturer Barry Spanjaard

Box 29, Folder 1

Aaron Spelling 1985-1995

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles about TV producer Aaron Spelling

Box 29, Folder 2

Steven Spielberg 1985-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles about filmmaker Steven Spielberg

Box 29, Folder 3

Max Solomon 1945-1996 (bulk 1945-1960)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles referencing criminal defense lawyer Max Solomon, particularly his defense of notorious gangster Mickey Cohen c. 1950

Box 29, Folder 4

Jerry Stanley ca. 1995

Scope and Content Note

Curriculum vitae, article by historian Jerry Stanley, as well as correspondence regarding his submission to the WSJHQ

Box 29, Folder 5

Kevin Starr ca. 1982

Scope and Content Note

Selected articles written by journalist and historian Kevin Starr

Box 29, Folder 6

Gertrude Stein 1934-1975

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and journal articles, book excerpts and bibliographies regarding the life and work of poet and author Gertrude Stein

Box 29, Folder 7

Ignatz Steinhart and family 1865-1920, 1940

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and book excerpts referencing San Francisco banker and philanthropist Ignatz Steinhart and his son, Jesse

Box 29, Folder 8

Birdie Stodel and family 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and book excerpts celebrating the contributions of Los Angeles Jewish community activist Birdie Stodel and her family

Box 29, Folder 9

Levi Strauss (folder 1 of 2) 1850-1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper, journal and magazine articles and book excerpts about San Francisco Gold Rush merchant and founder of Levi Strauss & Co.

Box 29, Folder 10

Levi Strauss (folder 2 of 2) 1877-1985 (bulk ca. 1985)

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and citations, student papers, and Kramer and Stern's article about San Francisco Gold Rush merchant and founder of Levi Strauss & Co., as well as internal company documents and literature

Box 29, Folder 11

Barbara Streisand 1979-1995

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles about actress Barbara Streisand

Box 29, Folder 12

Herman Sturman ca. 1978

Scope and Content Note

Certificate of merit, event program and speech transcript, newspaper clipping referencing professor Herman Sturman

Box 29, Folder 13

Adolph Sutro (folder 1 of 3) 1930-1990

Scope and Content Note

Journal articles and book excerpts about Adolph Sutro, merchant, mining engineer, founder of Sutro & Co. investment brokerage firm and Mayor of San Francisco c. 1895

Box 29, Folder 14

Adolph Sutro (folder 2 of 3) 1865-1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and clippings referencing Adolph Sutro, merchant, mining engineer, founder of Sutro & Co. investment brokerage firm and Mayor of San Francisco c. 1895

Box 30, Folder 1

Adolph Sutro (folder 3 of 3) undated

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and correspondence, drafts, company records, and archival materials related to Adolph Sutro, merchant, mining engineer, founder of Sutro & Co. investment brokerage firm and Mayor of San Francisco c. 1895

Box 30, Folder 2

Gustav Sutro 1880-1900

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing San Francisco pioneer Gustav Sutro

Box 30, Folder 3

Melvin Swig 1983-1996

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles celebrating San Francisco businessman and philanthropist Melvin Swig

Box 30, Folder 4

Elizabeth Taylor 1980-1992

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles about actress Elizabeth Taylor and her conversion to Judaism in 1959

Box 30, Folder 5

Edward Teller 1955-1990

Scope and Content Note

Student paper, magazine and newspaper articles about scientist Edward Teller

Box 30, Folder 6

Bernard Toplitzky 1938-1955

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing Hollywood promoter Bernard Toplitzky and his indictment for fraud and embezzlement

Box 30, Folder 7

Ernest R. Trattner 1925-1965

Scope and Content Note

Interview with, newspaper articles about, event programs, essays written by Rabbi Ernest Trattner of Temple Emanu-El of Beverly Hills c. 1939 (previously served Cong. Emanu-El since 1921) as well as copies of his 1951 law suit vis. Westwood Temple

Box 30, Folder 8

Justin G. Turner (folder 1 of 2) 1950-1975

Scope and Content Note

Published work of historian and archivist Justin G. Turner including journal articles, essays, speeches and pamphlets

Box 30, Folder 9

Justin G. Turner (folder 2 of 2) 1945-1975

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence, biographical sketches and timelines, event invitations, and newspaper clippings referencing historian and archivist Justin G. Turner as well as exhibition announcements and catalogs from the Justin G. Turner Collection

Box 30, Folder 10

Henry Vidaver 1870-1910

Scope and Content Note

Research notes, newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing Rabbi Henry Vidaver of San Francisco congregation Sherith Israel c. 1874

Box 30, Folder 11

Jacob Voorsanger 1870-1910

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and correspondence and write-ups, biographical sketches and eulogy, newspaper clippings and excerpts, articles and excerpt from "History of the Jews on the Pacific Coast" written by author, professor, editor of the Jewish Progress (became "Emanu El") and Rabbi of San Francisco's Temple Emanu-El c. 1889

Box 30, Folder 12

Max Vorspan 1950-2005

Scope and Content Note

Book jackets and reviews, essays written by, correspondence with, event programs, eulogy and testaments to Rabbi Max Vorspan, educator, scholar, author, and senior vice president of the University of Judaism

Box 31, Folder 1

Henry Wangenheim 1905-1940

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and book excerpts referencing San Francisco pioneer businessman and president of Cong. Emanu-El Henry Wangenheim

Box 31, Folder 2

Jack and Harry Warner (Warner Bros.) 1930-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and correspondence regarding studio executives Jack and Harry Warner of Warner Brothers

Box 31, Folder 3

Louis Wartenberg 1870-1873

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and research notes about Louis Wartenberg

Box 31, Folder 4

Abraham Watters ca. 1955

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and correspondence about San Francisco pioneer merchant Abraham Watters

Box 31, Folder 5

Jacob Weil 1860-1900

Scope and Content Note

Research notes, newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing Los Angeles pioneer merchant Jacob Weil

Box 31, Folder 6

Alphonse Weill 1969-1971

Scope and Content Note

Family tree, research notes and correspondence, interview, newspaper article commemorating Bakersfield pioneer merchant Alphonse Weill

Box 31, Folder 7

Raphael Weill 1915-1960

Scope and Content Note

Research notes, newspaper clippings and excerpts, book excerpt referencing San Francisco merchant and philanthropist Raphael Weill

Box 31, Folder 8

Albert Wein 1958-1991

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, biographical info about artist Albert Wein and his death in 1991 as well as correspondence and programs from his exhibitions

Box 31, Folder 9

Harris Weinstock 1890-1980

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, book excerpts and article about San Francisco businessman Harris Weinstock, of Weinstock & Lubin Company, co founder of the International Institute of Agriculture of the UN

Box 31, Folder 10

Stephen E. Weisberg 1975-1980

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper article, biographical essay, and sermon written by Rabbi Stephen E. Weisberg of the Reform Cong. Of Las Vegas

Box 31, Folder 11

Shirley and Arthur Whizin 1985-1995

Scope and Content Note

Letter, newsletter articles, news clipping regarding Shirley and Arthur Whizin, in whose honor the University of Judaism's Whizin Center for the Advancement of Jewish Life is named

Box 31, Folder 12

Billy Wilder 1980-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles about Academy Award-winning director and screen-writer Billy Wilder

Box 31, Folder 13

Henry Winkler 1984-1999

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles about actor Henry Winkler

Box 31, Folder 14

Mayer Winkler 1924-1940

Scope and Content Note

Pamphlet, newspaper and newsletter articles written by and about Rabbi Mayer Winkler, who resigned from his position at LA Sinai to form the Los Angeles Community Synagogue c. 1930

Box 31, Folder 15

Aaron M. Wise 1950-1985

Scope and Content Note

1972 letter written by, newspaper articles and Kramer article about Rabbi Aaron M. Wise of Cong. Adat Ari El (formerly Valley JCC), Los Angeles

Box 31, Folder 16

Isaac Mayer Wise 1945-1968

Scope and Content Note

Broadcast transcript, biographical sketches, ritual for Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise, leader of Reform Judaism and founder Union of American Hebrew Congregations, Central Conference of American Rabbis

Box 31, Folder 17

Stephen S. Wise 1900-1980

Scope and Content Note

Research notes, pamphlet written by, book excerpts, sermons and radio addresses, photos, newspaper clippings and articles, sermons about Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, who left Portland, OR in 1907 to establish the Free Synagogue in New York, the Jewish Institute of Religion, and the American Jewish Congress

Box 31, Folder 18

Alfred Wolf 1960-1985

Scope and Content Note

Pulpit address of, event program, newsletter and newspaper articles about Rabbi Alfred Wolf of Wilshire Blvd. Temple c. 1949 as well as research-related correspondence

Box 31, Folder 19

Edward I. Wolfe 1890-1920, 1972

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and articles, bibliographic citation referring to San Francisco's representative to the California State Senate c. 1896

Box 31, Folder 20

David Wolpe 1990-2005

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and newsletter articles about controversial Rabbi David Wolpe of Sinai Temple, Westwood, CA

Box 31, Folder 21

D. B. Woolf 1870-1890

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing D.B. Woolf, clerk of the California Supreme Court c. 1880

Box 31, Folder 22

Zev Yaroslavsky ca. 1985

Scope and Content Note

Photo, campaign literature, biographical sketch, student paper and research materials about Los Angeles City Council c. 1975

Box 31, Folder 23

Joe Young ca. 1996

Scope and Content Note

Speech, press release, and newspaper article about artist Joe Young

Box 31, Folder 24

Israel Zangwill 1926-1976

Scope and Content Note

Reviews of books about, memorial tribute to, articles written by and about historian, author, and philosopher Israel Zangwill

Box 31, Folder 25

Isaiah Zeldin 1950-1995

Scope and Content Note

Event program, newspaper and magazine articles about Rabbi Isaiah Zeldin founding Rabbi of the Stephen S. Wise Temple, Los Angeles c. 1945, regional director of Union of American Hebrew Congregations

Box 31, Folder 26

Isadore Zellerbach and family ca. 1969

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing, company documents, and research notes and correspondence concerning Stern's 1969 submission to the Encyclopedia Judaica regarding publisher and businessman Isadore Zellerbach of Crown Zellerbach Corporation

Box 31, Folder 27

Benjamin Zemach 1930-1960

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles about dancer Benjamin Zemach who also served as professor of dance and fine arts of the Bureau of Jewish Education and the University of Judaism

Box 32, Folder 1

Edward Zerin 1997-2002

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence with, essays and writing of author, marriage counselor and Rabbi Edward Zerin

Box 32, Folder 2

Kenneth C. Zwerin 1985-1990

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence with lawyer, author and historian Rabbi Kenneth C. Zwerin as well as legal document and newspaper clipping

Box 32, Folder 3

Allen Ziegler 1959-1995

Scope and Content Note

Events honoring, newspaper and newsletter articles about, biographical sketches of, photo, correspondence with and about Los Angeles businessman and philanthropist Allen Ziegler

Box 32, Folder 4

Osher Zilberstein 1940-1986

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and book excerpts, correspondence, and student research paper about Rabbi and founder of the Los Angeles Jewish Academy Osher Zilberstein

Box 32, Folder 5

Stefan Zweig 1931-1951

Scope and Content Note

Essays, book reviews, and articles about the work of author Stefan Zweig

Box 32, Folder 6

Miscellaneous -- Biographical Sketches 1948-1990

Scope and Content Note

Biographical sketches of various individuals including: Irwing J. Nebron, Marvin Saul, Mickey Marcus, Morry Waksberg, Dorothy Manley Miller, Jacob Tannenbaum, Moshe Benzioni, Sherrill C. Corwin, Jack E. Gindi, Harold Rosenbaum, Gertrude Van Gelder, Martin Asher, Milton s. Gelman, Herbert Julius Kirby, Harry Cohen, Leonard Breger, Matthew M. Cohen, Marc Joseph Frisch, Sanford Goldner, Lou Shub, Riva Karp Kosman, Jack B. Tenney, Sam Dreben, Charles Goldman, Julius Weilheimer, Isaac L. Peretz, Elias Cohn, Morris Shloss, Dr. Louis C. Stern, Wallace Frank, Esther Vilkin, Sam and Sibyl Lewinstein, and Emil Marks

Box 32, Folder 7

Miscellaneous -- Curriculum Vitae and Resumes 1970-2000

Scope and Content Note

Curriculum vitae and resumes of various individuals including contributors to the WSJHQ including: Harry Essrig, Robert Felixson, Rose Schimel, Richard Fine, Sydney Greenberg, Roberta N. Britt, Lillian Seitsive, Linda Rogoway, Russell S. Levi, Miriam Schubach, Arthur Dubinsky, Ziony Zevit, Ferdinand Mendenhall, Deborah Larbalestrier, Jeanne Weiss, and the lawyers of Fisher & Moest

Box 32, Folder 8

Miscellaneous -- Eulogies 1890-1990

Scope and Content Note

Eulogies of various individuals including: Amson Rosenfield, Marshall Frenkel, Wolli Kaelter, Ruth Doctor, Leonard Bengis, John Bruckman, David Philipson, Philip Schroit, Sam Greenspan, Harold Greene, Jules Kauffman, Marcus Priteca, Wallace A. Frank, and Harold Hahn

Box 32, Folder 9

Miscellaneous -- Events Invitations and Programs 1880-2000

Scope and Content Note

Invitations and programs from events hosted by individuals (marriages, bar mitzvahs) and organizations honoring individuals (celebrations and honoree dinners)

Box 32, Folder 10

Miscellaneous -- Family Histories 1980-2002

Scope and Content Note

Family newsletters (Stampfer Family, Werner L. Frank) and histories of various families including Adolphus Hollub and family, Lucy Lockett's "Turn of the Century Recollections," and the family of Nancy and Edward Wachsmuth

Box 32, Folder 11

Miscellaneous -- Obituaries 1970-2000

Scope and Content Note

Obituaries and obituary certificates for various individuals including Lawrence Block, Abraham Krohn, Edward Mitchell, Helen Brown, Adolph Stelzer, Helen Banks, Mildred Gelfan, Charles Baum, Alice Arnoff,

Box 33, Folder 1

Miscellaneous -- Family Trees 1970-2000

Scope and Content Note

Family trees of various individuals including Isaac and Rebecca Harris, Josef Shein, Madeline C. Silver + Ralph Colton + Mildred Herzberg

Box 33, Folder 2

Miscellaneous -- Interviews and Personal Accounts 1975-2000

Scope and Content Note

Interviews with various individuals including Julia Scharlach, Rabbi Abraham Haselkorn, Albert Norton, and Tobias Kotzin as well as personal recollections about Lazar Friedland, and of Louise Lapin-Haines, Jack Fember, Mrs. Jules Kauffman, and Bob Hattem

Box 189, Folder 1

Shlomo Bardin 1986

Scope and Content Note

A student research paper about educator and founder of the Brandeis-Bardin Institute, Shlomo Bardin

Box 189, Folder 2

Nelson Glueck-- Israel Diaries (folder 1 of 2) 1967-1969

Scope and Content Note

Press releases, event invitation, and newspaper and magazine articles about anthropologist Nelson Glueck's expedition to Israel in the late 1960s

Box 189, Folder 3

Nelson Glueck -- Israel Diaries (Folder 2 of 2) 1967-1969

Scope and Content Note

Twelve installments of anthropologist Nelson Glueck's "Israel Diaries" recording during his expedition to Israel in the late 1960s

1.5 Topics 1850-2005

Scope and Content Note

Folders are titled with topics of interest to the collectors, many of which became the subject of their written work. Topic names chosen by collectors, including folders on "immigration" and "Israel."

Box 50, Folder 1

Agriculture 1850-1985

Scope and Content Note

Book excerpts, newspaper clippings and excerpts, personal histories, journal articles about the Jewish agriculturalists in Southern California as well as Kramer and Stern's writing on the topic

Box 50, Folder 2

Anti-Semitism - Los Angeles and the West 1880-2000 (bulk 1970-2000)

Scope and Content Note

Book announcements and excerpts, student paper, court case, journal and magazine articles, publications and correspondence of the Anti-Defamation League regarding Anti-Semitism in the West as well as a [colorful? Anti-Semitic?] pamphlet

Box 50, Folder 3

Anti-Semitism - Holocaust Denial ca. 1981

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles covering a 1981 lawsuit against the Institute for Historical Review for their denial of the Holocaust as well as a 1982 issue of the "Holocaust" News

Box 50, Folder 4

Art and Artists (folder 1 of 10) 1960-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and m0agazine articles, biographical notes and resumes of artists, exhibition announcements and performance programs and playbills, donor lists, research correspondence, and an article by Kramer about Jewish art and artist

Box 50, Folder 5

Art and Artists - Bibliographies (Folder 2 of 10) ca. 1968

Scope and Content Note

Two bibliographies prepared by Kramer, "A bibliography on Modern Jewish Arts and Artists" and "Bibliography for Modern and Contemporary Jewish Artists and Art of Jewish Interest"

Box 50, Folder 6

Art and Artists - "Goodbye Columbus" (folder 3 of 10) ca. 1969

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles about "Goodbye Columbus," Philip Roth's book that was made into a movie, as well as a portion of a student's paper about the movie

Box 50, Folder 7

Art and Artists - Jewish Museums (folder 4 of 10) 1985-2005

Scope and Content Note

Brochure, exhibition announcements, and newspaper and magazine articles about Jewish museums

Box 50, Folder 8

Art and Artists -- Hiroshima/Nagasaki Memorial Project (Folder 5 of 10) 1995

Scope and Content Note

Brochure and Project Report from Sandy Bleifer's Hiroshima/Nagasaki Project of 1995

Box 51, Folder 1

Art and Artists - Book Plates (folder 6 of 10) undated

Scope and Content Note

Journal and magazine articles about, copies of book plates and various originals

Box 51, Folder 2

Art and Artists - Book Plates (folder 7 of 10) undated

Scope and Content Note

Collection of original book plates of various individuals, some with personal names or names of artists and others unknown

Box 51, Folder 3

Art and Artists - Women artists (folder 8 of 10) 1960-2000

Scope and Content Note

Exhibition announcements, newspaper and magazine articles, artist biographies, and Kramer's article about Jewish women in the arts

Box 51, Folder 4

Art and Artists - Yiddish Theater and Poetry (folder 9 of 10) 1935-1940

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and clippings about Yiddish theater, poetry and literature

Box 51, Folder 5

Art and Artists -- Events (folder 10 of 10) 1950-2004

Scope and Content Note

Brochures, programs, and press releases/event announcements from a variety of art exhibitions

Box 51, Folder 6

Bagels 1970-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and advertisements, promotional pamphlets from Lender's and Thompson Bagel Making Machine Co., El Al Airlines pamphlets about bagels

Box 52, Folder 1

Black-Jewish Relations 1949-1969

Scope and Content Note

Book excerpts, newspaper, journal and magazine articles, Anti-Defamation League report about the relationship between the Jewish community and the African- American community in the 1960s, as well as a statements from Martin Luther King Jr., his wife, and the Communist Party about Jews and the Civil Rights Movement

Box 52, Folder 2

Crypto Jews 1930-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newsletters, book announcements and press releases, event and exhibition announcements, journal articles and WSJHQ submissions, newspaper and magazine articles about "Crypto Jews," Jews forced to convert to Catholicism in 15th century Spain and efforts to uncover their history

Box 52, Folder 3

Cults (folder 1 of 4) 1900-2005 (bulk 1980-2000)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper, magazine, and journal articles about "cults," including the Moonies, Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, etc.

Box 52, Folder 4

Cults (folder 2 of 4) 1970-2000

Scope and Content Note

Committee and task force reports, informational pamphlets, event announcements, student paper about "cults" as well as 1981 "Anti-Cult" legislation, statement from Sun Myung Moon, pamphlet from "The Chosen People," and Kramer's outline of "cult characteristics"

Box 52, Folder 5

Cults - Jews for Jesus (folder 3 of 4) 1970-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles about messianic Judaism or "Jews for Jesus" as well as pamphlets and promotional literature published by "Jews for Jesus" collected for a student research project

Box 52, Folder 6

Cults - Jews for Judaism (folder 4 of 4) 1985-1995

Scope and Content Note

Newsletter and publications of, articles about "anti-cult" organization Jews for Judaism

Box 52, Folder 7

Education (folder 1 of 3) 1850-2000

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and drafts, newspaper clippings, articles and citations referencing education and schools among the Jewish community, advertisements of and articles about educational centers and schools, announcements for events celebrating education and educators

Box 53, Folder 1

Education - Jewish Education in LA (folder 2 of 3) 1860-2001

Scope and Content Note

Journal articles, student paper, masters' theses, report from the Bureau of Jewish Education, newspaper clippings and excerpts, Kramer's articles about Jewish education in Los Angeles

Box 53, Folder 2

Education - Jewish College Students (folder 3 of 3) 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Student papers, advice pamphlet for Jewish youth bound for college, speech transcript, event flyer, UAHC seminar report on "Youth in Rebellion," discussion transcript "social action on campus," program from the National Conference on College Students, journal articles, "The Jewish Radical" publication, book excerpt all exploring radicalism and religious values among Jewish college students

Box 53, Folder 3

Hollywood (folder 1 of 7) 1900-1960

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, clippings, and excerpts about Jews and Hollywood

Box 53, Folder 4

Hollywood (folder 2 of 7) 1960-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, clippings, and excerpts about Jews and Hollywood

Box 53, Folder 5

Hollywood (folder 3 of 7) 1960-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, clippings, and excerpts about Jews and Hollywood

Box 53, Folder 6

Hollywood - Jews and Television (folder 4 of 7) 1975-1995

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper, magazine and journal articles about the representation of Jews on television

Box 53, Folder 7

Hollywood - Jews and Blacklist (folder 5 of 7) 1939-1990

Scope and Content Note

Magazine and journal articles, newspaper clippings, and a special interest report about Hollywood Jews' experiences with the Blacklist

Box 54, Folder 1

Hollywood (folder 6 of 7) 1945-1985

Scope and Content Note

Journal and magazine articles about Jews and Hollywood

Box 54, Folder 2

Hollywood (folder 7 of 7) 1950-1985

Scope and Content Note

Event announcements, correspondence, book excerpts, biographical sketches, images, and newspaper clippings about the Jewish community's relationship to Hollywood

Box 54, Folder 3

Immigration - French 1850-1970

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts, book excerpts, research notes and drafts about French Jewish immigrants to the U.S.

Box 54, Folder 4

Immigration - German 1860-1990

Scope and Content Note

Book excerpts and announcements, student paper, WSJHQ excerpts, research notes and drafts of pieces by Kramer and Stern about German Jewish immigrants to the U.S.

Box 54, Folder 5

Immigration - Hungarian 1900-1990

Scope and Content Note

Student paper journal and magazine articles, and newspaper clippings referencing the Jews of Hungary and Hungarian Jewish immigrants to the U.S.

Box 54, Folder 6

Immigration - Iranian 1970-2995

Scope and Content Note

Student papers, citizenship policies, Survey and private school application in Farsi, newspaper and magazine articles about Iranian Jewish immigrants to the U.S. as well as statements from President Reagan and the Iranian Jewish Federation

Box 54, Folder 7

Immigration - Israeli 1970-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles, student papers about Israeli immigrants to Los Angeles as well as "Commission on Israelis" meeting minutes

Box 54, Folder 8

Immigration - Polish 1870-1985 (bulk 1870-1940)

Scope and Content Note

Journal articles, newspaper articles and clippings, research notes and drafts about Polish Jewish immigrants to the U.S.

Box 54, Folder 9

Immigration - Russian (folder 1 of 5) 1850-1950

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, clippings, and excerpts referencing Russian Jewish immigrants to the U.S.

Box 55, Folder 1

Immigration - Russian (folder 2 of 5) 1950-2005

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles and excerpts regarding Russian Jewish immigrants to the U.S.

Box 55, Folder 2

Immigration - Russian (folder 3 of 5) 1960-1980

Scope and Content Note

Publications and correspondence of, events sponsored by the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews collected as part of a students' project on Russian Jewish immigration

Box 55, Folder 3

Immigration - Russian (folder 4 of 5) 1960-1980

Scope and Content Note

Publications and correspondence of, events sponsored by the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews collected as part of a students' project on Russian Jewish immigration

Box 55, Folder 4

Immigration - Russian (folder 5 of 5) 1880-1995

Scope and Content Note

Journal and magazine articles, book excerpt, survey response, 1992 report from the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews, 1882 Report from the Hebrew Emigrant Aid Society on Russian Jewish immigrants to the U.S.

Box 55, Folder 5

Israel - Arab Israeli Conflict (folder 1 of 2) 1939-1982

Scope and Content Note

Journal articles, speech transcripts, informational pamphlets offering perspectives on "the Palestinian Question," and the conflicts between Arab and Jewish residents of Israel and the Middle East, including several "Fact-Sheets" created by Kramer

Box 56, Folder 1

Israel - Arab Israeli Conflict (folder 2 of 2) 1937-1980

Scope and Content Note

Copy of 1949 Egyptian-Israeli General Armistice Agreement, transcripts of speeches and testimony including those of Vladimir Jabotinsky, Golda Meir and Winston Churchill, radio and television transcripts, internal documents and reports of the Israel Office of Information, United Nations meeting minutes and summary of the Camp David meetings offering perspectives on "the Palestinian Question," and the conflicts between Arab and Jewish residents of Israel and the Middle East

Box 56, Folder 2

Israel- Arts and Archeology 1900-1981 (bulk 1940-1965)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, journals, pamphlets about archeology and the arts in Israel

Box 56, Folder 3

Israel - Christian Perspectives 1950-1975

Scope and Content Note

Journal articles and issues offering Christian perspectives on the state of Israel and the conflicts in Israel-Palestine including a publication of the American Christian Palestine Committee

Box 56, Folder 4

Israel - Government (State of) 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Reports and pamphlets published by and on behalf of various departments of the Israeli National Government

Box 56, Folder 5

Israel - Travel and Tourism 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Travel guides, souvenir brochures, newspaper special edition about travel to and tourism in Israel

Box 56, Folder 6

Israel - Travel and Tourism - Jerusalem 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Travel guides, souvenir brochures, book about travel to and tourism in and the history of Jerusalem

Box 56, Folder 7

Israel- Zionism 1900-1971

Scope and Content Note

Celebratory brochures, pamphlets, journal articles about Zionism and Zionist perspectives on the creation of the State of Israel

Box 57, Folder 1

Israel - pamphlets 1950-1985

Scope and Content Note

Informational and commemorative pamphlets about the creation of and life in the State of Israel

Box 57, Folder 2

Israel - journals/series - "Congress Bi-Weekly" 1969, 1970

Scope and Content Note

Annual "American-Israel Dialogue" issues of Congress Bi-Weekly from 1969 and 1970

Box 57, Folder 3

Israel - journals/series - "Near East Report" ca. 1963

Scope and Content Note

Various issues of "Palestine" from 1963

Box 57, Folder 4

Israel - journals/series - "Palestine" 1936-1947

Scope and Content Note

Various issues of "Palestine" from 1936-1947 (volumes 6-7)

Box 57, Folder 5

Israel - journals/series - miscellaneous 1950-1990

Scope and Content Note

Miscellaneous journal articles about the creation of and life in the State of Israel

Box 57, Folder 6

Israel - photos undated

Scope and Content Note

Miscellaneous photographs of and related to Israel

Box 57, Folder 7

Israel - slide lectures 1961, 1964

Scope and Content Note

Transcripts of slide-based lectures about Israel

Box 57, Folder 8

Israel - Studies and Reports 1970-1985

Scope and Content Note

Studies and reports about Israel commissioned and published by Jewish community organizations

Box 57, Folder 9

Jewish Identity 1930-1960 1945-1970

Scope and Content Note

Sermon and broadcast transcripts, pamphlets, journal articles and essays about Jewish Identity

Box 58, Folder 1

Jewish Law and Custom - Adoption 1959-1981

Scope and Content Note

Magazine and journal articles, court case, Rabbi responses, and "A Rabbi's Guide" from the Central Conference of American Rabbis about adoption in Jewish law

Box 58, Folder 2

Jewish Law and Custom - Cemeteries (folder 1 of 2) 1850 - 2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and articles about Jewish burial customs and cemeteries

Box 58, Folder 3

Jewish Law and Custom - Cemeteries (folder 2 of 2) 1960-1990

Scope and Content Note

Letter, book excerpts, promotional publications and pamphlets from mortuaries and cemeteries, photos, WSJHQ excerpts, research notes and correspondence, drafts and copies of articles about Jewish burial customs and cemeteries

Box 58, Folder 4

Jewish Law and Custom - Circumcision 1970-1995

Scope and Content Note

Article by and research correspondence of Kramer, student research paper "Circumcision and the Early American West," newspaper and magazine articles about Jewish law regarding circumcision

Box 58, Folder 5

Jewish Law and Custom - Conversion 1950-2000

Scope and Content Note

Journal and magazine articles, newspaper clippings, conference and event announcements and programs, Service guides, committee reports and institutional correspondence regarding conversion and Jewish law and practice

Box 58, Folder 6

Jewish Law and Custom - Dietary Laws (Kashrut) 1850-2000

Scope and Content Note

Court cases, promotional and informational pamphlets, journal and magazine articles, newspaper clippings referencing practices related to Jewish dietary laws and keeping kosher, as well as a 1988 guide to keeping kosher published in Kashrus magazine

Box 58, Folder 7

Jewish Law and Custom - Divorce 1850-1900, 1983

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing divorce and divorces as an aspect of Jewish law and custom, as well as two divorce certificates from 1983

Box 58, Folder 8

Jewish Law and Custom - Eruv (property ownership) 1980-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles about the Jewish laws concerning property ownership and Sabbath laws (the Eruv)???

Box 58, Folder 9

Jewish Law and Custom - Genetic Research 1980-1990

Scope and Content Note

Magazine and newspaper articles about the relevance of Jewish law to genetic engineering, genetic counseling and genetic research

Box 58, Folder 10

Jewish Law and Custom - Homosexuality 1990-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper, magazine and journal articles about homosexuality and the Jewish community

Box 58, Folder 11

Jewish Law and Custom - Marriage 1900-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and articles referencing marriages and marriage customs among the Jewish community as well as a student paper about Sephardic marriage customs

Box 59, Folder 1

Jewish Law and Custom - Organ Transplants 1965-1995

Scope and Content Note

Student paper, newspaper articles and clippings, journal articles and symposium about the relevance of Jewish law and ethics to organ transplantation

Box 59, Folder 2

Jewish Peddlers 1850-1970 (bulk 1950-1970)

Scope and Content Note

Journal articles, newspaper clippings and excerpts, research notes and essay about Jewish peddlers

Box 59, Folder 3

Jewish Press (Journalism) folder 1 of 2 1850-1950

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts, journal and magazine articles and book excerpts about the Jewish Press and journalism

Box 59, Folder 4

Jewish Press (Journalism) folder 2 of 2 1960-1995

Scope and Content Note

Student paper with source materials, journal articles, research notes and drafts about journalism and the Jewish Press in the U.S., particularly California

Box 59, Folder 5

Orthodoxy in the West 1980-1996

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and clippings about Orthodoxy within the Jewish community of the West as well as publications from the West Coast Regional Chapter of the Orthodox Union

Box 59, Folder 6

Masonry 1850-1980 (bulk 1850-1900)

Scope and Content Note

Archival materials, event program, student papers, journal and magazine articles, newspaper clippings and Kramer's article about masons and masonry

Box 59, Folder 7

Philanthropy 1930-1970

Scope and Content Note

Pamphlets and committee reports from The Council of Jewish Federations, including the 1965 catalog of national and overseas agencies published by the Council's Information and Campaign Service, transcripts of speeches about Jewish philanthropy and philanthropic organizations

Box 59, Folder 8

Politics - "Blue Laws" ("Sunday Laws") 1850-1990

Scope and Content Note

Bibliography, court cases and legal summary, student paper, journal and magazine articles, newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing the legal and political applications of the "Blue Laws" (Sunday Laws) related to business activity on the Sabbath

Box 59, Folder 9

Politics - Jews and the Republican Party ca. 1992

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles about Jews and the Republican Party

Box 60, Folder 1

Politics - Jewish Civil Servants 1850-2000

Scope and Content Note

Student research packet, journal articles, book excerpts, newspaper clippings and excerpts, WSJHQ excerpts, biographical sketches, research notes and articles by Stern and Kramer about Jewish politicians and civil servants in California and the West

Box 60, Folder 2

Sephardim - Source Material (folder 1 of 8) 1949-2000

Scope and Content Note

WSJHQ excerpts, book excerpts, journal and magazine articles related to Sephardim and the American Sephardic Jewish community

Box 60, Folder 3

Sephardim - Student Papers (folder 2 of 8) undated

Scope and Content Note

Student papers related to Sephardim and the American Sephardic Jewish community

Box 60, Folder 4

Sephardim - Institutional/Organizational Publications (folder 3 of 8) 1930-2000

Scope and Content Note

Publications from institutions and organizations related to Sephardim and the American Sephardic Jewish community

Box 60, Folder 5

Sephardim - Invitations and Programs (folder 4 of 8) 1980-2000

Scope and Content Note

Programs and invitations to events about and related to Sephardim and the American Sephardic Jewish community

Box 60, Folder 6

Sephardim - Research Materials (folder 5 of 8) 1980-1995

Scope and Content Note

Photos, interviews, research notes, correspondence, and drafts of work related to Sephardim and the American Sephardic Jewish community

Box 60, Folder 7

Sephardim - Clippings (folder 6 of 8) 1850-2000

Scope and Content Note

Miscellaneous newspaper clippings related to Sephardim and the American Sephardic Jewish community

Box 61, Folder 1

Sephardim - Bibliographies (folder 7 of 8) ca. 1993

Scope and Content Note

Archival register and bibliographies related to Sephardim and the American Sephardic Jewish community

Box 61, Folder 2

Sephardim - Miscellaneous (folder 8 of 8) 1850-2000

Scope and Content Note

Sermons, speeches, biographical sketches, family tree, letter, essays related to Sephardim and the American Sephardic Jewish community

Box 61, Folder 3

Zionism in the West 1900-1970

Scope and Content Note

Event programs, journal articles, letters, newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing organizations and activities related to Zionism in California and the West, as well as copies of Zionist publications, including the Hollywood Zionist

1.3 Places -by Country 1850- 2005

Scope and Content Note

Folders are titled with specific names of countries outside the United States, grouped by country with reference to particular cities and counties. Certain nations and nationalities, including France, Iran, Germany, and Russia, are dealt with as topics under the heading of "Immigration". "Israel" similarly appears in the topics subseries.

Box 47, Folder 11

Canada - Calgary (folder 1 of 5) 1995-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper article and issues of the Journal of the Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta about the Jewish community of Calgary

Box 47, Folder 12

Canada - Vancouver B.C. (folder 2 of 5) 1850-1995 (bulk 1980-1995)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, correspondence with and publications of the Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia regarding the Jewish community of Vancouver, B.C.

Box 48, Folder 1

Canada (folder 3 of 5) 1955-1962

Scope and Content Note

Publications of from the Canadian Jewish Archives (Vol. 1, Nos. 1-6) containing archival documents and materials about Canada's Jewish community

Box 48, Folder 2

Canada (folder 4 of 5) 1850-2000

Scope and Content Note

Sermons, journal articles and essays, membership list, studies commissioned by the Canadian Jewish Congress, newspaper clippings and excerpts, research notes about the Jewish community of Canada

Box 48, Folder 3

Canada - Victoria B.C. (folder 5 of 5) 1850-1980 (bulk 1850-1870)

Scope and Content Note

Personal histories and biographical sketch, family tree, newspaper articles and excerpts, research notes about the Jewish community of Victoria, BC as well as informational and souvenir pamphlets about Congregation Emanu-El of Victoria, B.C.

Box 48, Folder 4

China (folder 1 of 2) 1870 - 1998 (bulk 1850-1900)

Scope and Content Note

Tour guide and itinerary, journal and magazine articles, newspaper clippings and excerpts, research notes and correspondence about China's Jewish community

Box 48, Folder 5

China - Shanghai (folder 2 of 2) 1850-1995 (bulk 1970-1995)

Scope and Content Note

Journal and magazine articles, essays, newspaper clippings and excerpts about the Jewish community in Shanghai, China

Box 48, Folder 6

India 1970-1992

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper, magazine, and journal articles about the Jewish community of India

Box 48, Folder 7

Japan 1880-2000 (bulk 1970-2000)

Scope and Content Note

Sermons, journal and magazine articles, newsletter, book excerpt, correspondence, newspaper clippings about the Jewish community of Japan

Box 48, Folder 8

Mexico 1870-1970

Scope and Content Note

Journal articles, book excerpts, newspaper clippings and excerpts, historical correspondence, historical sketch of the Jewish community of Mexico

Box 48, Folder 9

Morocco ca. 1994

Scope and Content Note

Magazine and newspaper articles about the Jews of Morocco

Box 48, Folder 10

Philippines 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

Research correspondence and articles written by Kramer about the Jewish community of the Philippines

Box 48, Folder 11

South Africa 1956, 1967

Scope and Content Note

Sermon, journal article about the Jewish community in South Africa

1.7 Institutions/Organizations 1850-2005

Scope and Content Note

Folders are titled with specific institutions and organizations, both nation-wide and international organizations as well as regional and local branches and chapters. Subsidiaries organizations and predecessor organizations are bundled with their contemporary organizational form.

Box 82, Folder 4

Agudath Israel of California 1980-2000

Scope and Content Note

Press release, 1987 annual report, newspaper, magazine and journal articles about Orthodox Jewish advocacy group Agudath Israel and the formation of its California chapter

Box 82, Folder 5

Aisa HaTorah Yeshiva (of North Hollywood) 1980-1990

Scope and Content Note

Student paper with research materials (flyers, event announcements, teaching materials, and newsletters), newsletters, informational brochure, and newspaper clippings referencing the Aisa HaTorah College of Jewish Studies in North Hollywood, CA as well as the Yeshiva Aisa HaTorah in Jerusalem upon which the North Hollywood is modeled

Box 82, Folder 6

American Jewish Archives 1939-1980

Scope and Content Note

Archive registers and indexes, research correspondence with, publications of the American Jewish Archives, including excerpted articles from their "Journal"

Box 82, Folder 7

A.J.O.K.S.B. (Ancient Jewish Order Kesher Shel Barzel) 1850-1900

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts, research notes and drafts about the fraternal organization A.J.O.K.S.B. (Ancient Jewish Order Kesher Shel Barzel) in San Francisco c. 1865

Box 82, Folder 8

American Jewish Committee 1959-1967

Scope and Content Note

Reports published by the American Jewish Committee regarding the Jewish communities in South America, the Far Right Broadcasting Digest, and the Jewish community of Los Angeles as well as Kramer's correspondence with the organization

Box 82, Folder 9

American Jewish Congress 1949-1992

Scope and Content Note

Event announcement, press releases from the American Jewish Congress as well as an excerpt from 1949 book published about the organization

Box 83, Folder 1

American Jewish Historical Society 1940-2000

Scope and Content Note

Press releases and institutional correspondence, list of affiliate organizations, meeting minutes and programs of Los Angeles chapter, conference and meeting programs, pamphlets about, correspondence with the American Jewish Historical Society as well as various issues of serial publications including "News from the American Jewish Historical Society," "Chapters in American Jewish History," "AJHS Report," and "Local Jewish Historical Society News" Additional publications of the Society appear in source materials (American Jewish Historical Quarterly, Chapters in American Jewish History)

Box 83, Folder 2

Bet Tzedek Legal Services 1970-2000

Scope and Content Note

Press releases, event invitations, annual reports, promotional pamphlets, student papers and newspaper clippings about legal-aid organization Bet Tzedek Legal Services, as well as copies of their newsletter "Bet Tzedek News"

Box 83, Folder 3

Beta Zeta Tau 1970-1990

Scope and Content Note

Meeting minutes and reports, organizational correspondence, student paper and newspaper clippings about Beta Zeta Tau fraternity, as well as Kramer's article about BZT

Box 83, Folder 4

Board of Rabbis of Southern California 1960-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newsletters, event announcements, press releases and correspondence, excerpts from annual report, promotional pamphlets about Board of Rabbis programs, event programs and syllabi, newspaper clippings referencing the Board of Rabbis of Southern California

Box 83, Folder 5

Brandeis-Bardin Institute (folder 1 of 3) 1970-2000

Scope and Content Note

Journal and magazine articles, student papers with research source material, newspaper clippings referencing the Brandeis-Bardin Institute in California

Box 83, Folder 6

Brandeis-Bardin Institute (folder 2 of 3) 1970-2000

Scope and Content Note

Interview with Dennis Prager, transcripts of sermons and speeches, service programs and transcripts, promotional pamphlets from the Brandeis-Bardin Institute as well as photos and writings of Sholom Bardin

Box 84, Folder 1

Brandeis-Bardin Institute (folder 3 of 3) 1969-1999

Scope and Content Note

Various editions of newsletter "The Brandeis-Bardin Institute News" from 1969-1999

Box 84, Folder 2

Bureau of Jewish Education 1945-1995 (bulk 1960-1970)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper article, newsletter, report of programs and services, surveys and statistical portraits of bureau-affiliated schools, planning reports, meeting minutes, teaching guides published by the Bureau of Jewish Education of Los Angeles, CA

Box 84, Folder 3

Bush Street Synagogue Cultural Center 1985-1992

Scope and Content Note

Newsletters, press releases, newspaper articles, and correspondence about the planning and administration of the Bush Street Synagogue Cultural Center

Box 84, Folder 4

California Historical Society 1939-1986

Scope and Content Note

Event announcement, publications of the California Historical Society, including "California Historical Courier" newsletter, "California History" magazine, "California Historical Society Quarterly," and excerpt of the book "Continuation of the Annals of San Francisco"

Box 84, Folder 5

Cedars-Sinai Hospital -- Kaspare Cohn Hospital (Cedars of Lebanon) 1900-1950

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles, clippings, and excerpts about Kaspare Cohn Hospital, renamed Cedars of Lebanon in 1930

Box 84, Folder 6

Cedars-Sinai Hospital -- Mount Sinai Hospital 1932-1962

Scope and Content Note

Directories and yearbooks from 1945 and 1946, newspaper and magazine articles, clippings, and excerpts about Mount Sinai Hospital (previously Bikur Cholim hospital)

Box 84, Folder 7

Cedars-Sinai Hospital 1950-1995

Scope and Content Note

Newsletters, event invitations, promotional publications, newspaper and journal articles, student research paper "A Chaplain's Hospital Duties" with source material, research notes and drafts of article about Cedars-Sinai Hospital (which formed from a merger of Cedars of Lebanon and Mt. Sinai hospitals) as well as a research study commissioned by the Jewish Federation Council from 1962

Box 85, Folder 1

Central Conference of American Rabbis 1950-1985

Scope and Content Note

Obituary announcement, newsletter excerpt, general correspondence of the Central Conference of American Rabbis as well as a 1964 statement and pamphlet of resolutions passed by the organization from 1917-1951 and correspondence between the Conference and Kramer

Box 85, Folder 2

Chabad (Russian Immigrant Program and Synagogue) 1970-2000

Scope and Content Note

Event programs, promotional pamphlets, photos, correspondence, newspaper clippings, magazine and journal articles, student papers about Chabad Russian Immigration Program and Synagogue in Los Angeles and the Lubavitcher movement

Box 85, Folder 3

Concordia Club -- Los Angeles 1897-1930

Scope and Content Note

Event programs, membership lists, archival materials including photos, newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing the Concordia Club of Los Angeles

Box 85, Folder 4

Concordia Club -- San Francisco 1865-1990

Scope and Content Note

Magazine and journal articles, newspaper clippings and research notes about the Concordia Club in San Francisco as well as copies of their newsletter "The Concordian" from 1987-1990

Box 85, Folder 5

Council of Jewish War Veterans (Los Angeles District) ca. 1998

Scope and Content Note

Pamphlets, publications, programs, and correspondence surrounding the efforts of the Council of Jewish War Veterans in erecting the Haym Solomon Statue in Los Angeles, as well as newspaper clippings and journal articles about Solomon and their retro-active application for Solomon's membership in the Sons of the American Revolution

Box 85, Folder 6

Eureka Benevolent Society 1855-1925

Scope and Content Note

Archival materials including board meeting minutes, newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing the Eureka Benevolent Society of San Francisco c. 1850

Box 85, Folder 7

Golda Meir House (Denver, CO) 1981, 1989

Scope and Content Note

1989 newsletter of the Golda Meir House historical monument as well as an article referencing the house from Rocky Mountain Chai

Box 85, Folder 8

Hadassah, Los Angeles Chapter (folder 1 of 2) 1915-1995

Scope and Content Note

Student papers with source material and newspaper clippings referencing the Los Angeles Chapter of Hadassah, Women's Zionist Organization of America

Box 85, Folder 9

Hadassah, Los Angeles Chapter (folder 2 of 2) 1915-1995

Scope and Content Note

Archival materials including board meeting minutes and historical correspondence, souvenir brochure and yearbook from 1966, educational guide and informational packet from 1966 and various editions of the bulletin of the Los Angeles Chapter of Hadassah, Women's Zionist Organization of America

Box 85, Folder 10

Hadassah, Los Angeles Chapter -- Julie Ann Singer Nursery School 1960-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newsletter, student papers, newspaper clippings about the Julie Ann Singer Nursery School, organized by the Jewish Mother's Alliance, which soon became Los Angeles' chapter of the Hadassah

Box 86, Folder 1

Hamburger Home (Aviva Center) 1920-1995

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing Hamburger Home for girls in Los Angeles, as well as newsletters from its successor organization, the Aviva Center, and biographical information about its founders, David and Moses Hamburger

Box 86, Folder 2

Hebrew Benevolent Society -- Los Angeles 1860-1930

Scope and Content Note

Constitution and by-laws, correspondence, meeting minutes, book and journal excerpts, newspaper articles and clippings referencing the Hebrew Benevolent Society of Los Angeles

Box 86, Folder 3

Hebrew Benevolent Society -- San Francisco 1850-1975 (bulk 1850-1900)

Scope and Content Note

1912-1913 annual report, newspaper articles and clippings, book excerpts, research notes and write-ups, Kramer's article about the Hebrew Benevolent Society of San Francisco

Box 86, Folder 4

Hebrew Consumptive Relief Association (Jewish Consumptive Relief Association.) folder 1 of 3 1900-1970 (bulk 1900-1930)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and clippings referencing the Hebrew Consumptive Relief Association (later the Jewish Consumptive Relief Association) and their Los Angeles Sanatorium (later the "City of Hope")

Box 86, Folder 5

Hebrew Consumptive Relief Association (Jewish Consumptive Relief Asso.) folder 2 of 3 1900-1930

Scope and Content Note

Various issues "The Sanatorium," the official organ of the Hebrew Consumptive Relief Association (later the Jewish Consumptive Relief Association) and their Los Angeles Sanatorium (later the "City of Hope")

Box 86, Folder 6

Hebrew Consumptive Relief Association (Jewish Consumptive Relief Association.) folder 3 of 3 1900-1985

Scope and Content Note

Promotional pamphlets, interviews, correspondence, newspaper articles about and newsletters from The City of Hope Hospital (formerly Los Angeles Sanatorium) of the Hebrew Consumptive Relief Association (later the Jewish Consumptive Relief Association)

Box 86, Folder 7

Hebrew Free Loan Association (Jewish Free Loan Association) 1904-1997

Scope and Content Note

Advertisements and promotional literature, by-laws and meeting minutes, organizational history, correspondence, newspaper articles and clippings about the Hebrew Free Loan Association, as well as a copy of their newsletter "Free Loan Notes"

Box 87, Folder 1

Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion (folder 1 of 2) 1914-2000

Scope and Content Note

Annual reports, correspondence and event invitations, institutional histories, event programs and transcripts of sermons and addresses, press releases, promotional pamphlets, and various copies of newsletter "The Chronicle" of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles, CA

Box 87, Folder 2

Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion (folder 2 of 2) 1950-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and clippings, research notes about the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles, CA including "The History of Hebrew Union College" by Samuel S. Cohon (1950)

Box 87, Folder 3

Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion -- Skirball Cultural Center 1940-2000

Scope and Content Note

Calendars and event announcements, exhibition guides and programs, newspaper, journal and magazine articles about, and publications of the Skirball Cultural Center and Museum of the Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion as well as copies of their magazine, "The Oasis," and Jack Skirball's eulogy

Box 87, Folder 4

Hebrew University Jerusalem 1939-1965

Scope and Content Note

Commemorative book, journal articles about, publications of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem including "Scopus"

Box 87, Folder 5

Hillcrest Country Club 1920-1993 (bulk 1920-1925)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and clippings referencing Hillcrest Country Club in Beverly Hills, CA as well as an annual report and budget from 1993

Box 87, Folder 6

Hillel (Jewish Student Council, Los Angeles) 1930-1980

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and clippings, excerpts from "The Jewish Student Council Bulletin" from 1930-1950, committee reports on Jewish college students from the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation, event invitations and promotional pamphlets published by Los Angeles Hillel Council of Jewish students

Box 88, Folder 1

Hillel (Jewish Student Council, Los Angeles) -- University of California, Los Angeles 1930-1996 (bulk 1930-1950)

Scope and Content Note

Event invitations and announcements, programs and service transcripts, correspondence and press releases, student research paper "The Council of Jewish Students at the University of California, Los Angeles, 1928-1941," newspaper articles and clippings from publications including the Daily Bruin and "The Jewish Student Council Bulletin" from 1930-1950, newsletters and publications, miscellaneous ephemera of the Jewish student council, Hillel, at UCLA

Box 88, Folder 2

Hillel (Jewish Student Council, Los Angeles) -- California State University, Northridge 1970-1990

Scope and Content Note

Event invitation, student paper with source materials including newspaper clippings and articles, constitution and by-laws, and notes about the Hillel Council at California State University at Northridge

Box 88, Folder 3

Hillel (Jewish Student Council, Los Angeles) -- San Fernando Valley State College 1965-1970

Scope and Content Note

Student papers with extensive research sources materials including newspaper clippings, correspondence and press releases, event announcements, and meeting minutes of the Hillel Council at San Fernando Valley State College

Box 88, Folder 4

Hollywood Bowl ca. 1989

Scope and Content Note

Press release, magazine articles about the Hollywood Bowl concert venue in Hollywood, CA

Box 88, Folder 5

Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (I.O.B.B.) 1850-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and book excerpts, research notes and write-ups about the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, as well as a histories of the Order published by the Supreme Lodge and records of lawsuit against the San Gabriel Valley Lodge (no. 1710) from 1951

Box 88, Folder 6

Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (I.O.B.B.) -- Los Angeles and Southern California 1890-1990 (bulk 1890-1930)

Scope and Content Note

Book excerpts, newspaper articles and excerpts referencing the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith and their activities in Los Angeles and Southern California as well as a correspondence, research notes and program

Box 89, Folder 1

Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (I.O.B.B.) -- District Grand Lodge No. 4, San Francisco, CA 1850-1981 (bulk 1850-1910)

Scope and Content Note

Archival materials including research packet assembled by B'nai B'rith Library, registers and proceedings of the annual meetings from 1863-1910, financial and administrative records, newspaper clippings and articles, commemorative pamphlet from centennial convention of 1963, research correspondence and draft of Kramer's article about District Grand Lodge No. 4 of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith in San Francisco, CA c. 1863

Box 89, Folder 2

Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (I.O.B.B.) -- Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith 1956-1978

Scope and Content Note

Constitution and by-laws, publications including "The ADL Bulletin" and "The ADL Digest," 1987 Report, and Kramer's correspondence with and writing about the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith

Box 89, Folder 3

Israel Bonds (State of Israel Bonds) 1940-2000

Scope and Content Note

Event invitation, souvenir program from 1944 event, magazine and journal articles, newspaper clippings referencing the Israel Bonds (State of Israel Bonds) fundraising organization as well as a student paper with extensive research materials including newsletters, promotional pamphlets, newspaper clippings, internal records and interviews

Box 89, Folder 4

Israel Histadrut Campaign 1955-1975

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles referencing the Israel Histadrut Campaign in Los Angeles as well as a souvenir program from the annual conference of the campaign in 1959

Box 89, Folder 5

Jewish Aeronautical Association 1930-1970

Scope and Content Note

Student paper with research source materials, articles of incorporation, newspaper clippings and excerpts, research notes about the Jewish Aeronautical Association and their activities in Los Angeles

Box 89, Folder 6

Jewish Big Brothers of Los Angeles 1920-2000

Scope and Content Note

Brochure, student papers with source materials including correspondence, interviews, and internal records, journal and magazine articles, newsletters and promotional pamphlets published by Jewish Big Brothers of Los Angeles, CA

Box 90, Folder 1

Jewish Committee for Personal Service -- Gateways Hospital undated

Scope and Content Note

Student research paper about Gateways Hospital, a program of the Jewish Committee for Personal Service, with extensive source material including photos, planning proposals and reports, legal and financial documents, correspondence, newspaper clippings and newsletters

Box 90, Folder 2

Jewish Committee for Personal Service -- Beit T'Shuvah 1920-1991

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles, promotional brochures and event announcements regarding the Jewish Committee for Personal Service's Beit T'Shuvah halfway house, as well as a copy of the Jewish Committee for Personal Service's annual report from 1923

Box 90, Folder 3

Jewish Community Centers Association of Greater Los Angeles (folder 1 of 2) 1950-2000

Scope and Content Note

By-laws, annual reports, workshop and planning meeting write-ups, commissioned studies including community directories and profiles, planning reports, institutional correspondence, promotional pamphlets, speech transcripts, student research papers, newspaper clippings and excerpts, newsletters and excerpted materials from the archives of the Jewish Community Centers Association of Greater Los Angeles

Box 90, Folder 4

Jewish Community Centers Association of Greater Los Angeles (folder 2 of 2) 1950-1980

Scope and Content Note

Journal articles, pamphlets, essays and student papers about the role of the Jewish centers in the American Jewish community

Box 90, Folder 5

Jewish Community Centers Association of Greater Los Angeles -- Burbank Jewish Community Center (folder 1 of 2) 1948-1950

Scope and Content Note

Volumes 3-5 of the "Burbank Jewish Community Council News" (becomes "Burbank Jewish Community Center News")

Box 91, Folder 1

Jewish Community Centers Association of Greater Los Angeles -- Burbank Jewish Community Center (folder 2 of 2)

Scope and Content Note

Volumes 6-8 of the "Burbank Jewish Community Center News" and souvenir brochure from a 1953 dinner dance

Box 91, Folder 2

Jewish Community Centers Association of Greater Los Angeles -- North Valley Jewish Community Center 1967-1981

Scope and Content Note

Promotional pamphlets, meeting minutes and planning report, student papers with source materials including newsletters, pamphlets, interviews, and newspaper clippings referencing the North Valley Jewish Community Center, as well as program and transcript of the dedication of the N.V.J.C.C.

Box 91, Folder 3

Jewish Community Centers Association of Greater Los Angeles -- South Bay Jewish Community Center 1952-1981

Scope and Content Note

Constitution and by-laws if the South Bay Jewish Community Center as well as amendments to the constitution and an article about the SBJCC

Box 91, Folder 4

Jewish Community Centers Association of Greater Los Angeles -- Westside Jewish Community Center 1948-1992

Scope and Content Note

Photos, interview, event announcements, promotional brochures, student research paper "The Westside Jewish Community Center Art Committee" with source material, copies of volume one of the newsletter "West Los Angeles Jewish Center" from 1948-1950, newsletter from the Community College of Jewish Studies, newspaper clippings referencing the West Los Angeles Jewish Center, later known as the Westside JCC

Box 91, Folder 5

Jewish Community Centers Association of Greater Los Angeles -- Valley Jewish Community Center (folder 1 of 4) 1940-1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and journal articles, student research papers about Valley Jewish Community Center

Box 91, Folder 6

Jewish Community Centers Association of Greater Los Angeles -- Valley Jewish Community Center (folder 2 of 4) 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Annual reports, institutional history and timeline, membership directories and analysis, by-laws and constitution of the VJCC and departmental policies, budget, bulletins and promotional pamphlets published by the Valley Jewish Community Center

Box 92, Folder 1

Jewish Community Centers Association of Greater Los Angeles -- Valley Jewish Community Center (folder 3 of 4) undated

Scope and Content Note

Research notes regarding the creation and development of Valley Jewish Community Center, organized topically BY GLADYS STURMAN??

Box 92, Folder 2

Jewish Community Centers Association of Greater Los Angeles -- Valley Jewish Community Center (folder 4 of 4) ca. 1971

Scope and Content Note

Student research papers, "A History of the Valley Jewish Community Center, 1942-1943," and "A Brief History of the Valley Jewish Community Center, 1938-1953 (Presently Known as Adat Ari El)" with wide variety of source materials

Box 92, Folder 3

Jewish Community Library 1944-1970

Scope and Content Note

Board meeting minutes from 1944-1971, budget, book lists and recommendations, bibliographies and teaching materials, event invitations, correspondence in regards to the creation and administration of the Jewish Community Library, as well as newsletters from the Jewish Community Library in San Francisco, newspaper and magazine articles discussing the project

Box 92, Folder 4

Jewish Defense League 1970-1985

Scope and Content Note

Event announcements and flyers, journal articles, newspaper articles and clippings, student paper with source materials about the Jewish Defense League, as well as various publications of the League, including copies of "The International Jewish Activist"

Box 92, Folder 5

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles 1971-2005

Scope and Content Note

Student paper with source material, newspaper clippings, event flyers and announcements, instructional packet for facilitators, and miscellaneous copies of newsletter "JFS News" from 1997-2003 published by the Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles

Box 93, Folder 1

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles -- Israel Levin Senior Center 1950-1985

Scope and Content Note

Student paper, newspaper, calendar, magazine and journal articles about the Israel Levin Senior Center in Venice, CA as well as a 1981 journal published by the center, event program, and a draft of Kramer's article about the center

Box 93, Folder 2

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles -- SOVA Food Pantry 1993-1994

Scope and Content Note

Fundraising correspondence and food drive flyers, informational pamphlet and fact sheets about SOVA Food Pantry as well as newspaper articles about the program's contributions to fighting hunger in LA

Box 93, Folder 3

Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles -- Jewish Community Foundation 1964-1995

Scope and Content Note

Newsletters of the Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles, as well as articles about the organization and a draft of their articles of incorporation

Box 93, Folder 4

Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles -- Commission on Soviet Jewry 1970-1980

Scope and Content Note

Event announcements and flyers, press releases and correspondence, petitions and instructions for petitioning, meeting minutes and planning reports of the Commission on Soviet Jewry of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles

Box 93, Folder 5

Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles (folder 1 of 5) 1930-2000

Scope and Content Note

Event invitations and announcements, newsletters including "The Federation News" and the "JFC Bulletin," ballot, photo, correspondence of and with the Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles, as well as research notes and pieces written by Kramer and Sturman about the organization

Box 93, Folder 6

Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles (folder 2 of 5) 1905-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper, magazine, and journal articles and excerpts related to the Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles

Box 93, Folder 7

Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles (folder 3 of 5) 1936-1989

Scope and Content Note

Articles of incorporation, by-laws, meeting minutes of the merger subcommittee and First Regional Conference of the Federation Councils of Western States, budget request manual, and annual reports from 1961, 1967, and 1989 of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles

Box 93, Folder 8

Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles (folder 4 of 5) 1955-1992

Scope and Content Note

Reports of the planning department and communications commission, Jewish community directories published by the Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles, as well as informational and promotional brochures

Box 94, Folder 1

Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles (folder 5 of 5) 1921-1967

Scope and Content Note

Demographic and community studies of the Los Angeles Jewish community commissioned by the Jewish Federation Council, Los Angeles

Box 94, Folder 2

Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta 1998-2000

Scope and Content Note

Copies of "The Journal" of the Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta

Box 94, Folder 3

Jewish Homes for the Aged (folder 1 of 3) 1915-1990

Scope and Content Note

Journal and newspaper articles and clippings referencing the Jewish Homes for the Aged of Greater Los Angeles, formerly known as the Hebrew Sheltering Home for the Aged

Box 94, Folder 4

Jewish Homes for the Aged (folder 2 of 3) 1946-1995

Scope and Content Note

Various copies of "The Guardians," the newsletter of the Jewish Home for the Aged from 1946-1995

Box 94, Folder 5

Jewish Homes for the Aged (folder 3 of 3) 1970-2000

Scope and Content Note

Pamphlets and brochures, event invitations and institutional correspondence, miscellaneous publications of the Jewish Homes for the Aged of Greater Los Angeles, as well as correspondence with Kramer and drafts of his articles about the organization

Box 94, Folder 6

Jewish Labor Committee (Workmen's Circle, Arbiter Ring) folder 1 of 3 1934-1937

Scope and Content Note

Souvenir programs from events sponsored by the Jewish Labor Committee, formerly known as the Workmen's Circle and the Arbiter Ring

Box 95, Folder 1

Jewish Labor Committee (Workmen's Circle, Arbiter Ring) folder 2 of 3 1953-1961

Scope and Content Note

Souvenir programs from events sponsored by the Jewish Labor Committee, formerly known as the Workmen's Circle and the Arbiter Ring

Box 95, Folder 2

Jewish Labor Committee (Workmen's Circle, Arbiter Ring) folder 3 of 3 1930-1984 (bulk 1950-1975)

Scope and Content Note

Publications and correspondence of the Jewish Labor Committee, formerly known as the Workmen's Circle and Arbiter Ring, as well as newspaper clippings, journal articles and student paper about the organization and the Jewish Labor Movement

Box 95, Folder 3

Jewish National Fund 1910-1995

Scope and Content Note

Student paper with source materials including interviews and newspaper clippings, letter, book excerpts and newspaper clippings referencing the Jewish National Fund as well as event invitations and announcements and excerpts from the JNF newsletter "Land and Life"

Box 95, Folder 4

Jewish Orphan's Home (Vista Del Mar Child Care Center) folder 1 of 2 1900-1981 (bulk 1900-1920)

Scope and Content Note

Articles of incorporation, First and Second annual reports of The Jewish Orphan's Home at Vista Del Mar as well as newspaper and magazine articles, clippings, and excerpts referencing

Box 95, Folder 5

Jewish Orphan's Home (Vista Del Mar Child Care Center) folder 2 of 2 1911-1981

Scope and Content Note

Interviews, report of the Child Welfare League of America and the Superintendent of the home, historical correspondence, student papers, research notes and write- ups, photos, pamphlets and publications of the Jewish Orphan's Home at Vista Del Mar

Box 95, Folder 6

Jewish Women's Foreign Relief Association 1907-1917

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing the Jewish Women's Foreign Relief Association in Los Angeles c. 1908

Box 95, Folder 7

Jewish Youth and Young Adult Council of Los Angeles ca. 1971

Scope and Content Note

Student paper about the Jewish Youth and Young Adult Council of Los Angeles with extensive source materials including constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes, membership lists, and planning reports

Box 96, Folder 1

Kehillah (United Hebrew Congregations) Los Angeles 1917-1928

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing the Los Angeles branch of Kehillah, United Hebrew Congregations

Box 96, Folder 2

Labor-Zionist Alliance (Habonim), Los Angeles Chapter 1983-1993

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles referencing the Habonim, Labor-Zionist Alliance of Los Angeles, as well as a program of their annual conference and summary report from 1984

Box 96, Folder 3

Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society (folder 1 of 2) 1857-1986

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing the Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society as well as a student paper with extensive archival materials including budgets and meeting minutes and internal records from 1902-1906

Box 96, Folder 4

Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society (folder 2 of 2) ca. 1902

Scope and Content Note

Constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes, membership logs from the Ladies' Hebrew Benevolent Society of Los Angeles c. 1902

Box 96, Folder 5

Liberal Synagogue Society 1961-1964

Scope and Content Note

By-laws and articles of incorporation of the Liberal Synagogue Society

Box 96, Folder 6

Lights in Action ca. 1994

Scope and Content Note

Press kit sent to Kramer from Lights in Action including publications, informational literature about the group and flyers and event invitations

Box 96, Folder 7

Los Angeles Hebrew Club 1910-1915

Scope and Content Note

Excerpted newspaper articles referencing the Los Angeles Hebrew Club

Box 96, Folder 8

Los Angeles Jewish Symphony ca. 1994

Scope and Content Note

Pamphlets, programs, and event invitations from the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony

Box 96, Folder 9

Los Angeles Judaica Collectors Club 1995-2000

Scope and Content Note

Institutional correspondence of the Los Angeles Judaica Collectors Club

Box 96, Folder 10

Los Angeles ORT (Organization of Rehabilitation through Training) folder 1 of 3 undated

Scope and Content Note

Part one of student research paper about Los Angeles ORT (Organization of Rehabilitation through Training) with extensive source material including informational and promotional pamphlets, yearbooks, financial records and budgets, planning reports, interviews, newsletters, meeting minutes and correspondence

Box 96, Folder 11

Los Angeles ORT (Organization of Rehabilitation through Training) folder 2 of 3 undated

Scope and Content Note

Part two of student research paper about Los Angeles ORT (Organization of Rehabilitation through Training) with extensive source material including informational and promotional pamphlets, yearbooks, financial records and budgets, planning reports, interviews, newsletters, meeting minutes and correspondence

Box 97, Folder 1

Los Angeles ORT (Organization of Rehabilitation through Training) folder 3 of 3 1969-2000

Scope and Content Note

Journal and newspaper articles, student papers, event invitations, and pamphlets and publications of The Organization of Rehabilitation through Training (ORT) as well as brochures from the ORT Technical Institute and publications of the Women's American ORT including 1969 annual report and newsletters

Box 97, Folder 2

Masonry - Los Angeles Lodges No. 42 and No. 335 F&AM 1870-1986 (bulk 1870-1930)

Scope and Content Note

1909 Masonic directory, Lodge bulletins, souvenir program from the 1924 25th anniversary celebration of West Gate Lodge 335, 1902 address from Golden Jubilee of Lodge No. 42, annual reports of the Masonic Library association, newspaper clippings and excerpts, and research notes about Masonic Lodges No. 335 (West Gate Lodge) and No. 42 (Los Angeles Lodge) as well as correspondence and informational pamphlet regarding Kramer's application for membership

Box 97, Folder 3

Mendelssohn Settlement House ca. 1908

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing Mendelssohn Settlement House in Los Angeles c. 1908

Box 97, Folder 4

Metivta 1995-1996

Scope and Content Note

Informational pamphlets and event invitations from Metivta center for contemplative Judaism

Box 97, Folder 5

Mikvat Esther ca. 1984

Scope and Content Note

Student papers about Mikvat Esther in Los Angeles, CA with research materials including photos and pamphlets and event invitations, published by the organization, as well as journal and newspaper articles about the Mikvat as a component of Judaism

Box 97, Folder 6

Mt. Sinai Memorial Park and Mortuary 1960-1985

Scope and Content Note

Promotional pamphlets and tour guides, correspondence, newspaper articles about Mt. Sinai Memorial Park and Mortuary, as well as student paper about and program from the dedication of "The Heritage" mosaic mural at the park

Box 97, Folder 7

Mount Zion Hospital 1898-1987

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles, 1936 annual report, promotional literature from Mount Zion Hospital in San Francisco, as well as Kramer's work about Leo Newmark's time at Mt. Zion

Box 97, Folder 8

Nashelsker Relief Society of Los Angeles (Israel Housing Project) 1953-1971

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper article and two souvenir programs from meetings of the Nashelsker Relief Society of Los Angeles (Israel Housing Project) from 1953 and 1956

Box 97, Folder 9

National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles Chapter 1900-1990 (bulk 1900-1935)

Scope and Content Note

Archival register, souvenir program from 1930, and research notes and write-ups, student paper including transcription of interview, promotional pamphlets from the Los Angeles chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women as well as souvenir programs from their anniversary celebrations in 1934 and 1959

Box 98, Folder 1

New Jewish High School (folder 1 of 2) ca. 1982

Scope and Content Note

Second half of sources materials for student research paper about the New Jewish High School of Temple Beth El including student handbook, application packet, and photos of the school and its students

Box 98, Folder 2

New Jewish High School (folder 2 of 2) ca. 1982

Scope and Content Note

Student research paper about the New Jewish High School of Temple Beth El with source materials including faculty and student surveys

Box 98, Folder 3

New Mexico Jewish Historical Society 1985- 2005

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper article, souvenir brochure, press releases, and various copies of the newsletter of the New Mexico Jewish Historical Society

Box 98, Folder 4

Order of B'rith Abraham (O.B.A.) - Los Angeles Lodge 414 1906-1907

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing the Los Angeles Lodge of the Order of B'rith Abraham

Box 98, Folder 5

Pacific Hebrew Orphan Asylum (Jewish Home of San Francisco) 1870-1971 (bulk 1870-1920)

Scope and Content Note

Historical correspondence, annual reports, constitution and by-laws, archival registers, research notes and write-ups, and newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing the Pacific Hebrew Orphan Asylum in San Francisco (currently known as the Jewish Home of San Francisco) as a well as a promotional brochure from their 100th anniversary in 1971

Box 98, Folder 6

Pioneer Women -- of Greater Los Angeles 1970-1985

Scope and Content Note

Student papers about Pioneer Women of Greater Los Angeles with source materials including meeting minutes and membership lists, event announcements and flyers, financial reports, and newspaper clippings

Box 98, Folder 7

Pioneer Women -- San Fernando Valley Chapter ca. 1970

Scope and Content Note

Student paper about the Pioneer Women of San Fernando Valley with extensive source material including constitution and by-laws, informational pamphlets, training packets, conference agendas and programs, event invitations and announcements, meeting minutes and planning reports, souvenir programs and yearbooks, and newspaper clippings

Box 99, Folder 1

Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework ca. 1985

Scope and Content Note

Exhibition announcements, fact sheet, and newspaper and magazine articles about the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework artists as well as a letter to Kramer providing an organizational history

Box 99, Folder 2

Professional Men's Club of Los Angeles 1912-1924

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and research notes referencing members of the Professional Men's Club of Los Angeles

Box 99, Folder 3

Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society 1980-2000

Scope and Content Note

Letter, press release and various publications from the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society as well as newsletters and pamphlet from the affiliated Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Denver

Box 99, Folder 4

San Diego Jewish Historical Society 1956-1999

Scope and Content Note

Event announcement, various publications of the San Diego Jewish Historical Society including newsletters and quarterly journal

Box 99, Folder 5

Society for Crypto-Judaic Studies 1993-1999

Scope and Content Note

Article, event announcement and various copies of the newsletter "Ha Lapid" ("The Torch") of the Society for Crypto-Judaic Studies

Box 99, Folder 6

Society of German Physicians 1983-1984

Scope and Content Note

Clippings of Stern's articles about members of the Society of German Physicians in San Francisco c. 1869

Box 99, Folder 7

Southern California Association of Liberal Rabbis 1960-1965

Scope and Content Note

Meeting minutes, constitution and by-laws, correspondence including Kramer's correspondence as president of the Association, responses, and calendars of the Southern California Association of Liberal Rabbis

Box 99, Folder 9

Southern California Jewish Historical Society (folder 1 of 5) 1950-1985

Scope and Content Note

Constitution and by-laws, membership and officers lists, meeting agendas, minutes, and reports,

Box 99, Folder 10

Southern California Jewish Historical Society (folder 2 of 5) 1968-1984

Scope and Content Note

Event announcements and organizational correspondence including Kramer's correspondence with the organization

Box 99, Folder 11

Southern California Jewish Historical Society (folder 3 of 5) 1950-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles referencing the Southern California Jewish Historical Society

Box 99, Folder 12

Southern California Jewish Historical Society (folder 4 of 5) 1950-1990

Scope and Content Note

Event announcements and agendas, programs and exhibition registers, and flyers from the Southern California Jewish Historical Society

Box 99, Folder 13

Southern California Jewish Historical Society (folder 5 of 5) 1980-1990

Scope and Content Note

Publications of the Southern California Jewish Historical Society including newsletter and "Legacy"

Box 100, Folder 1

Unification Church of America 1975-1985

Scope and Content Note

Membership profile from 1976 and newspaper articles about the Unification Church of America, "the Moonies," as well as a resume of Dr. Mose Durst, former president of the Church

Box 100, Folder 2

Union of American Hebrew Congregations 1873-1980

Scope and Content Note

Excerpt from the minutes of the first convention of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations as well as membership directories, programs, Kramer's correspondence with the organization concerning Temple Beth Emet and other issues, teacher guides and sermons, journal articles, addresses from conventions in 1953, 1963 and 1959, 1968 "Haight-Ashbury Report," and essays published by the Union by Rabbi Louis Egelson and Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath

Box 100, Folder 3

Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America 1987, 1989

Scope and Content Note

Tribute journals (yearbooks) from the Women's Branch of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America from their 65th and 67th anniversary celebrations (1987, 1989)

Box 100, Folder 4

United Jewish Welfare Fund 1915-1994

Scope and Content Note

Student paper, newspaper and magazine articles and excerpts, advertisements and promotional literature, and newsletter "The Campaign Pulse," published by the United Jewish Welfare Fund

Box 100, Folder 5

United Synagogue Youth of America 1960-1984

Scope and Content Note

Letter, newspaper article and student research packet about the United Synagogue Youth of America including flyers, pamphlets, teaching materials and reports

Box 100, Folder 6

University of California, Berkeley 1850-1995

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles, clippings, and excerpts referencing the University of California at Berkeley, as well as excerpts from centennial publication and book, and masters thesis "Community and Academy: Jewish Learning at the University of California, 1870-1920" by Harold S. Wechsler

Box 100, Folder 7

University of California, Berkeley -- Magnes Museum 1980-2000

Scope and Content Note

Exhibition announcements and catalogs, event invitations and brochures, research correspondence with, meeting minutes and planning reports, newspaper and magazine articles about the Judah L. Magnes Museum at the University of California at Berkeley

Box 100, Folder 8

University of California, Los Angeles 1971-1997

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and journal articles, student paper, event announcements, informational packet about UCLA and its Bayit Project, as well as newsletter from the Bayit Project and the Jewish Studies department at UCLA

Box 100, Folder 9

University of Judaism (folder 1 of 4) 1900-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles and clippings referencing the University of Judaism in Los Angeles

Box 101, Folder 1

University of Judaism (folder 2 of 4) 1960-2000

Scope and Content Note

Course catalogs, promotional brochures, correspondence and miscellaneous publications and pamphlets of the University of Judaism as well as various newsletters including "Direction," "Leadership," and "University News"

Box 101, Folder 2

University of Judaism (folder 3 of 4) 1956-1990

Scope and Content Note

Meeting minutes and Kramer's articles about the University of Judaism, as well as student paper, journal articles and pamphlets about the creation of the University

Box 101, Folder 3

University of Judaism (folder 4 of 4) 1980-2000

Scope and Content Note

Transcript of service and souvenir programs, event invitations and announcements from the University of Judaism in Los Angeles

Box 101, Folder 4

University of Judaism -- Camp Ramah 1958-1995

Scope and Content Note

Promotional pamphlets, souvenir program from 1989 Honors dinner, journal and newspaper articles about Camp Ramah in Ojai, CA

Box 101, Folder 5

University of Judaism -- Wagner Program (folder 1 of 2) 1960-1990

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence and newsletters, flyers and event announcements, programs and promotional pamphlets, newspaper and magazine articles about the Wagner Program at the University of Judaism, Los Angeles

Box 102, Folder 1

University of Judaism -- Wagner Program (folder 2 of 2) 1984, 1988

Scope and Content Note

Student papers about the Wagner Program at the University of Judaism with source materials including meeting minutes, literature from study groups and training programs, fundraising pamphlets and donor information

Box 102, Folder 2

University of Southern California 1949-1960

Scope and Content Note

Articles and clippings from the "Daily Trojan" newspaper of the University of Southern California

Box 102, Folder 3

Valley Torah Center -- Emek High School 1978-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, yearbooks, promotional pamphlets, fact sheet, and newsletter from Emek High School of the Valley Torah Center

Box 102, Folder 4

Valley Torah Center 1979-1990

Scope and Content Note

Promotional and informational pamphlets, souvenir programs, and newspaper clippings about the Valley Torah Center educational program of the Valley JCC, as well as student papers about the Center and source materials from its "Netzach Project"

Box 102, Folder 5

Washington State Jewish Historical Society 1980-2000

Scope and Content Note

Fact sheet, correspondence with the Washington State Jewish Historical Society as well as various issues of their newsletter "Let Us Remember (Nizcor)"

Box 102, Folder 6

Wiesenthal Center, Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles (folder 1 of 3) 1980-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper, magazine, and journal articles about the creation and administration of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance

Box 102, Folder 7

Wiesenthal Center, Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles (folder 2 of 3) 1980-2000

Scope and Content Note

Event invitations and announcements, promotional pamphlets and brochures, exhibition programs and announcements, flyers, and newsletters including "Response" published by the Wiesenthal Center, Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles

Box 103, Folder 1

Wiesenthal Center, Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles (folder 3 of 3) 1980-2000

Scope and Content Note

Photos, student paper, press releases and correspondence of and about the Wiesenthal Center, Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles

Box 103, Folder 2

Woodland Care Center (Summit Care Corporation) 1993-1994

Scope and Content Note

Newsletters from the Woodland Care Center, "Summit Life," from 1993-1994

Box 103, Folder 3

Yeshiva University of Los Angeles 1978-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and journal article, correspondence, newsletter from Yeshiva University in Los Angeles as well as legal documents concerning their application for accreditation and course catalogs from their Jewish Studies Institute

Box 103, Folder 4

Young Israel of Northridge ca. 1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper article, magazine, and correspondence about Young Israel of Northridge

Box 103, Folder 5

Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) -- Los Angeles 1888-1921

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and excerpts, research notes and write-up about the YMHA (Young Men's Hebrew Association) of Los Angeles

Box 103, Folder 6

Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) -- San Francisco 1875-1970 (bulk 1875-1900)

Scope and Content Note

Book excerpts, journal articles, newspaper clippings and excerpts, research notes and correspondence regarding the YMHA of San Francisco as well as a survey of San Francisco Jewish Community Centers from 1937

Box 103, Folder 7

Zionist Organization of America, Los Angeles District 1919-1971

Scope and Content Note

Informational packet, press release, event program and newspaper articles about the Los Angeles district of the Zionist Organization of America as well as a souvenir program from an event in 1946

Box 103, Folder 8

Miscellaneous -- By-laws and constitutions 1857-1900

Scope and Content Note

By-laws and constitutions of various organizations including the Jewish Alliance of America and San Francisco's Chebra Achim Rachmonim

Box 103, Folder 9

Miscellaneous -- Correspondence 1950-2000

Scope and Content Note

Press releases, memos and general correspondence from a variety of institutions and organizations including: American Red Magen David for Israel, the San Fernando Valley Jewish Calendar, the Koret Foundation, the American Friends of the Hebrew University, Jewish Vocational Service, Jewish Peace Fellowship, the Western Association of Temple Educators, and the Los Angeles Judaica Collectors Club

Box 103, Folder 10

Miscellaneous -- Directories 1922, 1985, 1987

Scope and Content Note

Various organizations' directories including 1987 Jewish Service Directory of the Rabbinical Council of California, the Club Roster of the Western States Life Insurance Co. Club from 1922, and the "JBA Directory" from 1985

Box 103, Folder 11

Miscellaneous -- Event Invitations and Programs 1900-2000

Scope and Content Note

Invitations and programs from events hosted by various organizations and institutions, including: Los Angeles Hebrew High School, the Hebrew Academy of San Francisco, the Jewish Chantanqua Society, the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, the Beverly Hills Art League,

Box 103, Folder 12

Miscellaneous -- Meeting Minutes, Resolutions, and Annual Reports 1900-2000

Scope and Content Note

Meeting minutes from the Los Angeles Association for Jewish Education, the National Conference on Jewish Welfare of 1938 as well as annual reports of the Jewish Agricultural Society, the Los Angeles County of Pioneers from 1900 and 1912, the Associated Charities of Los Angeles and other groups

Box 104, Folder 1

Miscellaneous -- Newsletters and Bulletins 1950-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newsletters and bulletins published by various institutions and organizations including historical societies, museums, Zionist groups, and schools and colleges

Box 104, Folder 2

Miscellaneous -- Publications 1950-2000

Scope and Content Note

Pamphlets, brochures, informational and promotional literature from a variety of organizations including, Los Angeles Valley College, the L.A. New Jewish Agenda, Kaballah Learning Center, the Jewish Television Network, Foundation for Conservative Judaism in Israel, and various schools

Box 104, Folder 3

Miscellaneous -- Histories 1950-2000

Scope and Content Note

Histories of institutions and organizations including the Los Angeles Country Club, the Fairmont Hotel, the Jewish Federation of Tulsa, the Los Angeles Police Department, and others published by the institutions/organizations, as well as "Fifty Years of Masonry in California" by Edwin Sherman

Box 104, Folder 4

Miscellaneous -- Student Papers - Betar Los Angeles (1 of 2) 1970-1986

Scope and Content Note

Student research papers about the Betar Youth Organization of Los Angeles with variety of source material including publications, minutes meetings, and internal documents

Box 104, Folder 5

Miscellaneous -- Student Papers - Betar Los Angeles (2 of 2) 1986

Scope and Content Note

Student research paper about the Betar Youth Organization of Los Angeles with variety of source material including publications, minutes meetings, and internal documents

Box 104, Folder 6

Miscellaneous -- Student Papers- B'nai B'rith Girls and Women in Whittier 1970

Scope and Content Note

Student research paper "The Beginnings of B'nai B'rith Girls and Women in Whittier" with source material

Box 104, Folder 7

Miscellaneous -- Student Papers - The Breitband Athletic Foundation 1970

Scope and Content Note

Student research paper "The Breitband Athletic Foundation" with source material including newspaper clippings, flyers and internal documents

Box 105, Folder 1

Miscellaneous -- Student Papers - The Jewish Free University 1970

Scope and Content Note

Student research paper "The Jewish Free University" with source material including publications and pamphlets

Box 105, Folder 2

Miscellaneous -- Student Papers - The 1939 Club undated

Scope and Content Note

Student research paper "The Early Years of the '1939' Club" with source material including interviews, meeting minutes, constitution and by-laws

Box 105, Folder 3

Miscellaneous -- Student Papers - Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center 1984

Scope and Content Note

Student research paper "Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center" with source material including newspaper clippings, publications, newsletters, and internal documents

Box 105, Folder 4

Miscellaneous -- Student Papers - Renta Yenta, Inc. 1978

Scope and Content Note

Student paper "Renta Yenta" with source material including publications and pamphlets, photos, and newspaper clippings

Box 105, Folder 5

Miscellaneous -- Student Papers - Sephardic Hebrew Center 1971-1986

Scope and Content Note

Student research papers "A History of the Sephardic Hebrew Center" (1986), "The Sephardic Hebrew Center" (1971), and "A Congregation from Rhodes: Sephardic Hebrew Center, 1966-1983" (1984)

Box 105, Folder 6

Miscellaneous -- Student Papers - Southern California Federation of Temple Youth 1970

Scope and Content Note

Student research paper "SCFTY 1952-1954" with source materials including internal correspondence, pamphlets, and flyers

Box 105, Folder 7

Miscellaneous -- Student Papers - The Walk Festival 1981

Scope and Content Note

Student research paper "The Walk Festival" with source material including flyers, pamphlets, and interviews with the events' organizers

Box 189, Folder 4

Hadassah, Los Angeles Chapter -- Bicentennial Yearbook 1976

Scope and Content Note

Los Angeles Chapter of Hadassah's 60th Anniversary Commemorative Yearbook (original)

Box 189, Folder 5

Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (I.O.B.B.) -- B'nai B'rith Youth Organization of Southern California 1959, 1960

Scope and Content Note

Souvenir programs from the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization of Southern California's High Holy Days Services from 1959 and 1960 (original)

Box 189, Folder 6

Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (I.O.B.B.) -- Al Jolson Lodge #1870 1976, 1979

Scope and Content Note

Souvenir program and anniversary booklet created by the Al Jolson Lodge (#1870) of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, including 25th anniversary celebration booklet from 1976 and program from a 1979 Testimonial Banquet honoring past presidents

1.6 Congregations 1800-2005

Scope and Content Note

Folders are titled with specific names of temples, synagogues, and congregations in California, grouped by city/county and listed alphabetically by location.

Box 61, Folder 4

Beverly Hills -- Temple Emanu El of Beverly Hills 1915-1970 (bulk 1950-1960)

Scope and Content Note

Event programs and service transcripts, 1929 Temple yearbook, promotional pamphlets, Temple newsletters and correspondence, newspaper clippings and excerpts about Temple Emanu-El of Beverly Hills, CA

Box 61, Folder 5

Beverly Hills --Beth Jacob Congregation 1920-1985 (bulk 1930-1940)

Scope and Content Note

Event invitations and programs, Congregation directory and jubilee celebration pamphlet, book excerpts, newspaper clippings about Beth Jacob Congregation of Beverly Hills (formerly West Adams Synagogue)

Box 61, Folder 6

Burbank -- Burbank Temple Emanu-El 1970-1991

Scope and Content Note

Temple newsletter and bulletin, 27th anniversary journal, student paper about Burbank Temple Emanu-El

Box 61, Folder 7

Burbank -- Temple Beth Emet (folder 1 of 4) ca. 1970

Scope and Content Note

Part one of student paper about Temple Beth Emet, Burbank, CA with research source material provided by the student

Box 62, Folder 1

Burbank -- Temple Beth Emet (folder 2 of 4) ca. 1970

Scope and Content Note

Part two of student paper about Temple Beth Emet, Burbank, CA with research source material provided by the student

Box 62, Folder 2

Burbank -- Temple Beth Emet (folder 3 of 4) 1987-1990

Scope and Content Note

Minutes from the board meetings of Temple Beth Emet from 1987-1990

Box 62, Folder 3

Burbank -- Temple Beth Emet (folder 4 of 4) 1960-2000

Scope and Content Note

Temple by-laws and financial documents, 1980 membership list, Temple publications and correspondence, service programs from Temple Beth Emet of Burbank

Box 62, Folder 4

Culver City -- Temple Akiba 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, student paper, "Canvass Plans" and instructions for fund raising, annual report of religious school, committee meeting minutes, service programs and promotional pamphlets published by Temple Akiba in Culver City, CA

Box 62, Folder 5

Desert Hot Springs -- Temple N'vey Shalom 1955-1995

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and correspondence about Temple N'vey Shalom in Desert Hot Springs, CA

Box 62, Folder 6

El Centro -- Congregation Beth Jacob 1950-1960

Scope and Content Note

Legal records, correspondence and Temple bulletins from Congregation Beth Jacob in El Centro, CA

Box 62, Folder 7

Encino -- New Reform Congregation ca. 1984

Scope and Content Note

Temple newsletter, 1984 membership directory of the New Reform Congregation of Encino, CA

Box 62, Folder 8

Encino -- Temple Ner Maarev 1987-1989

Scope and Content Note

Temple bulletins with event announcements from Temple Ner Maarev (formerly Maarev Temple) in Encino, CA as well as a student research papers "Maarev Temple: Birth to Bar Mitzvah" and "The Maarev Temple Story" with research materials including by-laws, minute meetings, and publications of Temple New Maarev

Box 62, Folder 9

Encino -- Valley Beth Shalom 1950-1975

Scope and Content Note

Student papers, newsletter, dedication program, and newspaper clippings referencing Valley Beth Shalom which formed from a merger Sherman Oaks Temple and Encino Jewish Center c. 1951

Box 62, Folder 10

Fresno -- Temple Beth Israel 1920-1985 (bulk 1920-1925)

Scope and Content Note

Anniversary program, letter, and newspaper clippings referencing Temple Beth Israel in Fresno, CA

Box 62, Folder 11

Hollywood -- Hollywood Temple Beth El 1920-1985 (bulk 1920-1930)

Scope and Content Note

Event programs, book excerpts, journal articles and newspaper clippings referencing, Kramer's articles about Hollywood Temple Beth El

Box 63, Folder 1

Hollywood -- Temple Israel of Hollywood (folder 1 of 12) 1925-1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, journal articles and other articles about Temple Israel of Hollywood

Box 63, Folder 2

Long Beach -- Temple Israel 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Transcripts of services, 1955 survey from Temple Israel of Long Beach, CA as well as Temple Bulletin from 1957

Box 63, Folder 3

Los Angeles -- Avot Zion Synagogue 1914-1920

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing the Avot Zion Synagogue in the Edendale neighborhood of Los Angeles c. 1914

Box 63, Folder 4

Los Angeles -- B'nai David Judea Congregation 1970-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, photos, event invitation and commemorative program from Cong. B'nai David Judea in Los Angeles, CA

Box 63, Folder 5

Los Angeles -- Congregation Anshi Shalom (Anchai Schulem) ca. 1919

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing Congregation Anshi (Anchai) Shalom (Schulem, Sholem) in Los Angeles, c. 1919

Box 63, Folder 6

Los Angeles -- Congregation Agudah Achin Anshe Sfard 1900-1930

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts, research notes referencing Congregation Agudath Achim Anshe Sfard of Los Angeles, c. 1909

Box 63, Folder 7

Los Angeles -- Congregation Beth Israel 1900-1970

Scope and Content Note

Articles of incorporation, event invitation, congregational histories, correspondence, Kramer article, and newspaper articles and excerpts referencing Los Angeles' oldest Orthodox synagogue, Congregation Beth Israel

Box 63, Folder 8

Los Angeles -- Congregation Mogen David 1915-1995

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and articles about Congregation Mogen David of Los Angeles, CA

Box 63, Folder 9

Los Angeles -- Congregation Shaarei Tefila 1913-1995

Scope and Content Note

Student paper, newspaper clippings and articles about Congregation Shaarei Tefila of Los Angeles c. 1913

Box 63, Folder 10

Los Angeles -- Congregation Talmud Torah (Breed St. Synagogue) 1900-1995

Scope and Content Note

Constitution and by-laws, 40th anniversary souvenir yearbook from 1945, magazine articles, newspaper clippings and excerpts, memoir, 1924 membership certificate, research notes and correspondence about Congregation Talmud Torah also known as Boyle Heights' Breed Street Synagogue (Breed St. Shul)

Box 63, Folder 11

Los Angeles -- Leo Baeck Temple 1945-1985

Scope and Content Note

Temple bulletin and promotional pamphlets, membership packet, newspaper clippings about the Leo Baeck Temple of west Los Angeles, CA

Box 63, Folder 12

Los Angeles -- Ohev Shalom Congregation 1960-1980

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing Los Angeles' Ohev Shalom Congregation

Box 63, Folder 13

Los Angeles -- Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) folder 1 of 10 ca. 1973

Scope and Content Note

Photographs (and negatives) of Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) of Los Angeles accompanying a student paper

Box 64, Folder 1

Los Angeles -- Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) folder 2 of 10 1900-1970

Scope and Content Note

Interview, sermons and speeches, annual reports from 1919-1921, letter, student paper, pamphlet, souvenir booklet from the 1926 dedication, calendar, research notes about Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) of Los Angeles

Box 64, Folder 2

Los Angeles -- Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) folder 3 of 10 1900-1908

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) of Los Angeles

Box 64, Folder 3

Los Angeles -- Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) folder 4 of 10 1909-1912

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine clippings and excerpts referencing Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) of Los Angeles

Box 64, Folder 4

Los Angeles -- Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) folder 5 of 10 ca. 1969

Scope and Content Note

2 copies of "Book of Dedication" publication commemorating the opening of the religious school of Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) of Los Angeles

Box 65, Folder 1

Los Angeles -- Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) folder 6 of 10 1913-1919

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine clippings and excerpts referencing Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) of Los Angeles

Box 65, Folder 2

Los Angeles -- Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) folder 7 of 10 1920-1930

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine clippings and excerpts referencing Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) of Los Angeles

Box 65, Folder 3

Los Angeles -- Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) folder 8 of 10 1930-1959

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine clippings and excerpts referencing Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) of Los Angeles

Box 65, Folder 4

Los Angeles -- Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) folder 9 of 10 1950-1990

Scope and Content Note

Calendar, newsletters, souvenir brochures, event invitations from Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) of Los Angeles

Box 65, Folder 5

Los Angeles -- Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) folder 10 of 10 1960-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine clippings and excerpts referencing Sinai Temple (Congregation Sinai) of Los Angeles

Box 66, Folder 1

Los Angeles -- Temple Beth Am 1940-1990

Scope and Content Note

Student papers, newspaper clippings, survey questionnaire, event announcements, photos, 1975 book of remembrance, 1981 Salute to the bicentennial of Los Angeles published by Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles, CA (formerly the Olympic Jewish Center)

Box 66, Folder 2

Los Angeles -- Temple Isaiah 1947-1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, Temple bulletin and correspondence, meeting minutes from the Southern California Association of Liberal Rabbis, promotional pamphlets from Temple Isaiah, Los Angeles, CA

Box 66, Folder 3

Los Angeles -- Temple Tifereth Israel 1900-1974

Scope and Content Note

Temple bulletin, meeting minutes, souvenir program from 1932 dedication, constitution and by-laws, newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing Temple Tifereth Israel of Los Angeles, CA

Box 66, Folder 4

Los Angeles -- Wilshire Boulevard Temple (Cong. B'nai B'rith) folder 2 of 9 1880-1995

Scope and Content Note

Various Temple Bulletins, event invitations, programs from services, confirmations, and dedication of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple of Congregation B'nai B'rith, Los Angeles, CA

Box 66, Folder 5

Los Angeles -- Wilshire Boulevard Temple (Cong. B'nai B'rith) folder 1 of 9 1906-1920

Scope and Content Note

Annual yearbooks of Congregation B'nai B'rith, Wilshire Blvd. Temple, Los Angeles, CA

Box 66, Folder 6

Los Angeles -- Wilshire Boulevard Temple (Cong. B'nai B'rith) folder 3 of 1890-1960

Scope and Content Note

Deed, letters, Congregation by-laws, board meeting minutes and other internal documents from Congregation B'nai B'rith, Wilshire Blvd. Temple, Los Angeles

Box 66, Folder 7

Los Angeles -- Wilshire Boulevard Temple (Cong. B'nai B'rith) folder 4 of 9 1880-1970

Scope and Content Note

Photos, congregational histories, book excerpt, student paper, journal articles, as well as two special issues of the B'nai B'rith Messenger honoring Congregation B'nai B'rith, Wilshire Blvd. Temple, Los Angeles

Box 66, Folder 8

Los Angeles -- Wilshire Boulevard Temple (Cong. B'nai B'rith) folder 5 of 9 1960-1990

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and correspondence, drafts of pieces about the Wilshire Blvd. Temple, Congregation B'nai B'rith, Los Angeles

Box 67, Folder 1

Los Angeles -- Wilshire Boulevard Temple (Cong. B'nai B'rith) folder 6 of 9 1860-1899

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, clippings, and excerpts referencing Congregation B'nai B'rith or the Wilshire Blvd. Temple in Los Angeles

Box 67, Folder 2

Los Angeles -- Wilshire Boulevard Temple (Cong. B'nai B'rith) folder 7 of 9 1860-1899

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, clippings, and excerpts referencing Congregation B'nai B'rith or the Wilshire Blvd. Temple in Los Angeles

Box 67, Folder 3

Los Angeles -- Wilshire Boulevard Temple (Cong. B'nai B'rith) folder 8 of 9 1900-1919

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, clippings, and excerpts referencing Congregation B'nai B'rith or the Wilshire Blvd. Temple in Los Angeles

Box 67, Folder 4

Los Angeles -- Wilshire Boulevard Temple (Cong. B'nai B'rith) folder 9 of 9 1920-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, clippings, and excerpts referencing Congregation B'nai B'rith or the Wilshire Blvd. Temple in Los Angeles

Box 67, Folder 5

North Hollywood -- Adat Ari El (folder 1 of 2) 1960-1995

Scope and Content Note

Internal correspondence, meeting minutes regarding the split with Valley Jewish Center and development of Adat Ari El Congregation in North Hollywood, CA as well as by-laws of the newly formed congregation and a 1994 congregation yearbook

Box 67, Folder 6

North Hollywood -- Adat Ari El (folder 2 of 2) 1948-1990

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and journal articles, souvenir brochure from 1981 reunion, biographical sketches, interviews with congregation members, newsletters and pamphlets published by Adat Ari El congregation, North Hollywood, CA

Box 68, Folder 1

North Hollywood -- Temple Beth Hillel 1950-1990

Scope and Content Note

Temple bulletins and internal records, newspaper and journal articles about Temple Beth Hillel, North Hollywood, CA

Box 68, Folder 2

Northridge -- Temple Ramat Zion (folder 1 of 3) 1960-1990

Scope and Content Note

Deed, tax records, legal documents, internal correspondence, by- laws and mission statements, newsletters and publications of Temple Ramat Zion in Northridge, CA

Box 68, Folder 3

Northridge -- Temple Ramat Zion (folder 2 of 3) 1970-1982

Scope and Content Note

Student papers about Temple Ramat Zion in Northridge, CA

Box 68, Folder 4

Northridge -- Temple Ramat Zion (folder 3 of 3) 1962-1980

Scope and Content Note

Board meeting minutes of Temple Ramat Zion in Northridge, CA from 1962-1980

Box 68, Folder 5

Oakland -- Temple Sinai (First Hebrew Congregation) 1900-1915

Scope and Content Note

Program from dedication service and 1915 membership directory of Temple Sinai, First Hebrew Congregation in Oakland c. 1885

Box 68, Folder 6

Orange County -- Congregation B'nai Israel 1984, 1992

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles referencing Congregation B'nai Israel of Tustin, Orange County, CA

Box 68, Folder 7

San Bernardino -- Temple Emanu-El 1910-1974

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing, souvenir program and Temple bulletin of Temple Emanu-El in San Bernardino as well as an essay written by one of its Rabbis

Box 68, Folder 8

San Fernando Valley -- Ohr Ha Torah Congregation 1995-1996

Scope and Content Note

Membership and donation info, event invitations and programs of services, institutional correspondence and newsletters of Ohr Ha Torah Congregation in Valley Village, CA

Box 68, Folder 9

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Torah 1955-1985

Scope and Content Note

Deed, Temple bulletin, student paper and newspaper articles about Temple Beth Torah in Pacoima, CA

Box 68, Folder 10

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Har Zion 1962-1965

Scope and Content Note

Internal financial and legal documents and correspondence about Temple Har Zion and its 1967 merger with Temple Ramat Zion

Box 68, Folder 11

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Ner Tamid (1 of 2) 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Internal legal and financial documents, by-laws, 1963 Board meeting minutes and membership directory, event programs and souvenir journal from Temple dedication, copies of Temple bulletin "The Eternal Light," interviews, newspaper articles, and student papers about Temple Ner Tamid in Van Nuys, CA

Box 69, Folder 1

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Ner Tamid (2 of 2) 1970

Scope and Content Note

Student research paper, "The Temple Ner Tamid Story" with wide variety of source materials including photos, meeting minutes, and internal documents from Temple Ner Tamid, San Fernando Valley, CA

Box 69, Folder 2

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Solomon for the Deaf (folder 1 of 6) 1968-1990

Scope and Content Note

Several papers written by Kramer's students about Temple Solomon of the Deaf in Tarzana, CA as well as their research source material (if provided)

Box 69, Folder 3

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Solomon for the Deaf (folder 2 of 6) 1980-2000

Scope and Content Note

Interviews, bibliographies, historical sketches and research notes, journal articles and commissioned reports related to the development and administration of Temple Solomon for the Deaf in Tarzana, CA

Box 69, Folder 4

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Solomon for the Deaf (folder 3 of 6) 1960-2000

Scope and Content Note

Prayer books and service transcripts, legal documents, meeting minutes, and internal correspondence about the creation and administration of Temple Solomon for the Deaf

Box 69, Folder 5

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Solomon for the Deaf (folder 4 of 6) 1961-1969

Scope and Content Note

Copies of the "Congregation News" of Temple Solomon for the Deaf from 1961-1969

Box 69, Folder 6

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Solomon for the Deaf (folder 5 of 6) 1980-1999

Scope and Content Note

Donation forms, event announcements, flyers, and other publications of Temple Solomon for the Deaf as well as copies of the "Congregation News" of Temple Solomon for the Deaf from 1983-1969

Box 70, Folder 1

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Solomon for the Deaf (folder 6 of 6) 1945-1999

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper, magazine and journal articles and clippings about Temple Solomon for the Deaf, Tarzana, CA

Box 70, Folder 2

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Torah Emet 1955-1965

Scope and Content Note

Internal correspondence, budget, legal documents, Temple newsletters "Torah Emet News" from 1956-1960, and newspaper clippings about Temple Torah Emet of Sepulveda, CA

Box 70, Folder 3

San Fernando Valley -- Valley Beth Israel 1955-1982

Scope and Content Note

Event program from dedication, student papers with research material, newspaper articles, souvenir brochures published by Valley Beth Israel, Sun Valley, CA

Box 70, Folder 4

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 1 of 29) ca. 1970

Scope and Content Note

Student research papers about Temple Beth Ami, Reseda, CA

Box 70, Folder 5

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 2 of 29) 1940-1960

Scope and Content Note

Board meeting minutes and internal documents from the West Valley Hebrew Center Sisterhood

Box 70, Folder 6

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 3 of 29) 1940-1960

Scope and Content Note

Meeting minutes, internal documents and membership lists and lesson plans from the West Valley Hebrew Center Sisterhood

Box 70, Folder 7

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 4 of 29) 1950-2000

Scope and Content Note

Sermon transcripts, essays, correspondence, legal and financial documents including budgets, constitution and by-laws of Temple Beth Ami, Reseda, CA

Box 71, Folder 1

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 5 of 29) 1958-1969

Scope and Content Note

Minutes from the meetings of the Board of Directors of Temple Beth Ami from 1958-1969

Box 71, Folder 2

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 6 of 29) 1970-1973

Scope and Content Note

Minutes from the meetings of the Board of Directors of Temple Beth Ami from 1970-1973

Box 71, Folder 3

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 7 of 29) 1973-1975

Scope and Content Note

Minutes from the meetings of the Board of Directors of Temple Beth Ami from 1973-1975

Box 71, Folder 4

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 8 of 29) 1975-1983

Scope and Content Note

Minutes from the meetings of the Board of Directors of Temple Beth Ami from 1975-1983

Box 72, Folder 1

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 9 of 29) 1954-1988

Scope and Content Note

Anniversary yearbooks from Temple Beth Ami, Reseda, CA

Box 72, Folder 2

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 10 of 29) 1958-1965

Scope and Content Note

Miscellaneous copies of "Temple Beth Ami News" newsletter published by Temple Beth Ami, Reseda, CA

Box 72, Folder 3

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 11 of 29) 1967-1970

Scope and Content Note

Volumes 1-4 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1967-1970

Box 72, Folder 4

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 12 of 29) 1971-1972

Scope and Content Note

Volumes 5-6 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1971-1973

Box 72, Folder 5

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 13 of 29) 1973

Scope and Content Note

Volume 8 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1973

Box 73, Folder 1

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 14 of 29) 1950-1990

Scope and Content Note

Photos, event invitations, and miscellaneous ephemera from Temple Beth Ami, Reseda, CA

Box 73, Folder 2

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 15 of 29) 1974

Scope and Content Note

Volume 9 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1974-1976

Box 73, Folder 3

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 16 of 29) 1975-1976

Scope and Content Note

Volumes 10-11 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1975-1976

Box 73, Folder 4

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 17 of 29) 1977-1978

Scope and Content Note

Volumes 12-13 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1977-1978

Box 73, Folder 5

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 18 of 29) 1979

Scope and Content Note

Volume 14 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1979

Box 74, Folder 1

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 19 of 29) 1980

Scope and Content Note

Volume 15 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1980

Box 74, Folder 2

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 20 of 29) 1981

Scope and Content Note

Volume 16 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1981

Box 74, Folder 3

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 21 of 29) 1982

Scope and Content Note

Volume 17 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1982

Box 74, Folder 4

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 22 of 29) 1983

Scope and Content Note

Volume 18 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1983

Box 75, Folder 1

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 23 of 29) 1984

Scope and Content Note

Volume 19 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1984

Box 75, Folder 2

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 24 of 29) 1985

Scope and Content Note

Volume 18 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1985

Box 75, Folder 3

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 25 of 29) 1986

Scope and Content Note

Volume 20 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1986

Box 75, Folder 4

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 26 of 29) 1987

Scope and Content Note

Volume 21 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1987

Box 76, Folder 1

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 27 of 29) 1988-1989

Scope and Content Note

Volumes 22-24 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1988-1989

Box 76, Folder 2

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 28 of 29) 1990

Scope and Content Note

Volume 25 of the Temple Beth Ami newsletter, "The Menorah" from 1990

Box 76, Folder 3

San Fernando Valley -- Temple Beth Ami (folder 29 of 29) 1976-1977

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings referencing Temple Beth Ami, Reseda, CA

Box 76, Folder 4

San Francisco -- Congregation Beth Israel 1850-1960

Scope and Content Note

Souvenir brochures from jubilee and centenary celebrations, newspaper clippings and excerpts, research notes and drafts about Congregation Beth Israel of San Francisco, CA c. 1860

Box 76, Folder 5

San Francisco -- Congregation Beth Menahim Streisand 1870-1901

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and clippings referencing Congregation Beth Menahim Streisand of San Francisco, CA c. 1880 and its secession from Cong. Beth Israel

Box 76, Folder 6

San Francisco -- Shaare Zedek Congregation 1850-1900

Scope and Content Note

Letters and legal documents, newspaper articles and excerpts, research notes and correspondence about the Shaare Zedek Congregation of San Francisco, CA

Box 76, Folder 7

San Francisco -- Temple Ohabai Shalom 1860-1930

Scope and Content Note

Letter, newspaper clippings and excerpts, research notes about Temple Ohabai Shalom of San Francisco and then Oakland

Box 77, Folder 1

San Francisco -- Congregation Sherith Israel (folder 1 of 5) 1950-1975

Scope and Content Note

Book excerpts, journal articles, archival register, student papers with research materials about San Francisco's Sherith Israel Congregation

Box 77, Folder 2

San Francisco -- Congregation Sherith Israel (folder 2 of 5) 1850-1900

Scope and Content Note

Meeting minutes, constitution and by laws, membership lists, instructional pamphlets, legal and financial records, letters and other internal documents from Sherith Israel Congregation of San Francisco

Box 77, Folder 3

San Francisco -- Congregation Sherith Israel (folder 3 of 5) 1940-1970

Scope and Content Note

Souvenir programs and brochures, event invitations, newsletter and guided tour transcript from Temple Sherith Israel, San Francisco

Box 77, Folder 4

San Francisco -- Congregation Sherith Israel (folder 4 of 5) 1970-1980

Scope and Content Note

Research notes, correspondence, and drafts of work about Congregation Sherith Israel in San Francisco

Box 77, Folder 5

San Francisco -- Congregation Sherith Israel (folder 5 of 5) 1850-1980

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles, clippings and excerpts referencing San Francisco's Sherith Israel Congregation

Box 77, Folder 6

San Francisco -- Temple Emanu-El (folder 1 of 8) 1854-1965

Scope and Content Note

Membership directory, souvenir programs and event invitations, memorial books, yearbook from Temple Emanu-El in San Francisco

Box 78, Folder 1

San Francisco -- Temple Emanu-El (folder 2 of 8) 1955-2000

Scope and Content Note

Exhibition announcements, Temple bulletin, and promotional and informational pamphlets published by Temple Emanu- El in San Francisco

Box 78, Folder 2

San Francisco -- Temple Emanu-El (folder 3 of 8) 1850-1950 (bulk 1850-1900)

Scope and Content Note

Annual reports, membership lists, marriage records, internal correspondence, archival registers, photos, deed, sermons, teacher guides, meeting minutes from Temple Emanu-El in San Francisco

Box 78, Folder 3

San Francisco -- Temple Emanu-El (folder 4 of 8) 1860-1980 (bulk 1890-1930)

Scope and Content Note

Book announcements and excerpts, journal and magazine articles about Temple Emanu-El of San Francisco

Box 78, Folder 4

San Francisco -- Temple Emanu-El (folder 5 of 8) 1849-1889

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing San Francisco's Temple Emanu-El

Box 78, Folder 5

San Francisco -- Temple Emanu-El (folder 6 of 8) 1890-1995

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts referencing San Francisco's Temple Emanu-El

Box 78, Folder 6

San Francisco -- Temple Emanu-El (folder 7 of 8) undated

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and write-ups, drafts of work about Temple Emanu-El in San Francisco

Box 79, Folder 1

San Francisco -- Temple Emanu-El (folder 8 of 8) 1950

Scope and Content Note

Manuscript of "The Saga of Congregation Emanu-El, 1850-1950" containing internal records and speeches, as well as miscellaneous drafts and notes with topic "Emanu-El"

Box 79, Folder 2

San Diego -- Temple Beth Israel 1925-1970

Scope and Content Note

Program of dedication, correspondence, meeting minutes, informational pamphlet about Temple Beth Israel, San Diego, CA

Box 79, Folder 3

San Diego -- Tiferth Israel Congregation ca. 1989

Scope and Content Note

Newsletter, research correspondence about the Tifereth Israel Congregation of San Diego, CA

Box 79, Folder 4

San Jose -- Bikur Cholim Congregation (Temple Emanu-El) ca. 1961

Scope and Content Note

Souvenir brochure, historical sketch of Temple Emanu-El, San Jose (once the Bikur Cholim Congregation)

Box 79, Folder 5

Santa Monica -- Beth Sholom Temple (folder 1 of 7) 1939-1945

Scope and Content Note

Minutes from meetings of the Board of Trustees of Beth Sholom Temple, Santa Monica, form 1939-1945

Box 79, Folder 6

Santa Monica -- Beth Sholom Temple (folder 2 of 7) 1935-1960

Scope and Content Note

By-laws and constitution of the Beth Sholom Temple in Santa Monica, CA, as well as amendments and resolutions

Box 79, Folder 7

Santa Monica -- Beth Sholom Temple (folder 3 of 7) 1935-1970

Scope and Content Note

Event invitations and programs, calendar, service transcripts, souvenir pamphlets and brochures, photos taken at events hosted by Temple Beth Sholom, Santa Monica, CA

Box 79, Folder 8

Santa Monica -- Beth Sholom Temple (folder 4 of 7) 1949-1954

Scope and Content Note

Temple newsletter, "By-Lines," from Temple Beth Sholom in Santa Monica

Box 79, Folder 9

Santa Monica -- Beth Sholom Temple (folder 5 of 7) 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Temple newsletters, "The Temple Tattler" and "News and Views," from Temple Beth Sholom in Santa Monica, CA from 1950-1970

Box 80, Folder 1

Santa Monica -- Beth Sholom Temple (folder 6 of 7) ca. 1970

Scope and Content Note

Research notes and write-ups, research correspondence, and drafts of Stern's work about Temple Beth Sholom in Santa Monica, CA

Box 80, Folder 2

Santa Monica -- Beth Sholom Temple (folder 7 of 7) 1939-1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and clippings referencing Temple Beth Sholom in Santa Monica, CA

Box 80, Folder 3

Santa Monica -- Kehillat Ma'Arav ca. 1981

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper article, promotional pamphlet and newsletter from Kehillat Ma'arav (The Westside Congregation) in Santa Monica, CA

Box 80, Folder 4

Santa Monica -- The Santa Monica Synagogue 1980-1985

Scope and Content Note

Letter, newspaper clippings, and newsletters from The Santa Monica Synagogue

Box 80, Folder 5

Stockton -- Temple Israel 1914, 2002

Scope and Content Note

Letter, program of service, newspaper articles about Temple Israel in Stockton, CA as well as Kramer's article about Edgar Magnin's installation as rabbi there in 1914

Box 80, Folder 6

Thousand Oaks -- Temple Etz Chaim 1930-1990 (bulk ca. 1987)

Scope and Content Note

Press releases, yearbook and directory, souvenir "Ad Journal," constitution, membership applications and flyers for clubs and activities, New Year's greeting book from Temple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks, CA, as well as newspaper articles related to the merger of Congregations Rodef Shalom and Poel Tzedek that formed Temple Etz Chaim

Box 80, Folder 7

Thousand Oaks -- Temple Etz Chaim undated

Scope and Content Note

Student papers with research source materials about Temple Etz Chaim, Thousand Oaks, CA

Box 80, Folder 8

Ventura County -- Temple Beth Torah (Ventura County Jewish Council) 1960-1985

Scope and Content Note

Constitution of the Ventura County Jewish Council, service programs, correspondence with and publications of Temple Beth Torah of the Venture County Jewish Council

Box 80, Folder 9

Venice -- Temple Miskon Tephilo 1925-1995

Scope and Content Note

Student paper, promotional pamphlets, Temple newsletter and publications, newspaper clippings referencing Temple Miskon Tephilo of Venice, CA

Box 80, Folder 10

Westwood -- Adat Shalom Synagogue (West Los Angeles Synagogue) 1950-2000

Scope and Content Note

Promotional pamphlets, event programs, institutional correspondence and newsletters, newspaper clippings and articles about Adat Shalom Synagogue in Westwood, CA (previously known as West Los Angeles synagogue) as well as student research paper "History of Adat Shalom Synagogue" with research materials including newsletters, meeting minutes, and internal documents

Box 81, Folder 1

Westwood -- Stephen S. Wise Temple 1960-1970

Scope and Content Note

Student papers and research materials - including board meeting minutes, by-laws and constitution, event flyers and correspondence - about the Stephen S. Wise Temple in Westwood, CA

Box 81, Folder 2

Westwood - University Synagogue 1940-1980

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings, event invitation, and copies of the newsletter "The Torch" from University Synagogue in Westwood, CA, as well as the "School Board Practices Manual" from the synagogue's religious school including curriculum, lesson plans and mission statements

Box 81, Folder 3

Woodland Hills --Makom Ohr Shalom 1980-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles, membership packet, event invitations, newsletter "Leaves from the Tree," student paper and research packet -including Meditation book, interviews, song book, and event invitations - about Makom Ohr Shalom Synagogue in Woodland Hills, CA

Box 81, Folder 4

Woodland Hills -- Temple Aliyah 1960-2000

Scope and Content Note

Promotional pamphlet, "Voice of Aliyah" newsletter, student paper, newspaper and magazine articles about Temple Aliyah in Woodland Hills, CA

Box 81, Folder 5

Miscellaneous -- Correspondence and press releases 1963-1997

Scope and Content Note

General correspondence and press releases from various congregations including: Etz Jacob Congregation Los Angeles, Congregation Kol Ami Beverly Hills, Temple Beth Hillel Valley Village, Temple Shir Shalom Los Angeles, and Temple Beth Emet Anaheim

Box 81, Folder 6

Miscellaneous -- Event Invitations and programs 1880-1997

Scope and Content Note

Invitations and flyers for events at hosted by various congregations (Beth Chayim Chadashim, Congregation Shir Ami, Congregation Ahavath Achim of Portland, and others) as well as souvenir programs from congregational events including the deciations of Temple Solel and Ohel Abraham Temple and celebrations at Temples in California and elsewhere in the United States

Box 81, Folder 7

Miscellaneous -- Histories (Congregational) 1969-2000

Scope and Content Note

Congregational histories provided by congregations including Cong. Ahavath Achim in Portland, Schaarai Zedek of Tampa, K.K. Beth Elohim in Charleston, and Cong. Herzl/Herzl-Ner Tamid of Seattle

Box 81, Folder 8

Miscellaneous -- Newsletters and Bulletins 1950-1990

Scope and Content Note

Central Synagogue in New York, Temple Israel St. Louis, Temple "Beth Israel" of San Diego, Beth Israel of Houston, Temple Sinai New Zealand, and various California congregations

Box 81, Folder 9

Miscellaneous -- Publications 1970-2000

Scope and Content Note

Membership packets, promotional and informational literature published by various congregations including: Temple Beth Tikvah in Fullerton, Temple Beth Emet in Anaheim, Cong. Tifereth Israel of Manhatten Beach, Cong. Beth Kodesh in West Hills, Temple Ahavat Shalom in Northridge, and Cong. Beth Am in Solana Beach

Box 82, Folder 1

Miscellaneous -- Student Research Papers (1 of 3) 1970-1981

Scope and Content Note

Student research reports on various local Congregational histories including: "The History of A Temple - Ahavat Shalom in Northridge," " Shir Chadash - The New Reform Congregation," and " The Establishment of Congregation Beth Meier"

Box 82, Folder 2

Miscellaneous -- Student Research Papers (2 of 3) undated

Scope and Content Note

Student research report and source materials, "Temple Emet, Woodland Hills, Rabbi Don. R. Singer" by Steven A. Ehrlich

Box 82, Folder 3

Miscellaneous -- Student Research Papers (3 of 3) 1986

Scope and Content Note

Student research paper and variety of source materials "The History of Shaarey Zedek Congregation [North Hollywood, CA]" by Roy Ahaham

Box 190, Folder 1

Hollywood -- Temple Israel of Hollywood (folder 2 of 12) 1937-1955

Scope and Content Note

Original issues of the bi-weekly Temple Israel of Hollywood bulletin, "The Observer" from 1937-1955

Box 190, Folder 2

Hollywood -- Temple Israel of Hollywood (folder 3 of 12) 1956-1962

Scope and Content Note

Original issues of the bi-weekly Temple Israel of Hollywood bulletin, "The Observer" from 1956-1962

Box 190, Folder 3

Hollywood -- Temple Israel of Hollywood (folder 4 of 12) 1963, 1988, 1989

Scope and Content Note

Original issues of the bi-weekly Temple Israel of Hollywood bulletin, "The Observer" from 1963, as well as two issues from 1988 and 1989

Box 190, Folder 4

Hollywood -- Temple Israel of Hollywood (folder 5 of 12) no dates given

Scope and Content Note

Essays and articles written by Rabbis from the Temple about the history of Temple Israel of Hollywood

Box 190, Folder 5

Hollywood -- Temple Israel of Hollywood (folder 6 of 12) 1955-1961

Scope and Content Note

Annual reports of the Temple Israel of Hollywood Sisterhood from years 1957-1958, 1958-1959, 1960-1961, 1961-1962 as well as a letter given to Rabbi Kramer

Box 190, Folder 6

Hollywood -- Temple Israel of Hollywood (folder 7 of 12) 1955-1965

Scope and Content Note

Internal correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, committee reports, budgets and annual reports from Temple Israel of Hollywood as well as the Temple's articles of incorporation

Box 191, Folder 1

Hollywood -- Temple Israel of Hollywood (folder 8 of 12) 1962

Scope and Content Note

Essays about and registers of the Temple Israel of Hollywood art collection as well as documents related to the planning of the Louis Finkelstein Memorial Sculpture Garden

Box 191, Folder 2

Hollywood -- Temple Israel of Hollywood (folder 9 of 12) 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Event announcements and invitations, correspondence with membership, membership certificates, and miscellaneous publications

Box 191, Folder 3

Hollywood -- Temple Israel of Hollywood (folder 10 of 12) 1950-1970

Scope and Content Note

Event programs and transcripts of sermons from Temple Israel of Hollywood

Box 191, Folder 4

Hollywood -- Temple Israel of Hollywood (folder 11 of 12) 1954-1988

Scope and Content Note

Scrolls of Remembrance from Temple Israel of Hollywood from 1954, 1956, 1957, 1966, 1972, and 1989

Box 191, Folder 5

Hollywood -- Temple Israel of Hollywood (folder 12 of 12) no dates given

Scope and Content Note

Photos from Temple Israel of Hollywood

Box 191, Folder 6

Los Angeles -- Congregation Beth Israel -- meeting minutes 1909-1920

Scope and Content Note

Minutes from meetings of the Board of Directors of Los Angeles' Congregation Beth Israel from 1909-1920

1.2 Places- by State 1800-2005

Scope and Content Note

Folders are titled with specific names of cities, counties, and states, grouped by state with reference to particular cities and counties.

Box 33, Folder 3

Alaska 1950-1995

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper, magazine, and journal articles about the Jewish experience in Alaska as well as correspondence from, tour information about visiting Alaska

Box 33, Folder 4

Arkansas 1875-1925, 1960-1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts, journal article, book announcement, and Congregational history of the Jewish experience in Arkansas, specifically Pine Bluff and Little Rock

Box 33, Folder 5

Arizona (folder 1 of 4) 1870-1995

Scope and Content Note

Historical correspondence, archival materials, research correspondence and write-ups, and articles by Kramer and Stern, biographical sketches of Arizona pioneers, newspaper clippings, journal articles, research notes and correspondence about both "pioneer days" in the Arizona territory as well as the Jewish experience in Arizona of the 1970s and 80s

Box 33, Folder 6

Arizona - Phoenix (folder 2 of 4) 1915-1995

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and journal articles about the Jewish community of Phoenix, AZ as well as Temple newsletters, pamphlet and event program from Temple Beth Israel where Kramer spoke

Box 33, Folder 7

Arizona- Tombstone (folder 3 of 4) 1880-1985 (bulk 1880-1900)

Scope and Content Note

Bank and legal documents, journal and magazine articles, newspaper clippings, biographical sketches, research notes and correspondence about early Jewish residents of Tombstone, AZ

Box 33, Folder 8

Arizona - Tucson (folder 4 of 4) 1870-1985

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper and magazine articles, dedication ceremony transcript, and research notes and correspondence about the Jewish community of Tucson, AZ

Box 33, Folder 9

California - Alameda 1880-1915, 1990-1996

Scope and Content Note

Book excerpts, newspaper clippings, articles and excerpts about the Jewish community of Alameda, CA

Box 33, Folder 10

California - Amador County 1855-1975

Scope and Content Note

Book excerpts and announcement, newspaper clippings and excerpts about the Jewish community of Jackson, CA (Amador County)

Box 33, Folder 11

California - Anaheim 1870-1985 (bulk 1870-1900)

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts, directories, book excerpts, articles, research notes about the Jewish community of Anaheim, CA

Box 34, Folder 1

California - Burbank 1930-1995

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, congregational flyers, excerpts from the "Burbank Community Book," student research paper, and correspondence about the Jewish community of Burbank, CA

Box 34, Folder 2

California - Contra Costa County 1970-1995

Scope and Content Note

Journal and newspaper articles, transcript of lecture about the Jewish community of Contra Costa County, CA

Box 34, Folder 3

California - Downeyville 1860-1900, 1995

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper clippings and excerpts, research notes and drafts of an article about the Jews of Downeyville, Sierra County, CA

Box 34, Folder 4

California - Escondido 1870-1970

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles and excerpts about Sigmund Steiner and the Jewish community of Escondido

Box 34, Folder 5

California - Folsom 1900-1980

Scope and Content Note

Travel guide, book excerpts, event invitation, research notes and correspondence about the Jewish community of Folsom, CA

Box 34, Folder 6

California - Fresno County 1900-1980

Scope and Content Note

Promotional pamphlet, biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, book excerpts, interviews, research notes and correspondence and copies of Stern's work on the Jewish community of Fresno, CA

Box 34, Folder 7

California- Kern County 1920-1980

Scope and Content Note

Book excerpts, travel guides and souvenirs, newspaper and magazine articles, county histories published by local organizations, research notes and correspondence about the Jewish community of Bakersfield, Kern County, CA as well as a student paper and research material about Temple Beth El of Bakersfield

Box 34, Folder 8

California - La Jolla ca. 1996

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, letter, flyer, and draft of Kramer's articles about the Jewish community of La Jolla, CA

Box 34, Folder 9

California - Los Angeles - clippings (folder 1 of 5) 1850-1990

Scope and Content Note

Miscellaneous newspaper articles and clippings about the Los Angeles Jewish community

Box 34, Folder 10

California - Los Angeles - source material (folder 2 of 5) 1920-1990

Scope and Content Note

Journal articles, book excerpts, organizational publications and newsletters, directories, book excerpts, sermons, research notes and drafts about the Los Angeles Jewish community

Box 35, Folder 1

California - Los Angeles - Fairfax (folder 3 of 5) 1940-2000

Scope and Content Note

Exhibition announcement, newsletters, magazine and newspaper articles about the Jewish community in the Fairfax neighborhood of Los Angeles as well as Fairfax high school

Box 35, Folder 2

California - Los Angeles - Boyle Heights (folder 4 of 5) 1900-2000

Scope and Content Note

Newspaper articles, book reviews, research correspondence, personal histories, newsletters, exhibition

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