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Kenneth L. Kann collection on the Petaluma Jewish Community, 1939-1989 (bulk 1950-1978).
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Title:

Kenneth L. Kann collection on the Petaluma Jewish Community, 1939-1989 (bulk 1950-1978)

Creator/Contributor:

Kann, Kenneth., creator

Creator/Contributor:

Judah L. Magnes Museum, WJHC 1993.004.

Creator/Contributor:

Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

Abstract:

Consists of copies of various materials that Kann compiled and used while doing research for his books about the Jewish community in Petaluma, Calif., including the titles "Joe Rapoport: the life of a Jewish radical" and "Comrades and chicken ranchers." Topics include Jewish farmers and immigrants in Petaluma, Calif.; children of immigrants in Petaluma; Jewish radicals in the U.S.; and ethnic relations and immigration in Petaluma.

Date:

1950 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca
Kann, Kenneth -- Archives
Rapoport, Joe
Jews -- United States -- Biography
Jewish radicals -- United States -- Biography
Jews -- California -- Petaluma
Jewish farmers -- California -- Petaluma
Immigrants -- California -- Petaluma
Children of immigrants -- California -- Petaluma
Petaluma (Calif.) -- Ethnic relations
Petaluma (Calif.) -- Emigration and immigration
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Biography

Note:

Formerly: Judah L. Magnes Museum Collection Number WJHC 1993.004.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Kenneth L. Kann collection on the Petaluma Jewish Community, BANC MSS 2010/746, The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Materials in English.

Physical Description:

print
2 cartons (2.5 linear feet)

Language:

English

Identifier:

2008574571

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.