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Harold Edelstein papers, 1941-1983.
BANC MSS 2010/644 box 1; BANC MSS 2010/644
Collection Overview

Title:

Harold Edelstein papers, 1941-1983

Creator/Contributor:

Edelstein, Harold, 1904-, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Western Jewish History Center, 079.

Creator/Contributor:

Judah L. Magnes Museum, WJHC 1969.003.

Creator/Contributor:

Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

Creator/Contributor:

Online Archive of California

Abstract:

Minutes; financial reports; and correspondence relating to the Berkeley War Council (1943-1949). Materials about the Council include items relating to child care; consumer interests; housing; education; nutrition, medical care, and health; and community centers. Also has notes, correspondence, and information about the Office of Price Stabilization (1951-1953); an article (1968), on the Manasse-Block Tanning Company; and a photograph (1941) of a Berkeley B'nai B'rith lodge that shows Edelstein and other prominent members of the East Bay Jewish community.

Date:

1941 (issued)

Subject:

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Edelstein, Harold -- 1904- -- Archives
United States. -- Office of Price Stabilization.
Berkeley War Council (Berkeley, Calif.)
B'nai B'rith.
Manasse-Block Tanning Company.
Child care -- California -- East Bay
Community centers -- California -- East Bay
Consumer protection -- California -- East Bay
Education -- California -- East Bay
Housing -- California -- East Bay
Jews -- California -- Berkeley
Jews -- California -- East Bay -- Societies and clubs
Medical care -- California -- East Bay
Nutrition -- California -- East Bay
Price regulation -- United States
Tanneries -- California -- Berkeley
World War, 1939-1945 -- California -- Berkeley
East Bay (Calif.)

Note:

Formerly: Western Jewish History Center Collection Number 079.
Formerly: Judah L. Magnes Museum Collection Number WJHC 1969.003.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Harold Edelstein papers, BANC MSS 2010/644, The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Transfer; Judah L. Magnes Museum; 2010.
Harold Edelstein was president of the Manasse-Block Tanning Company in Berkeley, Calif.; member of the Advisory Committee of the Office of Price Stabilization and served on the Berkeley War Council, where he helped that organization fulfill its mandate of initiating, coordinating, and directing all World War II activities that affected Berkeley and that required organized community action.
Materials in English.

Type:

Financial records-California-Berkeley.
Minutes-California-Berkeley.
Photographs-California-Berkeley.

Physical Description:

1 box (.2 linear feet)

Language:

English

Identifier:

2006585231
BANC MSS 2010/644 box 1
BANC MSS 2010/644

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

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