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David Miller papers, 1930-1938.
BANC MSS 2010/953 box 1; BANC MSS 2010/953 box 2; BANC MSS 2010/953
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Title:

David Miller papers, 1930-1938

Creator/Contributor:

Miller, David, 1869-1939, creator, creator.

Creator/Contributor:

Western Jewish History Center, 211.

Creator/Contributor:

Judah L. Magnes Museum, WJHC 1968.001.

Creator/Contributor:

Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

Abstract:

The collection contains copies of Miller's books "The Secret of the Jew" and "The Secret of Happiness." In addition, the collection contains plans and drawings for a mikvah (ritual bath); fliers; photographs; and correspondence, including an admonishment letter from Rabbi Miller to a lodge of B'nai B'rith in Oakland for having a picnic on Tishah b'Av.

Date:

1930 (issued)

Subject:

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Miller, David -- 1869-1939 -- Archives
Jews -- California -- Oakland
Jewish families -- Religious life
Jewish women -- Religious life
Mikveh -- California -- Oakland

Note:

Formerly: Western Jewish History Center Collection Number 211.
Formerly: Judah L. Magnes Museum Collection Number WJHC 1968.001.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
David Miller papers, BANC MSS 2010/953, The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Transfer; Judah L. Magnes Museum; 2010.
David Miller was an Orthodox rabbi who lived in Oakland, California. He was the author of "The Secret of the Jew" (1930), a book about the laws of Jewish family purity (especially regarding Jewish women). He did not sell this book; but, instead, he loaned it to anyone interested in the subject.
Materials in English.

Type:

Photographs-California-Oakland.
Plans (drawings)-California-Oakland.

Physical Description:

0.8 (2

Language:

English

Identifier:

2006585238
BANC MSS 2010/953 box 1
BANC MSS 2010/953 box 2
BANC MSS 2010/953

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

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