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Shirley Tanzer collection on Oregon Jewish History, 1976-1980.
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Title:

Shirley Tanzer collection on Oregon Jewish History, 1976-1980

Creator/Contributor:

Tanzer, Shirley Blum, 1929-1994, creator, creator.

Creator/Contributor:

Judah L. Magnes Museum, 1976.004.

Creator/Contributor:

Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

Abstract:

Consists of materials collected by Shirley Tanzer documenting Oregon Jewish history, including: (Oversize folder) a poster for a presentation of Memory is Survival, a multi-media presentation about the history of the Jewish community, in May 1976, and a copy of The Scribe: A Record of Jewish Life from May 1976; (folder) includes copies of The Historical Scribe, published by the Jewish Historical Society of Oregon (May 1976; Summer 1977; Summer/Fall 1978; Spring 1980; Fall 1980) which also document and provide information about the Jewish community in Portland, as well as flyers for Memory is Survival.

Date:

1976 (issued)

Subject:

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Tanzer, Shirley Blum -- 1929-1994 -- Archives
Jews -- Oregon -- Portland

Note:

Formerly: Judah L. Magnes Museum Collection Number 1976.004
Shirley Tanzer collection on Oregon Jewish History, BANC MSS 2010/811, The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Shirley Tanzer was born in Ohio in 1929, and went on to live in Portland, Oregon. She worked to put together Memory is Survival, a pictorial history of the Jews of Oregon.
Materials in English.

Physical Description:

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Language:

English

Origin:

California