Sharron and Oren Steinfeldt Photography collection

Collection

Identifier: umja0017

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection is comprised entirely of photographs dating between 1860 and 2010 -- photos are in black and white and color, of varying dimensions. Some photographs are not original copies but photocopies; this information is reflected in the finding aid. Not all photographs included identification of what was in the photograph; these were put in general folders (i.e. Families and Groups, Marriages and Weddings, Street Scenes Minneapolis).

A number of photographs from this collection have been digitized; to view photographs, visit z.umn.edu/umjaphotos

Dates

Creation: 1860-2010

Use of Materials

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room. Note that electronic records must be accessed on the designated computer in the reading room.

Copyright

Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). Requests to publish should be arranged with the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives; please contact the archives for more detailed copyright information.

Historical Note

Various single photos and small collections of photos were donated to the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest over a period from 1984 to 2012. To bring all of the various photos together, JHSUM staff created one unified photo collection, named after Sharron and Oren Steinfeldt, long-time board members whose financial contribution allowed for the proper care for the collection.

Extent

29.65 Cubic Feet (67 boxes (53 Hollinger boxes, 14 oversize boxes))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection was compiled by the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest and consists of photographs that were donated to the organization from various donors over time.

Arrangement

This collection is divided into series:

Series 1: Portraits

Series 2: Synagogues

Series 3: Organizations

Series 4: Businesses

Series 5: Buildings

Series 6: Jewish Ritual

Series 7: Miscellaneous

Series 8: Oversized

Source of acquisition

This collection is compiled of materials from various donors who gave materials to the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest over various years; donor information is not reflected on the finding aid but can potentially be identified by UMJA staff. Please contact the archivist with questions.

Digitized Content

A portion of the collection has been digitized and is available online. Please visit umedia.lib.umn.edu to view.

Processing Information

This collection was compiled by the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest over a period from 1984 to 2012. Various single photos or small collections of photos from donors were added to this collection and organized by JHSUM staff in 2012. The original series structure has been kept in tact; Series 1 (Portraits) was reprocessed by UMJA staff for further organization. Portraits are in single folders identified by the names written on the verso of the photograph; question marks next to names donate inaiblity to read handwriting identification.