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Black/Jewish Relations research collection

 Collection
Identifier: umja0061

Scope and Content

This collection consists of photocopied articles and reports from various sources, including some original newspaper clippings. Materials date between 1925 and 2002.

Dates

  • Creation: 1925-2002

Creator

Use of Materials

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library 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

This collection was used as a ready reference source for the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest, as the topic of Black/Jewish relations was a research questions they often received. The Historical Society culled secondary source materials from various reports and publications to create this collection. The articles focus on the relations between the Jewish communities and Black communities throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul, most notably in North Minneapolis. These materials come together to create a collection that informs researchers on the history of these two minority populations in the early 20th century.

Extent

0.40 Cubic Feet (1 Hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of photocopied secondary source materials collected from various sources all relating to the relations of the Jewish communities and Black communities in Minnesota.

Source of acquisition

Donated and collected by the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest (JHSUM), most likely collated by Linda Schloff, former JHSUM executive director.

Title
Black/Jewish Relations research collection, 1925-2002
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Kate Dietrick
Date
March 2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Upper Midwest Jewish Archives Collecting Area

Contact:

612-625-0192