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Jewish Americans

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Alex Kanter papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0196
Abstract

This collection consists of materials relating to Kanter's work in law, writing, and running for public office.

Dates: 1917-1974

Beth Jacob Congregation records

 Collection
Identifier: umja0082
Abstract

This collection consists of administrative materials from the Beth Jacob Congregation, previously known as Sons of Jacob, the second oldest Jewish congregation in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Dates: 1897-1988; Majority of material found within 1950-1988

Joseph Braverman music scores

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S2412
Abstract

The collection contains photocopies of musical scores. Most of the scores are copies of unpublished music written by Joseph Braverman.

Dates: not dated

Charles Frisch collection

 Collection
Identifier: umja0127
Abstract

This collection consists of various materials collected by Charles Frisch and his father Leo Frisch related to local Jewish organizations, synagogues, and Jewish history.

Dates: 1851-1990

Edward Rapoport papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0206
Abstract

This collection consists of newspapers, emails, financial papers, correspondence, and planning documents from the various Jewish advocacy organizations and synagogues that Edward Rapoport was involved in around the Twin Cities.

Dates: 1977-2014

Walter and Goldie Eldot papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: S4527
Abstract

The collection consists of 1956 articles of incorporation for Duluth Community Chest; a 90 minute interview on cassette tape with 89-year old Glen Merritt on October 26, 1983, about Merritt’s recollections of YMCA’s Camp Miller; and black and white photographs collected by Eldot that may have illustrated his articles in Outlook and Cosmopolitan sections of the newspaper when he was editor.

Dates: 1956-1984; Majority of material found in 1967-1983

Newton S. Friedman oral history interview

 Collection — Box OH
Identifier: S4542
Abstract

The collection consists of an interview with civil rights attorney Newton S. Friedman on March 18, 1993.

Dates: 1993

Goldfine family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2317
Abstract

The collection contains family and business papers, photographs, slides, one film, scrapbooks and photograph albums. The collection includes correspondence, legal documents, publications, minutes, photographs, financial reports, and news clippings for Goldfine's, Miller Furniture Company, Spirit Mountain Authority, Temple Israel, and the Goldfine family.

Dates: 1920-1977

Hazomir Choral Society records

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S2411
Abstract

The collection contains minutes and the organization's constitution.

Dates: 1934-1941

Hillel of the University of Minnesota records

 Collection
Identifier: umja0023
Abstract

This collection consists of the records for the Hillel, the Jewish student organization at the University of Minnesota.

Dates: 1898-2018

Richard H. Hudelson labor history research collection

 Collection
Identifier: S6143
Abstract

The collections contains research materials compiled to write Dr. Hudelson's book published by the University of Minnesota Press in 2006 titled By the Ore Docks: A Working People’s History of Duluth.

Dates: 1880-2006; Majority of material found in 1883-1978

Jewish Community Action records

 Collection
Identifier: umja0163
Abstract

This collection consists of the administrative, program, and capaign records of Jewish Community Action, a non-profit organization that brings together members of the Jewish community in alliance with diverse comunities to act on issues of social, economic, and racial justice.

Dates: 1993-2017

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest media collection

 Collection
Identifier: umja0024
Abstract

This collection consists of various types of media collected from various donors, given to the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest between the years 1984 and 2013.

Dates: 1857-2014

Jewish Population Studies collection

 Collection
Identifier: umja0137
Abstract

This collection consists of population studies of local and national Jewish communities that were collected by the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest over a number of years.

Dates: 1936-2005

Joseph Zimbrolt photographs

 Collection
Identifier: umja0155
Abstract

This collection consists of photographs that were taken by photographer Joseph Zimbrolt.

Dates: undated, 1975

Karon family papers

 volume
Identifier: U6253
Abstract

The collection consists of seven albums containing family photographs, correspondence, and other documents related to the Robert Joseph and Ruth Helen Edelstein Karon family.

Dates: 1890 - 2000

Kodivrim Klub records

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S2410
Abstract

The collection consists of photocopies of the organization's minutes.

Dates: 1919-1921

Frances Hoffman Lavine scrapbooks

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: S6153
Abstract

The collection contains four scrapbooks relating to Frances Hoffman Lavine’s involvement in theater in French River and Duluth. They contain newsclippings, programs, and occasional photographs covering the Children’s Theater of Duluth, Little Theater of Duluth, French River Dramatic Arts Club, the Senior Hadassah at Temple Emanuel Congregation in Duluth, and her own dramatic performances.

Dates: 1926-1938

Mount Zion (Sioux Falls, SD) Congregation records

 Collection
Identifier: umja0151
Abstract

This collection consists of files related to Mount Zion Congregation in Sioux Falls SD, including the Tidings of Zion newsletter and various administrative materials.

Dates: 1923- 2010

National Conference of Christians and Jews, Northern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin Chapter records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3015
Abstract

The collection contains minutes, correspondence, financial and reference materials, photographs and scrapbooks.

Dates: 1943-1976

Solomon Sax papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3163
Abstract

This collection contains business letters, club memberships, public office materials, condolences, warranty deeds, stock certificates, and bills.

Dates: 1895-1927

Edward E. Slonim oral history interview

 Collection — Box OH
Identifier: S6098
Abstract

In these audiotapes Mr. Slonim discusses growing up, his neighborhood, and recollections of his father, whom he describes as idealistic, generous and impractical. Also mentioned are O. E. Thompson and Dr. Max Hirschfield.

Dates: June 2007

Temple Israel records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: S3749
Abstract

The collection contains the minutes, bylaws, and financial record of the merger of the Temple Emanuel and Tifereth Israel congregations.

Dates: 1969-1984

The Fifteen Club records

 Collection
Identifier: umja0181
Abstract

This collection includes materials related to The Fifteen Club (XV Club) which was a social club of students from Washburn High School.

Dates: 1942-1949

Weiss Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0094
Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence, telegrams, finance and insurance materials collected by the Weiss family.

Dates: 1875-1993

Joseph B. Wiener papers

 Collection
Identifier: S4472
Abstract

The collection contains recollection of dreams, poetry, drawings, annotations of Waldo Frank’s “The Jew in Our Day”; correspondence (1935-1958) with artist Knute Heldner and his wife Colette; and published materials and newspaper clippings on Heldner.

Dates: 1931-1961

World Refugee Year, Duluth Committee records

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3652
Abstract

The collection contains meeting minutes, letters and pamphlets.

Dates: 1959-1960