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Jewish farmers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

North and South Dakota collection

 Collection
Identifier: umja0034
Abstract

This collection consists of primary and secondary sources collected by the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest that relate to Jewish communities throughout North and South Dakota.

Dates: 1900-2007

Project to Document Early Jewish Settlers in Minnesota records

 Collection
Identifier: umja0020
Abstract

This collection consists of research materials collected by Marilyn J. Chiat and Chester Proshan on Jews who lived in small communities around Minnesota in an effor to document the lives of the earliest Jewish settlers in the area.

Dates: 1864-2002; Majority of material found within 1980-1987

The Jewish Historical Project of North Dakota records

 Collection
Identifier: umja0001
Abstract

The Jewish Historical Project of North Dakota was a venture headed by Toba Geller, working alongside Ruth Landfield and Lorraine Kasden, in attempts to document the history of early Jewish immigrants in North Dakota. Mostly through correspondence, the project collected family histories and information related to Jewish settlements throughout the state. The goal of publishing a book of their findings was never realized as Toba Geller passed away in 1978.

Dates: 1884-2007; Majority of material found within ( 1975-1979)