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Isaac Leeser collection, 1822-1868 (inclusive) 1848-1867 (bulk)

Extent:

25 linear feet

Abstract:

Isaac Leeser (1806-1868) was a Jewish religious leader at Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, founder of the Jewish Publication Society and The Occident and American Jewish Advocate and translator of religious texts. The Isaac Leeser Collection consists of a full run of The Occident and American Jewish Advocate, correspondence, financial records, legal documents and writings, dating from 1822 to 1868.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Archives at the Library of the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies [Contact Us]

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Sabato Morais Collection, 1845-1897 (inclusive) 1851-1897 (bulk)

Extent:

11.5 linear feet (22 document boxes)

Abstract:

Sabato Morais (1823-1897) was the founder of the Jewish Theological Seminary, professor of Biblical Exegesis at Maimonides College and the Jewish Theological Seminary, and a hazan for Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia. The Sabato Morais Collection consists of correspondence, literary works, financial and legal records, printed items, and photocopies of microfilm, dating from 1845 to 1897.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Archives at the Library of the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies [Contact Us]