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Isaac Baer Levinsohn (RIBAL) letters, 1827-1859 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.2 linear_foot (1 box)

Abstract:

Isaac Baer Levinsohn (1788-1860) was a Russian-Hebrew scholar and writer who is considered a founder of the Russian Haskalah (enlightenment). This collection consists of thirty-seven letters and/or documents (probably intended for specific recipients) written by Isaac Baer Levinsohn to notable Russian Jews about a wide range of issues including his published works Bet Yehudah and Te'udah be-Yisrael.

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

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1982 Lebanon War collection, 1982-1985 (bulk) 1979

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.75 linear feet (2 boxes)

Abstract:

This collection contains 113 photographs and over 50 pamphlets, books and letters pertaining to the topic of the 1982 Lebanon War. The 1982 Lebanon War began on June 6, 1982, when Israel invaded Lebanon in hopes of pushing the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) out of the country and in reaction to the attempted assassination on Israeli's UK ambassador Shlomo Argov.

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

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Meir David Loewenstein Papers Related to the Establishment of the State of Israel, 1948-1950 (inclusive)

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1 linear feet ((1 box))

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Meir David Loewenstein was an Israeli politician who served on a number of early Israeli government bodies. The collection consists of official letters of the three Provisional Institutions active prior to the establishment of the State of Israel and during its first year of existence: The People's Council – Moetzet HaAm; The People's Administration – Minhelet HaAm; and The Provisional State Council – Moetzet HaMedina HaZmanit, later named The Constituent Assembly and eventually named: The First Knesset.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

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Ashley Bryan papers, 1823-2019 (inclusive) 1928-2019 (bulk)

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85 linear feet (146 boxes)

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Ashley Bryan (1923-2022) was an artist and storyteller best known for his award-winning children's book illustrations with particular emphasis on African folktales and African-American spirituals. Bryan authored, illustrated, published, and distributed his first book in Kindergarten, later graduating from Cooper Union and Columbia University, being awarded a Fulbright to study at the University of Freiburg, before becoming a professor at Dartmouth College. The collection documents his lifelong devotion to the arts including sketchbooks, artwork, and especially materials relating to the publication process of over sixty book projects. There is also material relating to his professional engagements; certificates, awards, diplomas, and plaques relating to his many achievements; and personal and family materials, notebooks, photographs, greeting cards and postcards, school children thank you cards and artwork, and research files and ephemera. Also included are foundational...(see more)

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth Community Hebrew School teaching material, 1929-2018 (inclusive) 1962-2018 (bulk)

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3.42 linear feet (6 boxes)

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The Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth Community Hebrew School teaching materials document the congregation's objective to educate Jewish children in the Hebrew language, Jewish history and culture using Jewish educational materials.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Gertrud Clara Reyersbach, M.D. papers, 1817-2004 (inclusive) 1933-1991 (bulk)

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1.9 linear feet (3 doc boxes, 1 half doc box, 1 oversize flat box)

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Held at: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center [Contact Us]

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Joseph S. Schmuckler Papers, 1940-2007 (inclusive) 1960-1980 (bulk)

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7.5 linear feet (16 boxes.)

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Correspondence, textbooks, teaching guides, laboratory manuals, newsletters, and vita belonging to American chemistry teacher and chemist Joseph S. Schmuckler.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

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Inbal Dance Theatre Company photographs, circa 1950s (inclusive)

Extent:

.2 linear feet (1 box)

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The Inbal Dance Theatre Company was started in 1949 by Sara Levi-Tanai (1911-2005) in Israel in order to explore cultural roots and Yeminite theater. This collection consists of photographic prints of eight dances perfomed by the Inbal Dance Theatre Company, during the 1950s.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Pardess cooperative photograph album, circa 1930s (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear feet

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This photograph album documents the growing, harvesting, packaging and selling of oranges and other citrus by the Pardess cooperative (Pardess Ltd. on the album's cover). This album consists of 17 black and white photographs from the 1930s, taken primarily in Revohot, Israel.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Leonard L. Milberg '53 Collection of Manuscripts, Correspondence, and Photographs, 1762-2001 (inclusive)

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6 boxes and 3.4 linear feet

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Consists of an open collection of manuscript material related to print collections of Leonard L. Milberg (Princeton Class of 1953): Leonard L. Milberg Collection of American Poetry, Leonard L. Milberg Irish Theater Collection, and the Leonard L. Milberg Collection of Jewish-American Writers.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]