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Charles S. Bernheimer Manuscript and Correspondence

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]

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The collection consists of an annotated unpublished manuscript and brief summary authored by Charles S. Bernheimer titled, "Historical Sketch of the Jewish Community of Philadelphia." The manuscript was to be included in a book published by The Historical Publication Society in connection with the 150th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. The book had two working titles: The History of the Jews of Philadelphia and The Jewry of Philadelphia. The collection also includes a signed publishing contract and correspondence with the project's Managing Editor, I. George Dobsevage, Executive Secretary, Alexander Dubin, and others.

Donated by Edwin Wolf in July 1984 and January 1988. Collection previously administered by the Philadelphia Jewish Archives Center, acquired by Temple in June 2009.

Collection processed and finding aid prepared in September 2020 by Jessica M. Lydon, Associate Archivist.

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Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center
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Machine-readable finding aid created by: Rajkumar Natarajan, Sky Global Services India (P) Ltd.
Finding Aid Date
January 2024
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Collection is open for research.

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The Charles S. Bernheimer Manuscript and Correspondence is the physical property of the Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries. The creator has not assigned his rights to Temple University Libraries. Other creators' intellectual property rights, including copyright, belong to them or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for determining the identity of rights holders and obtaining their permission for publication and for other purposes where stated.

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