Henry S. Morais Papers

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Henry S. Morais Papers

1877-1930

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The papers of Henry S. Morais (1860-1935) span the years 1877-1930. They cover the life of this journalist/Rabbi in his two major places of residence - Philadelphia, Pa. and New York, N.Y.

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