Graenum BergerPapers undated,[1825]-2002 (bulk 1923-2001)

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Graenum BergerPapers undated,[1825]-2002 (bulk 1923-2001)

The Papers of GraenumBerger (1908-1999) document Berger's involvement with Ethiopian Jewry and hisefforts to bring about their rescue from Ethiopia through the organization heformed, the American Association for Ethiopian Jews (AAEJ). The Papers alsocontain materials from Berger's other interests - his writings, his travelsthroughout the world, his community affiliations, his research into EthiopianJewry and Black American Jews, his career as a Jewish social work executive,and his commitment to Jewish causes and to Israel. There are also many personaland biographical materials from the numerous long-term friendships andassociations Berger established. The Papers contain correspondence, minutes,reports, clippings, manuscripts, research materials, journal articles,photographs, and publications.

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