LeoBaerwald Collection 1798-1971 bulk1922-1960

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LeoBaerwald Collection 1798-1971 bulk1922-1960

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Thiscollection holds the papers of Leo Baerwald, rabbi of the Munich Jewishcommunity from 1918-1940. Included are some of his religious writings,correspondence, and genealogical material. Other subjects of this collectionare the Lazarus family, the Munich Jewish community, and Leo Baeck. Documentsinclude manuscripts, letters, clippings, memorial albums, and familytrees.

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Leo Baeck Institute.

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