Isidore Meyer Papers 1848-1992 (bulk 1925-1980)

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Isidore Meyer Papers 1848-1992 (bulk 1925-1980)

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Isidore Meyer was an editor (1940-1968), librarian (1940-1962) and archivist (1940-1968) at the American Jewish Historical Society and a rabbi at the Jewish Center of Bay Shore, Long Island (1937-1943). Also a historian, Meyer wrote and spoke on the use, study and impact of Hebrew language and texts during the colonial period in the United States. The collection documents his AJHS career, historical writing and research, rabbinical work, teaching experience and general professional activities. Materials include correspondence, manuscripts, notes, photostats, clippings, printed materials, photographs, slides and negatives.

20.75 linear feet (41 manuscript boxes, 1 half-size manuscript box, 1 oversized folder [OS1])

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