Nate Shapiro, papers undated, 1980-2000 (bulk 1987-1993)

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Nate Shapiro, papers undated, 1980-2000 (bulk 1987-1993)

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This collection is primarily made up of correspondence and other records of the American Association for Ethiopian Jews (AAEJ) that remained in the possession of its president (from 1982-1993), Nate Shapiro, after the organization dissolved in 1993. The AAEJ worked from 1974-1993 to assist Ethiopian Jews immigrate to Israel. The collection also includes Shapiro's personal papers. The Shapiro Papers fall under the broader AAEJ collection.

5.5 linear feet (11 manuscript boxes)

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American Jewish Historical Society

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