Dr. Joseph and Sheila Tenenbaum collection papers.

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Dr. Joseph and Sheila Tenenbaum collection papers.

[Preliminary] Consists of various materials relating to the life and career of Dr. Joseph Tenenbaum. Contains information on the American reaction to the persecution of Jews during World War II; the work of several Jewish aid organizations; commemorations of Holocaust victims; and Zionist organizaitons.

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