Papers, 1914-1990.

ArchivalResource

Feinberg, Abraham L. Papers, 1914-1990.

Papers, 1914-1990.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/154689240

Series A includes sermons, most delivered at Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto, Ont., and speeches concerning religious and social reform topics; "Revolutionary Messages" (sermons) delivered by Feinberg as Rabbi-in-Residence at Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, San Francisco, Calif. (1972-1976); speeches and messages delivered by Feinberg "on-air" on program series such as the "Message of Israel" (1937-1969), "Brotherhood Hour" (1947-1949), and "Grey Lib" (1972), and miscellaneous other programs; handwritten notes and outlines from which he wrote articles or delivered sermons or speeches including notes made during trips to Europe and Israel (1949 and 1959), outline for the sermon announcing his resignation from Temple Israel, New York, N.Y. (1930), and notes for lecture series and sermons delivered in the 1970s in California and Nevada; Feinberg's handwritten thesis submitted to Hebrew Union College (1924) and drafts for his unpublished autobiography, Release (1929-1931), and published books, Storm the Gates of Jericho (1964), and Sex and the Pulpit (1981); and handwritten or printed articles on topics such as religion, Canada, pacifism, and radical social reform. Series B includes correspondence, greeting cards, news articles, notes, speeches, poetry, programs, publicity materials, memorabilia, interview transcript, book contracts, reviews, reports, pamphlets, and material pertaining to Feinberg's rabbinical career, his support of peace and disarmament movements, trip to Hanoi, relationship with John Lennon, three published books, and the phonograph album he recorded. Series C. includes newsletters, articles, membership lists, notes, lyrics, correspondence, questionnaires, financial records, publicity materials, program formats, and music; newsletters, articles, membership lists, program proposals, note cards, sheet music, and song books relating to Feinberg's radio career as "Anthony Frome."; and correspondence, publicity materials, program formats, questionnaires, financial records, guest books, song lists, lyrics, poetry, song sheets, and song books relating to the "Grey Lib Plus" radio show originating in Reno, Nev. (Fall 1976-Jan. 1978). Series D includes biographical sketches, articles, cartoons, programs, notes, obituaries, applications, passports, identity/membership cards, presentation booklet, engraved wristwatch, diplomas, awards, rubber stamp, neck pendants, lapel pins, shipping list, foreign coins and currency, and box of memorabilia collected by Feinberg on his trip to Hanoi (1966-1967). Series E includes index cards with handwritten quotations or notes pertaining to various subjects, including Judaism, Christianity, faith, Palestine, fear, and Churchill. Series F includes scrapbooks and scrapbook pages containing articles, programs, and correspondence. Series G includes photographs and pictures (1927-1986) covering Feinberg, "Anthony Frome", rabbinical activities in New York, N.Y., San Francisco, Calif., and Toronto, Ont., protest demonstrations, and pro-peace activities including trips to Moscow, Berlin, and Hanoi. Series H includes Feinberg's 1969 album, "I Was So Much Older Then," a 7" disc (with autographed dust cover) containing "Give Peace a Chance" recorded by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, with Feinberg's voice in the background, and over 100 reels and cassettes of speeches, interviews, a memorial service for Feinberg, "Grey Lib" radio programs (Berkeley, Calif., 1972) and "Grey Lib Plus" radio programs (Reno, Nev., 1976-1978), and other recordings (1972-1986).

19 linear ft.

The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives