Western states Jewish history archive, 1800-2004.

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Western states Jewish history archive, 1800-2004.

Western states Jewish history archive, 1800-2004.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/570911550

The bulk of the collection is organized into research files of materials Kramer and Stern compiled about individuals, institutions and organizations, and synagogues throughout California. These research files vary in their breadth and specificity, some offering original primary source materials, while others largely comprised of newspaper clippings and research notes. Files from institutions and organizations, as well as synagogues, often contain internal documents -meeting minutes, memos, and legal and financial records- in addition to newsletters, pamphlets and other public materials. The scope of these research files cannot be underestimated. They include a wide variety of organizations and institutions, as well as nearly 500 individuals and families and nearly every major Jewish congregation in California. There is also an abundance of source material related to individuals and topics outside of those contained in the research files. The collection contains an assortment of journal and book excerpts, newspaper clippings, pamphlets and tracts, sermons and speeches, and a few maps and photos. In addition to the written materials, there are audio and visual materials, including several roles of microfilm from Stern's collection. There is large amount of Kramer's personal papers in the collection as well, including drafts of his oral and written work, personnel records from his various employments, and photos and ephemera of his family. The collection also contains similar legal and financial records and correspondence of the Association.

186 boxes (93 linear ft.)

University of California, Los Angeles