Irving Reichert papers, 1917-1956.

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Irving Reichert papers, 1917-1956.

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Contains Reichert's correspondence; speeches; sermons; and magazine articles and newspaper clippings, together with his manuscript on the history of Jewish marriage laws and customs; his letter of resignation from the A.C.J.; information about the rabbinical installation of his brother, Victor; and a sonnet Victor wrote to his mother.

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Judah L. Magnes Memorial Museum, Rabbi Morris Goldstein Library

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