Selma Cohn papers, 1881-1971.

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Selma Cohn papers, 1881-1971.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/78463737

Diaries; date books; personal financial information; correspondence; photographs; medals for Sabbath attendance and a kaddish card from Congregation Beth Israel; religious instruction booklets from San Francisco's Congregation Sherith Israel; and high school and college publications.

1.5 linear ft.

Judah L. Magnes Memorial Museum, Rabbi Morris Goldstein Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8215073

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