Graenum Berger papers, undated, (1825)-2002

Contains correspondence, minutes, reports, clippings, manuscripts, research materials, journal articles, photographs and publications; primarily relating to Berger's involvement with Ethiopian Jewry and his efforts to bring about their rescue through the organization he formed, the American Association for Ethiopian Jews. Also contains material from Berger's other interests- his writings, travels through the world and to Israel and Ethiopia, community affiliations, research in Black American Jews, profession as a Jewish social work executive, his commitment to Jewish causes and to Israel. There are also many personal and biographical materials from the numerous long-term friendships and associations he established.

Schoolman family papers, undated, 1889-1994

The Schoolman Papers reflect Dr. Albert P. and Mrs. Bertha Schoolmans' staunch dedication to Jewish education, Jewish causes, and Israel. Bertha Schoolman, a lifelong member of Hadassah, assisted thousands of Israeli youth as chairman of the Youth Aliyah Committee. Her diaries, photos, scrapbooks, and correspondence record her numerous visits to Israel on which she helped set up schools, met with Israeli dignitaries, and participated in Zionist Conferences and events. The collection includes a 1936 letter from Hadassah founder, Henrietta Szold, praising Mrs. Schoolman's work as well as a letter from the father of Anne Frank, thanking Mrs. Schoolman for naming a Youth Aliyah center the "Anne Frank Haven" after his later daughter.

Alice Davis Menken papers, undated, 1880-1936.

Primarily correspondence, reports, etc. relating to activities with the Society of New York State Women, Jewish Welfare Board, Jewish Protectory and Aid Society (later called Jewish Board of Guardians), New York City Woman's Night Court, Hudson State Training School, New York State Reformatory for Women, Society for Political Study, Daughters of American Revolution, Progressive Party, Mayor's Committee of Women on National Defense, New York, Congregation Shearith Israel, Florence Crittendon League, Committee of Fourteen and the Inwood House; includes also journals, diaries and other material relating to personal life, and a biographical sketch submitted to the Jewish Biographical Bureau, and copies of published and manuscript articles. Contains a "Survey of Reformatory and Correctional Institutions and Agencies As Related To The Problem of Commercialized Vice" in manuscript, submitted in August, 1919 and also material relating to program and activities of New York Training School For Community Center Workers.

Ursula Schlosstein nee Gottschalk teaching children art at Allen's Lane Art Center which she founded; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ursula Schlosstein born Gottschalk in her nursery school, Allens Lane Art Center.

Ursula Schlosstein nee Gottschalk teaching children art at Allen's Lane Art Center which she founded; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ursula Schlosstein born Gottschalk in her nursery school, Allens Lane Art Center.

Portrait of Ernst Gottschalk (seated second row center) with eight unidentified soldiers; Rendsburg, Germany. Military Portraits groups

Morgen hat Reserve Ruh / Auf Wiedersehen / Beste Gruesse; postcard signer Gottschalk; addressee: L Nurzinsky, Altona-Othmarschen, Aidikes Str.

Tombstones of Sophie Molling and Max Molling (center in shadow); Strangriede Cemetery (R 29.09 and R 29.10); Hannover Cemeteries Tombs

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Schnitzler Jacob; temple inspector of the Jewish community Vienna portraits men

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Joseph Ritter von Wertheimer, Moritz Lazarus and Abraham Geiger; Officers of the first Jewish Council of Leipzig Portraits; Groups; Men

"Praesidium der ersten israelitischen Synode zu Leipzig. II Vicepraesident Ritter V. Wertheimer aus Wien. Praesident Prof. Dr. M. Lazarus aus Berlin. I Vicepraesident Dr. A. Geiger aus Frankfurt a/M."

Grete and Ernst Glasner (seated center); Danubius, Bratislava.

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Herman Sommerfeld (center) with other reserve soldiers in military uniform Portraits Men

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Herman Sommerfeld (center) with other soldiers in military uniform Portraits Men

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