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3. Correspondence, circa 1890-1936

 Series

Scope and Contents

This series consists of correspondence, primarily personal, to and from Jacob Raisin, his colleagues, family members, including his wife, his children, and his brother, the local B'nai Brith lodge, and Henrietta Szold. Family correspondence sent to Jacob Raisin while he was traveling details day-to-day events. Also includes several letters to and from Barnett Elzas. Some of Raisin's letters are in Hebrew.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1890-1936

Creator

Language of Material

From the Collection:

Materials in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 5.63 linear feet (12 document boxes, 8 oversize folders)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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