RG 4 - JTSA. University of Judaism, Los Angeles CA.
| Title: | Guide to the JTSA. University of Judaism Records, 1947-1960. |
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| Name(s): | University of Judaism | |
| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Issuance: | monographic | |
| Date Issued: | 1947 | |
| Abstract/Description: | This group of records of the University of Judaism in Los Angeles consists mainly of administrative correspondence, 1947-1960. Also included are materials from commencement exercises, 1951, 1953-1955, and five reel-to-reel tapes recording abanquet for the University at the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel, December 28, 1948. A sixth tape records a 1947 ceremony at the University. | |
| Abstract/Description: | The correspondence, which is mainly that of University Director Simon Greenberg, documents the founding and early years of the University of Judaism plus later administrative matters, particularly fundraising among members of the Hollywood film industry. Correspondents include professors, staff, and board members; University of California faculty members Lawrence | |
| Abstract/Description: | Powell and Robert G. Sproul; and Hollywood figures including Louis B. Mayer, Harry Warner, and Dore Schary. Of interest is correspondence with author Chaim Potok, then director of Camp Ramah on the West Coast. Also of interest is correspondencerelating to Martin Buber's visit to the University. | |
| Note(s): |
The University of Judaism, the West Coast branch of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America (located in New York), was founded in Los Angeles in 1947. Initially a Jewish teachers training institute, the University of Judaism grew to includeundergraduate, continuing education, and rabbinical preparatory programs. Hebrew. |
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| Subject(s): |
Buber, Martin, 1878-1965 Greenberg, Simon, 1901- Mayer, Louis B Potok, Chaim Powell, Lawrence Schary, Dore Sproul, Robert G Warner, Harry Camp Ramah. Jewish Theological Seminary of America. University of Judaism. Jewish camps Jewish motion picture producers and directors Rabbinical seminaries -- New York (N.Y.) Universities and colleges -- Administration |
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| Library Classification: | R.G.4 | |
| Held by: | Jewish Theological Seminary of America. 3080 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10027. U.S.A. | |
| Restrictions on Access: | Permission required. Some items restricted. Reproduction of fragile items is not permitted. Consult the Librarian about literary rights. | |
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