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Jewish Americans

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

B'nai B'rith (Portland, Or.) Lodge No. 65 records

 Collection — Box 1 : [Barcode: 35025042050548]
Identifier: Ax 218
Abstract

The collection contains records of the B'Nai B'rith Lodge No. 65, of Portland, Oregon, from 1923-1931.

Dates: 1923-1931

Harold S. Hirsch interviews

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025042705331]
Identifier: Coll 426
Abstract

This collection consists of Harold S. Hirsch interview transcripts. 11 interviews were conducted between March 6, 1988 and August 27, 1989 by Helene Hirsch Oppenheimer.

Dates: March 1988-August 1989

Kraemer family papers

 Collection — Multiple collection box [A 161] 1: [Barcode: i49942840]
Identifier: A 161
Abstract

The Kraemer family of Oregon and California includes Otto J. Kraemer, Julius Kraemer, and Julius' children. The collection (1897-1939) consists of material regarding the Kraemer family, Jews in Oregon, and political matters, and material includes correspondence and addresses by members of the Kraemer family, and letters from Senator George E. Chamberlain.

Dates: 1897-1939

Elma Ehlrich Levinger papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 309
Abstract

Elma Levinger (1887-1958) was an author known for her books on Jewish history and culture. The biographical material, manuscripts, and publications in the collection represent her work.

Dates: 1912-1958

Lee Joseph Levinger papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 310
Abstract

Lee Joseph Levinger (1890-1966) was a Rabbi and an author. The papers include manuscripts of his books, published articles and correspondence.

Dates: 1906-1966

Portland Hebrew Sick Benefit Association treasurer's books

 Collection — Multiple collection box [B 128] 1: [Barcode: i50202832]
Identifier: B 128
Abstract

Portland Hebrew Sick Benefit Association was founded by Russian and East European Jews of Portland, Oregon, and assisted members with death benefits, tombstones, and contributions to Histadrut, a labor federation in Israel. The collection (1933-1937; 1940-1958) consists of five volumes of treasurer's record books.

Dates: 1933-1937; 1940-1958