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Rabbi Jacob Kaplan Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: PKY 88.011

Scope and Content

These two volumes contain news clippings, photographs, and correspondence compiled by Rabbi Kaplan while at Temple Israel in Miami from 1926-1947.

Dates

  • Creation: 1926-1947

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Born in Germany in 1874, Jacob H. Kaplan was ordained as a rabbi at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati in 1902. From 1926 until his retirement, he served as a congregational rabbi at Temple Israel in Miami, Fla.

Extent

0.05 Linear feet (2 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

News clippings, photographs, and correspondence compiled by Rabbi Kaplan while at Temple Israel in Miami from 1926-1947.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Title
A Guide to the Rabbi Jacob Kaplan Scrapbooks
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Stephen Jackson
Date
December 2007
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755