Records of the University of Florida Price Library of Judaica
Scope and Content
The series contains correspondence, collection inventories, reports, forms, working papers documenting the administration of the Library. Of significance is material related to the formation of the Library by purchasing the Mishkin Collection. Also includes proposals for the formation of the Library and information on fundraising to purchase the Mishkin Collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1972-1995
Creator
Access
University Archives collections are available for research. Portions of the collections may be restricted due to the requirements of applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to FERPA and HIPAA, and in accordance with best practices as defined by the Society of American Archivists.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Price Library of Judaica was dedicated on March 8, 1981 honoring a Jacksonville family active in Jewish community life. It is the largest library of Judaica in the southeast and concentrates on the political, social, economic and intellectual history of Jewish culture in all historical periods.
Extent
6 Linear feet (12 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Correspondence, collection inventories, reports, forms, working papers documenting the administration of the Price Library.
Physical Location
University of Florida Smathers Library Building
- Title
- A Guide to the Records of the University of Florida Price Library of Judaica, 1972-1995
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by Dept. Staff
- Date
- September 2006
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is written in English.
Revision Statements
- August 30, 2021: Sarah Coates; added inventories for boxes 3-4
- July 2023: Sarah Coates; added boxes 5-10
- August 2023: Sarah Coates; added scrapbooks in boxes 11-12
Repository Details
Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755
special@uflib.ufl.edu