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Jews.

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:

Moses Myers Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0385
Abstract

The Moses Myers Papers consist of a handful of letters, shipping inventories, and a printed broadside relating to the early Jewish American merchant Moses Myers (1735-1835). Myers lived in Norfolk, VA, and his merchant business was involved in the Caribbean. His ships were instrumental during the War of 1812.

Dates: 1796-1820

Paul L. Hanna Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms Coll. 120
Abstract

Correspondence, writings, speeches, and general files of historian, Paul L. Hanna. The majority of the files pertain to Palestine, Israel and the Middle East, including his work with the Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry in 1946.

Dates: 1931-1972

Phil Emmer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0363
Abstract Philip I. Emmer is a real estate developer known for his work throughout Florida. His firm, Emmer Development Corporation, has developed properties in 15 Florida counties, from low-income, turnkey housing to luxury apartment complexes. Emmer is also well known for his philanthropy and public service. This collection focuses on the philanthropy and public service of Emmer, as well as his career in housing development. The collection also holds documentation regarding low-income housing, in...
Dates: 1941-2014; Majority of material found within 1970-2010

Prager Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0465
Abstract

The photographs, official documents, and ephemera included in this collection document the lives of the Prager family members, especially Moses Prager and his son Jacob, from 1923 to 1961. From Poland, Moses Prager and his family relocated to Belgium. Jacob continued to the United Kingdom escaping the Nazis during World War II. Following the war, he and his wife immigrated to the United States.

Dates: 1923 - 1961

Price Library of Judaica Anniversary Periodicals Collection

 Collection
Identifier: JUD Coll. 0001
Abstract This unique collection contains periodicals representing over 300 titles from almost thirty countries, offering a glimpse into the Jewish press worldwide throughout the twentieth century. It illustrates a multitude of Jewish political, cultural, and economic voices and the religious, literary, and mundane interests of Jewish readers in various countries. The collection is not representative of the period's Jewish news publications; nevertheless, it introduces readers to the main trends of...
Dates: 1896-2009

Price Library of Judaica Calendar Collection

 Collection
Identifier: JUD Coll. 0002
Abstract

The items included sample the rich variety in genre and form of the Hebrew calendar and demonstrate the role of time keeping in Jewish cultures throughout the ages.

Dates: 1946-2017; Majority of material found within 1950-1973

Price Library of Judaica Performing Arts Collection

 Collection
Identifier: JUD Coll. 0003
Abstract

This collection holds various materials related to the performing arts. The perfomances they record capture the Jewish experience in different countries and different historical periods and illustrate the importance of the performing arts in Jewish cultural life around the globe.

Dates: 1973 - 2015

Rabbi Jacob Kaplan Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: PKY 88.011
Abstract

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

Dates: 1926-1947

Records of the University of Florida Price Library of Judaica

 Series
Identifier: Series 005
Abstract

Correspondence, collection inventories, reports, forms, working papers documenting the administration of the Price Library.

Dates: 1972-1984

Relacion de la orden y manera de proceder del Santo Officio... de la Inquisicion

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0466
Abstract

Manuscript copy of a 1559 relacion by Philip II of Spain and Pope Paul IV relating the procedures to be followed by the Holy Office of the Inquisition (Santo Officio).

Dates: 1700-1799?