Jews.

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

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

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

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

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

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

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

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Price Library of Judaica Latin American and Caribbean Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0667

Abstract

Various documents related to Jews living in Latin American and Caribbean countries including most prominently Argentina, Cuba, Brazil, and Uruguay. The collection particularly highlights many who fled from Europe during and after World War II.

Dates: 1900 - 1970

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

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

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Proposed Constitution for Israel: Lecture Delivered to IDF Cultural Officers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0682

Abstract

This lecture captures an exceptionally early stage in Israel’s constitutional development, delivered to IDF officers shortly after statehood.

Dates: 1948 November 1

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Rabbi Frederick Solomon Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0668

Abstract

Sermons, letters, bulletins, and a scrapbook belonging to Rabbi and artist, Frederick Solomon, who served as a Jewish Rabbi in Havana, Cuba from 1957-1960.

Dates: 1954 - 1963

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida