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The Samuel Halperin Collection of Jews and Judaism in Germany and Austria

 Collection
Identifier: AR 11974

Scope and Content Note

Over 270 items include: voluntary Jewish organization monthly dues stamps and seals; synagogue and Kosher labels; Berlin Community Council membership booklets; Jewish sport club certificates; multilingual stamps of the Harand Movement ‘against race hatred and human misery’ (including an autographed postcard photo of founder Julie Harand); and a notable collection of Jewish Veterans Relief Stamps of World War l (RJF). Jewish merchants and banks are also represented in colorful advertising labels and seals. Also included are several Nazi anti-Semitic items and post-World War II depictions of restored synagogues destroyed by Nazis.

Dates

  • 1898-1960

Language of Materials

This collection is in German.

Access Restrictions

Open to researchers.

Use Restrictions

There may be some restrictions on the use of the collection. For more information, contact:

Leo Baeck Institute, Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011

email: lbaeck@lbi.cjh.org

Biographical Note

German and Austrian Jews created a rich culture in the arts, sciences, commerce and technology and produced world leaders in many fields. This collection, destined for the Leo Baeck Institute at Center for Jewish History in New York City, was assembled over forty years by Dr. Samuel Halperin, a collector residing in Washington, D.C.

Extent

2 Folders

Abstract

Over 270 items include: voluntary Jewish organization monthly dues stamps and seals; synagogue and Kosher labels; Berlin Community Council membership booklets; Jewish sport club certificates; multilingual stamps of the Harand Movement ‘against race hatred and human misery’ (including an autographed postcard photo of founder Julie Harand); and a notable collection of Jewish Veterans Relief Stamps of World War l (RJF). Jewish merchants and banks are also represented in colorful advertising labels and seals. Also included are several Nazi anti-Semitic items and post-World War II depictions of restored synagogues destroyed by Nazis.

Related Material

See also the similar Samuel Halperin Collection, AR 11578

Title
Guide to the The Samuel Halperin Collection of Jews and Judaism in Germany and Austria, 1898-1960  AR 11974
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by LBI Staff
Date
© 2016
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Leo Baeck Institute Repository

Contact:
15 West 16th Street
New York NY 10011 United States