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Moos-Moore Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 3127

Scope and Content Note

The Moos-Moore Family Collection includes materials pertaining to the history of the Moos-Moore family and other closely associated families.

The bulk of the collection consists of materials collected by Samuel Moos for his unpublished book Erinnerungen eines Konstanzer. The collection also includes materials for another unpublished book Die Juden in Konstanz, 1863-1940. It is quite possible that it is the same book since there is no definite final draft.)

Materials for Moos’ unpublished book include family correspondence and correspondence with other researchers and archives, photographs, original family documents, manuscripts (drafts), clippings, genealogical charts and family trees.

The Moos-Moore Collection includes mostly original documents.

Also included in the collection are copies of Samuel Moore’s unpublished book Geschichte des Dorfes und Judendorfes as well as his poetry and diary.

Dates

  • 1832-1984

Creator

Language of Materials

The collection is in German and English.

Access Restrictions

Open to researchers.

Access Information

Collection is digitized. Follow the links in the Container List to access the digitized materials.

Biographical Note

The Moos-Moore and other closely associated families come from Konstanz and Baden in Germany.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Abstract

The Moos-Moore Family Collection includes materials pertaining to the history of the Moos-Moore family and other closely associated families. The bulk of the collection consists of materials comprising the unpublished book Erinnerungen eines Konstanzer by Samuel Moos. Materials for Moos’ unpublished book include family correspondence and correspondence with other researchers and archives, photographs, original family documents, manuscripts (drafts), clippings, genealogical charts and family trees. Materials collected here are predominantly original documents.

Arrangement

The collection consists of a single series:

Separated Material

Artifacts were removed to the LBI Art Collection

Title
Guide to the Moos-Moore Family Collection 1832-1984 AR 3127
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by Yakov Illich Sklar
Date
© 2011
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English.
Sponsor
as part of the Leon Levy Archival Processing Initiative, made possible by the Leon Levy Foundation

Revision Statements

  • October 27, 2014 : Links to digital objects added in Container List.

Repository Details

Part of the Leo Baeck Institute Repository

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