Jews and Jewish life ephemera subject files, 1924-2007.
(Document/manuscript/pamphlet/archival material)

Arrangement: Generally alphabetical by subject.

Materials housed in Special Collections Division of the Main Library, Nashville Public Library.

In library use only. Available by appointment.

Scope and content: A variety of materials about Jewish institutions and Jewish life in Nashville, Tenn. Most folders contain only a single item. Subjects include: a list of Jewish marriages in Davidson County from 1855-1900 compiled by Fedora Small Frank; items related to various Jewish-related events, such as museum exhibits, lectures, etc.; several items describing the Archives of the Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, located at the Jewish Community Center; and a few items related to local synagogues: Congregation Micah; the Temple; and Vine Street Temple. The Oct. 1924 issue of the Nashville YMHA News, a special issue for the dedication of a new Jewish community center located on Union Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues, North, contains a significant amount of detail about the YMHA, the YWHA, and Nashville's Jewish community in the early 20th century, as well as the construction of the new building and information about people who played a significant role in the development of the new building. The item features many photographs.

Cite as: [folder title or item description], Jews and Jewish Life Ephemera Subject Files, Special Collections Division, Nashville Public Library

Some items may be restricted by copyright law or donor restriction.

Intentionally assembled by staff of the Special Collections Division, beginning at an unknown date, probably in the late 1960s, and collected on an ongoing basis.

In English

Process;,2007;,Linda Barnickel.

Catalog;,2012;,Linda Barnickel.

Additional accruals are expected.