Series IV. Jewish Leadership, 1896-1967, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
The series is comprised of correspondence, memorabilia, clippings, speeches, and print matter related to Edgar J. Nathan's Jewish life and leadership, including his activity in various Jewish organizations such as Shearith Israel, where he was president, and the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he was on the Board of Directors. Many of the materials in the series are related to specific events which Nathan helped plan, including tercentenary celebrations (both for Shearith Israel and for a larger Jewish audience) and the semi-centennial celebration of JTS. The tercentenary files also include a signed note from Dwight D. Eisenhower. Other information on Edgar J. Nathan, Jr.'s Jewish life and leadership can be found throughout the collection, but especially in the speeches segment of Series II. Manhattan Borough Presidency (Box 2, Folders 5-12) and in Series VI and VII (Print Matter and Memorabilia).
Arrangement
The series is arranged by subject matter, beginning with papers related to Shearith Israel and advancing to Jewish correspondence and print matter. General correspondence is followed by papers related to the 300th anniversary (tercentenary) of the arrival of Jews to America and founding of the Shearith Israel Congregation and the 50th anniversary (semi-centennial) of the founding of the Jewish Theological Seminary. The series concludes with photographs.
Misc. Shearith Israel Papers, 1896-1967, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains clippings and programs from the Mill Street Synagogue's 200th anniversary celebrations, programs from 1896 dedication of the synagogue, speeches and reports from Edgar J. Nathan, Jr.'s presidency, and bulletins from 1925-1964.
Misc. Jewish Correspondence and Print Matter (1 folder of 4), 1941-1961, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains print matter from various Jewish organizations, including the Jewish Social Service Association.
Misc. Jewish Correspondence and Print Matter (3 folders of 4), 1815-1966, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains print matter from various Jewish organizations, including the Jewish Social Service Association. Folder 3 contains newspaper clippings about various Jewish events and topics, including articles/essays about and by Solomon Schechter, as well as a photocopy of an 1815 article on Edgar J. Nathan, Jr.'s ancestors on the Solis side opening a dry goods store.
Tercentenary Speeches, 1948-1955, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Mainly tercentenary speeches and speech drafts, but also includes unrelated 1948 Jewish speech.
Tercentenary Papers (Folder 1 of 7), 1954-1955, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains invitation to dinner honoring Jacob Javits and a copy of a speech by then-president Dwight D. Eisenhower as well as tercentenary material. Also includes photographs from the event.
Tercentenary Papers (Folder 2 of 7), 1954
Scope and Contents
Letter to Edgar J. Nathan, Jr. from President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Tercentenary Papers (3 folders of 7), 1948-1956, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Various correspondence and print matter from tercentenary, except a few seemingly random letters from 1948 in Folder 9.
Tercentenary Papers (2 folders of 7), 1953-1955, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Scrapbooks.
Jewish Theological Seminary Papers (6 folders), 1918-1961, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Mainly contains correspondence and print matter related to 1937 JTS semi-centennial celebration, in addition to print matter from the 1910s with "E.N.S." inscribed on the covers of some booklets.