Guide to the Lee Joseph Levinger Papers
1906-1966

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Overview of the Collection

Creator: Levinger, Lee J. (Lee Joseph), 1890-1966
Title: Lee Joseph Levinger Papers
Dates: 1906-1966 ( inclusive )
Quantity: 1.5 linear feet (1 container)
Collection Number: Ax 310
Summary: Lee Joseph Levinger (1890-1966) was a Rabbi and an author. The papers include manuscripts of his books, published articles and correspondence.
Repository: University of Oregon Libraries
Special Collections & University Archives

1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/index.html

Languages: Collection materials are in English. 
Sponsor: Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Biographical Note

Lee Joseph Levinger (1890-1966) was a Rabbi and an author. Educated at the University of Cincinnati, the University of Pennsylvania, and Hebrew Union College, he was particularly interested in the history of the Jews in the United States, and the work of Jewish chaplains in the U.S. armed forces.

Content Description

Collection comprises book manuscripts, published articles, and related correspondence by Lee Joseph Levinger, an American rabbi and author.

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Access :  

Collection is open to the public.

Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room.

Restrictions on Use :  

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Preferred Citation :  

[Identification of item], Lee Joseph Levinger Papers, Ax 310, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon.

Administrative Information

Arrangement :

Collection is organized into the following series:

Series: Manuscripts

Series: Correspondence

Series: Publications

Series: Correspondence

Processing Note :  

Collection processed by processing staff, August 2006.


Detailed Description of the Collection

Manuscripts
Container(s)
Description
Box
Folder
1 1 Trends in American Jewry
1 2 Trends in American Jewry
1 3 Beneath the Star of David
1 4 Beneath the Star of David
1 5 Beneath the Star of David
1 6 Beneath the Star of David
1 7 The Jewish Student in America
1 8 Theses
1 9 Miscellaneous short pieces

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Correspondence
Container(s)
Description
Box
Folder
1 10 National Jewish Welfare Board and Association of Jewish Chaplains
1 11 Commission on Jewish Education
1 12 Harry Gersh
1 13 College of Jewish Studies in San Francisco
1 14 Lorna Smith

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Publications
Container(s)
Description
Dates
Box
Folder
1 15 The Causes of Anti-Semitism in the United States 1925
1 16 A History of the Jews in the United States 1932
1 17 Anti-Semitism Yesterday and Tomorrow 1936
1 18 Jews and Judaism in the United States: A Syllabus 1925
1 19 Mr. Smith Meet Mr. Cohen. Introducing Your Jewish Neighbor. Co-written by James Waterman Wise 1940
1 20 Report of the Paducah Vice Commission 1916
1 21 The Philosophy of Henri Bergson and Judaism 1916
1 22 Professional Opportunities for Jewish Youth 1938
1 23 Some Ideals of the Day
1 24 Your Future Profession
1 25 Anti-Semitism in the United States 1925
1 26 Chaplains to the Rescue 1946
1 26 The Jewish Student in America 1937
1 27 Reader's Digest Articles of Lasting Interest. "Tolerance and Beyond." Tear sheet 1929
1 28 The Live Oak 1949
1 29 "Worthy of Their Sires" from The American Legion Magazine November 1943
1 30 Reprint from Jewish Social Studies 1940
1 31 Reprint from Jewish Social Studies 1940
1 32 Reprint from Jewish Social Studies 1940
1 33 Reprint from Jewish Social Studies 1940
1 34 "Liberal Textbooks" from Liberal Judaism. Tear sheet
1 35 Professional Aspects of the Rabbinate 1942
1 36 Professional Aspects of the Rabbinate 1942
1 37 "The Development of Charity in Biblical Times" from Hebrew Union College Monthly January 1915
1 38 "The Theory of Kaufmann Kohler" from the Central Conference American Rabbis Journal January 1959
1 39 "Welfare Work in Two Wars" from The Hebrew Union College Monthly March 1944
1 40 National Jewish Monthly April 1937
1 41 National Jewish Monthly May 1937
1 42 National Jewish Monthly June 1937
1 43 National Jewish Monthly July 1937
1 44 Reprint from Jewish Social Studies 1940
1 45 Reprint from Jewish Social Studies 1941
1 46 The Philosophy of Henri Bergson and Judaism 1916
1 47 "The Disappearing Small Town Jew" from Commentary August 1952

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Correspondence II
Container(s)
Description
Box
Folder
1 48 Correspondence

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Subjects

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.

  • Personal Names :
  • Levinger, Lee J. (Lee Joseph), 1890-1966--Correspondence
  • Subject Terms :
  • American literature--Jewish authors
  • Authors, American--20th century
  • Chaplains, Military--United States--History
  • Jewish authors--United States--20th century
  • Jews--United States--History
  • Rabbis--United States

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