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The American Jewish Historical Society
Responsible for the Future of the American Jewish Past
Founded in 1892, the American Jewish Historical Society’s holdings include 20 million documents, 50,000 books, paintings and other objects that bear witness to the remarkable contributions of the American Jewish community to life in the Americas from the 16th century to the present. Among the treasures of this heritage are the first American book published in Hebrew; the handwritten original of Emma Lazarus’ The New Colossus, which graces the Statue of Liberty; records of the nation’s leading Jewish communal organizations and important collections in the fields of education, philanthropy, science, sports, business and the arts.
Daniel Kaplan Sidney Lapidus Kenneth J. Bialkin Michael Feldberg, Ph.D.
President Chairman Chairman, Emeritus Acting Executive Director