| Description |
5.8 linear feet (17 boxes). |
| Restricted Access |
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated. |
| Summary |
Collection consists of addresses and lectures of Leipziger and others, correspondence, resolutions, notes, scrapbooks, and printed matter that relate to Leipziger's career as a lecturer and educator. Bulk of the collection is his addresses and lectures, 1875-1917, on education and religion. Collection contains other addresses and papers, 1891-1934. Correspondence, 1861-1934, includes family letters and general correspondence of Leipziger and others. Also, resolutions, 1873-1917; notes, 1887-1917; scrapbooks containing photographs, 1867-1917; and printed material. |
| Biography |
Henry Marcus Leipziger (1854-1917) was an educator, lecturer and teacher. Born in England, he came to the U.S. as a child and settled in New York City. He established the Hebrew Technical Institute and became its director between 1884 and 1891. Other positions he held were Assistant Superintendent of New York City public schools and Supervisor of Lecturers. He was active in various historical societies and community organizations. |
| Finding Aids |
Collection guide available in repository and on internet. |
| Subject |
Leipziger, Henry Marcus, 1854-1917.
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Adult education.
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Jewish learning and scholarship.
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Jews -- Education -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Judaism.
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Vocational education.
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| Genre/Form |
Photographs.
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Scrapbooks.
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| Occupation |
Educators. |
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Lecturers. |
| LCCN |
ms 71001252 |
| Call No. |
MssCol 1727
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| Research Call Number |
MssCol 1727
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