Series II: Jews and Jewish Life in Imperial Russia and Eastern Europe, 1905-1939

Scope and content:

Collection of materials, mostly printed, related to social and political life of Jews on the territory of Ukraine, Lithuania, Russia, and Poland in the first quarter of the 20th century. Thematically they cover such subjects as revolutionary events of the 1910s, pogroms, anti-semitism, the 1917 revolution and the civil war. Most of the items concern Jews and Jewish life, and others deal with the revolutionary movement and the civil war. Also included are materials of various Jewish organizations and groups among which are the Bund, Poalei Zion, Zionists, etc. There is a group of material related to the Ukrainian People's Republic, including notable legislative acts on the statute of Jewish communities and Jewish autonomy, and other documents.

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Access and use

Parent restrictions:
This collection is located on-site.
Parent terms of access:
Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
rbml@library.columbia.edu