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A convenience collection of informational materials, reference materials, and Motion Pictures collected by or deposited with this agency concerning any topic or person useful for the interpretation of Delaware’s history.
Series ID: 9270-000-001
Jews in Delaware Miscellaneous, includes “Jewish Delaware, History, Sites, Communal Service 1655-1976” 1655–1976 | ID Number: 374
Jewish Historical Society of Delaware “A Guide to the Archives” 1997, 2003 | ID Number: 907
Jews in Delaware Delaware Materials in the Yale University Library Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies unknown | ID Number: 374 | Folder Number: 2
Non-state or local governmental publications, including pamphlets, brochures, booklets, magazines, and similar published material which contains information on Delaware.
Series ID: 9270-000-004
Jewish Population of Northern Delaware 1962, a Demographic Study 1962 | Box 1 | Barcode: 390187
Jewish Community Center, Wilmington, Delaware Philosophy and Program unknown | Box 2 | Barcode: 390189
The journals contain daily entries noting the date, weather, and various topics such as local churches, politics, travel, shipbuilding, trains, schools, and notable events like a circus, an execution, and a fire. They include records of church services, baptisms, and community life, with details on attendance, offerings, and individuals involved. The 1896–1900 volume originally recorded services in 1882, and the 1903–1904 volume includes baptism records from St. Mary the Virgin in New York City (1876–1881).
1982 file on Jewish History. Resource ID: 9270-001-007_199 | Barcode: 487162
Motion Pictures / Films
Combat Bulletin 57 This 16mm film features the segment “Activities in European Theatre of Operations,” including capsized and sunken battleships; Holocaust survivors being fed, treated, and moved out of the camps; and more. Resource ID: 1800-000-112_047mp
Combat Bulletin 53 Includes “Secretary Stimson and General Marshall Make V-E Day Statement” and “Activities on Okinawa,” plus combat footage and more. Resource ID: 1800-000-112_044mp
Ostland – Deutschesland A Nazi propaganda film with German titles/subtitles; not translated into English. Resource ID: 1800-000-112_057mp
Delaware Jews in American Wars Produced by Dr. Ralph Tomases with the Jewish Historical Society of Delaware, focusing on Jewish Delawareans in U.S. wars. Resource ID: 1325-003-226_053mp
Jews In Delaware The Jew as Patriot and Soldier, History of Jews in Delaware: 1937–1937. Resource ID: 9500-001-000 | Box 2 | Barcode: 390164
Window on Wilmington, 11-4-1998 U-Matic video featuring lectures, programs, and more. Available by appointment in the Research Room. Resource ID: 5100-003-421_049mp
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