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Guide to the Jacob Milgrom Papers
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Guide to the Jacob Milgrom M1002 1 Papers Guide to the Jacob Milgrom Papers
Collection number: M1002
Department of Special Collections and University Archives Stanford University Libraries Stanford, California Contact Information Department of Special Collections Green Library Stanford University Libraries Stanford, CA 94305-6004 Phone: (650) 725-1022 Email: [email protected] URL: http://library.stanford.edu/spc Processed by: Anna Levia Date Completed: 2004 Encoded by: Sean Quimby © The Board of Trustees of Stanford University. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary Title: Jacob Milgrom papers, Date (inclusive): ca. 1945- 1994 Collection number: M1002 Creator: Milgrom, Jacob, 1923- Extent: 3.25 linear ft. Repository: Stanford University. Libraries. Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives. Abstract: Professional correspondence, clippings, student papers, some early class work by Milgrom, notes, reprints, ephemera. His book collection is particularly strong in Bible and rabbinic literature. Language: English. Access Collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least 24 hours in advance of intended use. Publication Rights Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections. Preferred Citation Jacob Milgrom papers, M1002. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif. Acquisition Information Purchased with book collection, 1994. Biography / Administrative History Rabbi, author, and University of California at Berkeley Professor Emeritus Biblical Studies Jacob Milgrom was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 1, 1923. He studied at Brooklyn College before earning advanced degrees from the Jewish Theological Seminary. In 1948 he married Jo Milgrom (nee Berman), a biblical scholar in her own right; they have four children. Jacob Milgrom's research interests include Leviticus, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Tannaitic literature; over the course of his distinguished career he published five books and more than two hundred articles. He was named a fellow of the Guggenheim Foundation, a fellow of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Jerusalem, and a senior fellow of the Algright
Guide to the Jacob Milgrom M1002 2 Papers Institute of Archaelogical Research. Rabbi Milgrom retired in 1992. He and his wife now reside in Jerusalem, Israel. Scope and Content of Collection Clippings, photocopies, professional correspondence, student papers, writings by others, some early course work by Milgrom, notes, reprints, and ephemera. Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Subjects Book collecting Judaica and Hebraica Collections
Series 1 Bibliographies Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 1, Folder 1 Scope and Content Note Printed, typed, and handwritten bibliographies from various sources.
Series 2 Book Fragments Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 1, Folder 2 Scope and Content Note Pages 241-253 from Anmerkungen zu Kapitel IV, undated.
Series 3 Calendars Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 1, Folder 3 Scope and Content Note Two calendars: Keren Hayesod United Israel Appeal, 1957/58 and 1959/60.
Series 4 Conference Materials Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 1, Folder 4 Scope and Content Note Agendas and other materials from various conferences, 1970s, 1980s, and undated.
Series 5 Correspondence Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 1, Folder 5 Scope and Content Note 17 notes, letters, and memos dating from 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
Series 6 Course Materials Physical Description: 19 folders
Subseries 6.1 Exams Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 1, Folder 6 Course materials: Exams Scope and Content Note Three exam blue books written by Rabbi Milgrom. History I and History II dated May 17, 1945; Med[ieval] Hebrew Literature undated, ca. 1945.
Guide to the Jacob Milgrom M1002 3 Papers Series 6Course Materials Subseries 6.1Exams
Subseries 6.2 Lecture Notes Physical Description: 9 folders
Box 1, Folder 7 Course materials: Lecture notes Scope and Content Note Lectures notes from courses taken by Rabbi Milgrom, undated.
Box 1, Folder 8 Course materials: Lecture notes Scope and Content Note Typed notes from history course taken by Rabbi Milgrom, 1945.
Box 1, Folder 9 Course materials: Lecture notes Scope and Content Note Handwritten notes from courses taken by Rabbi Milgrom, 1943 and undated.
Box 1, Folder 10 Course materials: Lecture notes Scope and Content Note Handwritten notes from courses taken by Rabbi Milgrom, undated.
Box 1, Folder 11 Course materials: Lecture notes Scope and Content Note Typed notes from courses taken by Rabbi Milgrom, undated.
Box 1, Folder 12 Course materials: Lecture notes Scope and Content Note Handwritten notes from course on Ugaritic taken by Rabbi Milgrom, undated.
Box 1, Folder 13 Course materials: Lecture notes Scope and Content Note Typed notes from courses taken by Rabbi Milgrom, 1942 and undated.
Box 1, Folder 14 Course materials: Lecture notes Scope and Content Note Typed and handwritten notes from courses taken by Rabbi Milgrom, undated.
Box 1, Folder 15 Course materials: Lecture notes Scope and Content Note Handwritten notes from lecture attended by Rabbi Milgrom and Jo Milgrom, "Sabbath Eve Service in Babylonia," undated.
Subseries 6.3 Lecture Outlines Physical Description: 4 folders
Box 1, Folder 16 Course materials: Lecture outlines Scope and Content Note Typed outlines of courses taken by Rabbi Milgrom, dated 1943-44.
Guide to the Jacob Milgrom M1002 4 Papers Series 6Course Materials Subseries 6.3Lecture Outlines
Box 2, Folder 1 Course materials: Lecture outlines Scope and Content Note Typed outline of lecture series "Redemption of Israel and Return to Zion," World Jewish Bible Society, Jerusalem, ca. 1960.
Box 2, Folder 2 Course materials: Lecture outlines Scope and Content Note Typed syllabus for religious school confirmation class, undated.
Box 2, Folder 3 Course materials: Lecture outlines Scope and Content Note Typed course proposal: "Introduction to the Thought of A.J. Heschel," by Gary L. Austern. Undated.
Subseries 6.4 Readings Physical Description: 5 folders
Box 2, Folder 4 Course materials: Readings Scope and Content Note Readings to accompany various lectures.
Box 2, Folder 5 Course materials: Readings Scope and Content Note Readings to accompany various lectures.
Box 2, Folder 6 Course materials: Readings Scope and Content Note Readings to accompany various lectures.
Box 2, Folder 7 Course materials: Readings Scope and Content Note Readings to accompany various lectures.
Box 2, Folder 8 Course materials: Readings Scope and Content Note Readings to accompany various lectures.
7 Diaries Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 2, Folder 9 Diary Scope and Content Note "Jerusalem Diary" kept by Rabbi Milgrom during tour of Israel. Undated.
8 Directories Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 2, Folder 10 Directories Scope and Content Note Two directories. The Jewish Education Yellow Pages (Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education), 1993, and The Rabbinical Assembly of America, 1961.
Guide to the Jacob Milgrom M1002 5 Papers 9Educational Games
9 Educational Games Physical Description: 2 folders
Box 2, Folder 11 Educational games Scope and Content Note Set of small cards for bible quiz game printed with quotations. Undated.
Box 2, Folder 12 Educational games Scope and Content Note Bible quiz game. Undated.
10 Indices Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 2, Folder 13 Indices Scope and Content Note Index to topics in Buber's Tales, prepared by Rabbi Elliot B. Gertel. Undated.
11 Judaica and Religious Observance Physical Description: 10 folders
11.1 Commentaries Physical Description: 3 folders
Box 2, Folder 14 Judaica/Religous observance Scope and Content Note Studies in the Weekly Sidrah, by Nechama Leibowitz. English and Hebrew. 1950s.
Box 3, Folder 1 Judaica/Religous observance Scope and Content Note Book. Masekhet avodah zarah min talmud bavli im perushe ve-tosafot masoret ha-shas. Vilna: defus ve-hotsaat ha-almanah veha-ahim rom, 662 [1901]. 126 p. Condition poor.
Box 3, Folder 2 Judaica/Religous observance Scope and Content Note Two booklets. Mishnayot, by Eliezer Levi. New York: hotsaat Feldheim, undated. 14 p. Stamped "Property of Camp Ramah" on cover. Mishah meforeshet: masekhet brakhot, me'et Eliezer Levi. Tel Aviv: hotsaat Sinai: 721 [1961 or 62]. Stamped "Camp Ramah Conover, Wisconsin" on t.p.
11.2 Ketubot Physical Description: 2 folders
Box 3, Folder 3 Judaica/Religous observance: Ketubot Scope and Content Note Ten copies of three different blank ketubot [certifcates of marriage]. English and Hebrew, undated.
Guide to the Jacob Milgrom M1002 6 Papers 11Judaica and Religious Observance 11.2Ketubot
Box 10, Folder 1 Judaica and religious observance Scope and Content Note Tenoyim [marriage contract]. Blank form in Hebrew, printed by Ferlag fun Yehuda Katsenelenboygen, 66 Kanal Strit, Nyu York. Undated.
11.3 Liturgies Physical Description: 5 folders
Box 3, Folder 4 Judaica/Religous observance: Liturgies Scope and Content Note Two booklets. Mahzor: a prayerbook for the high holy days. Berkeley, CA: Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1985.Photocopy: Afternoon readings for Yom Kippur. Undated.
Box 3, Folder 5 Judaica/Religous observance: Liturgies Scope and Content Note Looseleaf booklet. Cover reads: A Contemporary High Holiday Service, ed. by Rabbi Sidney Greenberg and S. Allan Sugarman. Bridgeport, CT: Prayer Book Press of Media Judaica, 1970. Some pages missing, out of order.
Box 3, Folder 6 Judaica/Religous observance: Liturgies Scope and Content Note Two booklets. Mahzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: A prayer book for the days of awe. Berkeley, CA: The Aquarian Minyan, undated. 62 p.Untitled prayer book for Days of Awe. Beyt Chesed, compiled by Carol Delton, Patricia Warner-Cohn and Max Weinryb. Undated. 23 p.
Box 3, Folder 7 Judaica/Religous observance: Liturgies Scope and Content Note Four booklets. A Prayer for divine aid (to be recited during the war), by Louis Ginzberg. Jewish Theological Seminary of America, undated.Sidur katan, by Zeev Folk. Jerusalem: Skorpyo 88, 753 [1992 or 93]. Inscribed "le-Yaakov ule-Yokheved be-birkat aliyah la-arets vela-torah, Berkli, 25 Shevat 754 [1993 or 94]. Yizkor Book of Remembrance. Richmond, VA: Temple Bethel, Dr. Jacob Milgrom, Rabbi. Undated, 24 p.Megilat Ester The Book of Esther, translated and revised by Rabbi Simon Glazer. New York: Ktav Publishing House, undated. Genizah Service, by Arie Becker. Photocopy, undated, 6 p.
Box 3, Folder 8 Judaica/Religous observance: Sermon outline Scope and Content Note Sermon outline material on Mordecai M. Kaplan supplied by Jewish Reconstructionist Foundation, Inc. Undated. 2 p. and cover letter, photocopied.
12 Maps Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 3, Folder 9 Maps Scope and Content Note Small collection of tourist maps from Israel, Europe, and the US.
13 Milgrom Family Physical Description: 2 folders
Guide to the Jacob Milgrom M1002 7 Papers 13Milgrom Family 13.1Jeremy Milgrom
13.1 Jeremy Milgrom Physical Description: 2 folder
Box 3, Folder 10 Milgrom Family: Jeremy Milgrom Scope and Content Note Handmade class memory book presented at end of school year to Jeremy Milgrom [son of Jacob and Jo Milgrom] upon leaving school in Jerusalem. 1992.
Box 3, Folder 11 Milgrom Family: Jo Milgrom Scope and Content Note Four letters addressed to Jo Milgrom [wife of Jacob Milgrom]. 1963 and 1980s.
14 Offprints Physical Description: 7 folders
Box 4, Folder 1 Offprints:1930s and 1940s Scope and Content Note Offprints from 1930s and 1940s.
Box 4, Folder 2 Offprints:1950s Scope and Content Note Offprints from 1950s.
Box 4, Folder 3 Offprints:1960s Scope and Content Note Offprints from 1960s.
Box 4, Folder 4 Offprints:1960s Scope and Content Note Offprints from 1960s.
Box 4, Folder 5 Offprints:1970s Scope and Content Note Offprints from 1970s.
Box 4, Folder 6 Offprints:1980s Scope and Content Note Offprints from 1980s.
Box 4, Folder 7 Offprints:1990s Scope and Content Note Offprints from 1990s.
16 Postcards Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 5, Folder 2 Postcards Scope and Content Note Four small sets of tourist postcards from Japan and Egypt, unused.
17 Prints Physical Description: 1 folder
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Box 7, Folder 1 Prints Scope and Content Note Six color prints. Arthur Szyk, "Rosh Hashana," "Succot," "Simchath Torah," "Chanukah," Purim," "Passover," and "Hillel." c. Arthur Rothmann Fine Arts, Inc., N.Y.C. Undated.
18 Public Programs Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 5, Folder 3 Postcards Scope and Content Note Four programs and event announcements.
19 Published Materials Physical Description: 17 folders
19.1 Clippings Physical Description: 2 folder
Box 5, Folder 4 Published materials: clippings Scope and Content Note Articles cut or torn from various publications.
Box 5, Folder 5 Published materials: clippings Scope and Content Note Articles cut or torn from various publications.
19.2 Newsletters Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 5, Folder 6 Published materials: newsletters Scope and Content Note Two newsletter issues: CLAL News and Perspectives, Nov. 1987 v.3 no.1.Unidentified "Newsletter # 1" having to do with archaeology in Israel. 6 p.; p. 1-2 missing. 1962-63.
19.3 Periodicals Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 7, Folder 2 Periodical Scope and Content Note Single issue, ha-Doar. New York: Hebrew Publishing Company, v XLIII, n. 23 (1908). April 5, 1963.
19.4 Photocopies Physical Description: 12 folders
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Box 5, Folder 7 Published materials: periodical Scope and Content Note Single issue of Faith and Form: Journal of the Interfaith Forum on Religion Art and Architecture. Vol XXIII Winter 1989-90.
Box 5, Folder 8 Published materials: photocopies Scope and Content Note Photocopies from journals and monographs relating to Rabbi Milgrom's areas of interest.
Box 5, Folder 9 Published materials: photocopies Scope and Content Note Photocopies from journals and monographs relating to Rabbi Milgrom's areas of interest.
Box 5, Folder 10 Published materials: photocopies Scope and Content Note Photocopies from journals and monographs relating to Rabbi Milgrom's areas of interest.
Box 5, Folder 11 Published materials: photocopies Scope and Content Note Photocopies from journals and monographs relating to Rabbi Milgrom's areas of interest.
Box 6, Folder 1 Published materials: photocopies Scope and Content Note Photocopies from journals and monographs relating to Rabbi Milgrom's areas of interest.
Box 6, Folder 2 Published materials: photocopies Scope and Content Note Photocopies from journals and monographs relating to Rabbi Milgrom's areas of interest.
Box 6, Folder 3 Published materials: photocopies Scope and Content Note Photocopies from journals and monographs relating to Rabbi Milgrom's areas of interest.
Box 6, Folder 4 Published materials: photocopies Scope and Content Note Photocopies from journals and monographs relating to Rabbi Milgrom's areas of interest.
Box 6, Folder 5 Published materials: photocopies Scope and Content Note Photocopies from journals and monographs relating to Rabbi Milgrom's areas of interest.
Box 6, Folder 6 Published materials: photocopies Scope and Content Note Photocopies from journals and monographs relating to Rabbi Milgrom's areas of interest.
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Box 6, Folder 7 Published materials: photocopies Scope and Content Note Photocopies from journals and monographs relating to Rabbi Milgrom's areas of interest.
20 Slides Physical Description: 1 folder
Box 6, Folder 8 Slides Scope and Content Note Five Kodachrome slides. Dated Oct., 1976.
21 Unpublished Writings by Others Physical Description: 1 linear ft.
Box 8, Folder 1 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Development of the Amidah, by Louis Finkelstein in J.T.S.A. J.Q.R. Vol XVI, No. 1. Typewritten, annotated in ink. Undated.
Box 8, Folder 2 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note The Firstling of Unclean Animals, by Gershon Brin, Tel Aviv University, Israel. Typewritten, annoted in ink, undated.
Box 8, Folder 3 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note The Conservative Movement and the Synagogue, by Jack J. Cohen. Word processed [photocopy?], undated.
Box 8, Folder 4 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Six Sermon Lectures. The Vision of a Layman: "A Kingdom of Priests, a Holy People" by Rabbi Ralph Simon, Rodfei Zedek, Chicago IL. The Architect of Conservative Judaism: Solomon Schechter: As I knew him, by Rabbi Herman H. Rubenovitz, Rabbi Emeritus Temple Mishkan Teflia [sic], Newton, Mass.Teacher, Scholar, Martyr, by Rabbi Morris Adler, Shaarey Zedek, Detroit, MichiganThe Courage to Stand for Something: The Jew from Italy, Builder of American Judaism" and The Bold Adventurer: "A Pioneer for an Ancient Faith in a New Land," by Rabbi Saul I. Teplitz, Congregation Sons of Israel, Woodmere, Long Island.The Soul of a People: biographical outline of Hillel Bavli (1893-1961). Suggested Material for a Neilah Sermon for Seminary Year of Dedication, compiled by Louis M. Levitsky. All marked "(Not for Publication)," dated 1963-1964.
Box 8, Folder 5 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Book Review. Kathe Kollwitz: Life in Art. Submitted to Jo Milgrom from Student Mary J. Murphy. January 2, 1985.
Box 8, Folder 6 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Notebook: Avodah Zarah. Yerahmiel Hazan. Handwritten, 1961 or 1962.
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Box 8, Folder 7 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note "Notes on Moses Maimonides taken by Rabbi Leo Geiger, 1948."
Box 8, Folder 8 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Two essays: Freud on Moses and Monotheism, by Leo Strauss. Typewritten, undated.A Religion Like All Other Religions, by Harold M. Schulweis. Inscribed "For Jack and Jo with warmest regards Harold." Undated
Box 8, Folder 9 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Three essays. Non-Jews in a Jewish Polity: Subject or Sovereign? by David Novak. Undated.Jewish Unity: A Call for Cooperation and Mutual Respect. JWNA-religious Jewish Lay Leaders Dialogue convened by Am Jew Committee [sic]. Sept. 4 1986.From The Hymn of the Universe by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Undated.
Box 8, Folder 10 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Six essays. The Kyrenia Ship. Brief account of recovered artifacts, undated.The Holocaust and Theology, by Bernard M. Loomer. Two copies, undated.Israel: People and Land in Jewish Theology, by Ben Zion Bergman, University of Judaism. Undated.Christian Theology and the Holocaust, by A. Durwood Foster. Undated.Christian Beliefs and Anti-Semitism by: Charles Y. Glock and Rodney Stark: Comments on a Survey, by Shaun J. Sullivan, O.F.M. Paper given at Graduate Theological Union-University of Judaism colloquium May 6-8, 1975. People and Land in Christan Theology, by Wilhalm Wuellner, Professor of New Testament, Pacific School of Religion.
Box 8, Folder 11 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Various writings on Martin Buber on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
Box 8, Folder 12 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Two essays: Ritual Needlework: A Contribution of Jewish Women, by Joseph B. Horowitz. Undated.The Holocaust At Second Hand, by Chana Bloch. Undated.
Box 9, Folder 1 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Chapters from dissertation of Roy Gane. Dated 11/13/91.
Box 9, Folder 2 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Chapters from dissertation of Roy Gane. 1991.
Box 9, Folder 3 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Chapters from dissertation of Roy Gane. 1991.
Box 9, Folder 4 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Chapters from dissertation of Roy Gane. 1991.
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Box 9, Folder 5 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Chapters from dissertation of Roy Gane. 1991.
Box 9, Folder 6 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Chapters from dissertation of Roy Gane. 1991.
Box 9, Folder 7 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Chapters from dissertation of Roy Gane. 1991.
Box 9, Folder 8 Unpublished writings by others Scope and Content Note Chapters from dissertation of Roy Gane. 1991.
Guide to the Jacob Milgrom M1002 13 Papers