Tree Incident—Post-hearing, 1974
Scope and Contents
This subseries contains notes, news clippings, legal documents, photographs, and brochures documenting various parts of ASO’s personal life. Included are yearbooks from his time at Camp Kennebec in Maine, materials related to his involvement in judging local and statewide science fairs, and news clippings on the state of German-Jewish relations. Also included are documents detailing the “tree incident,” an incident in which ASO protested the removal of a maple tree on his street in Newton. For an overview of the "tree incident" in ASO's own words, see "Tree Story" in box 23, folder 45. Some folders are restricted.
Dates
- 1974
Creator
- From the Collection: Obermayer, Arthur S. (Person)
Language of Materials
The collection is in English, Hebrew, German, and Russian.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for researcher use. Please contact us to request access or to make an appointment to view this collection at jhcreference@nehgs.org.
Extent
From the Collection: 44.2 linear feet (27 document boxes, 30 manuscript boxes, 2 half-manuscript boxes, 1 oversized box)
Repository Details
Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository