Americana: (The) Bortman Americana Collection at Boston University, 1973, 1981
Scope and Contents
The series consists of information regarding MB's Americana collection, including a guide to the Bortman Collection at Boston University, a book about Moses Michael Hayes, and a pamphlet written by Bortman, Paul Revere and Son and their Jewish Correspondents. Various honors and awards, including an honorary degree from Emerson College are included. Obituaries written about MB in newspapers, the Congressional Record and government publications, as well as numerous photos of MB with Churchill, Eisenhower, Johnson and Kennedy are included. One photo of Bortman with Churchill includes a possible original sketch by, and signature of, Jewish artist Marc Chagall.
Dates
- 1973, 1981
Language of Materials
The collection is in English.
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: 4.15 linear feet (1 manuscript box, 1 half-manuscript box, 2 OS boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository