A collection of twenty-eight essays and biographical studies exploring the Jewish contribution to American history and culture from the colonial period through the mid-20th century. Subjects range across individuals, historical events, literature, religion, and the broader influence of Jewish life on American society.
Lee M. Friedman (1871–1957) was a noted historian and collector of Jewish Americana and served as president of the American Jewish Historical Society from 1948 to 1953. His extensive collection of books and manuscripts became an important resource for the study of Jewish history in America.
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