TABLE OF CONTENTS


Introduction

Biographical Sketch

Scope and Content Note

Restrictions

Administrative Information

Search Terms

A Finding Aid to the Maurice H. Harris Papers. 1882-1930.

Manuscript Collection No. 21



Introduction

Repository: The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives
Creator: Harris, Maurice H. (Maurice Henry), 1859-1930.
Title: Maurice H. Harris Papers.
Dates: 1882-1930.
Quantity: 4 linear feet.
Abstract: Collection consists of sermons and manuscripts as well as a testimonial book presented to Harris by the New York Board of Jewish Ministers.
Collection Number: MS-21
Language: Collection material in English.

Biographical Sketch

Harris was born 9 November 1859. He received his BA, MA, and PhD degrees from Columbia University and was ordained a rabbi by the Emanu-El Theological Seminary Association. He was the founder of the Federation Settlement and Jewish Protectory and Prison Aid Society, and an officer of the New York Board of Jewish Ministers. He was active in settlement and social work. He died in New York City 23 June 1930.


Scope and Content Note

Collection consists of sermons and manuscripts as well as a testimonial book presented to Harris by the New York Board of Jewish Ministers.


Restrictions

Terms of Access and Use

The Maurice H. Harris Papers are open to all users. The original manuscript collection is available in the Barrows-Loebelson Reading Room of the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives.

Property and Literary Rights

Property rights are held by the American Jewish Archives. Literary rights are retained by Maurice H. Harris and his heirs. Literary rights may also be retained by specific creators of materials.

Questions concerning rights should be addressed to the Executive Director of the American Jewish Archives. For more information see the American Jewish Archives copyright information webpage.


Administrative Information

Provenance

Donor information for the Maurice H. Harris Papers is not available.

Processing Information

Processed by American Jewish Archives staff.

Accruals and Additions

No further accruals are expected to this collection.



Search Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the AJA's online catalog.

Harris, Maurice H. -- (Maurice Henry), -- 1859-1930 -- Manuscripts
Jewish sermons, American
Jews -- New York (N.Y.)
Rabbis -- New York (N.Y.)