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American Jewish Archives

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Established in 1947, the archive includes materials on the history of Jews and Jewish communities in the Western Hemisphere (primarily focusing on the U.S.) including data of a political, economic, social, cultural, and religious nature. Explore the American Jewish Archives (AJA) Snapshot Series to discover primary sources for classroom use.

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    George Washington Corresponds with a Synagogue (1790) - Expert Annotations

  • Born in Slavery-Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers’ Project, 1936-1938

    Born in Slavery-Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers’ Project, 1936-1938

  • “Remember the Ladies” (1776) Letter, Abigail Adams - Expert Annotations

    “Remember the Ladies” (1776) Letter, Abigail Adams - Expert Annotations

  • “Women and the Fate of the Earth” Speech by Bella Abzug (March 17, 1990)

    “Women and the Fate of the Earth” Speech by Bella Abzug (March 17, 1990)

  • “The Book of Negroes” (1783-84): British Military Ledger

    “The Book of Negroes” (1783-84): British Military Ledger

  • Joachim Prinz March on Washington Speech

    Joachim Prinz March on Washington Speech

  • The Annotated & Interactive 19th Amendment | “Women’s Right to Vote” at Congress.gov

    The Annotated & Interactive 19th Amendment | “Women’s Right to Vote” at Congress.gov

  • The Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…”

    The Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…”

  • Declaration of Sentiments | The Seneca Fall Declaration (1848) – Women’s Right to Vote

    Declaration of Sentiments | The Seneca Fall Declaration (1848) – Women’s Right to Vote

  • Deleted Passage - Declaration of Independence on the Transatlantic Slave Trade - Expert Annotations

    Deleted Passage - Declaration of Independence on the Transatlantic Slave Trade - Expert Annotations

  • “Liberty Tree” Ballad (1775) by Thomas Paine | Expert Annotations

    “Liberty Tree” Ballad (1775) by Thomas Paine | Expert Annotations

  • Frederick Douglass’ Historic Speech: “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” (July 5, 1852)

    Frederick Douglass’ Historic Speech: “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” (July 5, 1852)

  • Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation (1775): Black Loyalists in the American Revolution

    Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation (1775): Black Loyalists in the American Revolution

  • “Is it a Crime to Vote?” Speech by Susan B. Anthony (1872-1873)

    “Is it a Crime to Vote?” Speech by Susan B. Anthony (1872-1873)

  • “What it Means to be Colored in the Capital of the U.S.” Speech by Mary Church Terrell (Oct. 10, 1906)

    “What it Means to be Colored in the Capital of the U.S.” Speech by Mary Church Terrell (Oct. 10, 1906)

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