Jewish Buffalo Archives Project
Organization
Historical Note
The Jewish Buffalo Archives Project (JBAP) is a collaborative initiative of the Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Buffalo and the University Archives in the University Libraries of the University at Buffalo. The goal of the JBAP is to comprehensively document a mid-size American Jewish community in its near entirety, building a Jewish community archive for scholars, researchers, journalists, educators, genealogists and others to explore this heritage.
The Jewish Buffalo Archives Project collects and preserves documentation relating to the diverse histories, religious traditions and cultures of Jewish communities within the Greater Buffalo and Niagara area of Western New York. All materials collected by the JBAP are available for research through the University Archives within the University at Buffalo. Oral histories record the recollections of a broad array of individuals to preserve the collective stories of our diverse community.
The Jewish Buffalo Archives Project collects and preserves documentation relating to the diverse histories, religious traditions and cultures of Jewish communities within the Greater Buffalo and Niagara area of Western New York. All materials collected by the JBAP are available for research through the University Archives within the University at Buffalo. Oral histories record the recollections of a broad array of individuals to preserve the collective stories of our diverse community.
American Jewish Committee, Buffalo/Niagara Chapter records
Collection — Box: 1-15
Identifier: MS 206
Overview
Records of the American Jewish Committee - Buffalo/Niagara Chapter primarily from its final 20 years of operation documenting interfaith and Jewish heritage programming and community awards.
Annette Blanchard papers
Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: MS 200.11
Overview
Personal Papers
documenting volunteer activities of Annette Blanchard and some family
materials. Includes photographs, speeches, newspaper clippings, media, and
other material relating to volunteer service and career in B’nai B’rith, as
well as a small amount of materials relating to her husband William Blanchard’s Jewish scouting activities.
Found in:
University Archives
/
Annette Blanchard papers
Collection of Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Buffalo Chapter
Collection — Oversize-box: 1
Identifier: MS 200.01
Overview
Personal scrapbook of Arline Gelman recording the activities of the Buffalo, (New York) Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women's Committee, 1986-2004.
David and Ida Bregger Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS 200.32
Overview
Personal papers documenting the lives of Ida and David Bregger on their farm in Darien Center, N.Y., as well as Jewish life on the East Side of Buffalo, N.Y. Material includes loan documentation, photographs, personal correspondence, recipes, ephemera and newspaper clippings.
Found in:
University Archives
/
David and Ida Bregger Papers
Buffalo Jewish Review Archive
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS 217
Overview
The archive of the Buffalo Jewish Review contains issues of the Buffalo Jewish Review and its predecessor the American Jewish Review from November 9, 1917 to the present.
Found in:
University Archives
/
Buffalo Jewish Review Archive
Buffalo Ritualarium (Mikvah of Buffalo) papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS 200.23
Overview
Personal papers
documenting the building of a mikvah in Buffalo, New York. Materials include
reports, architectural sketches, correspondence and other material relating to
the erection of the building as well as history of a previous mikvah founders
and managers.
Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Buffalo records
Collection — Box: 1-21
Identifier: MS 203
Overview
The Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Buffalo records consist primarily of records documenting the activities of the Bureau, a non-profit community-based educational institution.
Carrel and Goldstein Family Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS 200.43
Overview
Papers documenting aspects of Buffalo history and life within the family and friendship circles of the Carrel and Goldstein families in Buffalo, NY, as well as the Law School, University of Buffalo during the 1920s.
Chabad of Buffalo and Torah Teminah School papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS 200.22
Overview
Materials documenting aspects of work of Chabad of Buffalo with an emphasis on outreach work for Jewish students at University at Buffalo and Buffalo State College as well as the social and education life of a Chabad affiliated school, Torah Teminah, Amherst, NY.
Cleanup and Restoration of the Beth Jacob Cemetery Records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS 200.19
Overview
Cleanup and Restoration of the Beth Jacob Cemetery Records document mainly the cemetery inscriptions, and Joshua Finkelstein’s leadership activities of Cleanup and Restoration of the Beth Jacob Cemetery in 2008.