Illustrated Book of Prayer circa 1739
Collections
The Judaica holdings of the University of Michigan’s Hatcher Graduate Library are rich and extensive. The collection originated in the library’s support of research and instruction in ancient Near Eastern and Hebrew bible studies. Over the years, the Judaica and Hebraica components developed into a more broadly defined and independent collection that supports a highly regarded Jewish studies center. The Library’s Judaica collection has grown into one that can be favorably compared in depth and title count with the larger collections in other major North American universities and research institutions.
In a continuing effort to enrich the collection, staff also cultivates contacts with the local community for the purpose of soliciting gift material acquisitions and fund development for the Library. Over the years, the Library’s book acquisitions funds have been supplemented by several Judaica trust funds, including those endowed by Beverly Baker; Martha and Stuart Bindeman; Frances and Hubert J. Brandt; Dr. Arnold Heyman; the Lucius N. Littauer Foundation; the S.H. and Helen R. Scheuer Family Foundation; Jerold Solovy; and Bruce and Ileane Thal; and gifts from Bruce and Lois Zenkel; the Bindeman Family; the University of Iowa, donors of the Schwartz Collection; and the Brandt Family and Lilith Magazine, especially the Frances and Kathryn Brandt and Lilith Magazine Women’s Holocaust Memoir Collection, an ongoing, open-ended gift.
Resources
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