tefillin
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Small boxes, usually black leather, containing biblical texts attached by straps to the forehead and left arm of observant Jews during weekday morning prayers.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Joseph Mark correspondence
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Mss 1101
Abstract
Correspondence and related materials documenting the life of Joseph Mark after his immigration to the United States in 1904. The collection consists of approximately 40 letters and postcards from Joseph Mark to Ann Banisch, Lena Mae Banisch, and Moshe Banisch. These materials are in Yiddish, with translations available for select letters.
Dates:
1904-1912
Found in:
Special Collections