University of Utah Judaica Library, 1944-1973

File — Box: 5, Folder: 8-17

Identifier: II

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Letters to and from Roe about contributions to the Judaica Library fund, these include letters to Roe thanking him for his financial support and informing him of recent purchases and the amount of money in the fund. There are also thank you letters from Roe to people who have also contributed money to the fund. Letters about Myrtle Friedman's gift of $15,000 to the Judaica Library fund earmarked to have a history of the Jews in Utah and Idaho written--includes a letter from Mrs. Leon L. Watters and a reply regarding the fact her husband's work Pioneer Jews of Utah seemed to have been overlooked. Letters from University of Utah presidents, including LeRoy E. Cowles, Albert Ray Olpin, and James Chipman Fletcher, to Roe thanking him for his continued support of the University and the Judaica Library. Lists of contributions and contributors. Contributions name lists with pledge amounts. Publicity and newsclippings. Information brochure.

Dates

1944-1973

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.