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Rabbi Jacob X. Cohen*P-661AJHS

Rabbi Jacob X. Cohen (1889-1955)

Papers, undated, 1914-1978

*P-661

3 manuscript boxes Processing Date: November 1994, October 20061.5 linear feet Processed By: Robert B. Stephenson, Holly Snyder,

Marvin RusinekLanguages: English, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish

ACQUISITION: Donated by Sadie Alta Friedberg Cohen, widow of J. X. Cohen, in 1978.

ACCESS: The collection is open to all researchers by permission of the Executive Director ofthe American Jewish Historical Society, except items that are restricted due to theirfragility.

CITATION: Description of item, date of item, Rabbi Jacob X. Cohen Papers, P-661,Box #/Folder #, Collection of the American Jewish Historical Society,Newton Centre, MA, and New York, NY.

LITERARY RIGHTS: Information concerning the literary rights may be obtained from the ExecutiveDirector of the American Jewish Historical Society who will consult with the donor.Users must apply in writing for permission to quote, reproduce or otherwise publishmanuscript materials found in this collection.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Biographical Sketch 3

Scope and Content Note 4

Series Outline 7

Item List 10


BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Jacob Xenab Cohen(1889-1955)

Jacob Cohen was born in New York City to Lithuanian Jewish parents on August 15, 1889. As the eldestson of immigrant parents, young Jacob carried his parents’ expectations for his success as well as theresponsibility of caring for numerous younger siblings after school. A quiet and dynamic young man, JacobCohen graduated from the Hebrew Technical Institute at the age of 17, and was immediately hired as a draftsmanby a Brooklyn manufacturing company. In late 1906, the engineering firm of Herring and Fuller hired him, whereby 1915 he had established his reputation as a sanitary engineer. Attending night school at Cooper Union, heachieved his B.S.C.E. in 1911, and was hired to teach night classes there in 1913. It was during this period that headopted the middle name "Xenab" to distinguish himself from the other Jacob Cohens then living in New York.

In 1915, the newly-married "J. X." Cohen was hired by the City of Syracuse, New York, to design aSewage Disposal Works. This work, carried out under the auspices of the Syracuse Intercepting Sewer Board wascompleted in 1925. Long dedicated to Jewish liberalism and impressed by the example of Rabbi Stephen S. Wise,Cohen had been a founder of the Bronx Free Synagogue in 1914 and served as its first President. Thus, it was nosurprise that, at the urging of friends, Cohen entered the Jewish Institute of Religion in 1925 to study for therabbinate under Stephen Wise. By 1929, he had achieved both the rabbinical and M.H.L. degrees, and wasimmediately hired as Associate Rabbi of the Free Synagogue--a post he held for more than eleven years.

Cohen was also active with Stephen Wise in the American Jewish Congress, serving both on itsGoverning Council and as Chair of its National Committee on Economic Problems. From the latter post, hedirected studies of employment discrimination of which the best known are Jews, Jobs and Discrimination (1937),Helping to End Economic Discrimination (1937), and Toward Fair Play for Jewish Workers (1938). Altogether,Cohen authored some 60 reports on employment discrimination against Jews and African Americans between1930 and 1944. He was an outspoken advocate for FDR's Fair Employment Practices Commission. In 1940, hetraveled to South America on behalf of the American Jewish Congress to survey the economic and politicalcondition of Jewish communities throughout Latin America. The trip culminated in a book, Jewish Life in SouthAmerica (1941), for which Stephen Wise penned a foreword.

J. X. demonstrated strong feelings for the welfare of the unfortunate throughout his career. In Syracuse,he was a member of the Board of Directors (later President) of the Jewish Communal Home and Secretary of thelocal Federation of Jewish Charities. He was subsequently appointed Executive Director of the Jewish Home forAged. While at the Jewish Institute of Religion, he used these experiences in his masters thesis, titled "Ancientand Modern Care of the Aged--A Study of Paupers, Poorhouses and Pensions." As a rabbi, he continued his workfor the less fortunate by chairing the Committee on the Jewish Chaplaincy of the New York Board of Rabbis andextending its work to hospitals, prison facilities and other institutions of social welfare.

Jacob X. Cohen's busy and dynamic career came to an abrupt end in 1950, when he was struck by adegenerative neurological illness which greatly depleted his physical capabilities. The last five years of his lifewere spent in his home, as a bedridden invalid, although he retained his mental faculties to the end. Death finallyand mercifully claimed him on April 24, 1955.

Sources:

Cohen, Sadie Alta F. Engineer of the Soul: A Biography of RabbiJ. X. Cohen (1889-1955) (New York: Bloch Publishing Company, 1961).

S. v., "Cohen, Jacob Xenab," Universal Jewish Encyclopedia, vol. 3 (New York, 1941), p. 247.


SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE

The Papers of Jacob Xenab Cohen reflect his varied activities as an engineer and rabbi. Although thecollection represents only a small portion of Rabbi Cohen's extant papers, there is a great deal of importantmaterial contained within it for the study of American Jewish activism and Jewish life in South America.

The collection is valuable to researchers interested in the history of the American Jewish Congress and itsactivities, in employment discrimination against American Jews, in anti-Semitism, in Jewish anti-Nazi activism,in liberal Jewish theology and in the Jewish communities of Brazil, Peru and Mexico, as well as the rest of LatinAmerica.

The collection contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, articles, clippings, notes, speeches andephemera. The vast majority of the items are in English, with some notations in Hebrew, Spanish and Portuguese.Also included within the collection are condolences received by Sadie Cohen upon the death of her husband, anddocumentation on various institutions and programs endowed by her in his memory.

In compiling this Inventory, Rob Stephenson described the collection at the item level. Rob identifiedsome seventeen separate folders (listed as "Items" in the Inventory) that ranged from loose-leaf binders, to folders,to small portfolios of handwritten notes taken by Rabbi Cohen on his travels. The researcher should note thatitems A and B, as referenced on the attached inventory, were loose-leaf binders which the Society's professionalstaff decided to disassemble in order to better preserve the items contained within them. Thus, while Rob'sInventory preserves the original order in which he found the collection, the researcher will find that the individualcorrespondence and materials listed under "Item A" and "Item B" have been transferred to file folders, and havebeen reorganized in a more sensible fashion. Each folder has been marked with an A or a B (or both, in somecases), to help the researcher correlate the item on the Inventory with the folders found in Box 1 of the collection.


CHRONOLOGY

1889 Born in Brooklyn, New York to Barnet Cohen and his wife Ida Weber Cohen, both originally

from Meretz (Merkine), Lithuania

1903-1906 Attended Hebrew Technical Institute; established lasting friendship with Principal Dr. Edgar Starr

Barney

May 1906 Hired by Tuttle & Bailey Manufacturing Company (first job)

1906-1915 Employed by Herring and Fuller, an engineering firm

1907-1910 Attended Sundays meetings at the Hudson Theatre to hear Rabbi Stephen S. Wise

1908-1911 Attended Cooper Union at night

1911 Graduated from Cooper Union with a B.S.C.E. degree; valedictorian of his class

Met Sadie Alta Friedberg, a distant cousin

1912 Younger brother Henry dies of diphtheria

1913-1914 Taught mechanical drawing at Cooper Union; completed ms. textbook on this subject

1914 Married Sadie Alta Friedberg

1915 Founded the Free Synagogue of the Bronx with Joseph M. Levine

Hired by City of Syracuse, New York to design sewage disposal works

April 1916 Daughter Pauline born

1918 Enlisted in the Army Engineering Corps; assigned to Camp Knox, Kentucky

1919 Returned to Syracuse

1920 Appointed Executive Director of the Jewish Home for Aged of Central New York in Syracuse

1925 Sewer work in Syracuse completed; entered Jewish Institute of Religion

1926 Purchased land to construct his summer home at Mohegan Lake, near Peekskill

1929 Graduated Jewish Institute of Religion

Hired as Associate Rabbi by the Free Synagogue and as Bursar of the Jewish Institute of Religion

1929-1944 Executive Secretary of the Free Synagogue

1930 Appointed Chair of the Committee on Economic Problems of the American Jewish Congress

1932 Appointed Chair of the Peekskill Board of Water Commissioners

1936 Traveled to England, France, Germany and Russia with the Sherwood Eddy Seminar

1937 Traveled to Mexico with a group led by Dr. Hubert Herring

1939-1940 President of the New York Board of Rabbis

1940 Traveled to South America with the Committee on Cultural Relations with Latin America as an

official representative of the World Jewish Congress

1940 Became Chair of the Chaplaincy Committee of the New York Board of Rabbis


1948 Chaplaincy Committee and Psychiatric Department of Mount Sinai Hospital inaugurate a

Chaplaincy Institute for "scientific" training of Jewish chaplains

1950 Took Leave of Absence from the Free Synagogue and the American Jewish Congress; later

relinquishes all official duties

April 1955 Died of a degenerative neurological disorder

Related Collections: Papers of Rabbi Stephen S. WisePapers of the American Jewish Congress

American Jewish Historical Society

Papers of Rabbi Jacob X. CohenPapers of Stephen S. Wise

Edward Klein Memorial Library,Stephen Wise Free Synagogue

Papers of Rabbi Jacob X. Cohen

American Jewish Archives


SERIES OUTLINE

Abbreviations used:

JXC = Rabbi Jacob X. CohenSSW = Dr. Stephen S. WiseR = Recto (front page of a sheet)V = Verso (back page of a sheet)

Series I: Biographical/Personal, undated, 1920, 1922-1978

Box Folder

1 1 Item A: Sherwood Eddy and American/European Travel Seminars, 1936-1938

(See 10R, 16R, 16V, 17R, 26R)

2 Items A & B: Clippings, 1930-1944 (See Item A: 7R, 7V, 12R, 12V, 14V, 15V, 17V, 18R, 18V,

20R, 20V, 23V, 25R, 27V, 28R, 28V, 30R; Item B: 2R)

3 Item A & B: Memorials, 1965-1978 (See Item A: 40V and under clip at end: note signed by

Jacob R. Marcus, letters signed by Stanley F. Chyet and Mrs. Andrée D. Hest, and Meeting of

Governing Council of American Jewish Congress; Item B: 9V)

4 Items A & B: Temple Emanu-El of Lynbrook, NY, Memorial Lectures, 1965-1977

(See Item A: 39V, 41R, under clip at end: J.X. Cohen Memorial Lecture, Vorspan named guest

lecturer; Item B: 5V, 7R, loose material No. 9, No. 10, and No. 12)

5 Items A & B: General Correspondence, 1928-1947 (See Item A: 16R, 16V, 33R, 36R, 38R, 42R,

under clip at end: typed notes signed by Will Durant and Stefan Zweig; Item B: Loose material No. 1

and No. 2)

6 Items A & B: Biographical Writings, etc., 1922-1978 (See Item A: 1R, 2R, 40R; Item B: 1R, 2V,

3V, 5R, 6R, 7V, 9R, under clip on inside front cover: No.’s 1-3)

7 Accretion: Engineer of the Soul: A Biography of the Late Rabbi J.X. Cohen, by Sadie Alta Cohen,

1961

8 Accretion: Photographs, undated, 1920

Series II: Engineering, undated, 1914, 1916-1917, 1919, 1921-1926, 1933

Box Folder

1 9 Item G: “Engineer – Syracuse,” undated, 1914, 1916-1917, 1919, 1921, 1923-1926, 1933

10 Item H: “The Public Water Supply of Syracuse,” 1924

11 Item I: “Man, Power, and Super-Power,” 1924

12 Item J: “Pertaining to Engineering (not J.X.’s own)”, undated, 1922, 1924-1925


Box Folder

1 13 Item P: “Syracuse Sewage Treatment Works…,” undated

14 Item Q: “Protection from Onondaga Creek Floods,” 1925

15 Accretion: Report to Glenn D. Holmes Chief Engineer, Syracuse Intercepting Sewer Board, by

J.X. Cohen, January 1923

Series III: Jewish Institute of Religion/Rabbinate, 1923-1978

Box Folder

1 16 Items A & B: Stephen S. Wise and the Jewish Institute of Religion, 1923-1942

(See A: 2V, 3R, 3V, 4R, and 34V)

17 Items A & B: New York Board of Rabbis, 1939-1978

(See Item A: 14R, 37R, 37V, 38V, 39R; Item B: 4R, 4V, 8R, 8V)

18 Accretion: Free Synagogue Weekly Bulletin, December 11, 1934

Series IV: American Jewish Congress, undated, 1931-1946

Box Folder

1 19 Item K: “Report to the War Emergency Session of the American Jewish Congress,” 1942

20 Item L: “Safeguarding American Democracy on the Home Front,” May 17, 1942

21 Item M: “The Economic Destruction of German Jewry by the Nazi Regime 1933-1937,” 1942

2 1 Item O: “Group of Seven Portfolios,” undated, 1936-1937, 1940

2 Items A & B: American Jewish Congress and Anti-Nazi and Employment Discrimination Activities,

1931-1942 (See Item A: 4V, 6R, 9R, 15R, 19V, 24R, 31R, 31V, 34R, 35R; Item B: 1R, 3R)

3 Item D: “South America,” 1936-1937, 1940-1942

4 Item E: “Visiting cards – Peru: Lima, Mollendo,” undated

5 Item N: “J.X. Cohen Articles in American Jewish Congress Weekly,” 1940-1941

(See No.’s 10-24, 31-34, and 39)

6 Item F: “Visiting cards – Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, São Paolo” undated

3 1 Item N: American Jewish Congress Weekly, 1943-1946 (See No.’s 1, 2, 4-9, 25-30, 35-38, 40-45, 47,

49, 50)

2 Accretion: Jewish Life in South America: A Survey Study for the American Jewish Congress, by

J.X. Cohen, 1941

3 Accretion: Christians Only: A Study in Prejudice, by Heywood Broun and George Britt, 1931


Series V: Publications and Speeches, undated, 1925-1946

Box Folder

3 4 Item A: Speeches and Speaking Engagements, 1931-1945 (See 7V, 9V, 10R, 10V, 11V, 12R, 13R,

13V, 18R, 19V, 20R, 21R, 23R, 23V, 24V, 25V, 26R, 26V, 27R, 27V, 28V, 30R, 30V, 32R, 33R,

33V, 42R)

5 Items A & B: Publications, 1925-1944 (See 1V, 5V, 11R, 21R, 21V, 22R, 22V, 29V, 32R, 32V,

35V, 41V, and clipped article “F.E.P.C. – Symbol of Liberation”; Item B: 1V, Loose Material No. 11)

6 Item C: “Speeches,” undated, 1925, 1931-1933, 1940-1942, 1944, 1946


ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item A: Loose-leaf binder entitled (paper label: “Some Memoirs, Press Clippings, Speaking Engagements, Letters, Articles, etc. by and about him.” Note: Items listed are enclosed in acetate loose-leaf pages.

1R – Reproduction of portrait drawing of JXC by “Porskin”(?), 1 sheet.

1V – “Listing of Publications” noted in pencil above printed listing entitled “Other Articles, Reports and Addresses on Economic Discrimination” by JXC. 2 pp. P. 13 & 14 appear at foot: removed from some longer item.

2R – Printed pamphlet entitled “Old Folks Tales” by Jay Ecks, Annual Report of the Jewish Home for Aged of Central New York, 1924 edition. [24 pp] (See item N, No. 3)

2V – Autographed letter signed from JXC to SSW, dated March 29, 1924, on letterhead: J.X. Cohen, Consulting Civil Engineer. Written in ink. 3 pp. Noted in pencil at top: “Partial Copy.” Accepting position with the Institute of Religion.

3R – Autographed note signed from SSW to JXC, dated August 21, 1926, from Co. Donegal. 2 pp.

Autographed note signed from SSW to JXC, dated August 18, 1926, on letterhead of Standard Hotel, Dublin. 3 pp.

Autographed note signed from SSW to JXC, dated August 13, 1926, on letter on Hotel Metropole, Minehead, Somerset. 1 p. Signed with initials.

Typed letter signed from SSW to JXC, dated July 13, 1926, on letterhead of Wigmore Hotel, London. 1 p.

3V – Typed note unsigned from SSW (?) to Rev. John Haynes Holmes, dated September 25, 1928. Mentioned his hope that JXC will “remain with us permanently as assistant or associate rabbi …” 1 p.

4R – Printed program. Fourth Annual Commencement of Jewish Institute of Religion, New York. Baccalaureate Service. May 26, 1929. 1 sheet folded. JXC is listed as one of six candidates for degrees, Master of Hebrew Literature and Rabbi.

4V – Mimeographed typescript of a lecture delivered before Har Sinai Congregation, Baltimore, Md. February 14, 1937, by Rabbi Edward L. Israel. Title: “Are Jewish Nationalism and Nazi Nationalism Identical?” 8 pp. foolscap.

5R – Exam paper for Dr. I.B. Berkson. January 26, 1927, by J.X. Cohen, Student, Jewish Institute of Religion. Title: “Educational Psychology.” Handwritten in ink on onionskin. 10 pp.

5V – “Religion & Its Philosophies – A Personality Study.” New School of Social Research. November 1925. Handwritten in ink of foolscap. 20 pp. In pencil: J.X. Cohen.

6R – Black and white photographic print of outdoor statuary. Inscription on base of statue in German.

Letter from SSW to JXC, dated April 30, 1930, on the letterhead of the Jewish Institute of Religion, appointing J.X. Cohen Bursar of the Institute. On verso is JXC’s acceptance (carbon), dated May 3, 1920. Printed program, Twentieth Anniversary Dinner, Free Synagogue, Hotel Commodore, April 10, 1927. 8 pp.


6V – Typed carbon note, unsigned, from SSW to “Mack”, dated January 22, 1932, on letterhead of the Free Synagogue conveying a 2 pp. confidential memorandum from JXC, dated January 15, 1932, and related to economic discrimination. [Apparently Sarnoff was subject of conference reported.]

7R – Two newspaper clippings: “Treatment of Minorities Offers Test of Civilization’s Standard; Rabbi Cohen Asserts in Beth Jacob” – Newburgh NY News, May 9, 1931.

“Does Economic Discrimination Against the Jew Exist?” – Jewish World, Philadelphia, Pa., April 27, 1931

7V - “Does Economic Discrimination Against the Jew Exist?” – Southern Israelite, Atlanta, Ga., April 30, 1931

“Criticizes Jewish Leaders for Failure to Fight Economic Anti-Semitism” – The Modern View, April 1931.

8R – Autographed note signed in green ink from SSW to JXC, undated, on letterhead of the Hotel Chelsea, Atlantic City, NJ. 2 pp.

8V – Typed note signed from SSW to JXC, dated September 1, 1935, on letterhead of Hotel Montana, Lucerne. 1 p.

9R – “Resolution Adopted by Round Table #7 Dealing with the Problem of Restriction in Business, Industry and the Professions.” Undated carbon typescript. 2 pp.

9V – Program, Metropolitan Conference, Religious School Teachers, Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Sunday, January 23rd. Mimeographed. 1 p. No year given.

10R – Printed brochure: “The European Seminar” July-August 1938. [Tour brochure.] [8] pp.

Printed brochure: “The American Seminar” April 19-30, 1938. 1 sheet, folded.

Printed program: Men’s Club, temple Ahavath Sholom, Brooklyn, NY. Thursday, November 17, 1932. Talk by JXC entitled “What Chance as a Jew.” 1 sheet card stock, folded, self-mailer with stamp. Addressed to JXC.

Printed program: The Mens’ Association of Temple Rodeph Sholom. Open Meeting, Thursday, November 22 [1932]. Subject: “Jobs for Jews and Jews for Jobs.” JXC listed as one of the speakers. 2 pp.

10V – Address by Rabbi JXC at “Save the FEPC Meeting,” June 19, 1945, Town Hall, New York. Mimeo typescript. 4 pp.

11R – “The F.E.P.C.-Symbol of Liberation” by JXC … Extension of Remarks of Hon. George H. Bender of Ohio in the House of Representatives, Thursday, May 18, 1944. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office,

1944. Printed booklet. [8] pp.

11V – “The Dimming of an American Ideal” – A Hanukkah Address, by Rabbi JXC … over Station WGBS, New York City, December 9, 1931. Carbon typescript. 4 pp.

12R – The Bulletin of the Jamaica Jewish Center. February 17, 1933, Vol 4. No 23. Printed brochure, [4] pp. On front cover appears an announcement of JXC’s talk: “What Chance has the Jew?” Friday evening, February 17, at 8:15 …


News clipping: July 5, 1933. Headline: “Hold Celebration for Mohegan-Shrub Oak Wat’r District.” JXC presided as chairman of the program of dedication. Name of newspaper not evident.

12V – Article on JXC from New York Post, January 12, 1944, entitled “An Engineer of the Soul,” by Mary Braggiotti.

13R – Printed program, King David Lodge No. 994 F. & A.M. Refers to a talk that JXC gave at the previous meeting, February 3, 1934.

13V – Pp. 7 & 8 from The Jewish Layman of Chicago, January 1933. Small mention of JXC’s talk at a recent meeting of the Men’s Club of Temple Ahavath Shalom, Brooklyn, entitled “What Chance has a Jew?”

14R – Printed program, Third Annual Conference of the National Council of Jewish Chaplains in Penal Institutions, Wednesday, March 8, 1939, sponsored by the Jewish Board of Guardians, [4] pp. JXC is listed as a member of the Chaplaincy Committee of the Jewish Board of Guardians.

14V – Photocopy of a newspaper clipping from the Wednesday, December 28, 1938 issue of the New York Post with headline: “Anti-Semitism in U.S. Industry Found at Peak.” Deals with report prepared by JXC.

15R – Confidential Report from JXC to SSW and Bernard S. Deutsch on Hitler Anti-Semitic meeting held Saturday, December 19, 1931, at Kreuzer Hall, 228 East 86th Street, New York City. Carbon typescript with notations in hand. 6 pp.

15V – Newspaper clipping from the [Denver] Mountain Jewish News, April 17, 1931. Headline: “Rabbi Urges Jewish Leaders to Fight Economic Anti-Semitism.” Reporting on a sermon by JXC given in New York City.

Newspaper clipping from the Home News, January 3, 1938. Letter to the Editor from F.X. Quirin refuting JXC.

16R – Autographed letter signed from Oscar Jaworsky to JXC, dated October 4, 1936, on letterhead of The College of the City of New York, 1 p. Attached to this is a postcard from M.R. Cohen to Miss Braun [probably JXC’s secretary]. Also, a carbon typescript of a letter from JXC to Jaworsky, dated September 8, 1936, enclosing a photographic print. 1 p.

Carbon typed letter from JXC to Rev. Edward R. Elson, La Jolla, California, dated September 8, 1936, enclosing some photographic prints. 1 p.

Typed letter signed from Edward L.R. Elson, dated October 29, 1936 on letterhead of the First Presbyterian Church, La Jolla, California to JXC thanking him for photographic prints. On verso is carbon typescript of JXC’s response, dated November 5, 1936. 1 p.

16V – A series of letters: Carbon typescript from JXC to Miss Kate D. Huber of Indianapolis, dated September 8, 1936. 1 p. Enclosing some photographic prints.

Carbon typescript from JXC to Miss Kate D. Huber of Indianapolis, dated September 30, 1936. 1 p.

Carbon typescript from JXC [no signature or name] to Miss Kate D. Huber of Indianapolis, dated October 22, 1936. 1 p. Enclosing more photographic prints.

Autographed letter signed from Kate D. Huber to JXC, dated September 27, 1936. 2 pp.


Typewritten memorandum from JXC to SSW, dated September 30, 1936, referring to Miss Huber’s sympathetic comments on the Jewish people in her letter of September 27. 1 p.

Autographed letter signed from Kate Huber to JXC, dated November 22, 1936. 1 p.

Autographed letter signed from Ellen Nitzhowski to JXC, dated September 26, 1936, on letterhead of “The American Seminar.” Thanking him for the photographic prints. 1 p.

Autographed letter signed from Bertha (?) G. Ferris of New Preston, Connecticut, to JXC, dated July 12, 1942, inviting the Cohens to lunch. 2 pp.

17R – Typed (mimeograph) passenger list of The American Seminar 1936. 2 pp. (2 copies.)

Carbon typescript letter from JXC to Dr. Sherwood Eddy of New York, dated December 2, 1936. 2 pp. Points up fact and protests that ship for 1937 American Seminar trip to Europe is a German ship.

Typed letter signed from Sherwood Eddy to JXC, dated December 21, 1936, responding to JXC’s concerns. States that only one ship sailing to Europe that day. 1 p.

Typed memorandum from JXC to SSW, dated December 23, 1936, wondering whether SSW will reply to Eddy’s letter. SSW responds “desire to make no reply” in pencil notation.

Carbon typescript letter from JXC to Sherwood Eddy, dated January 4, 1937, 1 p. Points out that two other ships sail the day in question. Also a second copy.

Trimmed sheet of paper with sailings from New York about June 19th. Typed. Some loss of text.

17V – Newspaper clipping from Jewish Floridian of Miami, dated March 25, 1938. Headline: “Report Given on Miami Hotels.” Quotes JXC.

Newspaper clipping from The Jewish Chronicle, London, England, dated February 11, 1938. Headline: “Jews, Jobs and Discrimination.” Discusses JXC’s report.

18R – Newspaper clipping from the New York Times, dated [in pencil] December 13, 1938. Headline: “Auto Trade School Formally Opened.” JXC gave the benediction.

Clipping from “Weekly Announcements” in item entitled “Women’s Organization,” dated December 4, 1938. Headline: “Rabbi J.X. Cohen will Summarize Events in the Jewish World Today.”

Announcement of a Men’s Club Meeting, (in pencil: December 8, 1937 [sic]): “Rabbi J.X. Cohen will give a Brief Summary of Current Jewish Events.”

18V – Newspaper clipping from the New York Times, dated May 24, 1939. Headline: “Clergy Give Plan to Revive Trade.” JXC is listed as a signer of the statement.

Newspaper clipping from the Toronto Daily Star, dated January 23, 1939. Headline: “We Walk, Einstein Gallops, Rabbi says of Greatest Jew.” Article on JXC’s visit to Toronto.

Newspaper clipping from the Poughkeepsie Evening Star, dated January 5, 1937. Headline: “Temple Sisterhood Plans to Sponsor Series of Lectures.” Reports on plans for four lectures by JXC.


19R – Typed memorandum from JXC to SSW, dated November 30, 1937, reporting that 1938 Eddy Seminar will sail on the Queen Mary not a German liner. 1 p.

Typed memorandum from JXC to SSW, dated January 7, 1939, attaching a typed note signed of thanks from Miriam Dall to JXC, dated January 5, 1939. 1 p.

19V – Mimeographed schedule of lectures at NYU Jewish Culture Foundation, Second Semester 1939. 2 pp. JXC is listed to speak on Thursday, March 30, on “Towards Fair Play for Jewish Workers.”

Printed schedule for Symposium on Race Theories and Democracy. In pencil: “Rand Educational Institute 1939.” JXC is listed to speak on May 3rd on “Socio-Economic Opportunities for Jews in America.” 2 pp.

20R – Newspaper clipping (source unknown). In pencil: 1937. Headline: “New York Rabbi to Discuss Germany’s Jewish Ghettos.” JXC will give illustrated talk on Jewish World Congress in Geneva.

Printed program, Fifth Annual Youth Conclave of the New Jersey State Federation of Temple Youth Leagues, Plainfield, NJ, Sunday, March 27, 1938. JXC is listed to give an address entitled “The Synagogue’s Challenge to Youth.” 2 pp.

Printed newsletter entitled Sinai Echo of Sinai Congregation of The Bronx, dated March 1, 1938. Vol. 7, No. 11. Under “Lectures in March,” JXC is listed as guest speaker on March 4. 1 sheet (both sides) trimmed with some loss.

20V – Newspaper clipping from the Toronto Daily Star, dated February 3, 1939. Headline: “Rabbi Pays Tribute to Einstein’s Faith.” Commenting on letter sent to paper by JXC.

Newspaper clipping from the Toronto Evening Telegram, dated [in ink] January 21, 1939. Headline: “Nazi’s are in Fear of Press, New York Rabbi Declares.”

21R – Newspaper clipping (source unknown), dated [in pencil] April 14, 1939. Article by JXC entitled “Jews and Jobs, Department Stores Personnel.”

Printed invitation from the Men’s Club of Temple Ansche Chesed for a series of three lectures by JXC on “Behind the Curtain in South America” on February 18, 1941.

21V – Newspaper clipping from [in handwritten notation] AJC Bulletin, dated January 13, 1939. “Jews and Jobs” by JXC.

22R – Newspaper clipping from [in handwritten notation] AJC Bulletin, dated March 31, 1939. “Jews and Jobs – What is your Religion?” by JXC.

22V – Newspaper clipping from [assumed] AJC Bulletin, dated June 16, 1939: “Jews and Jobs – Do you look Jewish?”

23R – Mimeographed program. Public Meeting for Jewish Defense, Moorish Castle, Revere, Massachusetts, November 27, 1938. JXC is listed to speak on “Economic Discrimination.” 1 p.

23V – Newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated March 17, 1939. Headline: “Foreign Scene to be Topic of Rabbi’s Tonight.”


Printed invitation issued for the Friday evening services of the YMHA, New York, March 17, 1939 [year in pencil]. Talk by JXC: “No Jews Need Apply – Why?” 1 p.

24R – Printed booklet by Henry Smith Leiper entitled “Churchmen Who Defy Hitler.” Published by the National Conference of Christians and Jews, Inc. [16] pp.

24V – Printed invitation from the Congregation Ahabath Achim, Brooklyn, NY, for a special religious service and reception in honor of its 70th anniversary. March 10, 1939. JXC is listed as a guest speaker. 1 p.

Printed invitation “Summons to Prayer” April 17, 1940. At the Synagogue of the Jewish Theological Seminary, New York City. JXC is listed as a member of the Rabbi’s Committee. 1 p.

25R – Newspaper clipping from [in pencil] the Peekskill Evening Sun, dated [in pencil] December 13, 1937. “Assemblyman Hill feted at Banquet.” JXC is listed as at the speakers’ table.

Newspaper clipping from the [in pencil] Boston Globe dated [in pencil] December 20, 1937. Headline: “Report Rising Tide of Discrimination,” JXC is noted as the principal speaker.

25V – Title page of the Tabernacle Tattler, monthly publication of the Hebrew Tabernacle of Washington Heights. March 1937. Clipped and mounted on 1 sheet of paper.

26R – Printed invitation to an Open Forum by the Business and Professional Women’s Groups, American Jewish Congress, November 9, 1937, at Mt. Neboh Temple, New York City. Speaker: JXC speaking on “Discrimination in Employment.” 1 p.

Typed letters from Jessica M. Moreland (secretary to Sherwood Eddy), dated September 15, 1936, on letterhead of Sherwood Eddy. 1 p. Acknowledging receipt of a book on France.

26V – Vassar (Poughkeepsie) Temple Bulletin, Vol. 2, No. 20, January 29, 1937. Single mimeographed sheet, folded. Announcing JXC’s lecture on February 3, 1937 on “Russia.”

Trimmed printed sheet headed “Order of Service.” In pencil, “Community Thanksgiving Service, November 25, 1937.” 2 pp. JXC is listed to give the responsive reading.

27R – Bulletin of Temple Beth-El of Great Neck. 4 pp. (single printed sheet, folded). Vol. VIII, No. 7, March 1937. Notice of JXC’s lecture on March 9, entitled “Russia – Land of Despair and of Hope.”

27V – Ditto. Vol. VIII, No. 6, February 1937. Partially clipped. JXC illustrated lecture series (4 lectures) announced: “Tuesday Nights in Europe.” 2 pp.

Printed ticket for “Monday Nights in Mexico.” Free Synagogue of New York, October 4-25, 1937.

Small clipping from [in ink] AJC Bulletin, May 12, 1939, announcing a reception for Mrs. J.X. Cohen on May 16th.

28R – Newspaper clipping from [in pencil] the New York Times, dated [in pencil] August 17, 1938. Headline: “New Council Acts on Jewish Rights.”

Newspaper clipping from [in pencil] the Jewish Advocate, dated [in pencil] December 2, 1938. Headline: “Over 2500 Attend Jewish Congress Meeting in Revere.” JXC delivered a talk.


28V – Newspaper clipping from [in pencil] the Flushing Evening Journal, dated [in pencil] December 10, 1930. Headline: “Free Synagogue Guild Hears Rabbi Charge Bias Against Jews.” Sub-headline: “Cohen Declares that Many of Hebrew Faith Pose as Christians in Order to Obtain Work.”

Printed invitation from East Side Synagogue, New York City, for talk by JXC entitled “Jewish Youth Faces the Economic World,” February 28, 1936 [year in pencil]. 1 p.

29R – Typed letter signed from SSW to JXC, dated January 18, 1940, on letterhead of The Free Synagogue. 1 p. Relaying general news.

Typed letter signed from SSW to JXC, dated January 23, 1940, on letterhead of The Free Synagogue. Addressed to 1570 Euclid Avenue, Miami Beach. 1 p. Relaying general news.

29V – Two printed sheets from “Recent Books on International Affairs,” January 1942 [presumably from Foreign Affairs.] Title page plus p. 17 on which JXC’s “Jewish Life in South America” is noted.

30R – Newspaper clipping from [in pencil] the New York World Telegram, dated [in pencil] January 20, 1938. Headline: “Be Militant, Jews Advised by Rabbi Cohen.”

Printed minutes of the New York City Council, December 3, 1940, at which JXC is listed as having delivered the invocation which is included in the minutes. 2 pp.

Printed invitation from the Women’s Committee of the Brooklyn Round Table to a one-day Institute of Human Relations entitled “The Spiritual Foundation of Civilian Morale.” Dated April 27th [no year given]. JXC is listed as speaking on discrimination in employment. 4 pp.

30V – Typed note from JXC to SSW with additional notes in pencil by SSW, dated March 10, 1939, telling him that Lawrence Steinhardt has been named by Roosevelt as Ambassador to Moscow.

Printed program, Ninety-sixth Anniversary Award Covenant Breakfast in Honor of Judge Irving Lehman … January 7, 1940, New York. Single sheet, folded twice. JXC is listed as giving the benediction.

31R – Tentative agenda. Conference on Discrimination in Defense Industries. Notes in pencil. 2 pp. mimeographed.

31V – Transcript of telephonic report on conference called by the B’nai B’rith on discrimination in defense industries, November 12, 1941, Washington, D.C. 2 pp. At conclusion: JXC to L. Shultz. 4 pp. of notes in pencil, from which the above was prepared.

Printed booklet, “Minorities in Defense,” dated October 15, 1941. 19 pp. Report of the President’s Committee on Fair Employment Practices.

32R – Magazine clipping (2 copies) from Look Magazine [?], dated [in pencil] May 20, 1941, entitled “From Look Readers.” Letter and photograph from JXC.

Single printed sheet from the Free Synagogue Weekly Bulletin of February 1941. Announcement of a February 11 talk by JXC entitled “Barbados – A Bit of England in the Caribbean.” 2 pp.

32V – Single printed sheet from the Free Synagogue Weekly Bulletin of 1941 [no month given]. Announcement of publication of JXC’s book “Jewish Life in South America.” 2 pp.


Single printed sheet from the Free Synagogue Weekly Bulletin of [in pencil] May 27, 1941. Announcement of JXC’s forthcoming book “Jewish Life in South America.” 2 pp.

33R – Typed letter signed from Rabbi Max Raisin (of Barnert Memorial Temple, Paterson, NJ) to JXC, dated December 31, 1942, on letterhead of Rabbi Max Raisin. Relating to elections of the Association of Reform Rabbis. 1 p.

Printed and mimeographed pamphlet, Congregation B’nai Israel (Bridgeport, Connecticut) Bulletin, Vol. 14, No. 12, dated February 27, 1942. 4 pp. Notice of JXC’s two talks on South America.

33V – Printed program, 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Newark Section, National Council of Jewish Women, May 20, 1942. JXC is listed as speaking on “Jewish Life in South America.” 4 pp.

Printed program, Democracy-in-Action Rally, June 1, 1942, at the Heckscher Theatre. JXC is listed as on the program. 4 pp.

34R – Clipping from the Congress Weekly, dated February 27, 1942. JXC is mentioned in article entitled “The Hearing on Discrimination.” 4 pp.

34V – Photographic print (black and white, 8x10) with title: “Photo-biograph of Stephen S. Wise.” At right bottom: “Copyright – J.X. Cohen.” [This is a photomontage of 84 photographic images featuring Rabbi Wise. Accompanying the photographic print is a carbon typescript entitled: “Photo-Biograph of Stephen S. Wise” by Rabbi J.X. Cohen, identifying many of the images. 6 pp. Date at top in pencil: 1942.]

35R – Clipping fro the Congress Weekly, dated February 20, 1942. 6 pp. Article entitled: “Discrimination Against Jews in Defense Industry.” Statement presented by JXC to the President’s Committee on Fair Employment Practices at public hearings held on February 16, 1942.

35V – Printed pamphlet entitled “Fair Employment Practices for All People.” (A Symposium). Reprinted from the Jewish Forum, March 1944. 22 pp. Includes article by JXC entitled “The Jewish Approach.” 4 pp.

36R – Typed letter signed from Edward L. Bernarys to JXC, dated September 22, 1944, on letterhead of same. Thanking him for his “F.E.P.C. talk.” 1 p., stapled to…

Carbon typed letter from JXC to Edward L. Bernays, dated November 6, 1944. Thanking him for pamphlets. 1 p.

Autographed letter signed from Clarence C. Ferris (Scarsdale, NY) to JXC, dated June 9, 1943, on letterhead of same. Commenting on JXC’s article on the need of manpower in Argentina. 2 pp. Stapled to …

Carbon typed letter from JXC to Clarence C. Ferris, dated January 11, 1944. Sending under separate cover a recent article on “The Menace of Postwar Unemployment.” 1 p.

Autographed letter signed from Clarence C. Ferris to JXC, dated January 12, 1944, on letterhead of same. Acknowledging the articles sent by JXC and relating family news. 2 pp.

36V – Clipping from the Jewish Forum, dated March 1944. Article entitled “The Jewish Approach.” 4 pp. [See 35V.]


37R – Carbon typescript with notations in hand entitled “Memorandum for Meeting with Comptroller Lazarus Joseph on … October 17, 1949.” At top: “The New York Board of Rabbis.” 2 pp.

Typed letter signed from Rabbi Harold H. Gordon, dated October 14, 1949, on letterhead of The New York Board of Rabbis. Addressed: Dear Colleagues. Announcing a meeting of the Chaplaincy Committee at JXC’s office. 1 p.

Carbon typed letter signed from Rabbi Harold H. Gordon, dated October 17, 1949, on letterhead of The New York Board of Rabbis. 1 p. Includes a rough draft of a letter to be sent to Mayor O’Dwyer.

Mimeographed letter, dated October 17, 1949, on letterhead of The New York Board of Rabbis. Signed on stencil by JXC and Rabbi Harold H. Golden, announcing a chaplaincy opening at Green Haven Prison. 1 p.

37V – Carbon typescript entitled “General Comment.” In ink at top: “N.Y.B.R. Subject: Chaplaincy. 1949.” 9 pp.

38R – Carbon typescript from JXC to Hiram Todd, New York City, dated January 23, 1947. Note of condolence and asking about chair bequeathed to him. 1 p. Stapled to it is a typed telephone message note, dated January 22, 1947, related to this entitled “JXC from IB.” 1 p.

Carbon typescript from JXC to Dr. Adolph Lusthaus, Office of Chief Counsel for War Crimes, dated August 27, 1947. “Germany should never be allowed to get back to the status that it can produce in quantity any goods…” 1 p. Stapled to…

Autographed letter signed from Dr. Adolph Lusthaus to JXC, dated August 1, 1947. 4 pp. Sent from Nuremberg. Interesting description of situation in Germany.

Typed note signed from Elizabeth Carbon to JXC, dated June 19, 1947, on letterhead of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, thanking him for $25 alumni contribution. 1 p.

38V – Carbon typescript “Memorandum to Accompany Budget Request for Chaplaincy Service.” Prepared by JXC. Dated March 24, 1947. 9 pp.

39R – Typed letter signed from Rabbi Israel Goldstein to Mrs. JXC, dated May 3, 1956, on letterhead of the New York Board of Rabbis. 1 p. Inviting her to be its guest at the Diamond Jubilee Assembly.

39V – Mimeographed program, Temple Emanu-El, Lynbrook. April 29, 1966. 4 pp. Rabbi JXC Memorial Lecture. Page 4 is taken up with a piece entitled “The Heritage of Rabbi J.X. Cohen.”

40R – Typed letter signed from Carl Hermann Voss to Mrs. Cohen, minister of the New England Congregational Church (Saratoga Springs, NY), on letterhead of same. No date. 1 p. Commenting on her book (Engineer of the Soul), a biography of JXC.

40V – 2 typed letters signed from Carl Hermann Voss to Mrs. Cohen, dated February 21, 1967 and May 4, 1966. Acknowledging letter of April 23 (latter) and responding to a dinner invitation (former). Both 2 pp.

Clipped notice for JXC Memorial Lecture, April 21. Speaker: Carl Hermann Voss. Two copies.


41R – Temple Emanu-El Bulletin, Vol. 36, No. 36, June 6, 1969, Lynbrook, LI. NY. 4 pp. Notice of JXC Memorial Lecture, June 13.

Typed notecard urging attendance at Voss’ JXC Memorial Lecture on April 21, 1967. 1 sheet, folded once.

41V – Typescript: “Listing of Publications – Books, Articles, Pamphlets” by JXC 1912-1944. Dated November 20, 1959. 2 pp.

42R – Printed invitation, the Men’s Club of Temple Ansche Chesed, for talk by JXC “Behind the Curtain in South America.” 4 pp. 3 illustrated talks beginning February 18, 1941.

Printed and mimeographed, Bulletin of the Unity Universalist Church, Oak Park, Illinois, Order of Service, March 9, 1941. [Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright with drawing on cover.] 1 sheet folded. JXC is noted as guest speaker, March 23rd.

Carbon typescript from JXC to Mary Eleanor Mills, dated August 27, 1941, regarding a plaque for Dr. Barney. 1 p. Stapled to …

Autographed letter signed from Mary E. Mills to JXC, dated August 26, 1941. 1 p.

42V – Typed and signed note or statement from SSW, dated March 31, 1941. 1 p. Appears to be a “blurb” for JXC book, Jewish Life in South America.

Under clip at end: Typed letter signed from Stanley F. Chyet, Associate Director of American Jewish Archives, on letterhead of same, to Mrs. JXC, dated July 9, 1970. 1 p. Thanking her for material.

Typed letter signed from Mrs. Andrée D. Hest, Syracuse University MSS Collections, on letterhead of same, to Mrs. JXC, dated January 24, 1967. 1 p. Regarding shipping of JXC material to them.

Clipped article “F.E.P.C. – Symbol of Liberation” by JXC. Dated April 28, 1944. 1 sheet. [From the Congress Weekly?]

Mimeograph agenda. “Meeting of Governing Council, American Jewish Council, December 14, [1968]. 1 p. On the agenda: “Establishment of a Jacob S. Cohen Memorial Fund.”

Typed note signed from Jacob R. Marcus, Director of American Jewish Archives, dated July 1, 1965, on letterhead of same, thanking Mrs. JXC for two cartons of material. 1 p.

Autographed letter signed from Newton D. Baker to Stephen [Wise?], dated January 10, 1930, on letterhead of same. 2 pp.

Typed note signed from Stefan Zweig to JXC, dated 5.II.1939, on letterhead of Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City. 1 p.

Typed note signed from Will Durant, Great Neck, New York, to [JXC], dated March 19, 1936 or March 18, 1936. 1 p.

Carbon [?] letter [with initials JX] from JXC to SSW, dated June 5, 1924. 2 pp. Reporting on his progress in preparing for entry to the institution.


Newspaper clipping [source unknown], letter to editor with headline: “Concern for Israel,” dated in letter June 24, 1968. Typed card announcing Rabbi J.X. Cohen Memorial Lecture on April 26th [no year]. Albert Vorspan will be guest lecturer.

Photocopy of typed note from SSW[?] to ? on letterhead of King David Hotel, Jerusalem, dated 193-. Signed with initials. Appears to be page 3 only of a 3 pp. letter. Signature is difficult to read.

Item B: Second loose-leaf binder. No title. Continuation of above. Note: Items listed are enclosed in acetate loose-leaf pages.

Under clip on inside front cover:

1. Typed paper entitled “A Disciple of the Wise: Jacob X Cohen” [by] Albert Vorspan. No date but after 1970.7 pp. Photocopy. Some handwritten corrections.

2. Mimeographed radio script entitled “The Eternal Light ‘Engineer of the Soul’” by Irwin Gonshak, Chapter 831. Presented by the National Broadcasting Company… under the auspices of the Jewish

Theological Seminary of America. NBC/Radio Network. Sunday, April 4, 1965, 12:30 P.M.-1:00 P.M.[21] pp. Blue 8 _ by 11 inch paper printed on both sides. A biographical dramatic presentation.

3. Carbon typescript entitled “A Fighting Rabbi” by Irwin Gonshak. [Radio] script for Eternal Light, based onthe book Engineer of the Soul by Sadie Alta Cohen. Title page plus 16 pp. No date. Numerous editorialcorrections in ink.

1R – Black & white photographic print of sculpted bust of JXC with dates 1889-1955 added in magic marker.

1V – Carbon typescript biographical summary of JXC. 1 p.

Printed sheet ( 2 pp.) from Calendar & Commentary of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Vol. 18, No. 31, March 31, 1970. An excerpt from JXC’s article “Is This a White Man’s War?” which appeared in the December 17, 1943 issue of the Congress Weekly.

2R – Newspaper clipping from the New York Post issue of January 12, 1944, with full-page illustrated article by Mary Braggiotti on JXC entitled “An Engineer of the Soul.”

2V – Typescript with Sadie Alta Cohen typed at the bottom. 1 p. Related to the Camp Knox News, an Army newspaper that JXC was involved with. Mrs. Cohen, in 1958, assembled the original early issues and they were placed in the Patton Museum [at Fort Knox?].

3R – Carbon typescript entitled “The American Jewish Congress” by JXC. 3 pp. with handwritten corrections.

3V – An article removed from the Congress Bi-Weekly of May 21, 1971, entitled “A Disciple of the Wise: Jacob X. Cohen” by Albert Vorspan. 4 pp.

4R – Typed letter signed from Rose Baldwin to Mrs. JXC, dated February 29, 1968, on letterhead of the New York Board of Rabbis. Concerning a TV program on JXC, March 24, 1968, 9:00-9:30 A.M. 1 p.


4V – Mimeographed press release issued by the New York Board of Rabbis, dated September 2, 1969. 1 p. Announcing the first J.X. Cohen Chaplain of the Year awards.

5R – Photocopied typed paper entitled “Disciples of the Wise: A Tribute to Stephen S. Wise, Sidney E. Goldstein, and J.X. Cohen.” Dated April 1970. 5 pp. No author noted. Some text unreadable.

5V – Typed letter signed from Dr. William Berkowitz to Mrs. JXC, dated May 18, 1976, on letterhead of Congregation B’nai Jeshurun, New York, NY. 1 p. Thanking her for her note commenting on his tribute to Dr. Samuel Belkin.

6R – Mimeograph from “Booknotes” of the Bulletin of the East Midwood Jewish Center on Mrs. Cohen’s Engineer of the Soul. 2 pp. Initials “M.B.P.” appear at foot of page.

6V – The Table of Contents of Engineer of the Soul is duplicated.

7R – Typed letter signed from Sister Rose Thering to Mrs. JXC, dated February 28, 1977, on letterhead of Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ. 1 p. Thanking her for an invitation to speak in memory of JXC which she has to decline.

7V – Carbon[?] typescript, “copy of data on application for license Prof. Engr and Land Surveyor, NY State.” 2 pp. in ink. Date in ink: December 30, 1922.

8R – Typed letter signed from Rabbi David W. Gordon to Mrs. JXC, dated February 16, 1978, on letterhead of Fresh Meadows Jewish Center, Flushing, NJ. Thanking her for making plaque available to the New York Board of Rabbis. 1 p. Gordon was recipient of 1977 JXC “Chaplain of the Year Award.”

8V – Typed note signed from Rabbi Erwin Zimet to Mrs. JXC, dated February 17, 1978, on letterhead of Temple Beth-El. 1 p. Thanking her for his award as Chaplain of the Year (1978).

9R – Typed letter signed from Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein, New York, NY to Mrs. JXC, dated March 20, 1978, on letterhead of same. 1 p. Thanking her for making available to him the biography of JXC.

9V – Typed letter signed from Abraham J. Peck to Mrs. JXC, dated March 24, 1978, on letterhead of the American Jewish Archives, Cincinnati, Ohio. 1 p. Thanking her for materials from JXC donated by her.

Loose material at end of binder:

1. Typed note signed from Jacob Billikopf of JXC, dated June 15, 1928, on letterhead of the Federation ofJewish Charities of Philadelphia. 1 p. Thanking him for his letter.

2. Typed note signed from Jacob Billikopf to JXC, dated June 12, 1928, on letterhead of the Federation ofJewish Charities of Philadelphia. 1 p. Stapled to it is a carbon of JXC’s response, dated June 13, 1928. 1 p.

3. Carbon of autographed letter signed from JXC to SSW, dated April 17, 1928, on letterhead of Masonic Lodge(Philo Lodge No. 968, F. & A.M., Masonic Temple, Syracuse NY [JXC is listed on letterhead as secretary]).2 pp. Pertaining to his studies. Clipped to …

4. Carbon typescript initialed from JXC to SSW, dated March 12, 1924. 1 p. Referring to his letter of the 10th.Clipped to …


5. Typed letter signed from David M. Holstein to JXC, dated March 12, 1924, on letterhead of Syracuse

Ornamental Co. 2 pp. Pertaining to Rabbi Wise and his 50th birthday. Clipped to …

6. Typed note signed from SSW to JXC, dated March 9, 1923, on letterhead of the Free Synagogue, NY. 1 p.Thanking him for a clipping. Clipped to …

7. Carbon typescript initialed from JXC to SSW, dated March 19, 1923. 1 p. Responding to his letter of March9th. Clipped to …

8. Carbon typescript initialed from JXC to SSW, dated March 7, 1924. 1 p. Inviting him to dinner anddiscussing Syracuse water supply. Clipped to …

9. Printed title page of the Temple Emanu-El [Lynbrook, LI, NY] Bulletin (Vol. 32, No. 16), April 23, 1965,announcing the 1st Annual J.X. Cohen Memorial Lecture, stapled to a typed mimeographed 2 pp. biographicalpiece on JXC. With ink notations.

10. Typed mimeographed form letter from Gertrude Langsam of the JXC Memorial Lecture Series Committeeaddressed “Dear Editor,” dated April 7, 1971, on letterhead of Temple Emanu-El [Lynbrook, LI, NY]. 1 p.Regarding the 7th Annual Cohen lecture. Stapled to a 1 p. typed mimeographed description of the lecture, theseries, the speaker and JSC.

11. The following stapled together:Handwritten notes in pencil entitled “Excerpts from Water Supply of Syracuse” by JXC.Article in Technologist, February-March 1924. 2 pp.

Excerpts from “Seeing New York with the Sanitary Engineer,” Engineering Record, January 18, 1913. 1 p.Handwritten in pencil.

Excerpts from “The Idolatrous Worship of Oratory” at Cooper Union Oratory Class – An After Dinner Talk.”November 20, 1925. 1 p. Handwritten in pencil with short handwritten slip attached by clip.

Excerpts from early essays by JXC. 2 pp. Handwritten in pencil.

12. The following stapled together:Summary of Cohen Lecture Series and biographical information on JXC. Written in ink with penciladditions. 1971 or after. 3 pp.

Typed mimeographed information on Anna Hedgeman, first woman Cohen Memorial lecturer. 2 pp.Title: “Social Action News and View.” At foot of second page: “Sisterhood Social Action Committee.”

Résumé of Dr. Hedgeman, typed mimeo. 4 pp. foolscap.

Item C: Manila folder labeled “Speeches.”

1. “The Golden Touch of Midas: An Unemployment Relief Plea,” (Station WPCH, November 21, 1932, 5 P.M.). 4 pp. typescript (carbon).

2. “Is the Soul of American in Danger,” (Station WMCA, November 12, 1931). 3 pp. typescript (carbon).2 copies.


3. “The Dimming of American Ideals,” (At Temple Anshe Emeth, New Brunswick, NJ, February 26, 1932).

4 pp. typescript (carbon).

4. “The Dimming of an American Ideal: A Hanukkah Address.” [Similar title but different address from No. 3],(Station WGBS, New York City, December 9, 1931). 4 pp. typescript (carbon).

5. “Can New Yorkers Govern Themselves?” (At the Young Women’s Hebrew Association, New York,November 4, 1932). 5 pp. typescript (carbon). 2 copies.

6. “Ahawath Achim ‘Temple Brotherly Love’,” Brooklyn, N.Y. Sixtieth Anniversary Address (March 10,1933). 4 pp. typescript (carbon). 3 copies, the last of which is lacking page 4.

7. “The Jewish Medical Student,” A Study of the Data Presented by Dr. Harold Rypins. No date. 3 pp.typescript (carbon).

8. “South of ‘Bermuda’ – What of Argentina?” 10 pp. (plus 1 p. insert) typescript (carbon).

9. “Preserving Tolerance Under Crisis: Ministers and Rabbis Bring Testimony,” (Thanksgiving Day 1941). 4pp. typescript (carbon).

10. “Rescue Davidescu and Rubinfeld,” Address at Capitol Hotel Conference, American Committee for theProtection of the Foreign Born, March 21, 1946. 2 pp. typescript (carbon).

11. “Safeguarding Democracy on the Home Front.” (For release Saturday morning, May 2, 1942). Press release.2 pp. typescript (carbon?).

12. Speech [given] at the meeting of the Manhattan Women’s Division, American Jewish Congress, Astor Hotel,New York, October 9th, 1940. 14 pp. typescript (carbon).

13. “The Negro and Anti-Semitism.” Address [given] before the New York State Conference of the NationalAssociation for the Advancement of Colored People, Mamaroneck, New York, November 19, 1944. 15 pp.typescript (carbon).

Miscellaneous Item in Same Folder:

1. Study of “The Jewish Center.” 131 W. 86th Street, New York City, by JXC, Jewish Institute of Religion,October 31, 1925. 4 pp. outline handwritten in ink. 1) Purpose of Center; 2) Physical facilities of building;

3) Means adopted to meet purpose of center; etc.

Item D: Manila folder labeled “South America.”1. A collection of articles by JXC on South America, removed from issues of the Congress Weekly:

“Buenos Aires Hevrah Kadishah.” May 9, 1941. Pp. [7]-8 [incomplete].“Jewish Life in Argentina.” April 25, 1941. Pp. 9-12.“ICA Colonies in Argentina.” February 14, 1941. Pp. 7-[10].“Jewish Farmers of Argentina.” February 7, 1941. Pp. 9-[12].“Communities of Brazil.” January 17, 1941. Pp. 9-[12].“Jewish Life in Colombia.” January 10, 1941. Pp. 11-[14].“Jews on the Equator.” December 27, 1940. Pp. [11]-12.“Old-New Jewry of Peru.” December 23, 1940. Pp. [9]-10 [incomplete?]“Communist Plague in Uruguay.” December 6, 1940. Pp. [9]-12.“Jews in South America.” November 29, 1940. Pp. [9]-10.


2. The Foreword [apparently] to JXC’s Jewish Life in South America, written by Dr. Stephen S. Wise.

Handwritten in pencil on versos of meteorological data sheets. 8 pp.

3. Small printed flyer of the Women’s Organization of the Free Synagogue of New York, announcing JXC’sseries of illustrated lectures on South America, beginning November 12, 1940. 4 pp.

4. “Fifth Column Menance in South America,” excerpts from the Address of Rabbi J.X. Cohen… before theMeeting of the Manhattan Women’s Division… October 9, 1940… New York City. Typescript(mimeograph). 3 pp. On letterheads of the American Jewish Congress.

5. Press release, September 30, 1940. Reported JXC’s remarks to the Administrative Committee of theAmerican Jewish Congress at a meeting the evening before, Typescript (mimeograph), 4 pp. foolscap, onletterhead of American Jewish Congress.

6. “Jews in South America.” Article by JXC on page 6 of the Jewish Review, issue of December 26, 1940. Folded clipping.

7. Page 2 of the J.T.A. News, dated August 11, 1940, with a short mention of JXC and his visit to São Paulo,Brazil.

8. Mimeographed invitation to an open meeting, Sunday, January 12 [no year given] at the Hotel Abbey, 149 West 51st Street, New York, under the auspices of the Aleph Chapter Business and Professional Women, American Jewish Congress. 1 p. Guest speaker: JXC, “Fifth Column Activities in South America.”

9. Printed sheet (pp. 15-16) removed from The Reconstructionist of January 10, 1941, and mentioning JXC andsome details of cemetery practices in Buenos Aires. 2 pp.

10. Small, one-sheet printed announcement of JXC’s talk, January 29, 1941, at the Menora Lodge, Brooklyn,New York, entitled “Behind the Curtain in South America.” Removed from a longer publication. 2 pp.

11. Pp. 11-14 removed from the February 1941 issue of the Jewish Layman with short items entitled“Communities of Brazil” and “Position of Jews in Brazil,” excerpted from JXC’s articles in the January 17and 24th, 1941, issues of the Congress Weekly.

12. Free Synagogue Weekly Bulletin, dated January 28, 1941. 4 pp. Announces JXC’s talk on “Colombia-Democratic Buttress of the Panama Canal, Key to American Continental Security.”

13. Free Synagogue Weekly Bulletin, dated January 13, 1942. 4 pp. Announces JXC’s talk in “Jewish Life inSouth America,” scheduled January 20, 1942.

14. Clipping from the [in ink] January 31, 1941, issue of the Congress Weekly announcing JXC’s lecture onFebruary 4 on Panama. 1 p.

15. Mimeographed postcard invitation to two talks, one by JXC, entitled “Chile-Desert and Paradise,” January 7,1941. At the Free Synagogue, New York. 1 p.

16. T.S.C. News, issue of March 31, 1941. One page mimeographed flyer announcing JXC’s lecture on “JewishLife in South America” on March 10, 1941, sponsored by the Brotherhood of the Temple Society of Concord.


17. Clipping from the May 23rd, 1941 issue of the Congress Weekly [?] mentioning a tea at the Free Synagogue

on May 28th to honor speakers who have contributed to the Women’s Division programs, including JXC. 1 p.

18. Advertisement clipped from the [in ink] May 23rd, 1941issue of the [in ink] Congress Weekly, for JXC’s bookJewish Life in South America. Publication date given as June 5th. 1 p.

19. “The Jewish Community of Uruguay” by JXC. Lengthy clipping from the Detroit Jewish Chronicle, 1941.

20. Newspaper clipping from the [in ink] Detroit Jewish Chronicle, dated [in ink] January 30, 1942. Headline:“Rabbi J.X. Cohen to Address Congress Women’s Function.” Single column clipped.

21. Newspaper clipping from the New York Times, dated October 10, 1940. Headline: “Warns on Latin America.Rabbi J.X. Cohen described Anti-Democratic Forces.”

22. Pp. 23-26 removed from January-February 1942 issue of Bloch’s Book Bulletin, Advertisement for JXC’sJewish Life in South America. 4 pp.

23. Short printed review of Jewish Life in South America appearing in the February 1942 issue of the AmericanSociological Review. One paragraph. 1 p.

24. Short review of Jewish Life in South America appearing in the [in ink] April 24, 1942 issue of the [in ink]Palestine Post.

25. Newspaper clipping from the Newark [NJ] Evening News dated May 8, 1942, related to JXC’s talk to JewishLife in South America on May 20, 1942. Headline: “South American Scene to be Luncheon Setting.” Twoother related clippings [unidentified] mounted on same sheet of paper.

26. Four clippings and one card stapled to a sheet of paper:- Admission ticket to JXC’s lecture on “Jewish Life in South America,” March 10, [1942?].- Clipping announcing JXC’s talk “Behind the Curtain in South America,” on January 7, 1941. In ink:

January 3, 1941 Cong Bull.- Short review of JXC’s Jewish Life in South America from the [in ink] April 1942 issue of Contemporary

Jewish Review.- Two clippings from the February 14, 1941 issue of the Congress Weekly relative to JXC’s February 24th

talk on South America.

27. Series of correspondence between JXC and the Rev. James A. Allen, St. David’s Church, 7th and San JacintoStreets, Austin, Texas: Dated, November 17, May 11, May 7, 1937; December 1, 1938; November 18,November 5, October 22, October 21, October 19, October 14, October 12, October 9 (telegram), October 8(telegram), October 7, September 3, 1936. Each 1 p. [Letters related to photographic film of England.Apparently the two were on an English trip together.]

Item E: Visiting Cards – Peru

Six business and visiting cards pasted to two pages of 8 _” x 11” typing paper. Some handwritten notationsand markings. All relate to Peru. Contained in a manila folder labeled: “Visiting cards | Peru | Lima |Mollendo”.


Item F: Visiting Cards – Brazil

Twenty-two business and visiting cards pasted to four pages of 8 _” x 11” typing paper. Some handwrittennotations and markings. All relate to Brazil. Contained in a manila folder labeled: “Visiting cards | Brazil |Rio de Janeiro | São Paulo”.

Item G: Engineer – Syracuse

1. “Social Aspects of Hydro-Electric and Super-Power.” Typescript carbon in folder with typed title. 27 pp.Some notations in pencil.

2. “Syracuse Sewage Treatment Works.” Article from the July 1925 issue of Public Works, pp. 241-246. Inpaper folder with typed title.

3. Typed letter signed from F.A. Raven, Commissioner of Public Works, Albany, N.Y., to JXC, dated January24, 1923, on letterhead of Department of Public Works. 1 p.

4. Typed letter signed carbon from JXC to F.A. Raven, dated January 27, 1923. 1 p.

5. Typed letter signed from F.A. Raven to JXC, dated January 29, 1923, on letterhead of Department of PublicWorks. 1 p.

6. Typed letter signed carbon from JXC to F.A. Raven, dated February 8, 1923. Includes expense account. 2 pp.

7. Autographed letter signed (carbon) from JXC to Employees Retirement System, Comptroller’s Office,Albany, NY, dated March 10, 1923, requesting that his war service be credited to his record of service.Attached is a 2 pp. form filled-in in ink by JXC, entitled “Employees’ Retirement System, Detailed Statementof Services.”

8. Typed letter signed from John P. Hogan to JXC, dated March 27, 1923, on letterhead of the N.Y. WaterPower Investigation. 1 p.

9. Typed letter signed from Charles H. Hurd, Indianapolis, to JXC, dated April 20, 1923, on letterhead of same.1 p.

10. Typed letter signed from Morris L. Cooke, to JXC, dated January 30, 1924, on letterhead of Giant PowerSurvey, Philadelphia. 1 p.

11. Autographed letter signed (carbon) from JXC to Wallace & Tiernan, Inc., Newark, N.J., dated February 7,1924. 1 p.

12. Typed letter signed from G.H. Pratt to JXC, dated February 11, 1924, on letterhead of Wallace & Tiernan,Inc.

13. Typed letter signed from P.B. Streamer to JXC, dated February 11, 1924, on letterhead of Roberts FilterManufacturing Co., Darby, Pennsylvania. 1 p.


14. Autographed letter signed (carbon) from JXC to P.B. Streamer of Roberts Filter Manufacturing Co., Darby,

Pennsylvania, February 13, 1924. 1 p.

15. Autographed letter signed (carbon) from JXC to Wallace & Tiernan, Inc., Newark, N.J., dated February 13,1924. Attn: G.H. Pratt. 1 p.

16. Bound paper by JXC: “Sanitary Aspects Skaneateles Lake Water Supply of Syracuse, N.Y.” Paper by J.X.Cohen, C. E. Assoc. Member, American Society of Civil Engineers. Read before Syracuse Section, A.S.C.E.February 1, 1924. Typescript/carbon. 21 pp. Heavy paper cover.

17. “Waterborne Disease in New York State” by Earl Devendorf. Reprinted from the Journal of the NewEngland Water Works Association, Vol. 47, No. 3., circa 1933. Pp. 298-312.

18. “The Detection and Presentation of Typhoid Epidemics” by J. Frederick Jackson. Reprinted from TheNation’s Health, November 1923 issue, Vol. 5, No. 11. 3 pp.

19. Several papers removed, presumably, from issues of the Proceedings. Am. Soc. C. E. of the 1920s:- “Hydro-Electric Developments in the Pacific Coast,” by John D. Galloway. Pp. 1846-1858.- “High-Voltage Phenomena Encountered in Power Transmission,” by Harris J. Ryan, Esq. Pp. 1859-1871.- “Hydro-Electric Power Development as related to the Electrification of Railroads,” by C.F. Loweth. Pp. 1872-1878.- “Discussion on the Water Power Problem,” by Messrs. J.M. Howells and M.M. O’Shaughnessy. Pp. 1879-1883.- “The Water Power Problem – A Symposium – Discussion,” by J.P. Jollyman, Esq. Pp. [579]-580.- “The Water Power Problem – A Symposium – Discussion,” by F.P. Williams. Pp. [779]-780.- “The Water Power Problem – A Symposium – Discussion,” by Messrs. William T. Lyle, Howard R. Farnsworth, and J.W. Swaren. Pp. [256]-273.- “The Design of Structural Supports for Turbo-Generators. Discussion,” by R. von Fabrice, Esq. Pp. [780]-781.

20. Six documents relating to JXC’s membership in the American Society of Civil Engineers:- Typescript application for associate membership, dated September 1, 1916. Lists his education and professional record, 2 pp.- Printed listing of the above in [?] the Proceedings of American Society of Civil Engineers. Dated in pencil January 10, 1917.- Typescript application for [full] membership, dated March 31, 1921. Lists his education and professional record. 2 pp. Also, carbon copy of same.- Carbon copy of typed letter from JXC to the Secretary, American Society of Civil Engineers, dated April 2, 1921. Cover letter to above item, with supplementary information. 2 pp.- Typed letter signed from Herbert J. Hamilton, Assistant. Professional Examinations, New York State Department of Examinations to JXC, dated February 8, 1923, on letterhead of the University of the State of New York. 1 p. Reports the granting of Professional Engineer license to JXC. Attached is JXC’s one-page response (carbon copy), dated March 12, 1923, and a one-page signed carbon copy of “Supplementary Data Land Surveying Experience.”- Printed application form for the American Society of Civil Engineers. One sheet folded. Filled-in in ink in JXC’s hand. Dated January 16, 1924.

21. Printed newsletter, Fresh Air Camp News, Vol. 1, No. 1. Syracuse, NY, June 1925, 12 pp. J.X. Cohen islisted as secretary. The newsletter was published by the Syracuse Fresh Air Camp, Inc., affiliated with theFederation of Jewish Charities.


22. Small printed booklet entitled Syracuse, N.Y. Water Supply Rules. [12] pp. With some handwritten notations.

Dated July 16, 1914.

23. Seven sheets of paper including two that are graph paper. Handwritten rough figures relating to raw watertests and calculations for January 1924.

24. The Technologist, March 1926. Special Number. A publication of the Technology Club of Syracuse.Wrappers. 32 pp.

25. Application (blank) for membership in the American Water Works Association. One sheet folded.

26. Typescript (carbon?) with handwritten notations, dated May 28, 1919. Untitled, but first lines read: “Mr.Horace V. Winchell, President of American Institute of Mining Engineers, in his inaugural address makes thefollowing pertinent statements: … “ Second typed copy – transcribed.

27. Press release. “Summary of Statement of Secretary Hoover to the Super Power Conference, New York City,Saturday, October 13, 1923.” Typed and mimeographed. 9 pp.

28. Reprint from the Public Ledger of June 17, 1923. “Giant Power,” by Gilbert Pinchot. 1 p.

Item H: Public Water Supply of Syracuse

1. “The Public Water Supply of Syracuse.” Resume of Technology Club Meeting, American Society of CivilEngineers, February 21, 1924. By J.X. Cohen, C.E. Stapled in heavy paper wrappers with typed title.Typescript/carbon with handwritten corrections and additions. 7 pp. Report written by JXC of a meetingheld in Syracuse at which he was one of the speakers.

Item I: “Man, Power, and Super-Power”

1. “Man, Power, and Super-Power” or Social Aspects of Hydro-Electric and Super-Power. By J.X. Cohen, B.S.C.E. Member; American Society of Civil Engineers, American Association Advancement of Science,American Public Health Association, etc. January 1924. Typescript/carbon stapled in a paper cover. 27 pp.Some handwritten corrections and additions.

Item J: Manila folder labeled “Pertaining to Engineering (not J.X.’s own).”

1. “Social Aspects of Hydro-Electric and Super-Power,” an article by JXC, pp. 43-48 removed from YMHANews. In Ink: “Sept 1924.”

2. Four small loose-leaf binder pages with ink writing, records 4 quotes.3. A variety of articles removed from the American Society of Civil Engineers Journal [?] Vol. 47, No. 9

November 1922:“The Colorado River Development,” by Arthur P. Davis. Pp. 1738-1740.“Present Tendencies of Water-Power Development in New York State,” by John P. Hogan. Pp. 1741-1752.“The Operation of the Federal Water Power Act,” by O.C. Merrill. Pp. 1758-1765.“High-Voltage Power Transmission,” by F.W. Peek. Pp. 1766-1780.“Social and Economic Aspects of Hydro-Electric Power,” by Charles D. Marx. Pp. 1781-1787.


4. “Report on Official Acceptance Test, Main Sewage Pumps Furnished and Installed in the Sewage Pumping Station of the Syracuse Sewage Treatment Works by the Roberts Filter Mfg. Co.” Prepared by J.X. Cohen, Designing Engineer, August 12, 1925. At the top: “Contract No. 35, Syracuse Intercepting Sewer Board.” 13 pp. typewritten carbon plus cover letter.

5. Printed sheet entitled “The Case of Pittsburg, California,” issued by Wallace & Tiernan Co., Inc. 1 p.

6. Typed letter signed (signed carbon) from JXC to H.A. Whitaker, Minneapolis, Minn., dated March 14, 1924.2 pp.

7. Typed letter signed from H.A. Whitaker to JXC, dated Mach 10, 1924, on letterhead of the American PublicHealth Association. 1 p. plus 1 p. entitled “Program Regulations.”

8. Typed letter signed (signed carbon) from JXC to H.A. Whitaker, dated March 8, 1924. 1 p.

9. Typed letter signed from H.A. Whitaker to JXC, dated February 28, 1924, on letterhead of the MinnesotaState Board of Health. 1 p.

10. Typed letter signed (signed carbon) from JXC to George W. Fuller, New York City, dated March 14, 1924. 1 p.

11. Typed letter signed (signed carbon) from JXC to George W. Fuller, New York City, dated February 14, 1924.1 p.

12. Typed letter signed from George W. Fuller to JXC, dated February 14, 1924, on letterhead of Fuller & McClintock, New York City. 1 p.

13. Typed letter signed (signed carbon) from JXC to New York State Conservation Commission, dated February 25, 1924. 1 p. Requesting report “Investigations of the Pollution of Streams.”

14. Typed letter signed from W.L. Stevenson to JXC, dated February 21, 1924, on letterhead of Department ofHealth, Comm of Pa. 1 p.

15. Typed letter signed (signed carbon) from JXC to W.L. Stevenson, dated February 15, 1924. 1 p.

16. Typed letter signed from Matthias Nicoll, Jr., to JXC, dated February 15, 1924, on letterhead of Departmentof Health, State of NY. 1 p.

17. Two printed pages removed from Water Works, February 1924. Pp. 381-384.

18. Typed letter signed (signed carbon) from JXC to C.A. Holmquist, Albany, NY, dated March 8, 1924. 1 p.

19. Typed letter signed from Charles A. Holmquist to JXC, dated March 4, 1924, on letterhead of Department ofHealth, State of NY. 1 p.


Item K: Report to the War Emergency Session…

1. Commission on Economic Problems of the American Jewish Congress. Report to the War EmergencySession of the American Jewish Congress. Chicago, Illinois. May 16-18, 1942. J.X. Cohen, Chairman. BenF. Levin, Director. Typed mimeographed copy. [19] pp. foolscap.

Item L: Safeguarding American Democracy

1. “Safeguarding American Democracy on the Home Front.” Address by Rabbi J.X. Cohen, Chairman,Commission on Economic Problems of the American Jewish Congress, at the War Emergency Session of theAmerican Jewish Congress. Chicago, Illinois. May 17, 1942. Typed mimeographed copy. [7] pp. foolscap.

Item M: Economic Destruction of German Jewry

1. “The Economic Destruction of German Jewry by the Nazi Regime 1933-1937.” A Study by the EconomicBureau of the World Jewish Congress. Published by the American Jewish Congress, 221 West 57th St., NewYork City. November 1937. Printed pamphlet. [68] pp. Some damp staining.

Item N: Manila envelope entitled: “J.X. Cohen articles in American Jewish Congress Weekly and other published articles and pamphlets.”

1. Printed pamphlet entitled “F.E.P.C. – Symbol of Liberation,” by JXC… Extension of remarks at Hon. George H. Bender of Ohio in the House of Representatives, Thursday, May 18, 1944. 7 pp. Two copies.

2. Printed pamphlet entitled “Stephen Samuel Wise, American Prophet in Israel,” by JXC. [Reprinted… fromthe Stephen S. Wise Seventieth Anniversary issue of Congress Weekly, March 17, 1944, published by theAmerican Jewish Congress…] [8] pp.

3. Printed pamphlet entitled “Old Folks’ Tales,” by Jay Ecks. Annual Report of the Jewish Home for Aged ofCentral New York. 1924 edition. [24] pp. [JXC is listed as Executive Secretary.] [See Item A, No. 2R.]

4. Printed pamphlet entitled “The Menace of Postwar Unemployment,” by JXC… Chairman, Commission onEconomic Problems, American Jewish Congress… Reprinted from Congress Weekly, December 31, 1943.8 pp.

5. Printed pamphlet entitled “The Negro and Anti-Semitism” by JXC, Chairman of Commission on EconomicDiscrimination, American Jewish Congress. [Issued by the American Jewish Congress.] This article is froman address… delivered before the New York State Conference of the National Association for theAdvancement of Colored People. It is reprinted from Congress Weekly of December 22, 1944.” [12] pp.Listed on the back cover are “other articles, reports and addresses on economic discrimination by JXC”between 1930 and 1944. In all, 65 titles are listed.

6. Congress Weekly, issue of December 22, 1944 (Vol. 11, No. 37) containing article by JXC entitled “The Negro and Anti-Semitism.” [Different format from No. 5.]

7. Printed pamphlet entitled “A Tale of Two Cities,” by JXC… chairman, Commission on Economic Problems, American Jewish Congress. “These three articles have been reprinted from the Congress Weekly issues of October 29, 1943 and January 21 and 28, 1944.” The three articles are entitled: “Anti-Jewish Terror in


Boston,” “Job Discrimination in Boston,” and “The Phladelphia Story of Discrimination.” 16 pp. plus covers.

8. Printed pamphlet “Address by Charles H. Tuttle…” in support of the Quinn-Ives Bill, Albany, New York,February 20, 1945. Printed by American Jewish Congress, with Foreword by Rabbi J.X. Cohen, Chairman,Commission on Economic Discrimination. 16 pp.

9. Single printed sheet (pp. 53-54) removed from the Jewish Forum, dated March 1944, including article entitled “The Jewish Approach” by JXC.

10. Single printed sheet (pp. 9-10) removed from the Congress Bulletin, a weekly review of Jewish Interests…issued by the American Jewish Congress, including article entitled “Jews in South America: Chile,” by JXC.Pencil notation “11/29/40.”

11. Congress Bulletin, issue of November 29, 1940, including article entitled “Jews in South America: Chile,” by JXC. [See above item, No. 10.]

12. Congress Bulletin, issue of December 13, 1940, “Old-New Jewry of Peru,” by JXC.

13. Single printed sheet removed from the Congress Bulletin, (No. 11), pp. 9 & 10, including article by JXCentitled “Old–New Jewry of Peru.”

14. Single printed sheet removed from the Congress Bulletin, (pp. 11 & 12), including article entitled “Jews onthe Equator,” by JXC. Pencil notation 12/27/40.

15. Single printed sheet removed from the Congress Bulletin, dated January 10, 1941, (pp. 11 & 12), includingarticle [incomplete] entitled “Jews on the Equator,” by JXC.

16. Congress Weekly [formerly the Congress Bulletin], issue of February 14, 1941 (Vol. 8, No. 7), pp. 7-9,including article entitled “ICA Colonies in Argentina,” by JXC.

17. Article “ICA Colonies in Argentina” by JXC removed from the Congress Weekly, dated February 14, 1941(Vol. 8, No. 7). [See above item.]

18. Congress Weekly, issue of March 21, 1941 (Vol. 8, No. 12), including article entitled “Fair Play for JewishYouth,” by JXC.

19. Two sheets (pp. 9-12) removed from the above issue including the above article (No. 18).

20. Congress Weekly, issue of April 25, 1941 (Vol. 8, No. 16), including article “Jewish Life in Argentina,” byJXC.

21. Two sheets (pp. 9-12) removed from the Congress Weekly, dated April 25, 1941, including article entitled“Jewish Life in Argentina,” by JXC.

22. Two sheets (pp. 9-12) removed from the Congress Weekly, dated April 4, 1941, including article entitled“Fifth Column in Argentina,” by JXC.

23. Congress Weekly, issue of May 9, 1941 (Vol. 8, No. 18), including article entitled “Buenos Aires HevrahKadishah,” by JXC.


24. Single sheet (pp. 7 & 8) removed from the Congress Weekly, dated May 9, 1941 (Vol. 8, No. 18), including

article entitled “Buenos Aires Hebrah Kadishah,” by JXC.25. Two sheets (pp. 5-8) removed from the Congress Weekly, dated January 22, 1943, including article entitled

“A Denial of the President’s Order; Battle Against Discrimination Suffers Serious Setback,” by JXC.

26. Two sheets (pp. 5-8) removed from the Congress Weekly, dated May 14, 1943, including article entitled“South of ‘Bermuda’…,” by JXC.

27. Two sheets (pp. 5-8) removed from the Congress Weekly, dated November 19, 1943, including article entitled“Argentina Going Nazi?” by JXC.

28. Congress Weekly, issue of December 31, 1943 (Vol. 10, No. 38), including article entitled “PostwarUnemployment Menace,” by JXC.

29. Congress Weekly, issue of January 21, 1944 (Vol. 11, No. 3), including article entitled “Job Discrimination inBoston,” by JXC.

30. Congress Weekly, issue of January 28, 1944 (Vol. 11, No. 4), including article entitled “The PhiladelphiaStory of Discrimination,” by JXC.

31. Congress Weekly, issue of February 7, 1941 (Vol. 8, No. 6), including article entitled “Jewish Farmers ofArgentina,” by JXC.

32. Congress Weekly, issue of December 27, 1940 (Vol. 7, No.7), including article entitled “Jews on theEquator,” by JXC.

33. Congress Weekly, issue of January 10, 1941 (Vol. 8, No. 2), including article entitled “Jewish Life inColombia” by JXC.

34. Congress Weekly, issue of May 30, 1941 (Vol. 8, No. 21), including article entitled “Jewish Migration toArgentina,” by JXC.

35. Congress Weekly, issue of October 29, 1943 (Vol. 10, No. 29), including article entitled “Anti-Jewish Terrorin Boston,” by JXC.

36. Congress Weekly, issue of April 27, 1945 (Vol. 12, No. 15), including article entitled “Religion in PublicSchools,” by JXC. 2 copies.

37. Congress Weekly, issue of June 29, 1945 (Vol. 12, No. 23), including article entitled “Americanism faces aTest,” by JXC. 2 copies.

38. Congress Weekly, issue of January 4, 1946 (Vol. 13, No. 1), including article entitled “The Quota SystemSpreads,” by JXC.

39. Congress Weekly, issue of January 24, 1941 (Vol. 8, No. 4), including article entitled “Position of Jews inBrazil,” by JXC.

40. One sheet (pp. 7-10) removed from Congress Weekly, issue of January 4, 1946 (Vol. 13, No. 1), includingarticle entitled “The Quota System Spreads,” by JXC. Two copies. [See above item, No. 39.]


41. Congress Weekly, issue of December 21, 1945 (Vol. 12, No. 38), including article entitled ‘So Your Son

Wants to be a Doctor,” by JXC.

42. Two issues (pp. 5-8) removed from Congress Weekly, dated December 21, 1945 (Vol. 12, No. 38), includingarticle entitled “So Your Son Wants to be a Doctor,” by JXC.

43. One sheet (pp. 7-8) removed from the Congress Weekly, dated December 17, 1943, including article entitled“Is This a White Man’s War?” by JXC. Incomplete.

44. Two sheets (pp. 5-8) removed from Congress Weekly, dated March 2, 1945, including article entitled“Americanism in Action,” by JXC.

45. Two sheets (pp. 9-12) removed from Congress Weekly, dated April 27, 1945, including article entitled“Religion in Public Schools,” by JXC.

46. 12 pp. removed from Congress Weekly, dated June 29, 1945 (Vol. 12, No. 23), including article entitled“Religion in Public Schools,” by JXC.

47. Two sheets (pp. 5-8) removed from Congress Weekly, dated May 3, 1946, including article entitled “Why a State University,” by JXC.

48. Opinion: A Journal of Jewish Life and Letters, issue of July 1941, including article entitled “Jewish Life inSouth America,” by JXC.

49. Two sheets (pp. 13-16) removed from Congress Weekly, dated June 29, 1945. No mention of JXC.

50. Two sheets removed from Congress Weekly, dated December 17, 1943, including portion of article entitled“Is this a White Man’s War,” by JXC.

Item O: Group of seven portfoliosSeven small portfolios each made from a single piece of corrugated cardboard, open at the outer edge and headand tail and tied at the outer edge with string through two reinforced metal eyelets. Within are loose ruled pagespunched for inclusion in a pocket diary. In some, pages have divider tabs. Presumably made by JXC. Titleshandwritten on spine:

1. Miscellaneous Poems, Psalms, Prayers for Funerals, etc.Most prayers and poems are printed and from various services. Some are in Hebrew. Some notations.

2. Europe 1936. Notes at [?] Germany, Vienna & Berlin.Most sheets are written on both sides. Most entries in ink. Filled with facts, data and statistics. Not aflowing text. Most entries are dated.

3. 1936 Lectures on Europe 1. England. 2. France. 3. Germany.These sheets are all typed on recto only with some notations in ink and pencil. Mostly short notes and factualbits and pieces. Pages are unnumbered. Lectures included: “England and the Empire,” delivered October 19,1936, 30 pp. “France and the Front Populaire,” Given October 26, 1936. 36 pp. “Germany – Menace toWorld Peace,” November 2, 1936. 32 pp.


4. Mexico 1937 Diary and Notes.

Written in ink on both sides of the sheet. Much less notes and far more actual text. Commences July 1, 1937.

5. Mexico 1937 Lecture Notes.Perhaps two dozen preliminary pages of miscellaneous notes in handwriting, followed by typed notes.“Mexico – Where Ancient Myths Rule ‘Modern’ Lives,” October 4, 1937, 23 pp. “Mexico – Mystic Land ofYesterday,” 23 pp. “Mexico – Totalitarian Land with Paternalistic Dictator,” October 18, 1937, 30 pp.“Mexico – Land of Revolution,” October 25, 1937, 30 pp.

6. 1940 South American Notes and Log.Notes and facts on history, geography, etc., not a journal. Written in ink on both sides of sheet. Arranged bycountry. Gives dates and places visited; detailed expenses incurred, record of photographs taken; typedaddress list of people in the U.S.; record of postcards sent; list of organizations in South America.

7. 1940 South American Notes 2. Very similar to No. 6. Page tabs by country.

Item P: Syracuse Sewage Treatment Works…

1. “Syracuse Sewage Treatment Works Plain Sedimentation and Dilution with Sludge Sterilization,” by J.X.Cohen. Typescript/carbon with handwritten corrections and additions. 10 pp. In paper binder.

Item Q: Protection from Onondaga Creek Floods

1. “Discussion on Protection from Onondaga Creek Floods,” by J.X. Cohen, Member, Am Soc. C. E. President, Syracuse Section, Am. Soc. C. E. at Syracuse Technology Club. February 23, 1925. Typescript/carbon with handwritten corrections and additions. 2 pp.

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