Guide to the Records of the American Sephardi Federation,
1972-1978,
1983-2000;
(bulk
1987-1997)
ASF
AR-6
Processed by Stanislav Pejša and Dianne Ritchey Oummia
American Sephardi Federation
Center for Jewish History
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 294-8350
Fax: (212) 294-8348
Email: ASFinquiries@cjh.org
URL: http://www.asfonline.org
© October 2002 American Sephardi Federation at the Center for Jewish History. All rights reserved.
Center for Jewish History, Publisher.
Machine-readable finding aid was created by Stanislav Pejša and Dianne Ritchey Oummia as MS Word document, November 2002. Electronic finding aid was converted to EAD 1.0 by Stanislav Pejša and Dianne Ritchey Oummia, November 2002. Description is in English.
July 2004. Revised as ASF02.xml by Stanislav Pejša. Attached EAD 2002 stylesheet, updated repository codes, added language codes, changed doctype declaration, etc. March 2005. Access points added by Dianne Ritchey Oummia.
Descriptive Summary |
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| Creator: | American Sephardi Federation |
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| Title: | Records of the American Sephardi Federation |
| Dates: | 1972-1978 |
| Dates: | 1983-2000 |
| Dates: | bulk 1987-1997 |
| Abstract: | This collection contains the office records of the American Sephardi Federation. Documents focus on the daily functioning, annual conventions, finances, events, and activities of the ASF. The records consist mainly of correspondence, but also include memorandums, reports, financial records, and other organizational documents, as well as newspaper clippings, publications, and photographic media. |
| Languages: | Collection is in English, Hebrew, French, Turkish, and Russian. |
| Quantity: | 23.8 linear feet |
| Identification: | ASF AR-6 |
| Repository: | American Sephardi Federation at the Center for Jewish History |
Historical Note
The American Sephardi Federation (ASF) was established in 1973 in accordance with the ideals and goals of the World Sephardi Federation (WSF). It originally developed, in fact, as a branch of the World Sephardi Federation in North America. The branch was founded in 1951, but it lost much of its momentum in the 1960s, especially following the death of one of its founders, Simon Nessim, in 1968. Interest in such a Sephardi Federation persisted however, and was renewed during deliberations of the Sephardic caucus at the Second Annual Convention of the American Zionist Federation at Palmer House in Chicago, October 21-23, 1972. There the organizational and ideological principles of the American Sephardi Federation were discussed, and plans were made to inaugurate the new organization. Then, amidst a convention attended by some 250 delegates gathered at Congregation Shearith Israel in New York City, the new American Sephardi Federation was launched on February 25, 1973. The Certificate of Incorporation was filed with the Secretary of State of New York on November 27, 1973 and the Jewish Agency provided space for the new Federation. The first President of ASF was Dr. Daniel J. Elazar, a Professor of Political Science at Temple University. Elazar established goals that focused on the strengthening of Jewish unity among the Sephardim; the promotion of religious, social, and cultural activities among the Sephardim; and the rendering of assistance to Sephardim seeking to immigrate to Israel. Particular emphasis was placed on promoting youth programs among Sephardic youth. Elazar continued in the position as President until 1975. He was then succeeded by Liliane Winn Shalom, who in turn, served as president until 1982.
Over the next few years, the ASF started to systematically develop relationships with Sephardic congregations and communities throughout the United States and the world. The leadership sought to represent the interests of Sephardim in various national and international Jewish associations. When the World Jewish Congress convened in 1978, the ASF was acknowledged as a representative of the Sephardic communities in the USA.
In 1982, Leon Levy became the acting president of the American Sephardi Federation, and the organization underwent a number of dramatic changes. Under his guidance, the ASF was transformed into a more focused organization with a narrower scope that enabled the ASF to better serve the Sephardic Community. Levy guided the organization, directing it to place greater emphasis on the themes of Zionism and restitution for Jews driven from Arab countries. He brought with him not only his own personal determination and commitment, but also an enhanced level of financial security and management that were to contribute greatly to the efficient operation of the organization.
The year 1992 was a particularly significant and busy one for the American Sephardi Federation. The year marked the quincentennary not only of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas, but also of the expulsion of the Jews from Spain, and their subsequent arrival in various parts of the Ottoman Empire. These anniversaries were celebrated in a variety of commemorative events and conferences on a national, state, and local level, and ASF worked vigorously to insure Sephardic participation in many of them. Sepharad '92 was an initiative on the part of the Spanish government that was intended to commemorate the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. The commemoration was joined not only by ASF, but also by the American Association of Jewish Friends of Turkey (AAJFT) and the World Sephardi Federation. The events surrounding Sepharad '92 stretched from 1988 through 1992. In 1989, the International Jewish Committee for Sepharad 1992 was formed by Yitzhak Navon, former Israeli president and minister of education. The Committee was chaired by Hal M. Lewis, then Executive Vice-President of ASF. An additional contribution made by the American Sephardi Federation was a cruise organized in 1992, called the Sephardi Odyssey, which took participants to various destinations in the Sephardi world, including Morocco, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Israel.
Among the most notable activities carried out by the American Sephardi Federation from 1987 through 1995 were a series of National Conventions. These were held each year during this period, with the exception of 1992 and 1994. They provided members with the opportunity to meet and discuss issues affecting Sephardim, as well as to expand their knowledge in a variety of areas.
Salomon Vaz Dias became Executive Director of the ASF from 1997 to 1998. He sought to make the American Sephardi Federation more active in Zionist Affairs. During his administration, ASF held one additional National Convention in 1998. Jayne Rosengarten served as the Executive Director from 1998 to 1999. Under her guidance, ASF began to direct more attention toward the issue of collecting claims of the losses of Jewish refugees from Arab countries.
Return to the Top of PageScope and Content Note
The archives of the American Sephardi Federation were assembled from a wide assortment of documents collected over the space of thirty years. During that period, ASF changed its offices several times, and experienced a number of changes in its administration. This resulted in the proliferation and duplication of a number of documents. Most of the records and papers in this collection now derive from the time that Leon Levy became President in 1982 and continuing up to 2000. There is little information from the early years of the American Sephardi Federation's history, and almost nothing from the time of Professor Daniel Elazar's administration. There is a small amount of material from the late 1970s through the early 1980s, during which time Liliane Winn Shalom served as the President of ASF.
This collection is organized into eight series. The first series describes the ASF Leadership in the years 1973-1978 and 1983-1998. It is made up of minutes and records of meetings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Board, the Presidium, etc. The second series details the minutes and records of the various National Conventions held by the ASF in the years 1972-1975 and 1986-1998.
The records of the ASF contain materials that were produced as part of the daily office workflow. A great deal of the collection is made up of correspondence, including both materials that were received and dispatched in the ASF office. This correspondence makes up the bulk of Series III: Administration. In addition this series contains Annual Reports for the years 1973-1975 and 1988-1995, as well as General Agenda material for the years 1973-2000. The ASF also attempted to monitor the situation of the Jewish populations in the Middle East (most of which were Sephardi populations), seeking to intervene and win restitution in cases where lives, property or rights were put at risk. Information on this issue is also contained in Series III.
Series IV of the ASF Archives focuses mainly on the issue of Finances for the years 1976-1998. So saying, the series contains the Annual Financial Statements for the years 1976-1998; Tax Reports for the years 1976 and 1984 to 1998; and General Financial Documentation for the years 1976-1998.
The Young Leadership or New Leadership Division was one of the most active organizations in the American Sephardi Federation, and reports of their activities are reported regularly in the ASF newsletters. The details of their events and activities may also be found reported here in Series V of the ASF Archives.
One of the most important means for advertising and promoting Sephardic cultural awareness was through the sponsoring of a number of tours to countries that had once contained significant Sephardic populations. These generally involved trips to countries that had once held thriving Sephardic communities. Probably the most notable among these tours was the Sephardi Odyssey, which was part of the activities of Sepharad '92. This cruise took participants to various destinations in the Sephardi world, including Morocco, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Israel. The material from these tours is contained in Series VI--Tours and Travel-- of the ASF Archives.
In addition to all this other material, a number of ASF staff members had collected an ephemera dealing with Sephardim, but not directly connected with ASF. These files include information on countries around the world where Sephardim live, materials relating to Sephardic culture, and items from organizations not directly related to the ASF. These records are contained in Series VII: Reference Files.
Finally, Series VIII contains a number of mailing lists of members of the American Sephardi Federation from the years 1987 to 1998.
The vast majority of the papers in this collection are in English. Other languages encountered here include Hebrew, French, Spanish, Turkish, and Russian.
Return to the Top of PageArrangement
This collection is organized into eight series:
- Series I: ASF Leadership, 1973-1978, 1983-1998
- Series II: ASF National Conventions, 1972-1975, 1986-1998
- Series III: Administration, undated, 1973-2000
- Series IV: Finances, 1976-1998
- Series V: Young Leadership Division, undated, 1973-1978, 1987-1998
- Series VI: Tours and Travel, 1987-1997
- Series VII: Reference Files, undated, 1970-2000 (bulk 1988-1997)
- Series VIII: Mailing Lists, undated, 1987-1998
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Open to researchers. Series VIII: Mailing Lists contains restricted material.
Use Restrictions
There may be some restrictions on the use of the collection. For more
information, contact:
American Sephardi Federation
Center for Jewish History
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
Related Material
Copies of ASF publications are available in the ASF Library.
Return to the Top of PagePreferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Identification
of item, date (if known); Records of the American Sephardi Federation; box
number; folder title; American Sephardi Federation at the Center for Jewish History
.
Processing Information
The archives of the American Sephardi Federation were assembled from a wide assortment of documents collected over the space of thirty years. During that period, ASF changed its offices several times, and experienced a number of changes in its administration. This resulted in a certain lack of cohesion and organization in the original arrangement and the proliferation and duplication of a number of documents. The documents have been arranged in a manner that will make them accessible to the public and to the researcher.
Return to the Top of PageAccess points
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Subject organizations:
- American Sephardi Federation
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Subject topics:
- Sephardim
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Document types:
- Annual reports
- Correspondence
- Minutes
- Reports
Container List
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
Series I: ASF Leadership, 1973-19781983-1998. |
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| 1 linear foot | |||
Arrangement:Alphabetical by title of folder. Arrangement of meetings is chronological by date. |
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Scope and Content:This series contains the minutes and details of meetings of a number of the governing bodies of the American Sephardi Federation during the period extending from 1975 up until 1998. There are very few remnants of the earliest meetings of the leadership committees of ASF, particularly those from the period of the presidency of Professor Daniel Elazar. Indeed, Elazar served as president from 1973 to 1975, and the earliest records derive from meetings held in 1975. This may have been because Professor Elazar was working out of Temple University in Philadelphia, and any records that may have been accumulated were lost somewhere between there and ASF's current headquarters in New York City. In any case, ASF appears to have undergone a re-organization in 1975, as reflected in the file detailing the activities of the "Ad hoc 'Think Tank' Committee" in 1975 and the first minutes of the Board of Directors meetings held in 1975. The remainder of the materials in this series are made up of minutes and records of meetings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Board, the Presidium, etc. The collection includes not only minutes, memoranda, and election nominations, but also pictures and negatives of various Boards and members. Documents related to the Strategic Planning Committee, however, are included in Series III: Administration. |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 1 | Ad hoc "Think Tank" Committee | 1975 | |
| 1 | ASF Leadership Structure | 1991 | |
| 1 | Board Members' Data Sheets | 1993 | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1975 Feb. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1983 Mar. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1988 Jan. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1990 Dec. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1991 Oct. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1992 Jan. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1993 Jan. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1993 Oct. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1994 May | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1995 Sept. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1997 Aug. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1997 Nov. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1998 Jan. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1998 Feb. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1998 Mar. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings | 1998 May | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings - Photos, Contact Sheets, and Negatives | 1990 Dec. | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings - Photos | 1992? | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Meetings - Photos, Negatives, and Contact Sheets | 1993 | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Member list | 1975? | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Member list | 1993 | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Memorandum to the Members | 1973 | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Nominating Committee | 1992-1993 | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Nominating Committee - Report | 1992 | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Nominations | 1998 | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Nominations - Acceptance | 1993 | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Slate for additional Board Members | 1991 | |
| 1 | Board of Directors - Status after Elections | 1990 | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Designation | 1975 | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1976 Oct. | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1977 Feb. | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1977 Mar. | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1978 Aug. | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1984 Feb. | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1991 Apr. | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1992 Mar. | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1992 May | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1992 June | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1992 Sept. | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1992 Nov. | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1994 Jan. | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1994 Feb. | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1995 Feb. | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Meeting | 1998 June | |
| 1 | Executive Committee - Report on Activities | 1977 | |
| 1 | Executive Committee (Restrictive) Meeting | 1993 Aug. | |
| 1 | Executive Committee (Restrictive) Meeting | 1993 Sept. | |
| 1 | Leadership Positions Description | 1976? | |
| 1 | Organization Meeting of the Initial Directors | 1973 | |
| 1 | President's Circle | 1989-1990 | |
| 1 | President's Circle - Report on Activity | 1991 | |
| 1 | Presidium | 1993 Sept. | |
| 1 | Presidium | 1993 Dec. | |
| 1 | Presidium | 1994 Jan. | |
| 1 | Presidium | 1995 Dec. | |
| 1 | Sephardic Leadership Meeting | 1985 | |
| 1 | Special Ad Hoc Committee | 1988 | |
| 1 | Special Meeting of Community Leaders | 1988 | |
| 1 | Steering Committee | 1975 | |
Series II: ASF National Conventions, 1972-1975, 1986-1998. |
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| 5.4 linear feet | |||
Arrangement:Chronological by convention year, then further arranged alphabetically by topic. |
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Scope and Content:The documents in this Series focus mainly on the planning and proceedings of the various American Sephardi Federation Conventions that took place in Philadelphia, Miami, Seattle, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Jerusalem between 1987 and 1998. While most of the material focuses on these large National conventions, there is also a single folder containing the highlights of a convention held in New York City in 1975. One also finds a few details of those conventions of the American Zionist Federation and the World Sephardi Federation wherein the ideas for the American Sephardi Federation were initially developed and discussed. Prominent in Series II are the many records showing the organization and preparations that went into the staging of the National conventions. A large portion of the material consists of correspondence, and includes organizational correspondence between ASF convention organizers and the many caterers, travel agents, hotel personnel, performers, and members of the hosting communities who made the conventions successful. Correspondence also includes invitations to convention speakers and dignitaries. The planning material includes several forms from each convention, i.e., registration and evaluation forms. Other documents, such as schedules of events, programs, and minutes of various meetings are also included. In addition to records concerning the planning of conventions, there is a large amount of the promotional material used, including information on the city holding the convention, press releases about the convention, and clippings and periodicals containing information or announcements. Other material of potential interest to researchers is the documentation of convention workshop proceedings and biographical material on speakers and workshop leaders. It should be noted that records from the Convention in Miami in 1987 are particularly effective in documenting the role of convention workshops in developing resolutions on Sephardic issues. Financial papers for most conventions may also be found here. Researchers should be aware that although there is documentation on the planning of the 1996 convention, this convention never took place. The bulk of the material comprised by this series covers the years 1987 through 1993, although a small number of records are available for the succeeding conventions 1996 through 1998 and on the early conventions in the 1970s. |
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Chicago 1972 |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 2 | Sephardic Delegates to the American Zionist Federation convention, Chicago | 1972 | |
New York City 1973 |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 2 | World Sephardi Federation, United States, First National Convention | 1973 | |
New York City 1975 |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 2 | Resolutions | 1975 | |
Philadelphia 1987 |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 2 | Administrative Papers | 1987 | |
| 2 | Articles and Clippings | 1987 | |
| 2 | Convention Report and Resolutions | 1987 | |
| 2 | Correspondence | 1986-1987 | |
| 2 | Delegates | 1986-1987 | |
| 2 | Finances | 1986-1987 | |
| 2 | Gala Dinner Dance | 1986-1987 | |
| 2 | Photos and Contact Sheets | 1987 | |
| 2 | Planning | 1987 | |
| 2 | Press Releases | 1987 | |
| 2 | Publications - Booklets | 1987 | |
| 2 | Solomon Gaon's Speech | 1987 | |
Miami 1987 |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 2 | Applications | 1987 | |
| 2 | Articles and Clippings | 1987 | |
| 2 | Biographies | 1987 | |
| 2 | Castle Hotel | 1987 | |
| 2 | Convention Committee | 1987 | |
| 2 | Convention Report | 1987 | |
| 2 | Correspondence | 1987 Jan.-Aug. | |
| 2 | Correspondence | 1987 Sept.-1988 | |
| 2 | Correspondence - Form Letters | 1987 | |
| 2 | Finances | 1987 | |
| 2 | Opinion Poll | 1987 | |
| 2 | Photos and Negatives | 1987 | |
| 2 | Press Releases | 1987 | |
| 2 | Publications - Convention Journal | 1987 | |
| 2 | Publications - Sephardic Connection | 1986-1987 | |
| 2 | Resolutions | 1987 | |
| 2 | Schedules of Events | 1987 | |
| 2 | Sephardic Shouk | 1987 | |
| 2 | Souvenir | 1987 | |
| 2 | Workshops - Articles | 1987 | |
| 2 | Workshops - Correspondence | 1987 | |
Seattle 1989 |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 2 | Applications | 1989 | |
| 2 | Articles and Clippings | 1989 | |
| 2 | Biographies | 1988-1989 | |
| 2 | Correspondence | 1988-1989 | |
| 2 | Correspondence - Form Letters | 1989 | |
| 2 | Evaluations | 1989 | |
| 2 | Exploring Your Jewish Roots | 1980-1989 | |
| 2 | Finances | 1989 | |
| 2 | Finances - Income and Expense Reports | 1989 | |
| 2 | Forms | 1989 | |
| 2 | Photos | 1989 | |
| 2 | Photos - Contact Sheets and Negatives | 1989 | |
| 2 | Planning | 1989 | |
| 2 | Press Releases | 1989 | |
| 2 | Proclamations | 1989 | |
| 2 | Publications - Booklets | 1989 | |
| 2 | Publications - Convention Journal | 1989 | |
| 2 | Roster, Delegates Listing | 1989 | |
| Box | Title | Date | |
| 3 | Seattle Promotional Material | 1989 | |
| 3 | Seattle Promotional Material - Photos | 1989 | |
| 3 | Schedules of Events | 1989 | |
| 3 | Westin Hotel | 1989 | |
Chicago 1990 |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 3 | Articles and Clippings | 1990 | |
| 3 | Biographies | 1990 | |
| 3 | Evaluations | 1990 | |
| 3 | Finances | 1989-1990 | |
| 3 | Forms and Form Letters | 1990 | |
| 3 | Hyatt Hotel | 1989-1990 | |
| 3 | Hyatt Hotel - Finances | 1990 | |
| 3 | Invitations | 1990 | |
| 3 | JUF News | 1990 | |
| 3 | Notes | 1990 | |
| 3 | Performers | 1990 | |
| 3 | Photos | 1990 | |
| 3 | Photos - Contact Sheets | 1990 | |
| 3 | Photos - Negatives | 1990 | |
| 3 | Planning | 1990 | |
| 3 | Planning - Correspondence | 1989-1990 | |
| 3 | Post-Convention Correspondence | 1990 | |
| 3 | Poster | 1990 | |
| 3 | Press Releases | 1990 | |
| 3 | Promotional Video | 1990 | |
| 3 | Publications - Convention Journal | 1990 | |
| 3 | Registration, A-G | 1990 | |
| 3 | Registration, H-Z | 1990 | |
| 3 | Schedules of Events | 1990 | |
| 3 | Shabbat Program | 1990 | |
| 3 | Slide Presentation | 1990 | |
| 3 | Speakers - Correspondence | 1989-1990 | |
| 3 | Travel | 1990 | |
| 3 | Young Leadership Division's North American Conference - Announcements and Form Letters | 1990 | |
| 3 | Young Leadership Division's North American Conference - Background Information for Discussions | 1990 | |
| 3 | Young Leadership Division's North American Conference - Biographies | ||
| 3 | Young Leadership Division's North American Conference - Correspondence | 1990 | |
| 3 | Young Leadership Division's North American Conference - Correspondence - Invitations | 1990 | |
| 3 | Young Leadership Division's North American Conference - Evaluations and Closing Statement | 1990 | |
| 3 | Young Leadership Division's North American Conference - Hyatt Hotel | 1990 | |
| 3 | Young Leadership Division's North American Conference - Participants | 1990 | |
| 3 | Young Leadership Division's North American Conference - Photos | 1990 | |
| 3 | Young Leadership Division's North American Conference - Planning | 1990 | |
| 3 | Young Leadership Division's North American Conference - Press Releases | 1990 | |
Los Angeles 1991 |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 4 | Awards and Acknowledgements | 1991 | |
| 4 | Biographies | 1990-1991 | |
| 4 | Clippings | 1991 | |
| 4 | Congratulatory Correspondence | 1991 | |
| 4 | Convention Directory | 1991 | |
| 4 | Correspondence with Government Officials | 1991 | |
| 4 | Cultural Fair | 1991 | |
| 4 | Cultural Fair - Correspondence | 1991 | |
| 4 | Cultural Fair - Finances | 1991 | |
| 4 | Donations | 1991 | |
| 4 | Evaluations | 1991 | |
| 4 | Finances | 1991-1992 | |
| 4 | Finances - Expenses | 1991 | |
| 4 | Finances - Income | 1991 | |
| 4 | Finances - Proposed Budget | 1991 | |
| 4 | Forms and Form Letters | 1990-1991 | |
| 4 | Invitations | 1991 | |
| 4 | Leadership Development Track | 1991 | |
| 4 | Mailing Lists | 1991 | |
| 4 | Nessim Gaon's Convention Address | 1991 | |
| 4 | Notes | 1991 | |
| 4 | Photos | 1991 | |
| 4 | Photos - Contact Sheets | 1991 | |
| 4 | Photos - Negatives | 1991 | |
| 4 | Planning | 1991 | |
| 4 | Planning - Convention Committee Meetings and Outlines | 1991 | |
| 4 | Planning - Correspondence | 1990 Dec.-1991 June | |
| 4 | Planning - Correspondence | 1991 July-Oct. | |
| 4 | Planning - Notes | 1991 | |
| 4 | Planning - Program Ideas | 1991 | |
| 4 | Press Releases | 1991 | |
| 4 | Registration, A-J | 1991 | |
| 4 | Registration, K-Z | 1991 | |
| 4 | Registration Lists | 1991 | |
| 4 | Resolutions | 1991 | |
| 4 | Schedules of Events | 1991 | |
| 4 | Scholarship Requests | 1991 | |
| 4 | Shabbaton | 1991 | |
| 4 | Sheraton Hotel | 1991 | |
| 4 | Slide Presentation | 1991 | |
| Box | Title | Date | |
| 5 | Souvenirs | 1991 | |
| 5 | Speakers - Correspondence | 1990-1991 | |
| 5 | Travel | 1991 | |
| 5 | Young Leadership Division - Announcements and Form Letters | 1991 | |
| 5 | Young Leadership Division - Correspondence | 1991 | |
| 5 | Young Leadership Division - Participants | 1991 | |
| 5 | Young Leadership Division - Planning | 1991 | |
| 5 | Young Leadership Division - Schedules of Events | 1991 | |
New York City 1993 |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 5 | Biographies | 1993 | |
| 5 | Catering | 1993 | |
| 5 | Committees | 1993 | |
| 5 | Communities Presentation | 1993 | |
| 5 | Convention Directory | 1993 | |
| 5 | Convention Journal | 1993 | |
| 5 | Convention Journal Ads | 1993 | |
| 5 | Convention Journal - Historical Outlines | 1993 | |
| 5 | Convention Notes | 1993 | |
| 5 | Convention Questionnaires | 1993 | |
| 5 | Correspondence | 1992-1993 | |
| 5 | Delegates' Questionnaires | 1993 | |
| 5 | Ellis Island Tour | 1993 | |
| 5 | Final Report | 1993 | |
| 5 | Finances - Bills Paid | 1993 | |
| 5 | Finances - Bills Receivable | 1993 | |
| 5 | Finances - Convention Account | 1992-1993 | |
| 5 | Gala Dinner | 1993 | |
| 5 | Hyatt Hotel | 1993 | |
| 5 | Hyatt Hotel - Bills | 1993 | |
| 5 | Invitations | 1993 | |
| 5 | Jerusalem Post | 1993 | |
| 5 | Music | 1993 | |
| 5 | New Leadership Division | 1993 | |
| 5 | On-site Taping | 1993 | |
| Box | Title | Date | |
| 6 | Photos | 1993 | |
| 6 | Photos - Contact Sheets | 1993 | |
| 6 | Photos - Negatives | 1993 | |
| 6 | Press Releases | 1993 | |
| 6 | Proclamations | 1993 | |
| 6 | Program Planning | 1993 | |
| 6 | Registration Forms, A-J | 1993 | |
| 6 | Registration Forms, K-Z | 1993 | |
| 6 | Sephardi Odyssey Reunion | 1993 | |
| 6 | Shabbaton | 1993 | |
| 6 | Shabbaton - Correspondence | 1993 | |
| 6 | Special Invitations | 1993 | |
| 6 | Telethon | 1990-1993 | |
| 6 | Touch of Greece Boat Ride | 1993 | |
| 6 | Vendors | 1993 | |
| 6 | Volunteers | 1993 | |
Miami 1995 |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 6 | Biscayne Bay Marriott Hotel | 1995 | |
| 6 | Biscayne Bay Marriott Hotel - Finances | 1995 | |
| 6 | Convention Directory | 1995 | |
| 6 | Convention Journal Ads | 1995 | |
| 6 | Correspondence | 1994-1995 | |
| 6 | Exhibit Space | 1994-1995 | |
| 6 | Expected Attendance Report | 1994 | |
| 6 | Finances | 1994-1995 | |
| 6 | Photos - Identified | 1995 | |
| 6 | Photos - Unidentified | 1995 | |
| 6 | Photos - Unidentified | 1995 | |
| 6 | Photos - Unidentified | 1995 | |
| 6 | Photos - Unidentified | 1995 | |
| 6 | Planning | 1994-1995 | |
| 6 | Registration Forms | 1994 | |
| 6 | Schedules of Events | 1995 | |
| 6 | Synagogue Descriptions | 1994 | |
Jerusalem 1996 |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 22 | Convention Journal Ads | 1996 | |
| 22 | Correspondence | 1995-1996 | |
| 22 | Correspondence - Dignitaries and Speakers | 1996 | |
| 22 | Correspondence - Form Letters | 1995-1996 | |
| 22 | Israel Promotional Material | 1994-1996 | |
| 22 | Planning | 1994-1996 | |
| 22 | Pre-Conference Tour to Turkey | 1995 | |
| 22 | Publicity | 1996 | |
| 22 | Registration | 1995-1996 | |
| 22 | Schedules of Events | 1995-1996 | |
New York City 1998 |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 22 | Commemoration of Israel's Fiftieth Anniversary | 1998 | |
| 22 | Convention Journal | 1998 | |
| 22 | Correspondence | 1997-1998 | |
| 22 | Drafts of Invitations and Sales Letters | 1998 | |
| 22 | Finances | 1998 | |
| 22 | Gala Dinner | 1998 | |
| 22 | Gala Dinner - Attendance and Table Assignments | 1998 | |
| 22 | Information about Sephardic Congregations and Organizations | 1998 | |
| 22 | Photos | 1998 | |
| 22 | Planning | 1998 | |
| 22 | Resolutions | 1998 | |
| 22 | Responses from Political Figures | 1998 | |
| 22 | Schedules of Events | 1998 | |
Series III: Administration, undated, 1973-2000. |
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| 7.6 linear feet | |||
Scope and Content:This series reflects the daily activities of the ASF office and of the operations of the ASF in general. Subseries 1: Annual Reports contains the annual reports of the American Sephardi Federation for a number of years. These reports provide a comprehensive overview of ASF activities in given years in a short, but concise manner. Unfortunately, the collection does not contain a complete litany of annual reports for every year, and there is a period extending from 1975 to 1988 for which we have no reports. The reports generally contain an outline of the most important events in which ASF was involved during a given year, as well as lists of the Board of Directors and other officers named in that year's administration. Subseries 2: General Agenda contains documents generated on a daily basis by the ASF staff. The documents include such diverse items as correspondence, memoirs, announcements, photos, and newspaper clippings with relevant and timely articles describing ASF events. These events include such projects as Sepharad '92 or Project Sepharad, as well as various other fundraising events. The subseries is divided into Chronological files and Subject files. While the Chronological files consist of chronologically ordered documents that are not distinguished by any explicit topic and are mostly composed of routine memos, the Subject files encompass a wide variety of projects and activities in which ASF was involved. These latter often spanned several years, as in the case of the aforementioned Sepharad projects. Subseries 3: Sephardi Communities is composed of announcements, memos, and correspondence that the ASF office received from the various local Sephardic communities with which it had contacts. |
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Subseries 1: Annual Reports, 1973-1975, 1988-1995. |
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| 0.2 linear foot | |||
Arrangement:Chronological. |
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Scope and Content:Subseries 1 is composed of the annual reports of the ASF. These were usually either published in the form of a booklet or printed and bound with a spiral (circle) binding. The annual reports summarized the activities in which the ASF was involved during the year both culturally and politically. They encompassed events organized by individual ASF branches and by the Young/New Leadership Division as well. The annual reports also contain short summaries of past ASF National Conventions reports on the biggest donors and supporters of the ASF, and complete listings of the national Board of Directors and officers of the ASF. |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 7 | Annual Report - The Summary of Activities | 1973-1975 | |
| 7 | Annual Report | 1988-1989 | |
| 7 | Annual Report | 1989-1990 | |
| 7 | Annual Report | 1991-1992 | |
| 7 | Annual Report | 1992-1993 | |
| 7 | Annual Report | 1994-1995 | |
Subseries 2: General Agenda, undated, 1973-2000. |
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| 6.8 linear feet | |||
Arrangement:Chronological or alphabetical by topic. |
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Scope and Content:The General Agenda subseries contains documents that were created in the course of the regular daily routine of the ASF office. It contains correspondence, memos, announcements, newspaper clippings mentioning ASF activities, photos from various events organized by the ASF, and a number of other documents created and collected by the ASF administrative staff or its officials. This subseries is particularly affected by the varying schemes of arrangement. There was an effort to reconstruct and unify the arrangement for the bulk of the subseries, but this effort was not completely successful. As a result, some correspondence, especially that which originated in the year 1991, is organized on a chronological basis while the rest of the subseries is organized on a topical basis. Imposing topics in this case did not seem feasible given the limits on time and manpower. Information pertaining to Sepharad ’92 will be found here included in folders from the years 1990 through 1992. Much of this material is correspondence. This subseries also contains several folders concerning Liliane Winn, the second President of ASF, who was later known as Liliane Winn Shalom. Material in these folders dates from 1976 through 1982. |
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A) Chronological Files, 1975-1999. |
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| 1.6 linear feet | |||
| Box | Title | Date | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1975 | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1976 | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1983 | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1984 | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1985 | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1986 | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1987 | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1988 Jan.-Apr. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1988 May-Sept. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1988 Oct.-Dec. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1989 Jan. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1989 Feb. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1989 Mar.-Dec. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1990 Jan.-Feb. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1990 Mar. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1990 April | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1990 May-Sept. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1990 Oct.-Nov. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1990 Dec. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1991 Jan. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1991 Feb. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1991 Mar. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1991 Apr. | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1991 May | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1991 June | |
| 7 | Administrative Correspondence | 1991 July | |
| Box | Title | Date | |
| 8 | Administrative Correspondence | 1991 Aug. | |
| 8 | Administrative Correspondence | 1991 Sept. | |
| 8 | Administrative Correspondence | 1991 Oct. | |
| 8 | Administrative Correspondence | 1991 Nov. | |
| 8 | Administrative Correspondence | 1991 Dec. | |
| 8 | Administrative Correspondence | 1992 Jan.-Aug. | |
| 8 | Administrative Correspondence | 1992 Sept.-Dec. | |
| 8 | Administrative Correspondence | 1993 | |
| 8 | Administrative Correspondence | 1994 | |
| 8 | Administrative Correspondence | 1995 | |
| 8 | Administrative Correspondence | 1996 | |
| 8 | Administrative Correspondence | 1997 | |
| 8 | Administrative Correspondence | 1998 | |
| 8 | Administrative Correspondence | 1999 | |
B) Subject Files, undated, 1973-2000. |
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| 5.2 linear feet | |||
| Box | Title | Date | |
| 8 | Abravanel Conference | 1992 | |
| 8 | Abravanel Conference - Correspondence | 1991-1992 | |
| 8 | Abravanel Family Newsletter | 1987-1991? | |
| 8 | Aghajan Nassimi Reception - Photos | 1994 | |
| 8 | America Exhibit Hall at Macy’s | 1997 | |
| 8 | American Friends of Tzohar | 1997 | |
| 8 | American Zionist Federation | 1991 | |
| 8 | American Zionist Youth Foundation | 1987 | |
| 8 | Antecedents and Remnants of Jodensavanne - Proposal for Exhibition by Rachel Frank | 1998 | |
| 8 | Articles of Incorporation | 1973 | |
| 8 | Association of American Jews from Arab Countries | 1988 | |
| 8 | Board Member Manual | 1991 | |
| 8 | Brazil - Correspondence | 1992-1997 | |
| 8 | Broome and Allen Scholarship Fund | 1996-1997 | |
| 8 | Budget Needs of the World Sephardi Federation | 1983 | |
| 8 | By-Laws - Including Later Modifications | 1973-1998 | |
| Box | Title | Date | |
| 9 | CAJE (Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education) - Correspondence | 1990 | |
| 9 | CAJE (Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education) - Correspondence | 1991 | |
| 9 | CAJE (Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education) - Correspondence | 1992-1993 | |
| 9 | CAJE (Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education) - Curriculum “Sephardim and Ashkenazim: Two Traditions - One People” | 1990 | |
| 9 | CAJE (Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education) - Curriculum “You are the Historian” | 1991 | |
| 9 | CAJE (Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education) - Educational Material and Notes | 1990 | |
| 9 | CAJE 14 (14th Conference on Alternatives in Jewish Education) - Correspondence | 1989 | |
| 9 | CAJE 16 (16th Conference on Alternatives in Jewish Education) - Correspondence | 1991 | |
| 9 | Canadian Sephardi Federation - Correspondence | 1986-1987, 1998 | |
| 9 | Center for Jewish History | 1996-1997 | |
| 9 | Center for Jewish History - Accession | 1997-1998 | |
| 9 | Center for Jewish History - Photos | 1991 | |
| 9 | Christopher Columbus Quincentennary Commission New York State | 1988-1991 | |
| 9 | Christopher Columbus Quincentennary Jubilee | 1987-1992 | |
| 9 | Cohen Family Reunion - Photos, Contact Sheets, and Negatives | 1991 | |
| 9 | Commemoration of Expulsion of Jews from Spain | 1992 | |
| 9 | Computer Needs Assessment | 1995 | |
| 9 | Concerns about the State of the Jewish Cemetery in L’viv (Ukraine) | 1996 | |
| 9 | Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations | 1991-1993, 1998 | |
| 9 | Conference on Sephardic Studies, SUNY Binghamton | 1987-1990 | |
| 9 | Congregation Anshei Shalom’s Reception Honoring Yitzak Shamir - Photos | 1994 | |
| 9 | Consulate General of Israel | 1996-1998 | |
| 9 | Consulate General of Israel - Promotional Material | 1997 | |
| 9 | Council for the Rescue of Syrian Jews | 1993 | |
| 9 | Crypto-Jews of New Mexico, A Research Study | 1987-1989 | |
| 9 | Demographic Study | 1986-1989 | |
| 9 | Demonstration to Support Syrian Jews | 1991 | |
| 9 | Dinner honoring Shimon Shetreet | 1992 | |
| 9 | Dormant Swiss Bank Accounts | 1997 | |
| 9 | Dubrovnik Treasures Exhibit | 1994 | |
| 9 | Elie Eliachar - Living with Jews | 1982 | |
| 9 | Emma Lazarus Day - Photos | 1999 | |
| 9 | Entry on ASF in Encyclopaedia Judaica | 1988 | |
| 9 | Eretz HaChaim Cemetery | 1998 | |
| 9 | Faro Cemetery | 1988, 1992-1998 | |
| 9 | Fees to Organizations | 1993 | |
| 9 | FESELA | 1987-1988, 1997 | |
| 9 | Fiesta Sephardi | 1976 | |
| 9 | Fiftieth Anniversary of Israel - Remarks by the President of the United States | 1998 | |
| 9 | First National Congress of the World Movement for a United Israel (TALI) | 1987-1988 | |
| 9 | Former Soviet Union - Correspondence | 1995-1996 | |
| 9 | Former Soviet Union - Russia - Correspondence | 1994-1996 | |
| 9 | Former Soviet Union - Russia - Kidnapping of G.S. Dadashev | 1996-1997 | |
| 9 | Friends of the Bulgarian Jewish Community | 1992-1998 | |
| 9 | Fundación Congreso Sefarad Mundial (Spain) | 1997 | |
| 9 | Fundraising | 1992-1995 | |
| 9 | Fundraising - Tribute Dinner for Leon Levy | 1995 | |
| 9 | Gaon, Yehoram - Concert | 1992 | |
| 9 | Gesher Direct Marketing Update | 1991 | |
| 9 | Gimmel Foundation | 1988-1990 | |
| 9 | Grants | 1991-1992 | |
| 9 | Grants - Ferkauf Foundation | 1988-1994 | |
| 9 | Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America - Visit by Leon Levy, Jayne Rosengarten, and Cliff Russo | 1998 | |
| 9 | Hanukat-Habayit - Cocktail Party | 1992 | |
| 9 | Hanukkah Reception - Contact Sheets and Negatives | 1991 | |
| 9 | “Hatikvah” Poster - Acquisition | 1987 | |
| 9 | “Hatikvah” Poster - Photos and Negatives | 1987 | |
| 9 | “Hatikvah” Poster - Production | 1987-1988 | |
| 9 | Hebrew Union College - Girona Project | 1987 | |
| 9 | Historical Photos of Sephardim | undated, 1948? | |
| 9 | Holocaust Education Bill | 1993 | |
| 9 | Holocaust Memorial Activities | 1990 | |
| Box | Title | Date | |
| 10 | Insurance Policy - Aetna | 1982 | |
| 10 | Insurance Policy - Berman Agency | 1993, 1995 | |
| 10 | Insurance Policy - Gerber Life Insurance Company | 1992 | |
| 10 | Insurance Policy - Ruchman Associates | 1994-1996, 1999 | |
| 10 | Insurance Policy - Ticor Title Insurance | 1993 | |
| 10 | Iran - Correspondence | 1977 | |
| 10 | Irving Benveniste Trust | 1997-1998 | |
| 10 | Israel Bonds | 1992 | |
| 10 | IVRI | 1997 | |
| 10 | Jack Kamhi Reception - Contact Sheets | 1990? | |
| 10 | Jacob Bender Productions | 1996 | |
| 10 | Jeff Powell Attorney Fee | 1993 | |
| 10 | Jewish Community Relations Council | 1987, 1989, 1996-1998 | |
| 10 | Jews and Judeoconverts of Spain - International Symposium | 1992 | |
| 10 | Leadership Mission to Israel | 1991 | |
| 10 | Leadership Mission to Israel - Hadassah Hospital - Negatives and Contact Sheets | 1991 | |
| 10 | Leadership Mission to Israel - Photos | 1991 | |
| 10 | Lebanon - Correspondence | 1989-1991 | |
| 10 | Letter of Marc D. Angel to Leon Levy | 1982 | |
| 10 | Levy, Leon - Chair of the Conference of Major American Jewish Organizations | 1995-1996 | |
| 10 | Levy, Leon - Lecture on Sephardi History and Traditions | 1987 | |
| 10 | Levy, Leon - Visit to FESELA | 1998 | |
| 10 | Lewis, Hal | 1988 | |
| 10 | Library of Congress - Notice for Mandatory Deposit | 1993 | |
| 10 | Libya - First International Convention of Jews from Libya | 1987 | |
| 10 | Lopes Cordozo, Nathan T. - Lecture | 1997 | |
| 10 | Material for ASF Newsletter - Production by CRG | 1992 | |
| 10 | Material for ASF Newsletter - Production by MSK Communications | 1996-1997 | |
| 10 | Membership Committee | 1978 | |
| 10 | Membership Dues - Inquiries | 1993 | |
| 10 | Membership Renewal | 1992 | |
| 10 | Membership Reports | 1987, 1994 | |
| 10 | Mirzayeva Fund | 1993 | |
| 10 | Mission Statement | undated, 1988, 1999 | |
| 10 | Morocco - Correspondence | 1988-1998 | |
| 10 | Morris Levy Memorial Lecture at Queens College - Negatives and Contact Sheets | 1989 | |
| 10 | Moshe Safdie Reception - Negatives and Contact Sheets | 1992 | |
| 10 | Museum of Jewish Heritage | 1996 | |
| 10 | Museums - Exhibits | 1987-1989 | |
| 10 | Nahon Synagogue - Restoration | 1989-1993 | |
| 10 | Nasser, Jack | 1991-1992, 1996 | |
| 10 | National Sephardic Bet-Din and Kashrut Headquarters | undated, 1995 | |
| 10 | National Committee for Israel’s Fortieth Anniversary | 1987 | |
| 10 | National Committee for Israel’s Fortieth Anniversary - Task Force on Missionaries and Cults | 1987 | |
| 10 | Neve Shalom Synagogue Attack (Istanbul, Turkey) | 1986-1987 | |
| 10 | Neve Shalom Synagogue Attack (Istanbul, Turkey) - Clippings | 1986 | |
| 10 | Newspaper Articles on Sephardim | 1987-1989, 1999 | |
| 10 | Newspaper Articles on Sephardim - Jewish Transcript | 1989 | |
| 10 | Niskin Scholarship | 1989 | |
| Box | Title | Date | |
| 11 | Office Space - 515 Park Avenue - Lease Agreement | 1990 | |
| 11 | Office Space - Seventh Avenue Condominium - Amendments | 1992-1993 | |
| 11 | Office Space - Seventh Avenue Condominium - Closing Statement | 1992 | |
| 11 | Office Space - Seventh Avenue Condominium - Lease Agreement | 1992 | |
| 11 | Office Space - Seventh Avenue Condominium - Mortgage Note | 1992-1993 | |
| 11 | Office Space - Seventh Avenue Condominium - Moving | 1992 | |
| 11 | Office Space - Seventh Avenue Condominium - Unit Deed | 1992 | |
| 11 | Officers - Job Descriptions | 1993 | |
| 11 | Operation Rescue (Jews in Iran) | 1996 | |
| 11 | Oral History Library - American Jews of Sephardic Origin | 1991 | |
| 11 | Panama - Correspondence | 1996 | |
| 11 | Performers - Los Pasaros Sefaradis | 1989-1990 | |
| 11 | Personalities - Photos and Negatives | 1980-1995? | |
| 11 | Personalities - Photos - Leon Levy | undated | |
| 11 | Photos - Unidentified | 1980-1998 | |
| 11 | Photos - Unidentified - Negatives | 1980-1998 | |
| 11 | Plan for Activities in 1987 | 1988 | |
| 11 | Portugal - Correspondence | 1986-1988 | |
| 11 | Position Vacancies - Résumés, A-K | 1985-2000 | |
| 11 | Position Vacancies - Résumés, L-Z | 1985-2000 | |
| 11 | Prince of Asturias Award | 1990 | |
| 11 | Prince of Asturias Award - Photos | 1990 | |
| 11 | Prince of Asturias Award - Press Coverage | 1990 | |
| 11 | Programming Proposals of ASF | 1974 | |
| 11 | Pro-Israel Rally and Meeting with Uri Savir - Contact Sheets and Negatives | 1991 | |
| 11 | Project Sepharad | 1987-1988 | |
| 11 | Proposal for Communication Support Services - Mitrany, Dvorah | 1988-1989 | |
| 11 | Proposal for Establishing Sephardic Research Archive | 1991 | |
| 11 | Proposal for Public Relations - Decter, Moshe | 1997 | |
| 11 | Public Relations and Publications Committee | 1987-1998 | |
| 11 | Quincentennial Anniversary - Commemorative Texts | 1992 | |
| 11 | Quincentennial Anniversary - Projects | 1988-1990 | |
| 11 | Quincentennial Anniversary - Proposals for New York City Events | 1992 | |
| 11 | Quincentennial Foundation of Istanbul | 1992 | |
| 11 | Quincentennial Foundation of Istanbul - Gala Dinner - Contact Sheets | 1992 | |
| Box | Title | Date | |
| 12 | Rabbis | 1991-1993 | |
| 12 | Rabbis | 1996-1997 | |
| 12 | Rabbis - Association of Sephardic Rabbis | 1996-1997 | |
| 12 | Rabbis - Association of Sephardic Rabbis - Executive Committee | 1997 | |
| 12 | Rabbis - Association of Sephardic Rabbis - Photos | undated | |
| 12 | Rabbis - Association of Sephardic Rabbis - Sephardic Rabbinical Conference | 1996 | |
| 12 | Rabbis - Association of Sephardic Rabbis - Sephardic Rabbinical Conference - Correspondence | 1996 | |
| 12 | Rabbis - Association of Sephardic Rabbis - Sephardic Rabbinical Conference - Registration | 1996 | |
| 12 | Rabbis - Conference of the Organization of the Sephardic Rabbinate - Photos | 1994 | |
| 12 | Rabbis - Rabbinic Dinner | 1994 | |
| 12 | Rabbis - Résumés | 1996-1997 | |
| 12 | Reception Honoring Mayor Ehud Olmert | 1994-1995 | |
| 12 | Reception Honoring Mayor Ehud Olmert - Photos | 1994 | |
| 12 | Report on Activities | 1980 | |
| 12 | Report on Activities | 1990 | |
| 12 | Report on Activities for the Council of Jewish Federations | 1991 | |
| 12 | Report on Activities - List of Accomplishments | 1991 | |
| 12 | Responses to (Sephardic Chief Rabbi) Bakshi Doron’s Comment on Reform Judaism | 1996 | |
| 12 | Responses to (Sephardic Chief Rabbi) Bakshi Doron’s Comment on Reform Judaism - Newspapers | 1996 | |
| 12 | Rosh Hashana Greetings | 1995 | |
| 12 | SAI Computer Services | 1989, 1992, 1997 | |
| 12 | Salary for the Young Leadership Director | 1977-1978 | |
| 12 | Salute to Israel Parade | 1987, 1988 | |
| 12 | Scholarships | 1990-1995 | |
| 12 | Sepharad’92 - Background Material | 1990 | |
| 12 | Sepharad’92 - Critical Reactions | 1991 | |
| 12 | Sepharad’92 - FESALA (Chile) - Proposal | 1990 | |
| 12 | Sepharad’92 - Fondatión Sefarad ‘92 France | 1992 | |
| 12 | Sepharad’92 - International Committee on Sepharad’92 | 1987-1992 | |
| 12 | Sepharad ’92 - Organizing Committee | 1988 | |
| 12 | Sepharad ’92 - Past Programs | 1982-1987 | |
| 12 | Sepharad ’92 - Plans and Public Relations | 1989-1990 | |
| 12 | Sepharad ’92 - Program of Events | 1992 | |
| 12 | Sepharad ’92 - Resources for Community Event Planning | 1991 | |
| 12 | Sepharad ’92 - Visit of Major Jewish Organizations’ Leaders to Spain | 1988 | |
| 12 | Sepharad ’92 - Visit of Major Jewish Organizations’ Leaders to Spain - Photos and Negatives | 1988 | |
| 12 | Sephardi Tahor Project | 1994 | |
| 12 | Sephardic Culture and Resource Center | 1986-1989 | |
| 12 | Sephardic Educational Center | 1984-1992, 1998 | |
| 12 | Sephardic Exhibit, Yeshiva University Museum | 1991 | |
| 12 | Sephardic Heritage Award | 1995 | |
| 12 | Sephardic Home for the Aged - Board of Directors Meeting | 1992 | |
| 12 | Sephardic Home for the Aged - Hanukkah | 1993 | |
| 12 | Shabbaton | 1999 | |
| 12 | Shlomo Ben-Ami Reception - Negatives | 1989 | |
| 12 | Shuker, Edwin - Correspondence | 1994-1996 | |
| Box | Title | Date | |
| 13 | Soffer, Clement - Correspondence | 1992 | |
| 13 | Spain - Correspondence | 1987 | |
| 13 | Staff | 1990-1992 | |
| 13 | Strategic Plan | 1995 | |
| 13 | Strategic Plan - Needs Analysis Report | 1995 | |
| 13 | Strategic Plan - Project Proposal | 1994 | |
| 13 | Strategic Plan - Task Force | 1995 | |
| 13 | Strategic Planning Committee | 1994-1995 | |
| 13 | Support for Jonathan Pollard | 1993 | |
| 13 | “Sweet Lorraine” Movie - Fundraiser - Correspondence | 1987 | |
| 13 | “Sweet Lorraine” Movie - Fundraiser - Photos | 1987 | |
| 13 | “Sweet Lorraine” Movie - Fundraiser - Press Release and Newspaper Articles | 1987 | |
| 13 | “Sweet Lorraine” Movie - Fundraiser - Reservations | 1987 | |
| 13 | “Sweet Lorraine” Movie - Fundraiser - Synopsis and Descriptions | 1987 | |
| 13 | Syria - Correspondence | 1988-1993 | |
| 13 | Teachers’ Seminars in Israel | 1988 | |
| 13 | Telemarketing - Robert Glasser and Associates | 1991-1992 | |
| 13 | Telemarketing - Robert Glasser and Associates | 1997 | |
| 13 | Torah Education Proposal - Amado Foundation | 1992 | |
| 13 | Torah for VeAhavah Congregation | 1997 | |
| 13 | Turkey - Correspondence | 1995-1998 | |
| 13 | Visit to the State Department | 1991 | |
| 13 | Visit to the State Department - Photos and Contact Sheets | 1991 | |
| 13 | Wexner Followship | 1995 | |
| 13 | Winn, Liliane - Articles | 1977-1981 | |
| 13 | [Winn], Liliane - Award - Order of the Ouissam Alaouite | 1987 | |
| 13 | Winn, Liliane - Correspondence | 1978-1982 | |
| 13 | Winn, Liliane - Daniel Moynihan Campaign | 1977 | |
| 13 | Winn, Liliane - Speech at Sephardi Day in Boston | 1979 | |
| 13 | Winn, Liliane - United Jewish Appeal | 1976-1978 | |
| 13 | World Organization of Jews from Arab Countries | 1983-1988 | |
| 13 | World Sephardi Federation Dinner, New York - Photos | 1991 | |
| 13 | World Sephardi Federation of Great Britain - Correspondence | 1985-1987 | |
| 13 | World Zionist Organization - Grant for ASF | 1993, 1995 | |
| 13 | Yegar, Moshe - Jews of Iran - Essay | 1991 | |
| 13 | Yemen - Correspondence | 1985-1993 | |
Subseries 3: Sephardic Communities, 1987-1998. |
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Arrangement:Alphabetical by state. |
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Scope and Content:Subseries 3: Sephardi Communities holds newletters and announcements from the local Sephardic communities in several states. Communication with local chapters was maintained mainly on a personal basis with the regional director or a local member of the Board of Directors. For this reason, many of these communications appear in the General Agenda files in Subseries 2. Unfortunately, the information on the activities at the local or state level tends to be limited, and as a result, it does not provide much insight into the cultural and social composition or daily activities of these congregations and communities. |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 14 | California - Los Angeles | 1989-1996 | |
| 14 | District of Columbia - Washington | 1987-1991 | |
| 14 | Florida | 1991-1996 | |
| 14 | Florida - Palm Beach County | 1993, 1998 | |
| 14 | Florida - Sephardic American Club | 1988-1995 | |
| 14 | Florida - South Florida Chapter | 1987-1991 | |
| 14 | Florida - South Florida Chapter - Semana Sephardi (Sephardic Week) | 1989-1991, 1999 | |
| 14 | Florida - South Florida Chapter - Semana Sephardi (Sephardic Week) - Photos | 1990 | |
| 14 | Illinois - Chicago (Midwest Chapter) | 1990-1997 | |
| 14 | Indiana - Indianapolis - Hanukkah Dinner at Congregation Etz Chaim - Photos and Negatives | 1989 | |
| 14 | Maryland - Congregation Magen David | 1987-1992 | |
| 14 | Michigan - Detroit | 1986, 1992-1993 | |
| 14 | New Jersey - Congregation Etz Ahaim | 1993, 1995 | |
| 14 | New York | 1987-1997 | |
| 14 | New York - Congregation Shearith Israel | 1985-1995, 1997 | |
| 14 | New York - Ozar Hatorah | 1998 | |
| 14 | Philadelphia | 1977 - 1996 | |
| 14 | Virgin Islands - St. Thomas | 1991 | |
| 14 | Virginia | 1990 | |
| 14 | Washington - Seattle | 1987-1993 | |
Series IV: Finances, 1976-1998. |
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| 1.4 linear feet | |||
Scope and Content:The financial operations and the financial condition of the ASF are reflected in the material found in this series. The Finances series holds documents that are pertinent to the everyday financial operations of the ASF office. In addition, the annual financial statements and tax reports provide a complete picture of the financial functioning of the organization. Under the leadership of Leon Levy the actual financial administration was not carried out in the ASF office, but rather was administered by accountants at Leon Levy’s company - Urban Construction. Invoices and financial claims were dealt with by Urban Construction, and as a result, the series is relatively modest in size. Only summaries of statements and reports on memberships have been retained in the collection. Individual statements, financial updates, and individual personal checks with members’ contributions or copies thereof were deaccessioned. Similarly, receipts, reimbursement slips, and utility bills from prior to the year 1996 were deselected. A summary of donations and contributions is available in Series VIII: Mailing Lists. The access is, however, restricted. |
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Subseries 1: Annual Financial Statements, 1976-1998. |
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| 0.3 linear foot | |||
Arrangement:Chronological. |
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Scope and Content:This subseries is composed of annual financial reports as prepared by the accounting firm Frank & Zimmerman & Company LLP and presented as an independent audit. These reports display the economic health of the ASF and were compiled from the materials used for the tax reports and analysis of ASF economic activities. The annual reports documented financial assets of the ASF, its liabilities, revenues, expenses and changes in fund balances. Most of the reports are bound. The last audit was performed in 1998. |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1976 | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1984 | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1985 | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1986 | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1987 | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1989 | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1990 | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1991 | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1992 | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1993 | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1994 | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1995 | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1996 | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1997 | |
| 14 | Financial Statement | 1998 | |
Subseries 2: Tax Returns, 1976, 1984-1998. |
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| 0.1 linear foot | |||
Arrangement:Chronological. |
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Scope and Content:Tax returns constitute the second subseries of Series VI: Finances. The tax returns were usually created by the accounting firm Frank & Zimmerman & Company LLP. Some returns are appended with background material that documents the legal status and character of the ASF as a non-profit organization. |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 14 | Tax Returns | 1989 | |
| 14 | Tax Returns | 1992 | |
| 14 | Tax Returns | 1993 | |
| 14 | Tax Returns | 1994 | |
Subseries 3: General Financial Documentation, 1976-1998. |
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| 1 linear foot | |||
Arrangement:Alphabetical by topic or type of record. |
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Scope and Content:This subseries documents the financial activities of the ASF, including fund-raising operations, reports about the state of its accounts, and background materials for preparation of the ASF budget and audits. The monthly account reports on ASF accounts until 1996 were discarded together with various receipts for utilities and services. |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 15 | Account Book - Regular Checking Account | 1992-1994 | |
| 15 | Account Book - Special Accounts and Convention | 1992-1994 | |
| 15 | Accounting Documents | 1992 | |
| 15 | Bank Reconciliation | 1993 | |
| 15 | Banking Agreement | 1993 | |
| 15 | Budget | 1992 | |
| 15 | Budget | 1998-1999 | |
| 15 | Budget Summary | 1991 | |
| 15 | Charts of Accounts Listing | 1992 | |
| 15 | Citibank - Checking Account | 1995-1997 | |
| 15 | Collection of Money for Special Events | 1991-1992 | |
| 15 | Convention Bank Account - Interest Earned | 1992-1993 | |
| 15 | Convention Expenses as Income Tax Deduction | 1995 | |
| 15 | Correspondence with IRS | 1992-1996 | |
| 15 | Data for Audit | 1991 | |
| 15 | Data for Audit | 1992 | |
| 15 | Data for Audit | 1994 | |
| 15 | Data for Audit | 1995 | |
| 15 | Data for Audit | 1996 | |
| 15 | Data for Audit | 1998 | |
| 15 | Donations, Loans and Legacies | 1996 | |
| 15 | Financial Documents | 1980 | |
| 15 | Financial Documents | 1987-1988 | |
| 15 | Financial Documents | 1990 | |
| 15 | Financial Documents | 1991 | |
| 15 | Financial Documents | 1992 | |
| 15 | Financial Documents | 1994 | |
| 15 | Financial Documents | 1997 | |
| 15 | Friends of the World Sephardi Federation - Bank Account | 1991 | |
| 15 | Friends of the World Sephardi Federation - Financial | 1990-1991 | |
| 15 | Friends of the World Sephardi Federation - Franchise Tax | 1992 | |
| 15 | Israel Discount Bank | 1988, 1992-1998 | |
| 15 | Legal Actions | 1992-1993 | |
| 15 | Membership Dues - President's Circle Contribution | 1992 | |
| 15 | Membership Dues - Total Payment History | 1985-1992 | |
| 15 | Missing Check Report | 1995-1996 | |
| 15 | Nahon Synagogue Restoration - Restricted Funds | 1992-1993 | |
| 15 | Operation Expenses | 1990-1991 | |
| 15 | Payroll Taxes | 1993 | |
| 15 | Profit and Loss Statement | 1992-1993 | |
| 15 | Projected Income and Expenses | 1992 | |
| 15 | Prudential Securities - Sale of Shares to ASF | 1993 | |
| 15 | Real Property Tax Exemption | 1992-1994 | |
| 15 | Schedule for Donors over $ 1000 | 1987 | |
| 15 | Seafirst Bank (Seattle) | 1992-1993 | |
| 15 | State Insurance Fund | 1992-1995 | |
| 15 | Status of Charitable Organization | 1977, 1983 | |
| 15 | Tax Exempt Certification | 1976-1992 | |
| 15 | Taxes - Summary | 1992 | |
Series V: Young Leadership Division, undated, 1973-1978, 1987-1998. |
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Scope and Content:This series contains records of ASF’s Young Leadership Development Division, or as they were alternatively called, the New Leadership Development Division. This division was a smaller group within ASF intended for younger adults, ages 25 to 35. In the early 1990s the Young Leadership Division changed its name to the New Leadership Division, although the exact date when this occurred is unclear (Winter 1993?). After this time period, both names are used for the group. Most documents in this series focus on events conducted by the group. A major focus of both the Young Leadership and the New Leadership Divisions was the "Sephardic Impact," the annual trip to Washington to speak with members of Congress concerning issues affecting Sephardic Jews. This program was conducted annually during the years 1990 through 1993. The "Sephardic Impact" required a great deal of planning, and consequently there is a large amount of material detailing the trips. In addition to information on planning, such as notes, correspondence, itineraries, financial documents, and information on participants, the material also includes background information on political issues that were discussed with Congress members. There is also biographical material on Congressmen and women and details of their earlier legislative activities. Another well-documented topic in this series is the Moreshet Program, which was a leadership training event for young Sephardic leaders that took place in 1991. The material on this program includes correspondence and notes on its planning, applications, and discussion material. |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 16 | First National Youth Convention, Atlanta, Georgia | 1973 | |
| 16 | Second Annual Youth Convention, Los Angeles - Photos | 197? | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Administrative | 1987-1992 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Announcements | 1992 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Dialogue '89 | 1989 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Dialogue '89 - Correspondence | 1989 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Dialogue '89 - Negatives | 1989 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Dialogue '89 - Photos and Contact Sheet | 1989 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Dialogue '89 - Registration | 1989 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Dor Hemshech World Zionist Young Leadership | 1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Finances | 1989-1992 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Holocaust Commemoration | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Leadership Training Institute | 1990-1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Leadership Training Institute - Questionnaires and Evaluation Forms | 1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Leadership Training Seminar - Registration | 1993 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Meetings | 1991-1992 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Meetings - Steering Committee - Contact Sheets and Negatives | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Mission Statement and Duties of Officers | undated | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Moreshet Program - Applications | 1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Moreshet Program - Biographies of Speakers | 1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Moreshet Program - Correspondence | 1990-1991 Feb. | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Moreshet Program - Correspondence | 1990 Mar.-Aug. | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Moreshet Program - Discussion Material | 1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Moreshet Program - Independent Project | 1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Moreshet Program - Participants | 1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Moreshet Program - Planning | 1990-1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Moreshet Program - Planning - Meetings | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Moreshet Program - Publicity | 1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Moreshet Program - Schedules of Events | 1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Post-Hanukkah Bash | 1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Post-Hanukkah Bash - Negatives and Contact Sheets | 1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Post-Hanukkah Bash - Registration Forms | 1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Publicity | 1987-1989 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Purim - Negatives | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Purim Dance Party | 1990-1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Purim Dance Party - Negatives and Contact Sheets | 1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Reports | 1990-1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Salute to Israel Parade | 1984 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Salute to Israel Parade - Photos | undated, 1976-1978 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Schedules of Events | 1990-1992 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Secret Jews Program | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Secret Jews Program - Negatives and Contact Sheets | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Secret Jews Program - Registration Forms | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] - Background Information about Issues | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] - Congressional Handbook | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] - Correspondence | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] - Correspondence - Form Letters | 1991 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] - Follow-Up Correspondence | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] - Itineraries | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] - Lunch Program | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] - Participants | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] - Photos | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] - Planning | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] - Pre-Mission Meetings | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] - Registration Forms | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] - Travel | 1990 | |
| 16 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact [I] - White House Briefing | 1990 | |
| Box | Title | Date | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Background Information about Issues | 1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Background Information about Issues - Israel | 1990-1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Background Information about Issues - Syria | 1989-1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Biographies | 1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Congressional Appointments | 1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Correspondence | 1990-1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Follow-Up Correspondence | 1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Itineraries | 1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Lobbying Guidelines | 1991? | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Lunch Program | 1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Photos, Negatives and Contact Sheets | 1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Planning | 1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Pre-Mission Meetings | 1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Promotional Material | 1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Registration Forms and Lists of Participants | 1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact II - Reports on Meetings with Congressmen | 1991 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Activities of Congressmen and Women | 1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Background Information about Issues | 1990-1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Biographies of Congressmen | 1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Correspondence | 1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Financial | 1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Information Materials Handbook | 1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Lobbying Guidelines | 1991-1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Lunch Program | 1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Participants | 1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Photos | 1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Planning | 1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Pre-Mission Meetings | 1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Publicity | 1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Registration Forms | 1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Remarks by New Jersey Governor Jim Florio | 1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - Schedules and Itineraries | 1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact III - U.S. Congress Handbook | 1991-1992 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Odyssey Supper Program | 1990 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Odyssey Supper Program - Correspondence | 1990 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Odyssey Supper Program - Photos - Contact Sheets and Negatives | 1990 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardic Odyssey Supper Program - Publicity | 1990 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardim in Distress | 1990 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardim in Distress Program - Correspondence | 1989-1990 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardim in Distress Program - Photos and Contact Sheets | 1990 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardim in Distress Program - Planning | 1990 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardim in Distress Program - Publicity | 1990 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sephardim in Distress Program - Registration Forms and List of Participants | 1990 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - State of Israel Bonds New Leadership | 1987-1988 | |
| 17 | Young Leadership Division - Sunday in the Park | 1991-1992 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Administrative | 1992-1996 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Announcements | 1993-1997 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Bank Account | 1992-1993 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Budget Proposal | 1994 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Financial Notebook | 1992-1993 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Hanukkah Party | 1992 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Hanukkah Party | 1996 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Meeting with Congressman Eliot Engel | 1992 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Meeting with Foreign Minister Shimon Peres | 1992 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Meetings | 1992-1998 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Membership | 1992-1997 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Photos | 199? | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Sephardi Community Leaders Network | 1993 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Sephardic Coffeehouse | 1997 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact IV | 1993 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact IV - Information Materials | 1993 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact IV - Planning | 1992 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Sephardic Impact IV - Registration Forms | 1993 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Steering Committee | 1992 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Training Seminar | 1993 | |
| 17 | New Leadership Division - Yemenite Weekend | 1992-1993 | |
Series VI: Tours and Travel, 1987-1997. |
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Arrangement:Alphabetical by topic or trip destination. |
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Scope and Content:This series focuses on the tours and trips arranged by the ASF for its members. The greater part of the series deals with the Sephardi Odyssey, but there is also some information on other trips taken, such as to the Caribbean, Israel, Morocco, and Turkey (1993) and to Yemen in 1989. The Sephardi Odyssey occurred in August 1992, and was a “Return to Your Roots” tour to places of historical interest to Sephardim. It originated in Morocco and continued through Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Israel. Documentation includes correspondence regarding the organization of the event, as well as several proposals to ASF by various travel agencies. There is also information regarding destinations, financial documents, and details about the various ships ASF planners considered for the trip. Other correspondence includes reactions by participants to the trips. |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 18 | Caribbean Trip | 1993 | |
| 18 | Greece Trip | 1997 | |
| 18 | India Trip | 1996 | |
| 18 | Israel Trip | 1993 | |
| 18 | LASHA Cruise | 1992 | |
| 18 | Morocco Trips | 1993-1997 | |
| 18 | Morocco Trips - The Great Return/ Le Grand Retour | 1996-1997 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Correspondence | 1987, 1990-1991 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Correspondence | 1992 Jan.-May | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Correspondence | 1992 June-1993 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Correspondence - Form Letters | 1990-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Correspondence - Requests for Information | 1991 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Correspondence - Return of Fee | 1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Cruise Ships - Arcadia - Photos | 1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Cruise Ships - Stella Oceanis | 1991-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Cruise Ships - Stella Solaris | 1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Finances | 1991-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Finances - Accounting Masters | 1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Finances - Deposits | 1991-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Finances - Loans | 1991-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Finances - Participants' Invoices | 1991-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Finances - Updates | 1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Financial Correspondence | 1991-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Foundation Tours - Proposal | 1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Grandprix Associates, Inc. - Proposal | 1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Greece | 1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Greece - Promotional Material and | 1991 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Insurance | 1991-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - International Costa Tours - Charter Agreement | 1991 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - International Costa Tours - Proposals | 1991 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Israel | 1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Itineraries | 1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Kosher Food | 1991-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Miriam Weiner, "Routes to Roots" | 1991 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Morocco | 1990-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Passenger Lists | 1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Planning | 1991-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Public Relations | 1991-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Public Relations - Jewish Media Group | 1991 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Public Relations - Newspaper | 1991-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Public Relations Proposal - Rubinstein | 1991? | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Rabbis | 1991-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Seville Expo '92 | 1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Spain | 1991-1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Tisha B'ab Commemoration Service in Toledo | 1992 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Travel Preferences | 1991 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Turkey | 1990 | |
| 18 | Sephardi Odyssey - Video | 1991 | |
| 18 | Turkey and Israel Trip | 1994 | |
| 18 | Turkey Trips | 1993 | |
| 18 | Turkey Trips - Correspondence between International Costa Tours and Quincentennial Foundation | 1992-1993 | |
| 18 | Yemen Trip | 1988-1989 | |
Series VII: Reference Files, undated, 1970-2000 (bulk 1988-1997). |
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Scope and Content:Series VII: Reference Files brings together a wide variety of materials that may have been used for reference in the office of the ASF. Materials in this series seem to have been collected by or sent to ASF staff. |
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Subseries 1: Country Files, undated, 1970-1996 (bulk 1987-1996). |
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Arrangement:Alphabetical by name of country or region. |
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Scope and Content:Subseries 1: Country Files contains materials on Sephardic Jews in various places around the world. There is also information about the Sephardim who settled in the USA, and kept the traditions or customs from their country of origin alive in the new country. The folders are arranged according to country of origin or residence of the Sephardic Jews. The documents often include newspaper or magazine articles, newspaper clippings, or handouts and leaflets published by various interest groups. Some of the clippings are of an anthropological nature, while others focus on political material and can be linked to the political activities of the ASF. Notable among the political material are details of the campaign for freeing the Syrian Jews in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Much information is also available on Israel, including Sephardim in Israel, Israeli politics, and the political relationship between Israel and the United States. |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 19 | Albania | 1991-1992 | |
| 19 | Algeria | 1982 | |
| 19 | Argentina | 1990-1996 | |
| 19 | Bulgaria | 1991 | |
| 19 | Canada | 1987, 1997 | |
| 19 | Canada - Jewish Agencies and Services in Toronto | 1986 | |
| 19 | Columbia | 1996 | |
| 19 | Cuba | 1991-1993 | |
| 19 | Curacao | 1987 | |
| 19 | Egypt | 1998 | |
| 19 | Ethiopia | 1991, 1996-1997 | |
| 19 | Europe | 1980 | |
| 19 | Europe - New York Governor George Pataki's Visit to Central Europe | 1995 | |
| 19 | Former Soviet Union | 1992-1996 | |
| 19 | Former Soviet Union - Russia | 1993-1996 | |
| 19 | Former Soviet Union - Uzbekistan | 1997 | |
| 19 | France | 1995, 1998 | |
| 19 | France - International Conference for the Freedom of Syrian Jewry in Paris | 1988 | |
| 19 | Germany | 1992 | |
| 19 | Greece | 1987-1995 | |
| 19 | Greece - Jewish Museum of Greece | 1988 | |
| 19 | India | 1988-1995 | |
| 19 | India - Photos | 1991 | |
| 19 | Iran | 1987-1997 | |
| 19 | Iraq | 1986-1996 | |
| 19 | Israel | 1978-1992 | |
| 19 | Israel | 1996-1998 | |
| 19 | Israel - Art | 1978-1982 | |
| 19 | Israel - Gulf War | 1991 | |
| 19 | Israel - Immigration | 1972-1991 | |
| 19 | Israel - Politics | 1990-1996 | |
| 19 | Israel - Yitzhak Rabin | 1992 | |
| 19 | Italy | 1988, 1992 | |
| 19 | Latin America | 1979 | |
| 19 | Lebanon | 1991 | |
| 19 | Libya | 1986-1988 | |
| 19 | Morocco | 1970-1995 | |
| 19 | The Netherlands | 1990? | |
| 19 | North Africa | 1980 | |
| 19 | Pakistan - Prayer for New Year | 1988 | |
| 19 | Peru | 1990? | |
| 19 | Portugal | 1960, 1986-1991 | |
| 19 | Portugal - Epigraphic Study and Listing of Graves in the Jewish Cemetery of Faro | 1986 | |
| 19 | Portugal - Maps | 1994 | |
| 19 | Portugal - Objects | undated | |
| 19 | Spain | 1989-1991 | |
| 19 | Syria | 1984, 1988 | |
| 19 | Syria | 1989 | |
| 19 | Syria | 1990 | |
| 19 | Syria | 1991 | |
| 19 | Syria | 1992 | |
| 19 | Syria - Jews of Syria: A Chronicle | 1990 | |
| 19 | Turkey | 1987, 1996-1998 | |
| 19 | Turkey - 500th Anniversary | 1982-1988 | |
| 19 | Turkey - 500th Anniversary | 1991-1996 | |
| 19 | Yemen | 1986-1992 | |
| 19 | Yugoslavia | 1991-1992 | |
Subseries 2: Culture Files, undated, 1980-1998 (bulk 1988-1997). |
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Arrangement:Alphabetical by topic. |
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Scope and Content:This subseries focuses on informational materials of a cultural nature. Files on performers of Sephardic and Ladino music can be found here, as well as orders for books that were sold through the ASF office. Also included are a number of short outlines of Sephardic history. Subseries 2: Culture Files also contains information on movies related to Sephardic culture or lifestyle by directors from the USA, Israel, or the countries of the Middle East. |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 20 | 1492 - Animated Television Special | 1992 | |
| 20 | Addendum - History of Sephardic Communties | 1998 | |
| 20 | Biographies of Sephardic Leaders and Scholars | 1991-1993 | |
| 20 | Bitton, Isaak "Ike" | 1980-1998 | |
| 20 | Books | 1989, 1997-1998 | |
| 20 | Performers | undated, 1987, 1992 | |
| 20 | Performers - Photos | undated | |
| 20 | Performers - Music | 1988-1992 | |
| 20 | Performers - Music - Fortuna Safdi | 1994 | |
| 20 | Performers - Music - Hedva | 1986-1988 | |
| 20 | Publishers and Vendors | 1992-1995 | |
| 20 | Sephardic and Israeli Cinematography | 1986-1998 | |
| 20 | Sephardic and Israeli Cinematography - Shiran, Haim | 1985-1988 | |
| 20 | Sephardic Synagogues and Places of Interest | 199? | |
| 20 | Traditions and Culture - Marranos | 1991-1998 | |
| 20 | Traditions and Culture - Newspaper Articles | 1950-1991 | |
| 20 | Traditions and Culture - Prayers | 1997 | |
| 20 | Traditions and Culture - Scholarly Articles | undated, 1967-1997 | |
| 20 | Teaching Materials | undated, 1985, 1987 | |
| 20 | Teaching Materials - Sephardic Jewry Student Study Guide | 1980 | |
| 20 | Writers - Malka, Eli | 1997 | |
Subseries 3: Organization Files, undated, 1975-2000 (bulk 1990-1997). |
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Arrangement:Alphabetical by name of organization. |
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Scope and Content:This subseries contains material that did not originate with ASF, is not explicitly addressed to ASF, and does not pertain directly to ASF. The bulk of it is made up of production publications or statements issued by various associations, mainly Jewish, that did not necessarily maintain regular communications with ASF. The documents found a place in the ASF collection in various ways both as solicited and unsolicited information sent to its office. |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 20 | America-Israel Friendship League | 1997 | |
| 20 | American Health Fund for Israel | 1991 | |
| 20 | American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) | 1990-1991 | |
| 20 | American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | 1996 | |
| 20 | American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | 1998 | |
| 20 | American Jewish Public Relations Society | 1997 | |
| 20 | American Society for Technion | 1992 | |
| 20 | American Zionist Federation | 1987-1988 | |
| 20 | American Zionist Movement | 1993, 1997 | |
| 20 | Anti-Defamation League | 1996 | |
| 20 | Armenian Assembly of America | 1989 | |
| 20 | Association of Jewish Community Organization Personnel (AJCOP) | 1996 | |
| 20 | Avi Chai | 1997 | |
| 20 | Baba Sale Association (Thoranic Campus) | undated | |
| 20 | Baltimore Zionist District | 1997 | |
| 20 | Ben-Gurion University of the Negev | 1986, 1988 | |
| 20 | Bnai Zion Foundation | 1998 | |
| 20 | B'nai Brith | 1992 | |
| 20 | Caucasian Jewish Congregation of Brooklyn | undated | |
| 20 | Center for Holocaust Studies at Clark University | 1998 | |
| 20 | Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece | 1997 | |
| 20 | Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany | 1997 | |
| 20 | Consulate General of Israel | 1997 | |
| 20 | Consulate General of Israel - Information Department | 1990 | |
| 20 | Covenant Foundation Awards | 1997 | |
| 20 | Covenant Foundation Grants | 1996-1998 | |
| 20 | Council of Jewish Federations | 1990 | |
| 20 | Council on Foreign Relations | 1997 | |
| 20 | Directory of the National Jewish Organizations | 1990 | |
| 20 | East for Peace | 1987 | |
| 20 | Edah | 1997 | |
| Box | Title | Date | |
| 21 | Foundation for Israeli Art | 1997 | |
| 21 | Foundation for Mid-East Communication | 1988 | |
| 21 | Hadassah | 1992, 1997-1998 | |
| 21 | Holocaust Center Pittsburgh | 1998 | |
| 21 | Institute of Jewish Affairs | 1992 | |
| 21 | International Association of Jews from Egypt | 1997 | |
| 21 | International Sephardic Education Foundation | 1987 | |
| 21 | IVRI Nasawi | 1998 | |
| 21 | Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs | 1997 | |
| 21 | Jewish Agency for Israel | 1996-1998 | |
| 21 | Jewish Agency for Israel - By-laws and Budgets | 1997, 1998, 2000 | |
| 21 | Jewish Agency for Israel - Education Committee | 1997-1998 | |
| 21 | Jewish Community Centers Association (JCC) | 1992?, 1997-1998 | |
| 21 | Jewish Community Relations Council - Task Force on Missionaries and Cults | 1998 | |
| 21 | Jewish Heritage in New York | 1998 | |
| 21 | Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs | 1996 | |
| 21 | Jewish Museum New York | 1997 | |
| 21 | Jewish National Fund | 1993 | |
| 21 | Jewish Service Corps | 1996 | |
| 21 | Jewish War Veterans of the United States | 1997-1998 | |
| 21 | Nathan Cummings Foundation - Annual Report | 1991 | |
| 21 | National Jewish Outreach Program | 1997 | |
| 21 | New York Association for New Americans (NYANA) | 1991 | |
| 21 | Netherland Club of New York | 1997 | |
| 21 | New York Board of Rabbis | 1998 | |
| 21 | North American Jewish Databank | 1997 | |
| 21 | Quincentennial Foundation | 1990-1991 | |
| 21 | Sephardic Educational Center | 1997 | |
| 21 | Sephardic National Alliance | 1997-1998 | |
| 21 | Shehebar Sephardic Center | 1993-1997 | |
| 21 | Swiss Bankers Association - Information Kit on Dormant Accounts | 1997 | |
| 21 | Turkish Organizations in the USA | 1990-1994 | |
| 21 | Turkish Sephardi Federation | 1995 | |
| 21 | Union of Councils for Soviet Jews | 1981, 1988 | |
| 21 | United Jewish Appeal-Federation | 1996-1997 | |
| 21 | Women's League for Conservative Judaism | 1991 | |
| 21 | World Jewish Congress | 1988-1997 | |
| 21 | World Organization of Jews from Arab Countries (WOJAC) | 1975-1977 | |
| 21 | World Union for Progressive Judaism | 1988 | |
| 21 | World Zionist Organization | 1992-1997 | |
| 21 | Yemeni American Investigation Committee | 1996 | |
| 21 | Yemenite Jewish Federation of America | 1992, 1997 | |
| 21 | Young Mashadis for Israel | 1990? | |
| 21 | Zionist Organization of America | 1986-1988, 1991-1997 | |
Series VIII: Mailing Lists, undated, 1987-1998. |
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Arrangement:Alphabetical. This series includes oversized folders that are separated from the rest of the series. |
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Scope and Content:This series is primarily made up of mailing lists used for informational purposes by ASF. In addition, donation data may be found in lists concerning ASF membership or contributions, especially in the folders marked " ASF Membership - Donations and Dues History." The latter list cumulative donations made by individuals covering the years from 1988-1998. The year 1998 appears to be the last year for which figures on donations were available. Researchers should be aware that this series contains material which may be restricted. |
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| Box | Title | Date | |
| 23 | ASF Board of Directors Membership | 1992-1993 | |
| 23 | ASF Board of Directors Resolution - Confidentiality of Mailing Lists | 1995 | |
| 23 | ASF Executive Committee Membership | 1992 | |
| 23 | ASF Membership | 1987-1988 | |
| 23 | ASF Membership - Regular and President's Circle, A-Z | 1994 | |
| 23 | ASF President's Circle | 1992 | |
| 23 | ASF President's Circle and Presidium Membership | undated | |
| 23 | Brooklyn Synagogue Lists | 1991 | |
| 23 | Community Leaders | undated | |
| 23 | Computer Codes for Mailing Lists | undated | |
| 23 | Congregation Shaareh Zion Membership | 1989 | |
| 23 | Contributors | 1998 | |
| 23 | Etz Chaim Congregation Membership | 1991 | |
| 23 | Iranian Campaign Key Donors | 1997 | |
| 23 | Israeli Government Ministries | undated | |
| 23 | Jewish Organizations - U.S. and International | undated | |
| 23 | Mashadi Community, A-H | 1992 | |
| 23 | Mashadi Community, I-Z | 1992 | |
| 23 | Press Contacts | 1992-1996 | |
| 23 | Rabbis | undated | |
| 23 | Sephardi Community Leadership Network | undated | |
| 23 | Sephardi Organizations - California | 1989-1991 | |
| 23 | Sephardic Community, Michigan | 1993 | |
| Box | Title | Date | |
| 24 | Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood Membership | undated | |
| 24 | Sephardic Synagogues, Institutions, and Organizations | undated | |
| 24 | Staten Island Synagogues | undated | |
| 24 | Syrian Businesses | undated | |
| 24 | Young Leadership Division | undated, 1990 | |
| Box | Title | Date | |
| OS | ASF Membership - A-K | undated | |
| OS | ASF Membership - L-Z | undated | |
| OS | ASF Membership - A-Z | 1998 | |
| OS | ASF Membership - Donations and Dues History - A-Gra | 1988-1998 | |
| OS | ASF Membership - Donations and Dues History - Gra-Z | 1988-1998 | |
| OS | ASF Membership - Organizations | 1998 | |
| OS | Young Leadership Division | 1998 | |
