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Judaica

The library's holdings in this area consist mainly of theological and liturgical printed works, including Passover Haggadot and art books.

Representative Collections

One of the primary collections in this area is the Abram and Frances Pascher Kanof Collection of Jewish Art, Archaeology, and Symbolism. Also of interest are the papers, 1858-1991, of Abram Kanof. We also have material related to Southern Jewish History.

Collection Policies

Current collecting focus is on haggadot and artists' books with Jewish themes.

Contact Information

For general information about finding materials in the library's collections and how you can use them, requesting permission to reproduce, or other information as well as reference questions about the holdings in this area:

E-mail: special-collections@duke.edu
Phone: (919) 660-5822
FAX: (919) 660-5934

If you are getting in touch via e-mail, please be sure to include your return e-mail address in the body of the message, since it sometimes gets stripped from the header in transit. Also, if you expect a response, make sure to include a phone or fax number or postal address where we can reach you, since sometimes it is difficult or impossible to respond via e-mail. Thank you!

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