Guide to the Evelyn Klapholtz Papers,
undated, 1911-2001
(bulk 1923-1950)
ASF AR 20
Processed by Michael D. Montalbano
as part of the Leon Levy Archival Processing Initiative, made possible by the Leon Levy Foundation
American Sephardi Federation
Center for Jewish History
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
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Center for Jewish History, Publisher.
Electronic finding aid was encoded in EAD 2002 by Michael D. Montalbano in October 7, 2009. Description is in English.
Descriptive Summary | |
| Creator: | American Sephardi Federation |
|---|---|
| Title: | Guide to the Papers of Evelyn Klapholtz |
| Dates: | undated, 1911-2001 |
| Dates: | 1923-1950 |
| Abstract: | This collection contains the personal papers of Evelyn Klapholtz. The bulk of this collection consists of genealogical information and material related to her family. There is additional material related to the sephardic community in New York City. |
| Languages: | The collection is primarily in English, but a few items are, or have content, in Ladino, Hebrew, Greek, and German. |
| Quantity: | 0.25 linear feet + 1 oversized box + 1 object in flat file |
| Identification: | ASF AR 20 |
| Repository: | American Sephardi Federation at the Center for Jewish History |
Historical Note
The daughter of Greek immigrants, Menachem Joseph and Rachel (Matza) Joseph, Evelyn Klapholtz was an educator and editor in the New York Metropolitan Area specializing in business education. Her credentials include a BA from Hunter College, and an MA from New York University, both in Business Education. Additionally she earned Permanent Teacher Certification in the State of New York. Since her retirement she has remained active in the community and worked on her family genealogy.
What is known of her parents is that her father Menachem (Max) Joseph graduated from the Alliance School in Greece between the ages of 16 and 17. He was fluent in Greek, French, and Hebrew and understood Spanish. Her mother Rachel (Matza) Joseph was educated mostly in Greece, however upon entering the United States attended school for a short time before discontinuing her education in order to work.
Return to the Top of PageScope and Content Note
This collection consists of the personal papers of Evelyn Klapholtz. It includes family documents, geneaology lists, correspondence, etchings, and copies of family photos.
Return to the Top of PageArrangement
The collection was arranged so that additional material could be added at a later date. Therefore the categories of arrangement were imposed by the archivist processing the collection and did not derive from any pre-affixed arrangement.
Due to the small size of this collection there is no need to divide it into series for accessibility. Instead the contents have been foldered with like material and arranged in a alphabetical and chronological manner. There are several folders in this collection.
- American Sephardic Federation
- Audiocassette
- Collected Articles
- Family Documents (1 of 4)
- Family Documents (2 of 4)
- Family Documents (3 of 4)
- Family Documents (3 of 4)
- Genealogies
- Oral History Transcripts
- Photographs (1 of 2)
- Photographs (2 of 2)
- Prints
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to researchers.
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
email: ASFinquiries@cjh.org
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following
form:
Identification of item, date (if known); Papers of Evelyn Klapholtz;
(location); folder number; American Sephardi Federation.
Acquisition Information
This collection was received and inventoried by Randall C. Belinfante in 2001. The collection was arranged and encoded by Michael D. Montalbano in 2009.
Return to the Top of PageAccess Points
Individuals:
- American Sephardi Federation
- Angel, Marc
- Joseph, Menachem
- Joseph, Rachel
- Klapholtz, Evelyn
Subjects:
- Genealogy
- Judaism
- Judaism - Sephardic rite - Liturgy - Texts
- Photographs in genealogy
- Sephardic rite
- Sephardim
Places:
- America
- Greece
- Turkey
Document Types:
- articles
- audiocassettes
- birth certificates
- bulletins
- certificates
- clippings (information artifacts)
- correspondence
- invitations
- photographs
- transcripts
- visas
- wood engravings (prints)
Container List
Papers of Evelyn Klapholtz, undated, 1911-2001. | |||
| The collection is primarily in English, but a few items are, or have content, in Ladino, Hebrew, Greek, and German. | |||
| 0.25 linear feet + 1 oversized box + 1 object in flat file. | |||
Arrangement:The contents of the collection are organized according to item type and relation to Evelyn Klapholtz. These are arranged at the folder level alphabetically and chronologically. | |||
Scope and Content:This series contains a variety of items related to the life and interests of Evely Klapholtz. Included in this colelction are a number of copies of family photographs, the originals are still in the possession of their owner, and a audio description of the contents of those photographs. | |||
| Box | Folder | Title | Date |
| 1 | 1 | American Sephardic Federation | 2001-2003 |
Correspondence and inventories relating to loans or gifting of various objects between Evelyn Klapholtz and the ASF. | |||
| 1 | 2 | Audiocassette | 2001, March 12 |
Evelyn Klapholtz describing the family photos in the collection. | |||
| 1 | 3 | Collected Articles | undated, 1950-1997 |
Angel, Marc D. “Sephardic Customs As Reflections Of A Religious Worldview,” The Jewish Press, December 28, 1990. Invitation to the dedication of the Jacob A. and Jeanne E. Barkey Wing at the Sephardic Home, a geriatric facility, undated. Krie Moed (Pesach), Prayers of Kol Israel Congregation of Sephardic Brother of America, Inc., Bronx, New York City, undated. Maoz, Jason. “The Sephardic Experience in America: Profile: Spanish/Portuguese Spiritual Leader Rabbi Marc Angel,” The Jewish Press, December 19, 1997. Sephardic Jewish Center of the Bronx. “Bulletin”, Vol. 1, no. 2, May 1950. | |||
| Box | Folder | Title | Date |
| OS 1 | Flat File Location Needed | Family Documents (1 of 4) | 1931 |
This item is the Alef an illuminated birth certificate and amulet of Ezra ben Menahem Joseph. It is decorated with an assortment of inscriptions, symbols, and markings intended to protect the person from evil. It measures 28.5” x 39” | |||
| Box | Folder | Title | Date |
| 1 | 4 | Family Documents (2 of 4) | 1923-1942 |
Black and white photocopy of Alef found in the Family Documents folder 1. Certificate of Services from the Junior Red Cross issued to Rachel Matza on June 27, 1923; original. International Red Cross message describing the whereabouts of Solomon Matza to the father of Rachel Matza. | |||
| Box | Folder | Title | Date |
| OS 2 | 1 | Family Documents (3 of 4) | 1923-1942 |
Visa in the name of Jessoua David Matza (Jesse David Matza) issued on February 23, 1920 to travel to the United States and ending on November 16th, 1921. Five American Consular Service Fee stamps affixed to back. Copy and original. | |||
| OS 2 | 2 | Family Documents (4 of 4) | 1923-1942 |
Father of Rachel Matza’s passport dated June 1920. | |||
| Box | Folder | Title | Date |
| 1 | 5 | Genealogies | undated |
Four genealogical lists of families: Joseph, Malta, Matza related to Evelyn Klapholtz | |||
| 1 | 6 | Oral History Transcripts | 2000-2001 |
Transcript of interviews with Rae Matza Joseph (Evelyn Klapholtz's mother) for the following dates: 2000, March 12 2000, April 2 2000, May 28 2000, June 18 2000, October 1 2000, December 4 2001, February 6 | |||
| 1 | 7 | Photographs (1 of 2) | undated, 1911-1945 |
Copies of scanned photographs on 8x11 printer paper of Evelyn Klapholtz's family: Chanula Malta Matza Child of one of Max Joseph’s sisters Menachem Joseph portrait Menachem Joseph in front of fireplace Mazalou Joseph and husband Nissim Malta and Wife – Jerusalem, Israel Rachel Joseph and Husband, portrait 1 of 2 Rachel Joseph and Husband, portrait 2 of 2 Family of David Maltza, circa 1911 Rachel (Rae) Matza and Max Joseph, wedding portrait, July 20, 1930 Stema Leon and Nissim Matza, wedding portrait, August 1932 Jack and Sarah Joseph Matza, Anne, David, and Ezra, portrait, circa 1934 Joseph Sisters, Esther, Rachel, and Mazalu (2 unidentified children), 1935 Note found on back of photo “Joseph Sisters, Esther, Rachel, and Mazalu (2 unidentified children), 1935” Family portrait, 1937 Solomon and Jeanette Joseph, wedding portrait, December 24, 1939 Wedding Invitation to the marriage of Solomon Joseph and Jeanette Cabilli, December 24, 1939 David Matza; November 1944 Menachem Joseph and Wife, Rachel, After 1945 | |||
| Box | Folder | Title | Date |
| OS 2 | 3 | Photographs (2 of 2) | undated, 1911-1945 |
Copy of photo titled: “Family of David Matza: Circa 1911” mounted for display. | |||
| Box | Folder | Title | Date |
| 1 | 8 | Prints | undated |
Print 1: David and Goliath’s Head, caption reads “Engraved by Garavaglia after the Painting by Guercino. Print 2: The Queen of Sheba Print 3: Description for The Queen of Sheba print. Print 4: Belshazzar’s Feast – Daniel interpreting the Handwriting on the Wall, includes a description on the back. | |||
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