Collections
Photocopy and Scanning Services
Photocopying and scanning services are available on a time-available basis. Requests are handled by Archives staff. Fees are charged per image photocopied or scanned. Rush orders are available for an additional fee if staff time permits. Please contact us for more information.
JHSUM reserves the right to restrict copying or scanning, subject to conditions such as fragility of the originals, the amount of staff time required to do the work, restrictions specified by the donor, or provisions of the copyright law. We do not duplicate entire archival collections, or all the text of individual books, manuscripts, or boxes of materials.
Duplication by the Archives does not transfer either copyright or property right, nor does it constitute permission to publish in excess of “fair use” or to display materials. The researcher is responsible for obtaining such permission.
Copies are made for personal use only. They may not be transferred to another person or institution without prior written authorization. The rights protocol is to credit the institution that owns the original.
Download the Image and Service Price List for ordering and permissions information.
JHSUM Photo Use Statement: “Photo reproduced courtesy of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest” placed within the publication or close by a hanging exhibit.
Starting Your Search
We currently do not have an archivist. We now have an on-line database that you can do initial searches for your research. Begin your research for Upper Midwest Jewish history here.
You can do general searches in either “Title” field or “Summary” field; you may find the research you are looking for in those two search fields. Please complete the on-line request form and submit if you want to view any of our collections.
Once you have filled an on-line request form, you will receive an email telling you which location the archival material you have requested is housed at. Currently, JHSUM has two separate archival locations: University of Minnesota Andersen Library Archives and Kaplan History Center Archives (both in Minneapolis). Most materials at JHSUM are in closed stacks and do not circulate. Visitors wishing to examine archival materials must complete a researcher request form.You must schedule an appointment with either location before you can make an on-site visit.
JHSUM collections do not circulate. Archival materials may be viewed by appointment.
Copy fees as well as researcher fees apply.
Cameras may not be used to photograph manuscript, archival, or photographic materials. Personal scanners may not be used.
Download the Image and Service Price List for ordering and permissions information.
View the JHSUM Copyright statement. JHSUM Photo Use Statement: “Photo courtesy of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest”
Researchers are requested to cite or credit the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest in all footnote and bibliographic references when archives, manuscripts, photographs, and all other non-published sources are used in publications or other works.
To make an appointment, please use our contact form and select “Ask the Archivist.”
| Searching for Upper Midwest Jewish History? Click here to search JHSUM’s database. |
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| Searching for photos? Click here. |
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| Searching for family history? Click here to view our genealogy page. |
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In their own words…click here to hear oral histories. |
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| Searching for Soviet Jewish History? Click here. |
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To make an appointment, please use our contact form and select “Ask the Archivist.”
Our Collections and Reference Library materials do not circulate. Fee-based photocopying and scanning services are available. Download the Image and Service Price List for ordering and permissions information.
Start your search here.
Reference Service and Collections Library
Download the Image and Service Price List for ordering and permissions information.
View the JHSUM Copyright statement.Researchers must comply with copyright law when publishing anything from our collections.
JHSUM Photo Use Statement: “Photo courtesy of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest”
Due to limited staff time, we are not always able to conduct in-depth research. We have a list of persons willing to do research for a fee. Please contact us for this information.
At this time due to limited number of staff, JHSUM is unable to schedule regular interviews for oral history. Tape recorders are available for loan. Tips on how to conduct an interview and sample questions are available.
Teacher Resources
JHSUM is proud to collaborate with primary, secondary and college level educators to bring Jewish history to their classrooms.
Services for Educators
-Archives filled with authentic artifacts to enhance any history, social studies or religion presentation.
-Thousands of photographs covering 150 years of Jewish experience in the Midwest.
-Resources to help students trace family history and genealogy.
-Videos and oral histories to help history come “alive” in the classroom.
-Opportunities for special group tours of JHSUM exhibits.
-Educational forums, Jewish history programs and informative newsletters.
-An award-winning online Jewish Women’s exhibit and interactive Web features right here at www.jhsum.org.
