Jewish Community Blue Book of Milwaukee and Wisconsin: A compilation and record of Jewish organizations in Milwaukee and Wisconsin; their origin, history, purposes and present administrations

Milwaukee: Compiled and published by the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle, 1925. Hardcover. vg. 4to. 160pp. Blue paper-covered boards with gold lettering on cover. Rare publication on Wisconsin Jewry illustrated with b/w reproductions of photographs of Jewish personalities and citizens, as well as images of various architecture. Includes advertisement pages. "The primary purpose of this book is to establish a permanent record and history of every phase of organized Jewish life in city and state. It is intended to be a directory of all Jewish activities containing the facts of origin, purpose, accomplishments and administration personnel of every Jewish organization, now matter how small or influential. Every such organization, dating from 1847 to the present year, of which any possible information could be obtained listed herein. It is a grouping of Jewish communal facts out of which any kind of analysis may be made for general Jewish communal purpose. It should furnish every Jew with a comprehensive view of the activities of every other Jewish element in the community." Sunning, scuffing and minor staining on binding. Head and tail of spine slightly bumped. Gold lettering faded. Age toning to leaves. Binding in good, interior in overall very good condition. Scarce. (Inventory #: 26404)