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Founded in 1892, the American Jewish Historical Society holdings include 20 million documents, 50,000 books and thousands of paintings and memorabilia that bear witness to the remarkable contributions of the American Jewish community to life in the Americas from the 16th century to the present, including records of the nation’s Jewish communal organizations and important collections in the fields of education, philanthropy, science, sports, business, and the arts.