J.D. Salinger is a well-known American novelist. His most popular book, Catcher in the Rye, is read in many high school classrooms. It is the winner of several literary awards.
Sandra Lawson is a social justice activist and the first openly gay female rabbi. On her website, she describes herself as "rabbi, an activist, a public speaker, and a musician." For more information, visit her website.
Arthur Kornberg was a biochemist and physician that won the Nobel Prize in 1959 for discovering DNA duplication. He shares that Nobel Prize with fellow biochemist Severo Ochoa.
Stan Lee is best known for creating the Spider-Man, The Avengers, and X-Men comics. He's also famous for making cameos in the superhero movies based on his comics.
NARA is proud to observe Jewish American Heritage Month and to recognize Jewish contributions to American culture, history, military, science, government, and more. (Description taken from the website)
The National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the historical accomplishments of Jewish Americans. (Description taken from website)
The Western States Jewish History Association (WSJHA) is dedicated to the discovery, collection, and dissemination of items and information pertaining to the Pioneer Jews of the American West, and how and why they were so successful.
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Jewish Americans who helped form the fabric of American history, culture and society.
LIBRARY RESOURCES
The following are a selection of books the library carries about Jewish-American history, culture, etc.