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The Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest (JHSUM) is the leading organization in the Upper Midwest dedicated to telling the story of one hundred and fifty years of Jewish history in the region. Founded in 1985, JHSUM provides programming, publications, exhibits, and curriculum to the local and regional community, as well as offering reference and reproduction services to all interested users. Our collection is particularly strong in the areas of Jewish homesteading in the Dakotas, Northern Minnesota Iron Range Jewish communities, Minneapolis and St. Paul synagogue records, Jewish women’s organization records, and materials reflecting life on Minneapolis’s North Side Jewish community.

Our archives are housed at two Twin Cities locations:

•The Eloise and Eliot Kaplan Family Jewish History Center is located on the Barry Family Campus in Minneapolis, and contains family and personal histories, oral histories, photographic and film collections, and genealogy materials.

•The Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives at located at Andersen Library at the University of Minnesota. The archives consist of synagogue and Jewish institutional records, as well as historical materials from rural Midwest communities. Both locations are open to the public.

Connecting creative people to our collections is at the heart of our mission. Visit www.jhsum.org for a complete listing of services, hours, contact information and directions. Find out about upcoming programs and enjoy a changing menu of online exhibits.