Grodno Governorate
Archives of the Center for Jewish History - Grodno
The materials in this collection relate to Khaykl Lunski’s literary efforts, communal engagement, work at the Strashun Library, and personal life. They include notes and drafts for Khaykl Lunski’s works on the history of the Jewish community of Slonim, on the Vilna Gaon and other rabbis, and on life in Vilna during World War I; correspondence with family members, scholars, bibliographers, collectors, rabbis, authors, and religious institutions; administrative records of the Strashun Library including bibliographic notes, preliminary book catalogs, financial records, minutes, and bulletins; accounts, minutes, announcements, and correspondence of cultural, charitable, and religious organizations in Vilna and in Palestine; collected community documents and correspondence; private documents; and newspaper clippings. 1836-1941.
This collection contains the records of the Vaad Hayeshivot (Council of Yeshivas) central office in Vilna from 1924 to 1940. The files, though incomplete, document the Vaad’s full range of activities through correspondence, minutes, financial documents, and printed materials.
The collection places a special emphasis on records from Grodno, which was a major administrative branch of the Vaad and is therefore represented by a large quantity of materials.
Furthermore, the archives include valuable correspondence from prominent yeshiva deans, specifically featuring letters from Rabbi Shimon Szkop of the Shaar Hatora yeshiva in Grodno.
“Alley where the tobacco workers of Grodne live. (During the strike at Shereshevski in Grodno)”.
Playbill for “Di mame fun der velt.” Invitation to a concert evening of the Bialistoker Gezelshaft far Yesoymim Farzorgung, branch in Grodno. Fliers for the films Di havdole, Dos naye Erets Yisroel, and Kolboynik. 5 items.
Two items from Grodno, to Zalman Reisen, as editor of the Vilner tog, 1932, concerning a visit of the Polish Grodno theater in Vilna, in one instance with mention of the director’s participation in an anniversary celebration for the Vilna Troupe in Grodno. The minutes relate to a meeting chaired by Zalman Reisen, concerning the founding a permanent Yiddish theater in Vilna, 1920 [?].
Programs for solo performances, and one for a concert evening in Grodno (titled: Druskenik Teater “Modern”), for the benefit of a fund for the building of a synagogue in Druskieniki, Lithuania, in which Szryftzecer participated, along with Franya Winter and M. Barysznik. 4 items.
Part of an evening of Yiddish humor and classic literature by L. Szryftzecer. For the benefit of the orphanage in Grodno.
Localities include Białystok, Grodno, Lwów, Vilna, and Warsaw; one undated item concerns an appearance of Ola Lilith and Willy Godik in Antwerp.
Minutes of the Vaad HaKehillah.
Merchants’ Association correspondence, flyers, and prize contests.
Part of an evening of Yiddish humor and classic literature by L. Szryftzecer. For the benefit of the orphanage in Grodno.