Finding aid for the Max Apple Papers
Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Apple, Max
Title: Max Apple Papers
Dates: 1940-1970
Extent: 0.10 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: Max Apple (b. 1897) was a Cleveland, Ohi,o collector of Jewish memorabilia who retired from his paint and wallpaper business to devote his time to Jewish affairs and to the raising of funds for Israel. He was active in many Jewish charities, including the Histadrut Campaign. He and his wife founded a children's home at Gan Yavne, Israel in 1949 and have created scholarships at several universities. The collection consists of correspondence (1951-1971), certificates (1953 and 1954), World War II ration books, announcements and programs (1941-1971), newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous printed materials.
MS Number MS 3795
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The Max Apple Papers, 1940-1970, consist of correspondence (1951-1971), certificates (1953 and 1954), World War II ration books, announcements and programs (1941-1971), newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous printed materials.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged by document type and is maintained in one folder.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

Apple, Max, 1897-
Jews -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
Philanthropists -- Ohio -- Cleveland.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 3795 Max Apple Papers, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Acquisition Information

Gifts of Max Apple in 1977 and 1978.