Archives of Temple Beth El

Dive into our history through newspaper articles, historic records, and photographs in the Gradus Collection, as well as links to other libraries, museums and resources.

The Gradus Collection

Coming Soon: Beth El Oral Histories

In the near future, a large collection of oral histories from members of the Temple Beth El diaspora will be available.

Jewish Museums, Libraries and Other Resources

American Jewish Historical Society

Established in 1892 and located in New York City, the American Jewish Historical Society is the oldest ethnic, cultural archive in the United States.

Institute of Southern Jewish Life

Established in 2000, the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute ​of Southern Jewish Life’s mission is to support, connect, and celebrate Jewish life in the South.

American Jewish Archives

The American Jewish Archives (AJA) of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institue of Religion, is the largest free-standing repository dedicated solely to the study of the American Jewish experience.

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience explores the many ways that Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the distinct cultural heritage of their new homes.

The Pryor Center’s Helena, Arkansas Project

The Pryor Center’s mission is to document the cultural heritage of Arkansans by collecting audio and video resources to share with scholars, students, and the public.