Jacob H. Gomborow Papers
Collection ID
SCRC 246
Related Subjects
- Arts and Entertainment
- Community Affairs
- Crime and the Legal System
- Immigrant-Ethnic Communities
- Labor
Collecting Areas
Description
Collection Summary
Title
Jacob H. Gomborow Papers
Jacob H. Gomborow Papers
Dates
Circa 1890-2008
Circa 1890-2008
Collection ID
SCRC 246
SCRC 246
Creator
Gomborow, Jacob H., 1886?-1954
Gomborow, Jacob H., 1886?-1954
Quantity
2.25 linear feet (3 boxes)
2.25 linear feet (3 boxes)
Repository
Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries
Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries
Language
Materials in English, Yiddish, and German.
Materials in English, Yiddish, and German.
Detailed Collection Information
Biographical Note
Jacob H. Gomborow was a Jewish police officer and detective in Philadelphia’s Bureau of Police, responsible for leading the bureau’s radical squad in their investigations of antisemitic, subversive, and radical groups in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Jacob H. Gomborow was born in the 1880s in Russia to Harry and Minnie Gomborow. The Gomborows immigrated to the United States in 1891, settling in Philadelphia. On December 31, 1905, Gomborow became a policeman in the 2nd District of the Philadelphia Police Department, then known as the Bureau of Police. In addition to serving as a patrolman, Gomborow also worked as a clerk in the Detective Bureau before he was named acting detective on December 14, 1914. In September 1915, Gomborow became a full member of the detective corps. He was promoted to the rank of detective sergeant in December 1934, while working as a member of the radical squad police unit. Gomborow also served as police escort and bodyguard to numerous entertainers and dignitaries throughout his career including Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Frank Sinatra, and Chaim Weizmann. In the late 1940s, Gomborow was head of the police department’s check squad, responsible for investigating counterfeiters and other cases of fraud. Gomborow was promoted to detective lieutenant in May 1950. After forty-four years of service, he retired from the police department in October 1950.
Jacob H. Gomborow was a Jewish police officer and detective in Philadelphia’s Bureau of Police, responsible for leading the bureau’s radical squad in their investigations of antisemitic, subversive, and radical groups in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Jacob H. Gomborow was born in the 1880s in Russia to Harry and Minnie Gomborow. The Gomborows immigrated to the United States in 1891, settling in Philadelphia. On December 31, 1905, Gomborow became a policeman in the 2nd District of the Philadelphia Police Department, then known as the Bureau of Police. In addition to serving as a patrolman, Gomborow also worked as a clerk in the Detective Bureau before he was named acting detective on December 14, 1914. In September 1915, Gomborow became a full member of the detective corps. He was promoted to the rank of detective sergeant in December 1934, while working as a member of the radical squad police unit. Gomborow also served as police escort and bodyguard to numerous entertainers and dignitaries throughout his career including Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Frank Sinatra, and Chaim Weizmann. In the late 1940s, Gomborow was head of the police department’s check squad, responsible for investigating counterfeiters and other cases of fraud. Gomborow was promoted to detective lieutenant in May 1950. After forty-four years of service, he retired from the police department in October 1950.
In addition to his contributions to law enforcement, Gomborow was also active in many Jewish fraternal and civic organizations including the Shomrim of Philadelphia, Brith Sholom, Krakauer Beneficial Association, and West Philadelphia Jewish Community Center. He lectured frequently at these organizations about his experiences as a member of the police department and on the operations of confidence men.
Gomborow married Mae Rosen in June 1913, and they adopted a daughter. Gomborow died on September 30, 1954.
Description of Collection
The Jacob H. Gomborow Papers consist of reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other materials related to cases and investigations Gomborow was involved as an officer and detective in the Philadelphia Bureau of Police, most notably during his tenure working on the radical squad. Materials of note include reports submitted by Gomborow to the Department of Public Safety on the activities of subversive groups and potentially immoral, offensive, or politically questionable content of theatrical performances; antisemitic propaganda material produced and distributed in Philadelphia; copies of examinations administered by the Bureau of Police; and speeches given to fraternal and civic organizations. The collection also contains materials collected posthumously by his daughter and other family members including family photographs and a family tree.
The Jacob H. Gomborow Papers consist of reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other materials related to cases and investigations Gomborow was involved as an officer and detective in the Philadelphia Bureau of Police, most notably during his tenure working on the radical squad. Materials of note include reports submitted by Gomborow to the Department of Public Safety on the activities of subversive groups and potentially immoral, offensive, or politically questionable content of theatrical performances; antisemitic propaganda material produced and distributed in Philadelphia; copies of examinations administered by the Bureau of Police; and speeches given to fraternal and civic organizations. The collection also contains materials collected posthumously by his daughter and other family members including family photographs and a family tree.
Organization and Arrangement
The collection is arranged into 3 series as follows:
Series 1: Police work, 1909-1951
Series 2: Civic associations, 1922-1950
Series 3: Personal and family papers, circa 1890-2008
Series 2: Civic associations, 1922-1950
Series 3: Personal and family papers, circa 1890-2008
Series 1 contains newspaper clippings of stories mentioning Gomborow’s involvement in various investigations and arrests; official investigation reports on individuals and groups submitted to the Department of Public Safety; photographs of Gomborow and other officers including interiors of a police precinct as well as visiting dignitaries and dignitaries; and printed propaganda material, primarily antisemitic in message. A small amount of newspaper clippings and printed material in Yiddish and German can be found in this series. This series is arranged chronologically. All records in this series have been digitized and are available on the Libraries’ website: https://digital.library.temple.edu/digital/collection/p16002coll31
Series 2 contains correspondence, speeches, newspaper clippings, and photographs related to Gomborow’s speaking events and other activities at various civic organizations and Jewish fraternal organizations. This series is arranged alphabetically by name of organization or type of material.
Series 3 contains family photographs, personal correspondence, certificates and awards, vital records, and materials collected posthumously by Gomborow family members, namely a family tree and photographs. This series is arranged chronologically.
Patron Information
Alternate Form Available
All records in Series 1: Police Work, have been digitized and are available on the Libraries’ website: https://digital.library.temple.edu/digital/collection/p16002coll31
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Temple University’s online library catalog: http://diamond.temple.edu/record=b6411514~S30
A record for this collection is available in Temple University’s online library catalog: http://diamond.temple.edu/record=b6411514~S30
Research Access
Collection is open for research.
Collection is open for research.
Collections Stored Off-Site
This collection may be housed off-site at the Library Depository, and require up to two business days to retrieve. Please review the finding aid and be prepared to identify specific materials to be retrieved. Contact the Special Collections Research Center in advance of your visit, so that materials may be relocated to the reading room for research.
This collection may be housed off-site at the Library Depository, and require up to two business days to retrieve. Please review the finding aid and be prepared to identify specific materials to be retrieved. Contact the Special Collections Research Center in advance of your visit, so that materials may be relocated to the reading room for research.
Technical Access
Original audiovisual materials, as well as preservation and duplicating masters, may not be played. Researchers must consult use copies, or if none exist must pay for a use copy. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Original audiovisual materials, as well as preservation and duplicating masters, may not be played. Researchers must consult use copies, or if none exist must pay for a use copy. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Publication and Copyright Information
The Jacob H. Gomborow Papers are the physical property of the Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries. Intellectual property rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for determining the identity of rights holders and obtaining their permission for publication and for other purposes where stated.
The Jacob H. Gomborow Papers are the physical property of the Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries. Intellectual property rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for determining the identity of rights holders and obtaining their permission for publication and for other purposes where stated.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Jacob H. Gomborow Papers, SCRC 246, Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Jacob H. Gomborow Papers, SCRC 246, Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Donated by Mendorha G. Sider, daughter of Jacob H. Gomborow in October 2016.
Donated by Mendorha G. Sider, daughter of Jacob H. Gomborow in October 2016.
Processing Information
The collection was received as organized and housed by the donor in three ring binders by topic or area of activity. For preservation purposes, the binders were disassembled during processing. Using a table of contents generated by the donor as a guide, documents were gathered into file folders, assigned titles, and grouped in series according to the creator’s areas of activity. Finding aid prepared in January 2017 by Jessica M. Lydon, Associate Archivist.
The collection was received as organized and housed by the donor in three ring binders by topic or area of activity. For preservation purposes, the binders were disassembled during processing. Using a table of contents generated by the donor as a guide, documents were gathered into file folders, assigned titles, and grouped in series according to the creator’s areas of activity. Finding aid prepared in January 2017 by Jessica M. Lydon, Associate Archivist.
Index Terms
The following headings have been used to index the description of this collection in Temple University’s electronic catalog:
Personal/Family Names:
Gomborow, Jacob H. 1886?-1954
Gomborow, Jacob H. 1886?-1954
Corporate Names:
Philadelphia (Pa.). Bureau of Police
Philadelphia (Pa.). Department of Public Safety
Philadelphia (Pa.). Bureau of Police
Philadelphia (Pa.). Department of Public Safety
Subjects:
Anti-Jewish propaganda – United States
Detectives – Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Jewish families – Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Jewish police officers – Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Police -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Propaganda, Anti-communist – United States
Subversive activities – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
Swindlers and swindling – United States
Anti-Jewish propaganda – United States
Detectives – Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Jewish families – Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Jewish police officers – Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Police -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Propaganda, Anti-communist – United States
Subversive activities – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
Swindlers and swindling – United States
Places:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Material Types:
Clippings
Correspondence
Ephemera
Genealogies
Legal documents
Marriage certificates
Manuscripts
Membership lists
Minutes
Periodicals
Phonograph records
Photocopies
Photographs
Poems
Publications
Reports
Sound recordings
Speeches
Clippings
Correspondence
Ephemera
Genealogies
Legal documents
Marriage certificates
Manuscripts
Membership lists
Minutes
Periodicals
Phonograph records
Photocopies
Photographs
Poems
Publications
Reports
Sound recordings
Speeches
Collection Inventory
Series 1: Police work, 1909-1951
Series 1 contains newspaper clippings of stories mentioning Gomborow’s involvement in various investigations and arrests; official investigation reports on individuals and groups submitted to the Department of Public Safety; photographs of Gomborow and other officers including interiors of a police precinct as well as visiting dignitaries and dignitaries; and printed propaganda material, primarily antisemitic in message. A small amount of newspaper clippings and printed material in Yiddish and German can be found in this series. This series is arranged chronologically. All records in this series have been digitized and are available on the Libraries’ website: https://digital.library.temple.edu/digital/collection/p16002coll31
Series 1 contains newspaper clippings of stories mentioning Gomborow’s involvement in various investigations and arrests; official investigation reports on individuals and groups submitted to the Department of Public Safety; photographs of Gomborow and other officers including interiors of a police precinct as well as visiting dignitaries and dignitaries; and printed propaganda material, primarily antisemitic in message. A small amount of newspaper clippings and printed material in Yiddish and German can be found in this series. This series is arranged chronologically. All records in this series have been digitized and are available on the Libraries’ website: https://digital.library.temple.edu/digital/collection/p16002coll31
Box Folder Description
1 1 Murder 1909, undated
1 2 Patrolman photographs circa 1910
1 3 Newspaper clippings on Bureau of Police, criminal cases and investigations, and other topics 1912-1945, undated
1 4 Labor unions 1913-1938, undated
1 5 Emma Goldman lecture reports 1915-1916
1 6 Examination for detective 1915-1919
1 7 "Steps in apprehending a criminal" November 1916
1 8 Bigamy 1916, 1931, undated
1 9 Fraud 1916-1940, undated
1 10 Check fraud 1916-1950
1 11 "Obtaining a confession" circa 1916
1 12 First American Jewish Congress 1918
1 13 Alma Gluck, singer circa 1918
1 14 William J. Burns lecture November 1, 1921
1 15 Chaim Weitzman 1921, undated
1 16 Arson 1922, undated
1 17 Theater performances review reports 1924-1936
1 18 Transatlantic Flyers (1 of 2) 1928
3 1 Transatlantic Flyers (2 of 2) 1928
1 19 Communist Party of the U. S. A. 1928-1939
1 20 Promotion to Detective Sergeant 1930-1931
1 21 Séance report March 18, 1932
1 22 Boser Kosher Butchers Protective Association 1932-1933
1 23 Khaki Shirts of America report July 24, 1933
1 24 Philadelphia Nudist League 1933
1 25 Victoria Feodorovna 1934
1 26 Pro-Jewish newspaper clippings and publications 1934-1945
1 27 Eddie Cantor 1934-1954
1 28 David Ben-Gurion 1935
1 29 Albert Einstein 1935-1936, undated
1 30 American League Against War and Fascism / American League for Peace and Democracy 1935-1938
1 31 Robert Edward Edmondson anti-communist and antisemitic propaganda fliers 1935-1939
1 32 Anti-communist, antisemitic, and pro-Nazi propaganda publications and ephemera 1935-1946
1 33 Rabbi B. L. Levinthal letter September 3, 1936
1 34 Rose Veronica Coyle, Miss America 1936
1 35 Leader Toefel Singing Society report February 20, 1937
1 36 American Business Menace and J. J. Kershner 1937
1 37 The Equalizer and Charles A. Moylan (1 of 2) 1937
3 2 The Equalizer and Charles A. Moylan (2 of 2) 1937
1 38 Knights of White Camellia 1937
1 39 Bessie R. Burchett 1937-1940
1 40 German American Bund (1 of 2) 1937-1940
3 3 German American Bund (2 of 2) 1937-1940
1 41 Antisemitism and Nazi activity related correspondence, membership lists, and reports 1937-1945, undated
1 42 Deutscher Fichte-Bund antisemitic propaganda fliers circa 1937-1940
1 43 Foreign Policy Association, Philadelphia Branch February 1938
1 44 Anti-Communist Society 1938-1940
1 45 Rabbi C. David Matt 1938, 1943
1 46 Silver Shirt Legion 1938, undated
1 47 Kyffhaeuser Bund report February 17, 1939
1 48 National Defense League of Philadelphia sixth annual meeting reports March 28-29, 1939
1 49 Carl Henninger report March 30, 1939
1 50 Raid on Committee for Racial and Religious Tolerance meeting by Anti-Communist Society March 1939
1 51 Rundfunk Club report April 5, 1939
1 52 American Defenders April 1939
1 53 Patriotic Order Sons of America correspondence April 1939
1 54 Philadelphia Committee for the Defense of Constitutional Rights and Thomas Blisard September 1939
1 55 Blackmail / extortion 1939, undated
1 56 Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady 1939-1942
1 57 Social Justice distributers and Father Coughlin (1 of 2) 1939, 1942, undated
3 4 Social Justice distributers and Father Coughlin (2 of 2) 1939, 1942, undated
1 58 Antisemitism and Nazi activity related newspaper clippings 1939-1944
1 59 Friends of Democracy 1939-1944, undated
1 60 Promotion to Lieutenant 1939-1940, 1950
1 61 L. Q. Moss February 1940
1 62 Ed "Spike" Howard, vaudeville strongman 1940
1 63 Christian Front 1940, undated
1 64 William M. Gerber 1940-1947
1 65 Clarence Pickett 1941
1 66 Joseph G. Buchs, Elks 1941
1 67 Non-sectarian Anti-Nazi League to Champion Human Rights 1941-1946
1 68 Marian Anderson 1942
1 69 Crusading Mothers of Pennsylvania 1942-1943
1 70 John Roy Carlson correspondence 1943, 1945
1 71 Philadelphia Bureau of Police examinations: captain (promotion) practical questions September 8, 1947
1 72 Philadelphia Bureau of Police examinations: promotion for house and street sergeants general information and intelligence test March 20, 1948
1 73 Daniel A. Poling, minister 1948
1 74 Israel Rokach, Mayor of Tel Aviv 1948
1 75 Frank Sinatra, singer 1948, undated
1 76 Philadelphia Bureau of Police examinations: detective (promotion) practical questions, observation and memory test January 22, 1949
1 77 Philadelphia Bureau of Police / Bureau of Fire examinations for patrolman and hoseman observation test and practical questions October 15, 1949
1 78 Emma Elath correspondence 1949
1 79 Moshe Sharett, Foreign Minister of Israel 1949, undated
1 80 Retirement from Bureau of Police 1950-1951
1 81 Interview with Mac Parker transcript circa 1950
1 82 Alexander Kerensky, Russian Minister of Justice undated
1 83 Dope undated
1 84 Gertrude Berg, actor undated
1 85 Portraits and unidentified group photographs undated
1 86 Prisoner's (unidentified) poems undated
1 87 Robbery undated
1 88 Vera Gordon, actor undated
1 2 Patrolman photographs circa 1910
1 3 Newspaper clippings on Bureau of Police, criminal cases and investigations, and other topics 1912-1945, undated
1 4 Labor unions 1913-1938, undated
1 5 Emma Goldman lecture reports 1915-1916
1 6 Examination for detective 1915-1919
1 7 "Steps in apprehending a criminal" November 1916
1 8 Bigamy 1916, 1931, undated
1 9 Fraud 1916-1940, undated
1 10 Check fraud 1916-1950
1 11 "Obtaining a confession" circa 1916
1 12 First American Jewish Congress 1918
1 13 Alma Gluck, singer circa 1918
1 14 William J. Burns lecture November 1, 1921
1 15 Chaim Weitzman 1921, undated
1 16 Arson 1922, undated
1 17 Theater performances review reports 1924-1936
1 18 Transatlantic Flyers (1 of 2) 1928
3 1 Transatlantic Flyers (2 of 2) 1928
1 19 Communist Party of the U. S. A. 1928-1939
1 20 Promotion to Detective Sergeant 1930-1931
1 21 Séance report March 18, 1932
1 22 Boser Kosher Butchers Protective Association 1932-1933
1 23 Khaki Shirts of America report July 24, 1933
1 24 Philadelphia Nudist League 1933
1 25 Victoria Feodorovna 1934
1 26 Pro-Jewish newspaper clippings and publications 1934-1945
1 27 Eddie Cantor 1934-1954
1 28 David Ben-Gurion 1935
1 29 Albert Einstein 1935-1936, undated
1 30 American League Against War and Fascism / American League for Peace and Democracy 1935-1938
1 31 Robert Edward Edmondson anti-communist and antisemitic propaganda fliers 1935-1939
1 32 Anti-communist, antisemitic, and pro-Nazi propaganda publications and ephemera 1935-1946
1 33 Rabbi B. L. Levinthal letter September 3, 1936
1 34 Rose Veronica Coyle, Miss America 1936
1 35 Leader Toefel Singing Society report February 20, 1937
1 36 American Business Menace and J. J. Kershner 1937
1 37 The Equalizer and Charles A. Moylan (1 of 2) 1937
3 2 The Equalizer and Charles A. Moylan (2 of 2) 1937
1 38 Knights of White Camellia 1937
1 39 Bessie R. Burchett 1937-1940
1 40 German American Bund (1 of 2) 1937-1940
3 3 German American Bund (2 of 2) 1937-1940
1 41 Antisemitism and Nazi activity related correspondence, membership lists, and reports 1937-1945, undated
1 42 Deutscher Fichte-Bund antisemitic propaganda fliers circa 1937-1940
1 43 Foreign Policy Association, Philadelphia Branch February 1938
1 44 Anti-Communist Society 1938-1940
1 45 Rabbi C. David Matt 1938, 1943
1 46 Silver Shirt Legion 1938, undated
1 47 Kyffhaeuser Bund report February 17, 1939
1 48 National Defense League of Philadelphia sixth annual meeting reports March 28-29, 1939
1 49 Carl Henninger report March 30, 1939
1 50 Raid on Committee for Racial and Religious Tolerance meeting by Anti-Communist Society March 1939
1 51 Rundfunk Club report April 5, 1939
1 52 American Defenders April 1939
1 53 Patriotic Order Sons of America correspondence April 1939
1 54 Philadelphia Committee for the Defense of Constitutional Rights and Thomas Blisard September 1939
1 55 Blackmail / extortion 1939, undated
1 56 Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady 1939-1942
1 57 Social Justice distributers and Father Coughlin (1 of 2) 1939, 1942, undated
3 4 Social Justice distributers and Father Coughlin (2 of 2) 1939, 1942, undated
1 58 Antisemitism and Nazi activity related newspaper clippings 1939-1944
1 59 Friends of Democracy 1939-1944, undated
1 60 Promotion to Lieutenant 1939-1940, 1950
1 61 L. Q. Moss February 1940
1 62 Ed "Spike" Howard, vaudeville strongman 1940
1 63 Christian Front 1940, undated
1 64 William M. Gerber 1940-1947
1 65 Clarence Pickett 1941
1 66 Joseph G. Buchs, Elks 1941
1 67 Non-sectarian Anti-Nazi League to Champion Human Rights 1941-1946
1 68 Marian Anderson 1942
1 69 Crusading Mothers of Pennsylvania 1942-1943
1 70 John Roy Carlson correspondence 1943, 1945
1 71 Philadelphia Bureau of Police examinations: captain (promotion) practical questions September 8, 1947
1 72 Philadelphia Bureau of Police examinations: promotion for house and street sergeants general information and intelligence test March 20, 1948
1 73 Daniel A. Poling, minister 1948
1 74 Israel Rokach, Mayor of Tel Aviv 1948
1 75 Frank Sinatra, singer 1948, undated
1 76 Philadelphia Bureau of Police examinations: detective (promotion) practical questions, observation and memory test January 22, 1949
1 77 Philadelphia Bureau of Police / Bureau of Fire examinations for patrolman and hoseman observation test and practical questions October 15, 1949
1 78 Emma Elath correspondence 1949
1 79 Moshe Sharett, Foreign Minister of Israel 1949, undated
1 80 Retirement from Bureau of Police 1950-1951
1 81 Interview with Mac Parker transcript circa 1950
1 82 Alexander Kerensky, Russian Minister of Justice undated
1 83 Dope undated
1 84 Gertrude Berg, actor undated
1 85 Portraits and unidentified group photographs undated
1 86 Prisoner's (unidentified) poems undated
1 87 Robbery undated
1 88 Vera Gordon, actor undated
Series 2: Civic associations, 1922-1950
Series 2 contains correspondence, speeches, newspaper clippings, and photographs related to Gomborow’s speaking events and other activities at various civic organizations and Jewish fraternal organizations. This series is arranged alphabetically by name of organization or type of material.
Series 2 contains correspondence, speeches, newspaper clippings, and photographs related to Gomborow’s speaking events and other activities at various civic organizations and Jewish fraternal organizations. This series is arranged alphabetically by name of organization or type of material.
Box Folder Description
2 1 60th and Market Streets Businessmen's Association 1947
2 2 Akiba Hebrew Academy April 7, 1948
2 3 B'nai B'rith lodges 1937-1949
2 4 Brith Sholom lodges 1938-1948
2 5 Elks 1937-1948, undated
2 6 Golden Slipper Square Club 1949-1950
2 7 Jewish Foster Home 1923-1924, undated
2 8 Jewish War Veterans posts 1938-1950
2 9 Lincoln College Preparatory School 1936-1939, undated
2 10 Marlyn Road Improvement Association 1933, 1949
2 11 Melody Club April 29, 1945
2 12 Philadelphia Anti-Defamation Council 1939-1942
2 13 Philadelphia Anti-Defamation Council and B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation Committee award 1943
2 14 Philadelphia Stage Door Canteen / Hospital Entertainment Canteen 1945, 1947
2 15 Shomrim of Philadelphia (1 of 2) 1932-1947, undated
3 5 Shomrim of Philadelphia (2 of 2) 1932-1947, undated
2 16 Speaking engagements: newspaper clippings and speech notes circa 1948, undated
2 17 Speaking engagements: organizations, A-L 1922-1949
2 18 Speaking engagements: organizations, M-Y 1937-1950
2 19 Speech: "Assets and Liabilities" circa 1933
2 20 Speech: "Foreign Confidence Men" undated
2 21 Speech: "Jews and Communism" delivered at Temple Emanu El February 8, 1935
2 22 Speech: "The Philadelphia Police Department" delivered at The Lions Club of North Philadelphia May 7, 1936
2 23 Uptown Home for the Aged July 1, 1954
2 24 War Bond Drive 1944-1945
2 25 West Philadelphia Jewish Community Center 1942, 1950
2 26 Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association 1924, 1940-1941
2 2 Akiba Hebrew Academy April 7, 1948
2 3 B'nai B'rith lodges 1937-1949
2 4 Brith Sholom lodges 1938-1948
2 5 Elks 1937-1948, undated
2 6 Golden Slipper Square Club 1949-1950
2 7 Jewish Foster Home 1923-1924, undated
2 8 Jewish War Veterans posts 1938-1950
2 9 Lincoln College Preparatory School 1936-1939, undated
2 10 Marlyn Road Improvement Association 1933, 1949
2 11 Melody Club April 29, 1945
2 12 Philadelphia Anti-Defamation Council 1939-1942
2 13 Philadelphia Anti-Defamation Council and B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation Committee award 1943
2 14 Philadelphia Stage Door Canteen / Hospital Entertainment Canteen 1945, 1947
2 15 Shomrim of Philadelphia (1 of 2) 1932-1947, undated
3 5 Shomrim of Philadelphia (2 of 2) 1932-1947, undated
2 16 Speaking engagements: newspaper clippings and speech notes circa 1948, undated
2 17 Speaking engagements: organizations, A-L 1922-1949
2 18 Speaking engagements: organizations, M-Y 1937-1950
2 19 Speech: "Assets and Liabilities" circa 1933
2 20 Speech: "Foreign Confidence Men" undated
2 21 Speech: "Jews and Communism" delivered at Temple Emanu El February 8, 1935
2 22 Speech: "The Philadelphia Police Department" delivered at The Lions Club of North Philadelphia May 7, 1936
2 23 Uptown Home for the Aged July 1, 1954
2 24 War Bond Drive 1944-1945
2 25 West Philadelphia Jewish Community Center 1942, 1950
2 26 Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association 1924, 1940-1941
Series 3: Personal and family papers, circa 1890-2008
Series 3 contains family photographs, personal correspondence, certificates and awards, vital records, and materials collected posthumously by Gomborow family members, namely a family tree and photographs. This series is arranged chronologically.
Series 3 contains family photographs, personal correspondence, certificates and awards, vital records, and materials collected posthumously by Gomborow family members, namely a family tree and photographs. This series is arranged chronologically.
Box Folder Description
2 27 Family photographs including individual and group portraits, events circa 1890-1952
2 28 Citizenship, marriage, and other certificates and vital records 1904-1946, undated
2 29 Awards 1918-circa 1937
2 30 Joel Gomborow circa 1918, 1948-1949
2 31 Personal correspondence 1923-1954
2 32 Mendorha Gomborow 1928-1949, undated
2 33 Miscellaneous writings 1932, 1947, undated
2 34 Family photographs of Seders at the Gomborow's home 1933-1949
2 35 25th wedding anniversary 1938
2 36 H. Daroff and Sons 1950
2 37 Estate of Minnie Levy 1952-1953
2 38 "Man Behind the Badge" correspondence March-August 1954, 2004
2 39 Death certificate, obituary, and funeral expenses October 1954
2 40 Memorial services and charitable contributions in memory of Jacob Gomborow 1954-1956
2 41 Family photographs post-1954 circa 1958-1991
2 42 Proposed naming of elementary school at Bowler and Hoff Streets 1960-1962
2 43 Gomborow family trees 2004, 2008
2 44 Family photographs: computer print outs of scanned images dated 1894-2008 and partial index undated
2 45 Mendorha Gomborow writings on Jacob Gomborow's life and work undated
2 46 Unidentified 45 rpm records undated
2 28 Citizenship, marriage, and other certificates and vital records 1904-1946, undated
2 29 Awards 1918-circa 1937
2 30 Joel Gomborow circa 1918, 1948-1949
2 31 Personal correspondence 1923-1954
2 32 Mendorha Gomborow 1928-1949, undated
2 33 Miscellaneous writings 1932, 1947, undated
2 34 Family photographs of Seders at the Gomborow's home 1933-1949
2 35 25th wedding anniversary 1938
2 36 H. Daroff and Sons 1950
2 37 Estate of Minnie Levy 1952-1953
2 38 "Man Behind the Badge" correspondence March-August 1954, 2004
2 39 Death certificate, obituary, and funeral expenses October 1954
2 40 Memorial services and charitable contributions in memory of Jacob Gomborow 1954-1956
2 41 Family photographs post-1954 circa 1958-1991
2 42 Proposed naming of elementary school at Bowler and Hoff Streets 1960-1962
2 43 Gomborow family trees 2004, 2008
2 44 Family photographs: computer print outs of scanned images dated 1894-2008 and partial index undated
2 45 Mendorha Gomborow writings on Jacob Gomborow's life and work undated
2 46 Unidentified 45 rpm records undated
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