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Asher Library Launches
Digitized Version of
The Sentinel!
The Asher Library is pleased to announce the availability of nearly 40 years—1911 to 1949—of Chicago’s longest-running Jewish weekly newspaper. See the link below for access.

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Contact

Asher Library

PLEASE NOTE NEW HOURS Sunday 12–4 pm
Monday – Thursday 1–6:30 pm

asherlib@spertus.edu
312-322-1712

Chicago Jewish Archives

The Chicago Jewish Archives is currently on hiatus, and unfortunately, we cannot accommodate researchers at this time.

We are still accepting donations of papers, photographs, and other archival materials that relates to the history of Jewish Chicago. Please contact the Asher Library at asherlib@spertus.edu or 312.322.1712 for more information.