Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz Audiotapes
An inventory of his collection at the Syracuse University Archives
Summary |
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| Creator: | Kravitz, Robert L. |
| Title: | Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz Audiotapes |
| Dates: | 1969 |
| Size: | 0.25 linear foot |
| Abstract: | Audiotapes produced by Robert L. Kravitz during his time as a student in the Television and Radio Department at Syracuse University |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives |
Biography
Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz (1947-) is an alumnus of Syracuse University. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Kravitz enrolled at Syracuse University in 1965. While on campus, he was a member of the Goon Squad, Marching Band, University Union, University Religious Council, and Orange Pages. He was also the vice president and cantor of Hillel, the Jewish student organization on campus. Additionally, Kravitz was heavily involved with WAER, the campus radio station. He was the station's director of public affairs and hosted a variety of programs. Kravitz graduated in 1969 with a bachelor's degree from the Television and Radio Department. After graduation, Kravitz went on to attend seminary at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio and was ordained in 1974. He then worked as a congregational rabbi in various cities before moving to Scottsdale, Arizona to take a position as the executive director of the Arizona chapter of the American Jewish Committee. He also served as a volunteer chaplain for the Phoenix Police Department and in other civic capacities as well, such as being the chair of the area's Human Rights Commission.
Scope and Content Note
The Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz Audiotapes consists of two audiotapes created by Kravitz during his time as a student at Syracuse University. One is from his final WAER program, "Speak Up," featuring an interview with Hendricks Chapel Dean Reverend John McCombe. The other audiotape is a final project from one of his courses.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.
Access to audiovisual material requires advance notice to produce a use copy.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Related Material
The University Archives holds a portrait file on Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz. Additional materials and information related to the campus radio station can be found in the WAER Collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz Audiotapes,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz in 2021.
Processing Information
Materials were housed in an acid-free box.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Emily Banach
Date: 2021
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