This article traces the history of the American Jewish Archives (AJA), an archival repository and research center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the steps the organization has taken to preserve Jewish culture and identity in the United States. This article will also examine the early development of the AJA's collection, staff development, as well as their recent expansion and launching of new educational facilities along with the nuances that come with working in an ethnic or religious research institution.
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