Guide to the Myer W. Levine Papers, 1914-1940 (bulk 1917-1920).
- Repository
- Heinz History Center
- Title
- Myer W. Levine Papers,
- Creator
- Levine, Myer, W., 1896-?
- Collection Number
- MSS#478
- Extent
- 0.50 linear feet (2 boxes)
- Date
- 1914-1940 (bulk 1917-1920)
- Abstract
- Born in Russia in 1896, Myer William Levine immigrated to the United States as a child and acquired U.S. citizenship through the naturalization of his father, Abram H. Levine. Throughout his life Levine held numerous positions in many professions. He was, at various times, a salesman, stenographer, news agent, stationer, bookkeeper, and general manager. Levine was also involved in the Pittsburgh Jewish community. He was a member of B'nai Israel Congregation, involved with the Eternal Club, treasurer of the Fran-Meyer's Cousin Club, and elected to the board of the Pliskover Free Loan Association. Separated from the B'nai Israel Congregation Records, the Myer W. Levine papers consist of correspondence, academic and financial records, poetry, prose, World War I materials, and documents relating to the Eternal Club.
- Language
- The material in this collection is in English.
- Publisher
- Heinz History Center
- Address
- 1212 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
library@heinzhistorycenter.org
URL: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org
History
Born October 12, 1896 in Russia, Myer William Levine acquired status as a citizen of the United States through the naturalization of his father, Abram H. Levine. Between the years of 1914 and 1919, Levine received an education from a variety of institutions, including Evening High School, North Industrial School, and the University of Pittsburgh.
He held numerous positions and changed professions frequently. At the age of seventeen, he was a salesman and general office manager for the Keystone Tire Company on Wood Street in 1913. Two years later, Levine worked as a bookkeeper, stenographer, and general office manager for the Rubenstein Feed Company on Webster Avenue. He held a similar position at I.M. Harris on Fifth Avenue the following year.
In 1917, Levine began work as a stenographer at the Naturalization Service of Pittsburgh. It was during this time that Levine became interested in participating in World War I. He applied for many positions within the United States military, particularly for stenographer positions overseas. He was drafted in August of 1917, but was honorably discharged due to medical conditions that prevented him from serving.
Levine was also socially active in the Pittsburgh area and was involved with the Eternal Club, a group of local young women that participated in social, literary, and charitable tasks. The Bunch, a club of young men founded by Levine, also sponsored events in honor of the Eternal Club. A writer of poetry and prose, he composed songs and speeches for the two clubs.
Scope and Content Notes
Separated from the B'nai Israel Congregation Records, the Levine papers primarily consist of World War I correspondence and materials. Also included in the collection are academic records of Myer W. Levine and his sons Milton and Henry Levine, financial records, poetry and prose written by Levine for specific occasions, and documents relating to the Eternal Club, which also contain poetry and prose Levine wrote in honor of the club.
Arrangement
- The Myer W. Levine Papers are housed in two archival boxes and are arranged alphabetically by folder title.
Conditions Governing Access
No Restrictions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of B'nai Israel Congregation on June 24, 1998.
Preferred Citation
Myer W. Levine Papers, 1914-1940, MSS#478, Rauh Jewish Archives, Library and Archives Division, Senator John Heinz History Center
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Miranda Nixon on February 12, 2008. Revisions completed by Theresa E. Rea on April 28, 2010.
Conditions Governing Use
Property rights reside with the Senator John Heinz History Center. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Library and Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center.
Separated Materials
These materials have been separated from the B'nai Israel Congregation Records with the catalog designation of MSS#470.
Subjects
- Eternal Club
- B'nai Israel Congregation
- The Bunch
- Levine, Myer, W., 1896-?
- Pittsburgh, (Pa).
- Jews--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
- Jewish social life and customs--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
- Jewish immigration--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
- Military service correspondence--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh