Box 1

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Various press clippings, including a March 1949 photo caption from St. Mary's High School featuring Lieut. Col. Seidman presenting a $50.00 war bond award. Contains news articles regarding Judge Seidman's judicial career, such as his appointment to the bench, work and philanthropic activities including those relating to Rutgers University.

Actual newspaper clipping in folder.

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Contains a 1942 handwritten sonnet from Judge Seidman to his wife Pearl. This was composed while residing at the U.S. Army base, Fort McClellan, Alabama.

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Two Ramsey High School yearbooks, each containing a black and white photograph of Baruch S. Seidman. The 1927 yearbook lists Seidman as a member of the Booster Club, the 1926 football team and notes that he will be attending Rutgers University.

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Contains a 1931 Rutgers University Commencement Program, and an August 3, 2001 letter regarding the Class of 1931 's 70th Class Reunion.

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Various judicial certificates and plaques, including: 1935 New York University Juris Doctor degree; February 18, 1937 State of New Jersey Bar Admission; 1966 Appointment to Judge of Middlesex County Court; 1981 Award for Outstanding Judicial Service; and 1979 State of New Jersey Senate Resolution Honoring Judge Seidman by Senator Pallone, et al. NOTE: oversized judicial certificates and plaques are contained in flat storage box 7 folder 1.

Scope and Contents: Various certificates and plaques, including: July 24, 1930 Camp Training Certificate from the Reserve Officer's Training Corps; August 18, 1949 Certificate for the Bronze Star medal; August 8, 1971 Certificate of Retirement from the U.S. Army as a Colonel ; 1978 Service Record Certificate of appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer; October 1, 1996 Reserve Officers Association Certificate as Col. Baruch S. Seidman, USAR Life Member. NOTE: oversized military...

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Contains 1931 Bachelor of Arts Degree, and 1932 Masters of Arts Degree, both from Rutgers University; May 1931 initiation to Rutgers Chapter of Tau Kappa Alpha (TKA) for excellence in intercollegiate forensic competition. NOTE: 1935 New York University Juris Doctor degree is contained in box 7 folder 1.

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Various certificates, including 1928 Perth Amboy High School Diploma for Pearl O. Wedeen; 1935 ROTC Rifle Team Certificate; and 1985 Charter Member Certificate awarded to Pearl Seidman.

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Letters from 1985-1996 regarding the creation, drafting and execution of the Endowment of Fellowships in the Humanities in the Graduate School-New Brunswick. Also contains an outline of dispositive provisions of will and pour-over trust for Judge Seidman, and will for Mrs. Seidman.

Scope and Contents: Various correspondence, including a letter to Judge Seidman from Michael F. Kocan informing him that, as a newly appointed judge of county court, he may elect to enroll in the Public Employee Retirement System; correspondence regarding the estate of Nettie Wedeen (Seidman's mother in law); January 1, 1986 Acknowledgement letter of bequests regarding the estate of Nettie Wede en; letters regarding invitations to participate in graduate school commencement exercises;...