This collection contains correspondence, index cards, photocopies, microfilm and one roll of reel-to-reel audio tape. The materials in the collection primarily document Cogan's bibliographic research for the WJHC; some personal or family details may be gleaned from the correspondence. Research materials include samples of the index cards that Cogan used to draft, arrange and update the books, copies of documents reviewed for the books and correspondence concerning both research and publication issues.

Sara Glasgow Cogan worked as a bibliographer for the Western Jewish History Center of the Magnes Museum from 1967 through the mid 1970s. She compiled three annotated bibliographies, published by the museum: Pioneer Jews of the California Mother Lode, 1849-1880 (1968), The Jews of San Francisco & The Greater Bay Area 1849-1919 (1973), and The Jews of Los Angeles 1849-1945 (1980).

Publication Rights It is the responsibility of the user to obtain copyright or publishing authorization from The Western Jewish History Center.

Access Collection is open for research by appointment only every Monday-Thursday, except for those Jewish and Federal holidays when it is closed.