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Photograph, Joseph Solomon Silverman (1876-1951, Melvin Silverman's father), 1951

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: One folder of programs from events at Congregation Emanu El and Brith Shalom, a photograph of Joseph Silverman at a construction site, a newsclipping about Melvin Silverman's death, and a Beth Yeshurun newsletter documents some of the events in the lives of the Topek and Silverman families between the years 1951 and 1980. Of particular interest is a photograph of Joseph Silverman on the construction site of Houston's first modern skyscraper, the Melrose building, downtown.

Dates

  • 1951

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research. Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center in small collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Files (1 folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA