Askanase Family papers
Askanase Family papers
One box of personal correspondence, certificates, newspaper and newsletter clippings, photographs, memorabilia, and a scrapbook document the activities of four members of the Askanase family from 1948 to 2013. Of particular interest is personal correspondence from George Bush and Lloyd Bentsen, a scrapbook belonging to Reuben Askanase that includes newspaper clippings and photographs recording his community involvement in the Houston area, and a panoramic photo of the 1954 San Jacinto High School graduating class.
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This material is open for research. Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.
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- Creation: 1948 - 2013
- Extent
- .50 Linear Feet (1 box)
- Related Names
- Askanase, Hilda (Graham)
- Askanase, Reuben
- Congregation Beth Israel (Houston, Tex.)
- Houston Astros
- Language of Materials
- English
- Script
- Latin
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- Creation: 1950 - 1991
Certificate from Guardians of Israel, n.d.
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- Creation: n.d.
Handwritten note from Congressman George Bush, 1967
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- Creation: 1967
Houston Astros program, "Askanase Named Chariman of the Board", 1972
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- Creation: 1972
"Howard Binford's Guide", 1982
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- Creation: 1982
Lyndon Baines Johnson Inaugural Prayer from Hyman Judah Schactel, 1965
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- Creation: 1965
Photograph - David H. White JCC Award, 1990 - 1991
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- Creation: 1990 - 1991
Photo Album - National Conference of Christians and Jews, 1966
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- Creation: 1966
Resolution of High Esteem and Gratitude from Beth Israel, n.d.
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- Creation: n.d.
Scrapbook (photographs included), 1967 - 1970
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- Creation: 1967 - 1970
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- Creation: 1948 - 1950
Certificates to Mrs. Reuben Askanase, 1950
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- Creation: 1950
Photograph taken in the lobby of the Rice Hotel with M.J. Dittmar (calf scramble winner), 1948-02-08
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- Creation: 1948-02-08
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- Creation: 1948 - 1974
Certificate from United Jewish Appeal, 1974
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- Creation: 1974
Confirmation materials (group photograph included), 1951
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- Creation: 1951
Correspondence regarding "Susholtz Young Leadership Award", 1973
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- Creation: 1973
Letters (3) from Congressman George Bush, 1970 - 1971
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- Creation: 1970 - 1971
Newsletter clippings (Beth Israel Board of Directors and Saturday School), 1948; 1970-1971
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- Creation: Majority of material found in 1948; 1970-1971
Newspaper clippings, 1954 - 1977
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- Creation: 1954 - 1977
Photographs - Federation of Young Professionals, 1973
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- Creation: 1973
Sigma Alpha Rho photo, dinner at the Shamrock Hotel, c. 1950s
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- Creation: c. 1950s
Panoramic Photograph - 1954 graduating class of San Jacinto High School
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- Creation: n.d.
Jewish Herald Voice press card, n.d.
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- Creation: n.d.
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- Creation: 1987 - 2013
Correspondence from President George H.W. Bush and Senator Lloyd Bentsen, 1990 - 1991
- Conditions Governing Access
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The original letters have been removed and placed in the control folder.
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- Creation: 1990 - 1991
Photocopied of news clippings, 1987 - 2013
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- Creation: 1987 - 2013
"The Center News" newsletter, 1990-05-07
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- Creation: 1990-05-07
Photographs (2) taken at JCC Max Nathan award event with Reuben Askanase, recipient, 1990-05-17
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- Creation: 1990-05-17
Citation
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Askanase family papers, 1948-2013, MS 776, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University
Cite Item Description
Askanase family papers, 1948-2013, MS 776, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University https://archives.library.rice.edu/repositories/2/resources/1223 Accessed January 20, 2025.