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Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
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Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:
Robert Levy Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 831
Overview
As part of the Los Angeles Jewish community, Robert Levy interacts with a number of its organizations and institutions. Mostly dated in the early 1930s, Robert Levy’s family papers offer a glimpse of Jewish life in Los Angeles nearly a century ago.
Dates:
1929 - 1993
Rush Moody, Jr. Federal Power Commission records
Collection
Identifier: MS 823
Overview
The collection consists of materials from and related to the term of Rush Moody, Jr. on the Federal Power Commission from 1971 to 1976.
Dates:
1971 - 1985
Ruth Hutton Fred Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 901
Overview
This collection is made up of one box containing correspondence, photographs, news clippings, newsletters, event materials, and military documents/materials from Ruth Hutton Fred and her family, spanning from 1928-2013.
Dates:
1928 - 2013
Sandra Block American Jewish Committee records
Collection
Identifier: MS 780
Overview
This collection contains materials pertaining to the Texas Jewish Feminist Conference led by Sandra Block as a part of the American Jewish Committee Houston Branch.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1984; 1990-92
Schlanger Family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 863
Overview
This collection is made up of one box containing correspondence, photographs, news clippings, certificates, newsletters, and programs from the Schlanger Family, spanning from 1937-1985.
Dates:
1937 - 1985
Schneider Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 895
Overview
This collection consists of two boxes containing administrative records, cookbooks, correspondences, journals, memorabilia, photos, programs, and publications from Harry and Riva Schneider during their involvement in the United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston, United Orthodox Synagogues Men's Club, and the United Orthodox Synagogues Sisterhood, spanning 1975-2016.
Dates:
1975 - 2016
Shirley Wetzel archaeology notes on Nottingham
Collection
Identifier: MS 849
Overview
The Shirley Wetzel archaeology notes on Nottingham include both primary sources from Wetzel’s work on the 1890 Nottingham Lace Factory site, sources used in identifying archaeological finds, press surrounding the discoveries she made, and materials from her presentation of the work in 2007, such as maps and powerpoint slides.
Dates:
1968 - 2007
Sol Schwartz family collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 806
Overview
The Sol Schwartz family collection provides an in-depth look at the experiences of a Jewish family growing up in Houston, particularly through Alex Schwartz’ Autobiography and the Board Minutes he took for Congregation Rodefei Sholom. With its American Mizrachi Women Chapter Directory, Column by Rabbi Segal praising Alex Schwartz, and the Torah awarded Sol Schwartz, the collection showcases multiple family members and their contributions to the Houston Jewish community.
Dates:
1927 - 2008
"Sussex Owl" manuscript newspaper
Collection
Identifier: MS 231
Abstract:
This is a 426-page handwritten newspaper, published from September-January, 1866-1867 on board the British troop ship Sussex during her maiden voyage from Kingstown, Ireland to Kurrachee, India [Karachi, Pakistan].
Dates:
1866 - 1867
Temple Freda [Bryan, TX] collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 811
Overview
The Temple Freda collection is made up of documents, photographs, and news clippings concerning one of the oldest religious buildings in Bryan, Texas. Though used for different things over the years, Temple Freda remains stalwart in its support for the Jewish community in Bryan, interacting with both congregation Beth Shalom, and the A&M Hillel in College Station.
Dates:
1912 - 2006