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11. Jewish community

 Record Group
Identifier: 11
Materials from the Jewish communities in and around Houston, Texas

Found in 183 Collections and/or Records:

Congregation K'nesseth Israel [Baytown] Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0924
Abstract

This collection consists of two boxes containing news clippings, newsletters, programs, photographs, scrapbooks, video tapes, and yearbooks documenting the history of Congregation K'nesseth Israel in Baytown, Texas, from 1931-2019.

Dates: 1931 - 2019

Jerry Cohen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0925
Abstract

The collection, spanning from 1973 to 1987, consists of one folder containing correspondence, speeches, a newsclipping, a photograph, and an invitation.

Dates: 1973 - 1987

Happy Katz Adath Israel Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0889
Abstract

This collection is made up of one box containing legal and financial documents of incorporation for the Adath Israel Congregation and miscellaneous materials from the Adath Israel Congregation, spanning from 1905-1966.

Dates: 1905 - 1966

Amalya Shandelman Photography Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0892
Abstract

This collection is made up of one box containing photographs taken by Amalya Shandelman of the final service held by the United Orthodox Synagogues in February 2018, following the events of Hurricane Harvey in the fall of 2017.

Dates: 2018-02-04

Schneider Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0895
Abstract

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

Star Furniture Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0897
Abstract

This collection is made up of two boxes containing photographs, news clippings, memorabilia, financial documents, and event programs from Star Furniture, and an oral history conducted with Shirley Wolff Toomim and Ellen Toomim Robinson spanning the years 1925-2021.

Dates: 1925 - 2021

Tradition Board Game Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0900
Abstract

Planning materials, board games, a scrapbook, press releases and other publicity materials document the activities undertaken by Estelle Panzer, Janis Odensky, and Judy Jordan between 1984 and 1989 to create the Tradition Jewish trivia board game. The collection also includes an oral history with Estelle Panzer and Janis Odensky conducted in 2019.

Dates: 1984 - 2019

Ruth Hutton Fred Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0901
Abstract

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

Lack Family/Temple B'nai Israel [Victoria, TX] collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0902
Abstract

This collection is made up of one box containing administrative records, books, correspondences, news clippings, photographs, and programs from Temple B'nai Israel donated by the Lack Family, spanning from 1877-2019.

Dates: 1877 - 2019

Isaacs/Hofeller Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0903
Abstract

The collection consists of one box containing correspondence; books; event materials, including dance programs and wedding invitations; bulletins; newsletters and news clippings; a photograph; and a VHS cassette featuring an interview with 104 year old Lorraine Isaacs Hofeller regarding the 1900 Galveston storm. Materials in the collection range from 1919 to 2002.

Dates: 1919 - 2002