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11. Jewish community

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

Found in 175 Collections and/or Records:

Seth Stolbun Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0997
Abstract

Two boxes containing Emery-Weiner school materials ( yearbooks, directories, school photos. ID card), River Oaks Elementry materials (report card, programs), ID card from school in Israel, Bar Mitzvah photo album and practice materials, BBYO materials (books, panoramic photos), invitations, certificates from 2001-2017.

Dates: 1997 - 2012

Yellen Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0838
Abstract

The Yellen Family papers are comprised of photographs and memorabilia related to Milton Yellen’s time practicing dentistry in New Guinea for the army during World War II, and photographs and newsclippings of his wife Florence Kless Yellen throughout her life. The collection also contains religious and army certificates, publications, and correspondence depicting the Yellen family’s connections to the Jewish community.

Dates: 1935 - 1998

Schuleman Family collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0807
Abstract

This collection consists of one folder containing a newspaper clipping on the death of one of Adath Israel's founders, a military pin, Israel Schuleman's graduation invitations from San Jacinto High School and the University of Texas Med School, and materials from his time in the U.S. Army (1946-1947; 1953) including, a photograph, a memorial certificate, dog tags, and military discharge papers.

Dates: 1928 - 1975

Congregation Beth El [Missouri City, TX] collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0440
Abstract

Event materials, a certificate, and a preschool roster document some activities at Congregation Beth El in Missouri City, Texas, from 2017 to 2024.

Dates: 2017 - 2024

Congregation Beth Yeshurun of Houston records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0722
Abstract

This collection is made up of 51 boxes and includes materials from Congregation Adath Yeshurun, Congregation Beth El, and Congregation Beth Yeshurun; the Schwartz Family Library; materials from the congregations' merger; Shearith Israel Congregation in Wharton, Texas and a few other congregations from the years 1891-2021.

Dates: 1891 - 2021

Harry Croft's Bar Mitvah Audio Recording

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0921
Abstract

This collection contains an audio recording of Shabbat services at Congregation Beth Yeshurun in 1956 - Rabbi William Malev, Cantor George Wagner, and Harry Croft's Bar Mitzvah.

Dates: 1956

Linda Freedman Block Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1091
Abstract

One box contatining a bound volume of Noah's Ark childrens newspaper, Hadassah minutes, cookbooks, and a WWII ration book documents some activities that Linda Freedman Block's family was involved in from 1922 to 2012.

Dates: 1922 - 2012

Libby and Edward Marvins Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0782
Abstract

This collection contains documents and memorabilia donated by Libby and Edward Marvins related to their time as congregants at Emanu El as well as an oral history conducted with Libby Marvins by staff with the Houston Jewish History Archive in 2018. The materials (including photos, newsprint, correspondence, and other unique items) offer insight into the events and organizations of the Houston Jewish community in the latter half of the 20th century.

Dates: 1912 - 2018

Schwartz/Stein Family [Schulenburg] papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0858
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, photographs, news clippings, citizenship paperwork, a confirmation certificate, a book on the history of Temple Israel, guides to Jewish cemeteries in the area, and an oral history interview with Paula Schwartz Stein which document part of the lives of members of the Schwartz and Stein families within the Schulenburg Jewish community and events at Temple Israel from 1925-2020.

Dates: 1925 - 2020

Texas Jewish Historical Society Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1041
Abstract

Two boxes containing Texas Jewish Historical Society Newsletters, membership directories, and a brochure document some events and activities undertaken by the Texas Jewish Historical Society from 1999 to present.

Dates: 1999 - 2023