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11. Jewish community

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

Found in 184 Collections and/or Records:

Melvin A. Dow Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1043
Abstract

One box of photographs, newsletters, speeches, and financial materials document some of Melvin Dow's activities related to Jewish advocacy for the State of Israel on a social, economic, and political level from 1946 to 2006.

Dates: 1946 - 2006

Kathy Cohn Knott Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1042
Abstract

One box of news clippings, correspondence, and event materials document some of the history of the Levy / Lipper / Cohn families from 1922 to 1961.

Dates: 1922 - 1961

Beverly Sufian Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0812
Abstract

Three boxes of adminstrative and event materials, newsletters and news clippings, and general organizational materials document some of the activities of the National Council of Jewish Women - Greater Houston Section from 1989 to 2018.

Dates: 1989 - 2018

Michael Bogdanow Young Judaea collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1004
Abstract

One box containing Texas-Oklahoma-Louisiana Young Judaea regional directories, Camp Young Judaea summer camp brochure, and T-O-L Outlook newletters document some activities undertaken by members of Young Judaea from 1961 to 1991.

Dates: 1961 - 1991

Celene Chasen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1051
Abstract

The collection contains a photograph, a yearbook, and a gavel, which document some of Celene Chasen's time with the Houston Chapter of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization from 1955-1956.

Dates: 1955 - 1956

M. Pejji Golden Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0985
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, certificates, photographs, booklets, and Masonic / Shriner materials that document the life and activities of M. Pejji Golden from 1944 to 1986.

Dates: 1944 - 1986

Nancy Freed Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0986
Abstract

One box and one map-drawer of newspaper clippings, event programs, newsletters, membership directories, service packets, magazines, photographs, and posters documents activities the Freed family was involved in from 1982 to 2020.

Dates: 1982 - 2020

Schepps/Brand Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0843
Abstract

This collection is made up of two boxes containing awards and certificates, event materials, correspondence, photographs, publications, and newsclippings from the Schepps/Brand family, spanning from 1910-1997.

Dates: 1910 - 1997

Loeb Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0914
Abstract

This collection consists of two boxes containing Emanuel (Beaumont) programs, news clippings, photographs, certificates, a remembrance card, marriage contract (Ketubah), and legal documents, such as deeds and wills, ranging from 1834 to 1995.

Dates: 1834 - 1995

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