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Friedman Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0832
Finding aid note: Forms part of the Houston Jewish History Archive. 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.

Scope and Contents

The Friedman Family materials contain class photographs from Beth Yeshurun Day School, ranging from 1970 to 1983, as well as a pamphlet from the Nation Council of Jewish Women in 2013, and an ad from Abe Dunn’s campaign for State Representative. The materials are in good condition, and would be insightful for researchers interested in social and educational institutions in the Houston Jewish Community.

Dates

  • Creation: 1970 - 2013

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from the Friedman Family Papers must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

The Woodson Research Center use policy is that researchers assume sole responsibility for any infringement of privacy, literary rights, copyrights, or other rights arising from their use of the archival materials. In addition to any restrictions placed by donors, certain kinds of archival materials are restricted for the life of the creator plus 50 years. These materials include, but are not limited to, student grades, transcripts, and any job applications or recommendations.

Biographical / Historical

Members of the Friedman family related to the collection are Rachel and David Friedman (present in school photographs), Bob Friedman (ex-brother-in-law to Abe Dunn), and the donor of the materials, Joy L. Friedman.

Featured prominently in the collection, Beth Yeshurun Day School aims to “foster confidence, leadership, a love of learning, and a sense of responsibility in students by honoring individual strengths in an environment dedicated to academic excellence, Jewish teachings, and the continuity of Jewish values,” according to its website. The school both draws on traditional values and innovation, providing not only a place of education for children and their parents, but feeding into a larger, close-knit community committed to nurturing a strong sense of Jewish identity, emotional well-being, and life skills.

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (2 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Made up of mostly class photos from Beth Yeshurun Day school, the Friedman Family papers show David and Rachel Friedman growing up in the tight-knit community formed by Beth Yeshurun’s outreach to Houston Jews.

Arrangement

The materials in the collection are arranged in three series, as follows:

Series I: Beth Yeshurun Class Photographs; Series II: Documents Series III: Oversize

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Joy L. Friedman donated the materials in December of 2018.

Title
Guide to the Friedman Family Papers, 1970-2013
Status
Completed
Author
Gabby Parker
Date
2019-03-29
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586