Friedman Family Papers
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.
Source
- Friedman, Joy L. (Person)
- 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
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu