"The History of the Jews of Houston" manuscript

Collection

Identifier: MS 0096

Staff Only

Finding aid note: Stored onsite in the small manuscripts in the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a three-page manuscript explaining the early history of Jewish people in Houston.

Dates

Creation: 1915

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Stored onsite in the small manuscripts in the Woodson Research Center.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish "The History of the Jews of Texas" manuscript must be obtained by the Woodson Research Center.

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

Henry Barnston, originally Barnstein, was born in Dover, England on August 23, 1868. He immigrated to the United States in 1900 moving to Houston and becoming the rabbi of the Reform Congregration Beth Israel. He went on to do interfaith and non-profit work throughout his career. He died in Houston on December 11, 1949.