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Found in 43 Collections and/or Records:

American Jewish Committee, Buffalo/Niagara Chapter records

 Collection — Box 1-15
Identifier: MS-0206
Abstract

Records of the American Jewish Committee - Buffalo/Niagara Chapter primarily from its final 20 years of operation documenting interfaith and Jewish heritage programming and community awards.

Dates: 1977-2007; Majority of material found within 1985-2007

Collection of Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Buffalo Chapter

 Collection — Oversize-box 1: Series I
Identifier: MS-0200-0001
Abstract

Personal scrapbook of Arline Gelman recording the activities of the Buffalo, (New York) Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women's Committee, 1986-2004.

Dates: 1986-2004

David and Ida Bregger Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0032
Abstract

Personal papers documenting the lives of Ida and David Bregger on their farm in Darien Center, N.Y., as well as Jewish life on the East Side of Buffalo, N.Y. Material includes loan documentation, photographs, personal correspondence, recipes, ephemera and newspaper clippings.

Dates: circa 1880-1968; Majority of material found within 1919-1968

Carrel and Goldstein Family Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0043
Abstract

Papers documenting aspects of Buffalo history and life within the family and friendship circles of the Carrel and Goldstein families in Buffalo, NY, as well as the Law School, University of Buffalo during the 1920s.

Dates: 1892-1965; Majority of material found within 1918-1922

David H. Coplon and Minie G. Coplon Family Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0223
Abstract

Collection includes minutes, publications, correspondence, artifacts, framed prints, memorabilia and photographs relating to the Coplon family's involvement in the Rosa Coplon (Jewish Old Folks) Home, Temple Beth El and Temple Beth Zion, and the personal records of David Hascal Coplon, Minnie Greene Coplon, Alva Coplon Barozzi, and the extended Coplon and Greene families.

Dates: 1897-2008; Majority of material found within 1920-1970

Arnold and Ruth Fernandez Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0210
Abstract

Arnold and Ruth Fernandez papers, document Temple Beth Zion’s Brotherhood’s and Sisterhood’s administrative and its members’ synagogue activities.

Dates: 1916-2011

Jane V. Fischman Papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series I
Identifier: MS-0200-0002
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of Jewish youth culture. Material includes programs, newspaper clippings, essays, invitations, and ephemera relating to Temple Beth El, Jewish Community Building, sororities and fraternities, Park School Buffalo, and Camp Kawagama in Ontario.

Dates: 1951-1956

Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0227
Abstract

Organizational papers documenting the early beginnings of the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies forerunner, the development of Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies services, and samples of special projects developed within affiliated agencies.

Dates: 1911-2008; Majority of material found within ( 1988-1997)

Charlotte E. Gendler Papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series I; Series II; Series III; Series IV
Identifier: MS-0200-0009
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of Jewish community in Buffalo and Niagara Falls collected by Charlotte E. Gendler. Material includes minutes, newsletters, programs, photographs, and newspaper clippings relating to Temple Beth David-Ner Israel and other institutions.

Dates: 1959-2012; Majority of material found within 1960-1967

Samuel M. Golden collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-0200-0017
Abstract

Includes collected and created photographs, slides, commemorative booklet and research paper relating to the activities of Temple Beth El, Niagara Falls, and Jewish community life in Niagara Falls.

Dates: 1930s-2001; Majority of material found within 1950s-1960s

Muriel Markel Goodman Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0012
Abstract

Personal papers documenting the personal and career life of local communal leader, Muriel Markel Goodman. Materials include speeches, newspaper clippings, media, and other material relating to her volunteer service and professional careers in the Jewish community within several organizations. Materials relating to the Markel family are also included.

Dates: 1941-2006; Majority of material found within 1979-1989

Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America Niagara Falls Chapter Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0041
Abstract

The records of the Niagara Falls chapter of Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, document both organizational and individual activities.

Dates: 1953-2012; 1953-1989

Ralph L. Halpern Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0020
Abstract

These are the personal papers documenting a segment of the life of local communal leader, Ralph L. Halpern. materials include speeches, and other material relating to his volunteer service in the Jewish community.

Dates: 1984-2004; Majority of material found within 1984-1997

Jill Hamilton Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0034
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of the final few years of an independent Temple Sinai, and merger talks with Temple Beth Am, to form a new combined Reform and Reconstructionist congregation, Congregation Shir Shalom.

Dates: 1952-2012; Majority of material found within 2008-2012

Hebrew Benevolent Loan Association Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0044
Abstract

Organizational papers documenting aspects of the work and history of the Hebrew Benevolent Loan Association originally known as Gemilut Chasidim [Acts of Loving Kindness] and its work in the development of the Buffalo Jewish community through interest free loans.

Dates: 1939-2015; Majority of material found within 1939-1954

Hillel of Buffalo records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0228
Abstract

The records of Hillel of Buffalo, the center of Jewish life on campus, documents organizational, religious, and cultural activities of students in the greater Buffalo area.

Dates: 1954-2009; Majority of material found within 1993-2004

Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0205
Abstract

Papers documenting aspects of the work of the Holocaust Resource Center, and predecessor committees associated with the Jewish Federation. An additional series documents refugee aid, and the Haven-Buffalo Jewish Club 1933, a German-Jewish Refugee social club formed in 1933.

Dates: 1938-2015; Majority of material found within (Bulk 1973-2009)

Individual and Community Memorabilia Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0033
Abstract

Papers documenting aspects of the Jewish community in Buffalo and Niagara Falls through family and organizational donations.

Dates: 1890s-2016; Majority of material found within 1942-1987

Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo and Summer Camps records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0204
Abstract

The collection of Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Buffalo and Summer Camps Records contains a wide range of material, dominated by photographs and program-related materials for the JCC, Camp Lakeland and Camp Centerland. Also, contains correspondence, reports, publications, newsletters, and handwritten documents. An additional three other collections are included: annual Jewish community book fair records; Jewish Film Festival and Jewish Repertory Theatre records.

Dates: 1915-2009

Jewish Genealogical Society of Buffalo Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0007
Abstract

Personal and organizational papers documenting aspects of Jewish community in Buffalo collected and created by Jane Fischman, Renata Lefcourt, and Muriel Selling. Material includes newspaper clippings, newsletters, a scrapbook, displays and photographs.

Dates: 1996-2003; Majority of material found within 2002-2003

Jewish Liberal Arts Club Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0036
Abstract

Scrapbooks documenting aspects of the work of the Jewish Liberal Arts Club, a Jewish social and philanthropic women's club.

Dates: 1931-2000

Kadimah School of Buffalo records

 Collection — Box 1-4
Identifier: MS-0209
Abstract

The Kadimah School of Buffalo Records describe the governance and activities of the school between 1959 and 2010 as well as pre-opening materials from 1958. The bulk of the material dates from between 1957 to 1989. The collection contains minutes and administrative papers, budgets, student and faculty related materials, publications and publicity materials.

Dates: 1958-2009

Judy R. Kantor Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0039
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of the Women's Activity Group of the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo and the Education Department. Material includes minutes, programs, photographs and newspaper clippings relating to several conferences and special events aimed towards women.

Dates: 1985-2012; Majority of material found within 1985-2000

Samuel Korus Papers

 Collection — Oversize-box 1: Series I
Identifier: MS-0200-0035
Abstract

Personal photographs and scrapbook of a Jewish Youth group, Omega Kappa Zeta, and photographs relating to the youth of Samuel Korus in Buffalo, NY.

Dates: 1942-2004

Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0008
Abstract

Papers documenting aspects of the social, religious and cultural life of the Suburban Congregation/Temple Beth Am (Reform) and Temple Sinai (Reconstructionist) synagogues within Buffalo, NY.

Dates: 1957-1982; Bulk: Majority of material found within 1971-1974

Rudy and Hilde Miller Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0024
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of émigré and immigrant lives of Hilde and Rudy Miller and their family, friends, and foster family in Germany, England and America. Material includes German, US and UK government documents, personal and legal correspondence and photographs.

Dates: 1915-2004; Majority of material found within 1938-1978

Morris Mesch Papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series I; Series II
Identifier: MS-0200-0013
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of local communal leader Morris Mesch. Materials include photographs, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera related to the community Holocaust Memorial Sculpture and volunteer activities and efforts.

Dates: 1920-1990; Majority of material found within 1977-1987

Harold and Sylvia Polakov Collection

 Collection — Box 1: Series I; Series II
Identifier: MS-0200-0014
Abstract

Personal photographs and clothing documenting Jewish youth groups (Omega Kappa Zeta and B'nai B'rith Youth Organization) in Buffalo, NY.

Dates: 1940s-1980s

Rabbi Samuel Porrath Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0208
Abstract

The papers of Rabbi Samuel Porrath (1908-1989) document his personal and professional activities in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, New York.

Dates: 1863-1992; Majority of material found within 1920-1989

Rabbi Shay Mintz Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0018
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of local community leader Rabbi Shay Mintz's work in the Jewish community. Materials include photographs, newspaper clippings, and other material relating to his professional career in several institutions including Shaarey Zedek, Hillel, and the Jewish Book Fair.

Dates: 1980-2004; Majority of material found within 1989-1999