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

 Collection — Oversize-box: 1
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

Congregation Kehilat Shalom Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0004
Abstract

Organizational papers documenting aspects of the congregational life of Congregation Kehilat Shalom. Materials include minutes, newsletters, programs, financial statements, video, ritual Judaica, and clippings.

Dates: 1977-2002

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
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
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

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

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

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 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

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
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
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
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

Kenneth Rogers Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0030
Abstract

Personal papers documenting demographical aspects of the broader Jewish community in Buffalo, as well as future planning for specific Jewish organizations as created by Kenneth Rogers.

Dates: 1980-2013; Majority of material found within 1984-2007

Dr. Hubert J. Rubenstein Personal Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0096
Abstract

The papers of Dr. Hubert J. Rubenstein documents his immediate and extended family's artistic activities and his own genealogy project that he undertook to document the extended Rubenstein-Maisel-Adler as well as other connected families.

Dates: 1853-2006; Majority of material found within 1983-1991

Muriel Selling Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0006
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of Jewish community in Buffalo collected and created by Muriel Selling. Material includes programs, photographs and newspaper clippings relating to Temple Beth David-Ner Israel, Temple Emanu-el, and other institutions and independent groups.

Dates: 1898-1964; Majority of material found within 1931-1935

Elliot Shapiro Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0029
Abstract

Personal papers documenting member and leadership experience of Elliot Shapiro at Temple Sinai in Amherst, NY. Material includes minutes, newsletters, programs, photographs and newspaper clippings relating to the cultural and religious life of this Reconstructionist synagogue.

Dates: 1962-2007; 1973-1989

Joan Ellis Shatkin Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-0200-0038
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of the Ellis and Shatkin families. Materials include photographs and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1890s-1986; Majority of material found within 1951-1986