Archival & Manuscript Collections

Abstract Photographs and CDs, containing digital photographs, of the university events under the leadership of President John B. Simpson.

Overview Personal Papers documenting aspects of the Small family in Buffalo, N.Y. Encompasses Alvin and Sylvia Small’s involvement in Temple Beth Zion and Alvin Small’s participation in local theatre for a number of different theater troops. Supplemented by Temple Beth Zion religious educational records relating to their children: Elisabeth and Bruce Small.

Overview Manuscripts of unpublished books based on transcripts of proceedings of Symposium on Nuclear Science and Human Need held April 6-7, 1962, and of the three-part symposium Discriminating about Discrimination held March 20-21, 1964, April 2-3, 1965, and April 1-2, 1966. Manuscripts edited by R. Sherman Beattie. All meetings held on the campus of the University of Buffalo (1962) and the successor institution the State University of New York at Buffalo (1964-1966). Includes copies of programs and...

Overview Congregational papers documenting the religious, historic and cultural life of Temple Beth El from its beginnings in 1847 until 2006 just prior to merger with Shaarey Zedek to form Temple Beth Tzedek in 2008.

Overview Temple Beth Israel (Niagara Falls, N.Y.) documenting aspects of Jewish community in Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Material includes minutes, newsletters, programs, photographs and newspaper clippings.

Overview Organizational papers documenting the religious and community activities of Temple Beth Zion synagogue. Includes photographs, ledgers, scrapbooks, correspondence, newspaper clippings, newsletters, flyers, certificates, architectural drawings and special format or oversize materials dating from 1864 to 2008. Includes materials created by auxiliaries, religious school, leadership, administration and clergy.

Overview Collection of the University at Buffalo Marching Band, 1960-2001, includes records, photographs, memorabilia of the Marching Band, as well as Pep Band, Concert Band, and various ensembles.

Abstract Photographs from various special events, Distinguished Speakers Series, and Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Events.

Overview Organizational and personal papers documenting aspects of Jewish War Veterans, Post 25 and the role of Herman Weinstein. Materials include minutes, newsletters, programs, financial statements, clippings, photographs and material culture.

Overview Personal papers documenting aspects of activism in Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Material includes minutes, newsletters, programs, photographs, speeches, research notes, testimonies and newspaper clippings relating to environmental issues, education, and Israel Advocacy.