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Ephemera

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:

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

Buffalo Ritualarium (Mikvah of Buffalo) papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-0200-0023
Abstract

Personal papers documenting the building of a mikvah in Buffalo, New York. Materials include reports, architectural sketches, correspondence and other material relating to the erection of the building as well as history of a previous mikvah founders and managers.

Dates: 1998-2012; Majority of material found in 1998

Congregation Ahavath Sholem (Lovers of Peace) [Jefferson (Ave) Shul] records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-0200-0005
Abstract

Collection includes a minute book, ephemera, and material relating to the religious and administrative and cultural activities of the synagogue also known as the Jefferson Shul. Materials relating to preservation campaigns includes clippings and reports.

Dates: 1921-2012; Majority of material found within ( 1921-1961); Majority of material found within ( 1990-2012)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ethel Roblin Melzer papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-0200-0016
Abstract

Personal papers documenting the personal and career life of local communal leader, Ethel Roblin Melzer. Materials include photographs, speeches, newspaper clippings, media, and other material relating to her volunteer service and professional careers in the Jewish community.

Dates: 1932-2012; Majority of material found within ( 1974-2012)

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

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

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

Harold I. Siegel Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0025
Abstract

Personal papers consist of research materials and maps documenting Jewish businesses and organizations that were located on the East Side of Buffalo during the 1930s. Also includes programming relating to Holocaust education. Programs, photographs, notes and newspaper clippings are included on other aspects of Jewish practice and history.

Dates: 1972-2006; Majority of material found within 1972-1980

Alvin, Sylvia, Elisabeth and Bruce Small Family Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0010
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1935-985; Majority of material found within 1938-1967

Temple Beth El Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0222
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1847-2006

Temple Beth Israel (Niagara Falls, N.Y.) Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0224
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1880-2011

Temple Beth Shalom, Elma, New York Papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series I
Identifier: MS-0200-0040
Abstract

Papers documenting aspects of Temple Beth Shalom, Elma, NY based at Camp Centerland, Elma, NY.

Dates: 1979-1997

Temple Beth Zion Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0156
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1864-2008; Majority of material found within (Bulk 1890-1995)

Personal Papers of Herman Weinstein

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0046
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1966-2005; Majority of material found within 1966-1982

Elinor Weiss Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0045
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1984-2016

J. Milton and Amy Zeckhauser Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0003
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of Jewish community life in Buffalo through the activities of both J. Milton and Amy Zeckhauser. Materials includes minutes, newsletters, programs, photographs and newspaper clippings relating to the Westwood Country Club, Temple Beth Zion, Israel Expo, Brandeis University National Women Committee, National Council of Jewish Women, Jewish Federation of Buffalo, and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo among others.

Dates: circa 1892-2006; 1950-1989