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Congregation Beth Shalom VHS Collection, no date (KA2607)
8 c.f.

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The Congregation Beth Shalom VHS Collection contains eight cubic feet of VHS videotapes, primarily focused on the lectures of Rabbi Morris Margolies, who served the congregation in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Congregation Ohev Shalom Collection, 1977-2007 (K0682)
0.1 c.f.

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Books commemorating the 100th and 130th anniversaries of Congregation Ohev Shalom, and video recording of program honoring Rabbi Daniel Horowitz.

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Congregation Ohev Sholom Newsletters, 1994-2008 (K1385)
0.49 c.f. (15 folders)

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Congregation Ohev Sholom Newsletters, The Briefer, 1994-2008

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Congregation Shir Chadash Collection, 1980 (K1327)
0.1 c.f.

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The Congregation Shir Chadash Collection consists of newsletters and member directories from the now inactive Kansas City synagogue.

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Coordinating Council of Synagogue and Temple Sisterhoods of Metropolitan Kansas City Collection, 1965-1976 (K0685)
0.1 c.f.

The Council fostered inter-institutional outreach and collaboration between Jewish and non-Jewish women's religious organizations. Includes a scrapbook documenting the Council's activities.

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Albert Copaken Collection, 1917 (K0862)
0.2 c.f.

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Leather-bound Bible presented to Y.M.H.A. and Y.W.H.A. by the young Women's Hebrew Association in memory of Alfred Benjamin (1859-1923)

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Arnold Lester Coppaken and Helen Glass Coppaken Papers, 1943-1975 (K0884)
0.04 c.f.

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The Arnold Lester and Helen Glass Coppaken collection contains graduation programs, a certificate of Mr. Coppaken's, newspaper clippings, and photographs of Mrs. Coppaken and friends.

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Laurentia M. Cosgrove Papers, 1936-1944 (R1508)
0.04 cubic foot (4 folders)

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The Laurentia M. Cosgrove Papers contain the personal papers of Laurentia M. Cosgrove a resident of Saint Louis, Missouri. The papers include correspondence, writings, and
World War II ration books.

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Louis Ardie Cumonow Papers, 1961-2005 (K1054)
1 c.f.

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Photographs, clippings, certificates, awards and albums of Cumonow, founder of Gateway Sporting Goods Company.

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Sandra F. Czarlinsky Papers, 1945-2006 (K1319)
0.25 c.f.

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photographs, Center High School yearbook, Temple B'nai Jehudah Sisterhood "Gaslight" publications 1961-1970

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Anita R. Daniels Papers, 1949 (K0880)
0.2 c.f.

Photocopy of group composite photo of the ""Rattlers 1949"".

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Ronald M. Davidow Collection, 1960-1970 (K1160)
0.1 c.f.

Davidow served as an Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) judge. Includes the wooden gavel he used.

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Devinki Family Papers, 1889-1981 (K0931)
0.3 c.f.

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Booklets, court documents, medical files, certificates, postcards, newspapers, a passport, and letters in English, German, Polish, Russian, and German relating to the Devinki family.

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Ben and Dora Edelbaum Family Collection, 1939-1947 (K1326)
2 os

1 large, 1 small suitcase belonging to Holocaust survivors. Ocean voyage from Bremerhaven, Germany to New York City

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Doris Tager Edelman Papers, 1940 (K0935)
0.3 c.f.

Photograph of a sorority at Central High School, Kansas City, MO.

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Elmwood Cemetery Plot Maps, Kansas City, Missouri, no date (K1346)
0.25c.f.

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The Elmwood Cemetery Plot Maps consist of two (2) oversize maps,
Section H, and Single Grave Section, Block H, of the cemetery. Elmwood Cemetery opened in 1872. Section H, situated in the cemetery's southwest corner, was designated as the Jewish section after its purchase by the Reform Jewish Congregation B'nai Jehudah in November 1872. Elmwood Cemetery's grounds were designed by landscape architect George Kessler, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Elias Mayer Eppstein Diaries, 1880-1883 (K1134)
0.25 c.f.

Photocopies of part of Rabbi Eppstein's diaries dealing with his period in Kansas City, MO.

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David H. Epstein and Judith Spitcaufsky Epstein Papers, 1912-1967 (K1018)
0.33 c.f.

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Family papers including photographs, newspaper clippings, Kansas City Jewish Chronicle issues, and family memorabilia from the on the Spitcaufsky and Epstein families.

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Samuel and Gertrude Epstein Papers, 1951-2000 (K1335)
5 c.f.

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Collection contains the papers of Samuel and Gertrude Epstein, members of the Kansas City Jewish community. Included is information regarding their business, Epstein's Kosher Foods, Inc. In addition, there is information related to the several Jewish congregations that the Epstein's were involved with including Congregation Beth Israel Abraham and Voliner, Congregation Beth Shalom, Kehilath Israel Synagogue, the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, and the Jewish Community Center of Kansas City.

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Hans Fantel Papers, c. 1925-2006 (C4003)
3.2 cubic feet (188 folders), 5 video cassettes, 1 DVD, 565 MB of digital files

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The papers of Hans Fantel, a freelance writer, contain the articles he wrote for the New York Times and many other publications about high fidelity, home electronics, and music. Correspondence, photographs, and audiovisual materials make up the remainder of the collection.

Feingold Family Papers, 1928-1995 (K1268)
2.5 c.f.

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Family papers and photographs from the families of Bertha and Morris Feingold, Elaine and Harry Feingold, and Philip Feingold. Includes yearbooks, event programs, plaques, video, and photographs.

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Leo Feingold and Ida Rose Luke Feingold Papers, 1927-2012 (K0638)
11 c.f.

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Photographs, clippings, programs, scrapbooks, and books on childhood education and poetry relating to the lives, careers, and interests of the Feingolds.

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Janice L. Finkelston Papers, 1960 (K1005)
0.08 c.f.

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Bat Mitzvah study phonograph records; J.P. Louis Funeral Home Yizkor booklet.

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Joseph Firestone Collection, 1935-2001 (K0796)
0.52 cubic foot (26 folders, 2 DVDs, 57 photographs, 2 oversize folders)

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The Joseph Firestone Collection contains materials primarily focused on Firestone’s affiliation with the Y-Bac Chapter of Masada, the Youth Zionist Organization of America. Additional collection materials include photographs, items related to Congregation Ohev Sholom, and programs for musical and theatrical performances in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Joel D. and Annette M. Fish Papers, 1949 (K0881)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The collection contains a program for the Kansas State Association B'nai B'rith Lodges Banquet in Topeka, Kansas on October 23, 1949.

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Pauline Stolov Fish and Sam Fish Papers, 1920-2007 (K1363)
4.5 c.f.

Materials related to the lives and family history of Pauline Stolov Fish and Sam Fish of Kansas City, Mo., consisting primarily of photo albums of their wedding, family and travels, in addition to local school annuals, and other printed materials

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Bea Firestone Flam Collection, 1959-2008 (K0662)
5.75 c.f.

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The Bea Firestone Flam Collection contains a group photograph, a set of negatives, and Mrs. Firestone's obituary.

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Paul Flam and Marion Doris Lichtor Flam Papers, 1910-2006 (K1121)
12 c.f.

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Family papers and records relating to a Kansas City based tour service and various community activities of the Flams. Also family papers for the Lichtor family. Includes letters and postcards, journals, certificates, scripts, pilgrimage brochures, Beth Shalom programs/newsletters, newspaper clippings, photographs, scrapbooks, and VHS cassettes.

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Elaine Sue Trillin Fox Papers, 1947-1954 (K1298)
1 c.f.

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Papers contain photographs (1947- 1954) pertaining to Alpha Chapter Sigma Theta Pi Sorority, Delta Gamma Phi Sorority, Fox Manufacturing Company Christmas party, and Beth Shalom Congregation confirmation classes, as well as a program for a Keneseth Israel-Beth Sholom confirmation service. Keneseth Israel-Beth Sholom was located at 3400 The Paseo in Kansas City, Missouri. Photographs include identification, including Elaine Sue "Sukey" Trillin Fox and Calvin Marshall Trillin.

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Max Freidberg Papers, 1911-1973 (K1073)
0.12 c.f.

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World War I documents, photographs, diary and military tags of Freidberg, a United States Army soldier, born in Russia. Also Naturalization papers of Freidberg's father, Benno Freidberg.

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Bernard Jacob Fremerman Family Papers, 1947-2004 (K0663)
0.1 c.f.

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Newspaper clippings concerning members of the Fremerman family who were actively involved in business, music, and sports.

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Marvin J. Fremerman Collection, 1980-1990 (K1069)
1 c.f.

Fremerman Advertising Agency did work for Kansas City area political campaigns and business. Includes video and audiotapes for political and other advertisements.

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Howard W. Friedmann Family Papers, 1923-2007 (K1263)
4.5 c.f.

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The papers include correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, yearbooks,
memorabilia, and other materials collected by Friedmann and his family covering the
period 1923-2007.

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Eileen Garry Papers, 1930-1998 (K0700)
0.1 c.f.

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The Garry family was involved in the garment manufacturing industry in Kansas City, MO. includes book on Congregation Beth Torah book Garry co-wrote and a photograph of garment industry manufacturers featuring members of the Garry and Pachter families.

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Evelyn Levin Gibian and Marvin Paul Gibian Collection, 1987-2004 (K0706)
0.1 c.f.

Materials concerning the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City and Congregation Beth Shalom and its members. Includes newspaper clipping and booklets, and memorabilia for various events.

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Molly Levey Gilgus Papers, 1916-2012 (K0808)
0.5 c.f.

Personal papers including correspondence, speeches, certificates and awards, newspaper clippings, and photographs of Gilgus, an active member of B'nai B'rith Women (Jewish Women International).

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Rosalind Goldfinger Ginsburg Papers, no date (K1164)
0.02 c.f.

Ginsburg was involved with numerous volunteer activities, especially the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), the Congregation Beth Shalom, and its Sisterhood. Includes newspapers clippings and other material about the Jewish Community Center Golden Age Club and Beth Shalom. Also papers relating to her mother-in-law, Henriette Ginsberg.

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Dorothy and Herman Glass Papers, 1916-2000 (K0936)
0.07 c.f.

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The collection consists of photographs, programs, and newsletters from B'nai B'rith and Hadassah along with a high school commencement program, yearbook, and newspaper clippings.

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Ronald L. Gold Collection, 1959-1960 (K1161)
0.25 c.f.

Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) and JCAC basketball trophy plaques

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Barbara S. Goldansky Papers, 1964-1989 (K0890)
0.25 c.f.

Goldansky served as president of B'nai B'rith Women Beth Horon Chapter No. 42. Includes B'nai B'rith Women scrapbooks and programs.

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Margaret Goldstein Papers, 1951 (K1041)
0.01 c.f.

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Beth Shalom confirmation class program of which Goldstein a member.

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Rhetta Turkin Goldstein Papers, 1940-1998 (K1145)
0.1 c.f.

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Goldstein was active in B'nai B'rith and the Jewish War Veterans, Missouri-Kansas, No. 605 Post and Auxiliary, among other Jewish organizations. Includes photographs, programs, clippings, correspondence, and publications.

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Albert Irving Goller Papers, 1941-1998 (K0863)
4 c.f.

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Goller was a principle with the Vile-Goller Fine Arts Printing & Lithographing Company and a civic leader in the Kansas City Jewish Community. Photographs, newspapers, films, VHS video tapes, newspaper clippings, letters, cards, invites, certificates, high school and college yearbooks, commemorative booklets.

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Howard S. Goller Papers, 1977-1978 (K0968)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The Howard S. Goller Papers include photocopied newspaper articles written by Howard S. Goller concerning the history of Jews in Kansas City.

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Samuel David Goller and Edith Silberman Goller Papers, 1923-1960 (K1175)
0.25 cubic foot (10 folders, 12 negatives, 32 photographs, 1 photograph album)

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The Samuel David Goller and Edith Silberman Goller Papers contain materials related to the Vile-Goller Printing Company, Jewish community activities and organizations, and a variety of personal photographs, including a photograph album compiled by Edith Goller.

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Shirley Stolowy Goller Papers, 1924-1992 (K1189)
2 c.f.

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Goller was an prominent Jewish civic leader in Kansas City, MO photographs, scrapbooks, diaries, and other documents related to Goller's life and many community activities.

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Bela Gondos Papers, 1987-2000 (K0807)
0.03 cubic foot (3 folders)

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The Bela Gondos Papers contain eight presentations and essays written by Bela Gondos, a Holocaust survivor, about the Holocaust and Jewish culture and history. Several of them include biographical information and personal reflections along with historical information.

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Gloria C. Gordon Papers, 1950-2007 (S0298)
1 cubic foot

The collection contains pamphlets, informational booklets, academic essays, and a dissertation, documenting Dr. Gordon's involvement with the Older Women's League, Brit Tzedek v'Shalom, and the STL Village.

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Dorothy Gottlieb Papers, 1938-1986 (K1338)
.08 c.f.

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photograph, materials relating to Gottlieb's involvement with Hadassah, Beth Shalom, clippings, awards

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Sam Gould Collection, 1936-1995 (K1176)
0.02 c.f.

Research material relating to Congregation Tifereth Sforad and its successor, Kehilath Israel synagogue and publications on the history of the KI synagogue.

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