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Greater Kansas City Chapter of Hadassah Records, 1916-2010 (K0593)
25 c.f.
Organizational records of a Jewish women's organization dedicated to strengthening the relationship between the United States and Israel.
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Greater Kansas City Section, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Records, 1893-2004 (K0145)
30 c.f.
Organizational records of the Greater Kansas City Section, including administrative, financial, membership, committee, publications, and public relations files.
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Jackye and Allan Greenberg Papers, 1986-2013 (K1295)
1 c.f.
The papers in this collection include letters sent in 1987 to Anatoly Levitin, a refusenik family in Kharkov, USSR, who tried for many years to immigrate to Israel. The correspondence with Soviet Jews was a program, Project Yachad, sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Bureau. Memos and guidelines for participating in the program from the JCRB to the adopted family contacts are also included. Other materials include a speech by Allan Greenberg in 1995 for the 50th anniversary of the Kehilath Israel Synagogue, and a letter to Alan Goldberg from President Bill Clinton in 1994 regarding the denial of Jonathan Pollard's application for executive clemency.
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Anna Lee Grossman Papers, 1944-1989 (R1509)
0.2 cubic foot (2 folders, 14 photographs)
The Anna Lee Grossman Papers contain correspondence written to Anna Grossman in response to letters she sent to politicians and world leaders regarding current events. The letters date from 1959 to 1989.
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H. Levi and Company Records, 1890-1924 (K0950)
46 c.f.
The company was a gentlemen's furnishings company in Kansas City, MO. The business records includes correspondence files, customer and manufacturers' orders, credit reports, customer files, some salesmen's files, and several personal files of the company's partners, Hyman Levi, Jacob Friedman and Joseph Minda. Also included are materials concerning the Stum, Roberts, Smith and the Ruby Fern Mining Companies.
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Rickie Schere Haith Papers, 1940-2008 (K1151)
1 c.f.
Haith has been a member and officer of a number of Jewish women's organizations in Kansas City including Midwest Branch of Women's league for Conservation, Beth Shalom Sisterhood, and Hadassah. Personal papers contain DVDs, photographs, booklets, and scrapbooks for these activities.
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Natalie K. Hammer and Hanan J. Hammer Papers, 1950-2004 (K1100)
0.05 c.f.
Includes Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) materials and a Boy Scout photographs and other local programs.
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Heart of America Jewish Historical Society Records, 1990-2005 (K0958)
0.27 c.f.
Includes audio recording of programs at the society's meetings and oral interviews.(see also K0441 Montague)
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Charles Hipsh Family Papers, 1925-1963 (K0965)
0.5 c.f.
Yearbooks, photographs, pamphlets and booklet concerning Hipsh, Jewish community leader, businessman and banker. Also video of Hipsh family.
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History of the Lives of Jack and Bess Sokolov, (KA2609)
.05 c.f.
“History of the Lives of Jack and Bess Sokolov” is a composition written by Jack Sokolov concerning the genealogy of the Sokolov family.
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Joann Simon Hollub Papers, 1972-1973 (K1012)
0.02 c.f.
Court papers relating to the case, Heirs and Next of Kin of the Estate of Selma Rosenbloom and family trees in part used to determine heirs.
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Theresa M. Holt Collection, 1858-2011 (K1218)
0.1 c.f.
Holt is a resident of Leavenworth, KS, and the caretaker of Mount Zion Cemetery. Includes research notes concerning the history of the Jewish Community in Leavenworth, particularly Mount Zion Cemetery, the Society of the Sons of Truth, First Jewish settlers in Leavenworth, and Orthodox Temple history.
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Herbert A. Horowitz and Brita Lion Horowitz Papers, 1955-2011 (K1305)
1.5 c.f.
The papers of Herbert and Brita Horowitz consist largely of programs, bulletins and other materials from the Temple Congregation B'nai Jehudah, where they were long-time members. Also included are audio cassette tapes, a photograph, newspaper clippings and a plastic shovel from a groundbreaking ceremony.
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Leah Marlene Rose Hurwich Scrapbook, 1948-1959 (K1044)
2 c.f.
Scrapbook created by Rose as a young girl recording her social activities, including events, theatre, and travel programs, public school diplomas, Beth Shalom Synagogue and Jewish youth groups' diplomas and certificates, photographs, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia.
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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Auxiliary Scrapbooks, 1983-1999 (K0984)
0.25 c.f.
The Auxiliary's purpose is to assist the school's growing financial needs and provide scholarship money to help students meet tuition costs. Included are scrapbooks chronicling the Auxiliary's activities.
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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Booklets Collection, 1974-2012 (K1337)
3 c. f.
The papers consist primarily of Civic Service Award Booklets as well as Hyman Brand Academy Commemorative Calendars. In addition, there are papers relating to the Zeldin family and booklets for the Kehilath Israel Synagogue.
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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Records, 1966-2013 (K1260)
2 c.f.
This collection consists of records related to the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, which was founded in 1966, in Overland Park, Kansas. Included are board minutes, directories, and a selection of Civic Service Award Booklets. In addition, there are papers related to several Greater Kansas City area Jewish organizations.
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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Scrapbooks, 1952-1980 (K0985)
1 c.f.
Scrapbooks containing correspondence, programs, newsletters, donor letters, newspaper clippings, student rosters, ephemera, and photographs of classes and events of the Academy. Also loose photographs, both formal and informal, of students and classes, Hyman and Clara Brand, Joan and Walter March, and of the Academy's staff, teachers, and board members.
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Irari Club Foundation Records, 1931-1990 (K0727)
2 c.f.
Organizational records of a small, exclusive social organization in the Kansas City Jewish community. Includes minutes, correspondence, publications, financial records, photographs, news articles, and artifacts,
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Isaacs Clothing Company Records, 1900-1908 (K0992)
5 c.f.
Business records of a Kansas City Garment factory, wholesale clothing distributer including correspondence, paid bills and receipts, sales orders, and shipping information, and oversize business ledgers.
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David S. Jacobs Collection, 1980, 2001 (K0923)
0.2 c.f.
Two medical volumes edited by Dr. Jacobs.
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Davida L. Jacobson and Harvey A. Jacobson Papers, no date (K0928)
0.02 cubic foot (2 folders, 1 photograph)
The Davida L. Jacobson and Harvey A. Jacobson Papers contain a single photograph of two boys, Morris and Albert (relatives of Davida Jacobson), and a genealogical chart of the descendants of Hirsch Brenner, relatives of Harvey Jacobson.
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Jason D. Jacobson and Amy H. Jacobson Papers, 1945-1949 (K1006)
0.16 c.f.
Issues (some incomplete) of the Zionist newspaper The New Palestine.
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Emma Jane Krakauer Golden Collection, 1935-1939, 1988-1989 (K1415)
.5 c.f. (10 folders)
The Emma Jane Krakauer Golden Collection contains materials primarily related to Emma’s education at Southwest High School, dated 1935 to 1939, as well as items related to her 50th class reunion.
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Jewish Community Archives (JCA) Photograph Collection, no date (K0447)
0.2 c.f.
An artificial collection of photographs, postcards, pictures from various sources relating to the Jewish community in Greater Kansas City.
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Jewish Community Archives of Greater Kansas City Records, 2004-2006 (K1275)
4 c.f.
Organizational records for the Jewish historical society. Includes meeting minutes, correspondence, promotional materials, and materials relating to exhibits.
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Jewish Community Archives Oral History Project, no date (K0440)
0.25 c.f.
Video and audio oral history interviews with member of the Jewish community in the Kansas City area.
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Jewish Community Campus Oral History Collection, 1998-1999 (K0433)
1 c.f.
Video and audio interviews with individuals in the Jewish community prominent in the development of the Campus.
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Jewish Community Center Centennial Oral History Project, 2013 (K1286)
0.3 c.f.
Oral histories of long standing members of the Jewish Community in Greater Kansas City, particularly relating to the Community Center.
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Jewish Community Center Collection, 1945-1975 (K0743)
0.3 c.f.
Program brochures and photographs relating to the Jewish Community Center.
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Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, 1934-1987 (KA2276)
Photographs of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, its programs and participants.
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Jewish Community Center's Boys' Varsity Basketball Team Photograph, 1945 (K0900)
0.01 c.f.
Photograph of the Jewish Community Center varsity basketball team.
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Jewish Community Center, Department of Cultural Arts Records, 1994-2007 (K0744)
9 c.f.
Correspondence, committee minutes, artist portfolios, performers' information sheets, newspaper clippings, financial statements, event programs/flyers, and film press reviews relating to the activities of the Cultural Arts Department.
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Jewish Federation and Council of Greater Kansas City Honor Roll Collection, 1948-1954 (K1378)
.01 c.f.
The Jewish Federation and Council of Greater Kansas City Honor Roll Collection contains Honor Roll booklets for the Campaigns of the Jewish Federation and Council of Greater Kansas City dated 1948, 1950, and 1954.
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Jewish Veterans Museum Association Records, 1944-2007 (K1010)
5 c.f.
Organizational records of the Association including business and financial records, books, veterans' questionnaires, exhibit photographs, artifacts, and plaques.
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Jewish War Veterans Mo-Kan #605 Post and Auxiliary Records, 1990-2008 (K1089)
0.45 c.f.
Records of a local veterans group, and a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of veterans in the Greater Kansas City area. Includes photograph albums, burial flag, commander's hat, pin, and seal.
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Jewish Women International "Dolls for Democracy" Collection, 1951-1995 (K0745)
6 c.f.
Handmade dolls and organizational files for the Heart of America Chapter 527 of B'Nai B'rith Women's ""Dolls for Democracy"" program.
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Harris S. Joseph Papers, 1924-2000 (K0954)
0.5 c.f.
Joseph was active with the Boy Scouts of America for over thirty years, serving as a scoutmaster for Troops 61 and 2. Includes photographs, anniversary booklets, programs, flyers, pins, and clothing related to Boy Scout troop 61.
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Journeymen Tailors' Union of America Local No. 64, Kansas City Records, 1892-1914 (K1276)
0.1 c.f.
Meeting minutes, issues of "The Tailor," the official journal of the union, a bill of prices, and an advertisement for the Custom Tailors Union Label.
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Eleanor Parelman Judd Papers, 1928-1990 (K0943)
0.08 c.f.
Judd attended Beth Shalom elementary school. She was honored by the Denver Allied Jewish Community Council for her work with the Kansas City Federation. Includes diplomas, awards, and family photographs.
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Norman Benjamin Kahn Papers, 1939-2011 (K1270)
3 c.f.
Kahn was a businessman, entrepreneur, community leader, supporter of the arts, and contributor to Jewish and community causes. Includes correspondence, reports and other materials relating to the Kansas City Philharmonic and Kansas City Symphony and other organization in which he was involved.
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Albert Kalikow and Betty Pucker Kalikow Papers, 1961-2001 (K0858)
0.2 c.f.
Cookbooks, stationery, business cards, labels, a sign, a bag, an apron, and photocopies of a menu and magazine clippings for the Betty Kalikow Catering Company.
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Elinor Fox Kamen Papers, 1940-1943 (K0944)
0.5 c.f.
Radio scripts and other documents relating to Kamen's career in radio broadcasting while working on the radio programs "The Little Red Schoolhouse" and "Women in the News."
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Kansas City B'nai B'rith Girls Council (BBG) Records, 1963-1964 (K1027)
0.1 c.f.
The sorority component of B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO), BBG helped Jewish teenage girls build leadership potential, self-improvement, and develop Jewish identity. Includes a scrapbook "record of memories".
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Kansas City Jewish Chronicle Records, 1920-2006 (K0529)
40 c.f.
Notes, photographs, negatives, and publications of a regional Jewish newspaper.
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Kansas City Jewish Museum, 1994-2006 (K0766)
3 c.f.
Organizational records including board minutes, administrative files, correspondence, financial records, newsletters, newspaper clippings, publicity, exhibit flyers, brochures, magazines, calendars, audiotape, visitors registers, and an posters.
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Kansas City United Synagogue Youth (KCUSY) Scrapbooks, 1963-1991 (K1034)
6 c.f.
The youth movement of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). The scrapbooks document the organization with paperwork, photographs, and memorabilia related to meetings, programs, and conferences.
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Marjorie R. Kantor Collection, 1881-1988 (K1062)
0.5 c.f.
Genealogical research and records gathered by Kantor, former Genealogy Chairman of the Heart of America Jewish Historical Society. Includes correspondence, original documents, genealogical data, and some photographs pertaining to the Gross, Rosenblum, White, Glatt, and Goodson families. also constitution, preamble, photographs and membership card of Julius Peltzman for the Irari Club.
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Sybil R. Kaplan Papers, 1932-2004 (K1212)
3 c.f.
Kaplan was an active member of Beth Shalom, book editor and book reviewer. Includes book reviews written by Kaplan of books published on topics related the Jewish faith and lifestyle; research on anti-Semitism in Kansas City; Jewish cookbooks, Jewish songbook, and other books on Jewish life and history; video tapes; audio records; and correspondence. Also sermons written by Rabbi William Silverman of Temple B'nai Jehudah.