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Rosenthal Genealogy Collection, 2010 (K1168)
0.1 c.f.
An historical account of Rosenthal, Loeffler, Cohen, Ziman, Greenberg and Wedeles families within the Kansas City Jewish Community created by Michael Rosenthal.
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Dorothy Shubart Rosenwald Papers, 1913-2001 (K0628)
30 c.f.
Personal papers of civic leader, educator, and an active member of the Jewish Community in Kansas City. Includes correspondence, pamphlets, clippings, information, booklets, papers on organizations with which Rosenwald was involved such as the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), UNESCO, Missouri Association for Social Welfare, and Conference on Families. Rosenwald was prolific traveler and included is material she gathered from across the globe over their many decades.
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Marie Gotlieb Rosner Papers, 1938 (K1059)
0.01 c.f.
Photocopy of photograph of the Congregation B'nai Jehudah confirmation class.
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Myra Belzer Rostov Papers, No date (K1097)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder, 1 photograph)
The collection contains one photograph of the Executive Committee of the Jewish National Workers Alliance Branch #95.
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Jacob F. Rothblatt Collection, 1950-1979 (K0631)
0.5 c.f.
Rothblatt was Cantor of Congregation Beth Shalom in Kansas City, MO. Includes phonograph recordings, awards, plaques, photograph and hand painted portrait of Cantor Rothblatt.
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Jack and Sarah Harris Ruben Papers, 1944-1992 (K1093)
0.04 c.f.
News clippings and memorabilia relating to Congregation Kehilath Israel to which the Rubens belonged and were leaders.
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Gerean Y. Rudnick Papers, 1954-1968 (K0981)
0.2 c.f.
Rudnick and other family members were owners of Thriftway grocery stores in Kansas City. Includes newspaper clippings and grocer magazine clippings on their Thriftway stores.
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Siegfried "Fred" Ruschin Papers, 1920-2008 (K1193)
4 c.f.
Personal records of Ruschin and his family, particularly relating to applications for restitution for losses in German under the Nazis; writings and other materials relating to Ruschin career as a librarian at Linda Hall Library; his volunteer work; and other interests, research, writing that he did.
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Elaine Baum Ryder Papers, 1908-2006 (K0701)
1 c.f.
National Register of Historic Places forms written by Ryder while a researcher for the Kansas City Landmarks Commission, booklets, books, newspaper clippings and magazines, and photographs.
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Howard Frederic Sachs Papers, 1960-1981 (K0550)
4 c.f.
Personal, family and professional papers of Federal Judge with the Western Missouri District Court. Also research and writings on the history of the Jewish community in Kansas City, MO.
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Eugene Sackin Papers, 1918-1940 (K0705)
0.5 c.f.
A scrapbook kept by Sackin while overseas during World War II. Also World War I letters from Isadore Levin to his family dated 1918.
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Rhea Silverbery Salasche-Kaseff Papers, 1952 (K1144)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Rhea Salasche-Kaseff Papers contain a May 1952 edition of the Beth Shalom Sunday School newsletter, "The Comet."
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Marshall Bryan Saper Collection, 1984-1991 (K1065)
16 c.f.
Saper was a clinical psychologist in private practice an author, lecturer and radio talk show host on KCMO. Includes audio recording of his popular call-in radio program.
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Marcia Savin Manuscript, 1975 (S0156)
0.01 cubic feet
The collection contains the script for the two-act play The Feast of Tsouris (The Feast of Troubles) written by Marcia Savin.
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William H. Schlosberg and Marjorie E. Schlosberg Papers, 1985 (K0810)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder, 2 photographs)
This collection consists of two photographs of David Schlosberg and friends in preschool and as teenagers.
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Harold S. and Linda Donowitz Schlozman Papers, 1971 (K1051)
0.04 c.f.
Program of service entitled Weekday Evening Service, a service honoring Rabbi Gershon Hadas on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
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Morris Schlozman Papers, 1953-2004 (K1092)
0.2 c.f.
Schlozman was Business Manager and General Manager of Box Office, an international film trade journal. Includes materials pertaining to Congregation Beth Shalom (commemoration books, memories of Rabbi Gershon Hadas) and a articles and other materials from renowned Jewish scholar Irving Levitas.
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David Schuster Papers, 1915-1918 (K0926)
1 c.f.
Handwritten musical scores transcribed by Schuster, an early member of the Kansas City Philharmonic orchestra. Also includes published classical music.
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Shirley Kenis Seigle and Sidney M. Seigle Papers, 1950-1987 (K1186)
0.1 c.f.
Seigle was an educator, actress, and playwright who produced various events for Temple B'nai Jehudah Sisterhood Incudes bulletins, education/administration papers, programs, scripts, newspaper clippings, and photographs relating to Seigle's activities at the Temple.
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John Elliott Shamberg Papers, 1923-2001 (K0748)
9 c.f.
Correspondence between Shamberg, his family and friends, relating his college years, early career, World War II, and after the war. Shamberg was an attorney and personal counsel to Robert B. Docking, governor of Kansas,
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Patsy Dunn Shanberg Papers, 1963-2004 (K0801)
1 c.f.
Scrapbooks, photographs of Brandeis University National Women's Committee (BUNWC) events, family history and religious items. Of particular interest is a wooden, hand carved tzedakah box, model of Beth Shalom Synagogue.
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Lillian (Libby) Kodish Shankman and Philip Shankman Papers, 1919-1958 (K0779)
0.25 c.f.
The couple was the owners of Shankman's Oak Park Delicatessen, Kansas City, MO. Includes newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, a business cards, Sabbath schedules, wedding album, photo albums, their wedding certificate, and family scrapbooks.
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Sophie Beatrice ""Bee"" Kurs Sherman Papers, 1941-1986 (K0893)
0.07 cubic foot (7 folders, 1 photograph)
The Sophie Beatrice "Bee" Kurs Sherman Papers contain columns, scripts, and song lyrics written by Bee Sherman, a member of Kehilath Israel Synagogue, as well as a certified copy of Sherman's birth record, a photograph, and two newspaper clippings.
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Steven George and Judith Lyons Sherry Papers, 2011-2012 (K1020)
0.02 c.f.
Includes a list of people involved in the Kansas City area Garment Industry including a list of labels, manufacturers and wholesalers, other manufacturers and businesses relevant to the industry; designers, milliners, dry goods stores, retailers, restaurants, and other businesses. Also an autobiography written by Steve Sherry.
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Sylvia Minkin Shopmaker Oral History Transcription, 1985 (K1213)
0.02 cubic foot (1 folder)
This collection includes a transcription of an oral history interview conducted by Lililan Kranitz with Sylvia Minkin Shopmaker, focusing on her life, her family history, and the Jewish community of Kansas City.
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Marian Tranin Shultz Papers, 1910-2008 (K1060)
2.5 c.f.
Daughter of entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Menorah Medical Center (MMC) founder Earl Tranin, Shultz has also been a volunteer at MMC. Includes correspondence, letters, postcards, magazines, newsletters, newspaper clippings, photographs, certificates, plaques, yearbooks, and a Menorah Medical Center history.
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Merna Singer Siegler and Sylvan Siegler Papers, 1940-2012 (K1261)
0.5 c.f.
Personal papers of active members of the Jewish Community, including National Council of Jewish Women and Beth Shalom Sisterhood notebooks, and World War II photograph/postcard album.
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Inga Baruch Silverman and Martin L. Silverman Papers, 1971, 1991 (K0986)
0.02 c.f.
Special service booklet honoring Rabbi Gershon Hadas on occasion of his 75th Birthday; script and notes for ""Heaven Help Us!"" a comedy performed by members of Beth Shalom Congregation.
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Milton Silverman Collection, 1924-1953 (K1083)
0.09 cubic foot (3 folders)
The Milton Silverman Collection contains a memory book covering Milton Silverman's 1952-1953 term as president of the Beth Shalom Congregation. Additionally, this collection includes a 1924-1925 enrollment and record book from the Beth Shalom School as well as an invitation to the 1939 Kansas City B'nai B'rith Women's Auxiliary birthday meeting.
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Aletha Schultz Simon Papers, 1942-2012 (K0865)
4.75 c.f.
Personal papers of a Kansas City native, active in many civic and Jewish communal organizations. Includes board and committee minutes, lesson plans, exhibit notes, forms, programs, flyers, stationary, a calendar, a directory, handbooks, articles, brochures, and newspaper clippings of the Women's League for Conservative Judaism, Beth Shalom Sisterhood, and the Museum Without Walls. Also materials for Beth Shalom, National Council of Jewish Women, the Jewish Community Center, Midwest Center For Holocaust Education, and the Eureka Fishing Club.
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Jacqueline Jacobson Slutsky Papers, 1953-1966 (K0997)
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Photocopied photographs of the Slutsky and Jacobson families.
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Marshall L. Small Collection, 2005 (K1067)
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Includes a scholarly history (paper and DVD format) of Shraga Faibush ben Zvi's extended family written by his great-grandson Marshall Small. Additional research for this study was provided by Neil Sosland, Richard Hoffman, Sarah Small, and her son Rabbi David Small.
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Sarah Kraft Small Papers, 1976-1977 (K0939)
0.06 c.f.
Small served as Beth Shalom Sisterhood president. Includes Sisterhood administrative papers and programs.
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Maurice David Solomon Papers, 1950-2008 (K0583)
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Articles, correspondence, photographs, and other items relating to Solomon, Rabbi at Kehilath Israel Synagogue, and to his wife, Betty Mallin Solomon.
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Lee Herbert Sorkin Papers, 1941-1959 (K0804)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder, 5 photographs)
The Lee Herbert Sorkin Papers contain five photographs, mostly picturing relatives of Herb Sorkin's wife, Bryna (Kleinstein) Sorkin.
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Ruth A. Spielman Papers, 2000-2010 (K1170)
1.5 c.f.
Spielman was historian for the Greater Kansas City Chapter of Hadassah. Includes scrapbooks kept to document the activities of the Chapter.
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Rose Evelyn Kurs Sporn Papers, 1943-2011 (K1166)
0.21 cubic foot (18 folders, 14 photographs)
The Rose Evelyn Kurs Sporn Papers contain writings by Sporn, correspondence, and publicity related to the Kidde Kapers productions at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City. It also contains photographs, a brief history of the Dolls for Democracy project, and a scrapbook.
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Thomas Stanford and Rene Rozenbilt Goldman Papers, 1900-2010 (K1143)
.04 c.f.
Personal and family papers including certificates, letters, telegrams, and photographs for the Davis (Davidovich), Gitterman, Karash, Kopitnik, Levy, Rozenblit, and Spindler families.
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Irene Stiefel Starr Papers, 1952-1960 (K0728)
4 c.f.
Programs, clippings, bulletins, letters, awards, report cards, test scores, and individual/composite photographs of activities at Border Star Elementary School, Southwest High School, Temple B'nai Jehudah, and the Missouri Valley Federation of Temple Youth.
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Raymond H. Starr Papers, 1900-1966 (K1138)
0.25 c.f.
This collection contains Captain Raymond Starr's correspondences with his wife while he was serving during World War II in the United States Army Air Corps. Also included are a few letters to his children and friends.
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Murielle Pruzan Steinman and Marshall Steinman Papers, 1926-1960 (K1096)
0.09 c.f.
Family papers include business cards, passports, World War II documents, Holocaust materials, photographs, postcards, and autobiographical writings from Murielle Steinman detailing her experiences during the War in France.
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Ruth Berkowitz Snower Stern Papers, 1918, 1952 (K1171)
0.02 c.f.
Includes photographs, marriage certificates and announcements, special citation and other material relating to the Berkowitz and Snower families.
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Norman S. Stiefel Papers, 1924-1992 (K1109)
7 c.f.
Personal papers and financial records concerning Norman S. Stiefel Company and Norman's Wholesale Jewelry Company.
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Richard Norman Stiefel Papers, 1974-1991 (K1149)
0.3 c.f.
Incudes issues of the Temple Bulletins from the Congregation B'Nai Jehudah in Kansas City, MO and directories from organizations in which Mrs. Stiefel held memberships. Also items relating to the Stiefel's interests in local and national politics and community cultural activities.
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Rose Lesky Stolowy and Sol Stolowy Papers, 1938-2002 (K0434)
6 c.f.
Advertisement film (ca. 1947) for the Midtown Fabric Shop. Also tailor pattern sets, financial and customer records for the Fabric Shop and the Kansas City Custom Garment Company, and family photographs and correspondence.
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Martin J. and Sylvia Friedman Stone Collection, 1995-2005 (K1068)
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History of Meadowbrook Country Club and materials concerning the Brandeis Book Sale, and Show-A-Rama.
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Leo Talman Papers, no date (K1047)
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Photograph of medallion presented to Talman by Admiral Beatty of Great Britain.
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Marshall and JoAnn Tankel Papers, 1946 (K1064)
0.02 c.f.
(3) photographs; 1 of the Marathon fraternity of which Tankel was a member; 2 of President Harry S. Truman with Burris Brothers
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Temple Beth El (Jefferson City, Mo.) Records, 1935-2016 (CA6474)
0.3 cubic feet
Addition of annual meeting minutes, 1986-2015; board of trustee minutes, 2010-2016; sisterhood minutes, 1935-1986; and miscellaneous material. See also C3914.
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Temple Beth El (Jefferson City, Mo.) Records, 1868-1984 (C3914)
0.2 cubic feet
The records of Temple Beth El, a synagogue in Jefferson City, MO, include legal papers, by-laws, minutes, newspaper clippings, and correspondence that document the temple's history from its origination as the Jefferson City Hebrew Cemetery Association to its 100th Anniversary in 1983.