Series 4: General Files
Scope and Contents
The collection of Temple Beth Or of the Deaf consists of approximately 17,000 pages of correspondence, minutes, census record cards, constitution and by-laws, membership books, financial reports, building campaign reports, program books, brochures, directories, certificates, flyers, newspaper clippings, photographs and museum objects. The bulk of the collection dates from 1961 to 1997. The largest potions of the collection are correspondence, financial reports, building fund reports and Sisterhood files. Sisterhood files consist of program books for the Luncheon and Fashion Shows, a popular annual event for the members. There are general files that include various information about the Jewish religion, directories of membership congregations, newspaper clippings and articles about Jewish deaf people, and brochures about Temple Beth Or of the Deaf. Included in this collection are files of the National Congress Jewish Deaf.
Dates
- Creation: 1961 - 1998
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public with no restrictions. Photocopies may be made for scholarly research.
Extent
From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet (18 document cases, two half-cases, and two oversized boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Brochures, Calendars, Certificates, Directories, Flyers, Newspaper Clippings, Program Books, and Jewish Religion Materials.
Repository Details
Part of the Gallaudet University Archives Repository