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Sisterhood – Luncheon and Fashion Show – History, 1996

 File — Box: MSS181.14, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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: 1996

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

Repository Details

Part of the Gallaudet University Archives Repository

Contact:
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