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Eulogy for Lina Frank Hecht, 1920

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Included in this series are letters from President and Mrs. Coolidge following the death of President Harding, as well as Ratshesky’s eulogy for Lina Frank Hecht. Also in this series are Ratshesky’s diaries and a 25th wedding anniversary book that was handmade and includes handwritten greetings from their friends and families. Please note that the diaries, ledger and greeting book are fragile and wrapped in tissue. In addition to these materials, Ratshesky’s Order of the White Lion First Class medal, scrapbook and press clippings are included. The scrapbook contains clippings and information pertaining to the Halifax Explosion and the Red Cross building donation.

Dates

  • 1920

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The collection is in English.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for researcher use. Please contact us to request access or to make an appointment to view this collection at jhcreference@nehgs.org.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.5 linear feet (4 manuscript boxes, 1 document box, 3 oversized folders)

Repository Details

Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository

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