Ladies Bikur Cholim Society (Roxbury, Boston, Mass.) Records
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains the minutes book of the Board of Directors meetings, with meeting minutes and membership lists from 1928-1932. The meeting minutes specifically discuss the purchase of the old Beth Israel Hospital Building (dated October 2, 1928.) Minutes are well-written and detailed, and provide additional insight into the founding and beginnings of Jewish Memorial Hospital.
Dates
- 1928-1932
Creator
- Ladies Bikur Cholim Society (Roxbury, Mass.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
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.
Use Restrictions
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Historical Note
The Ladies Bikur Cholim Society of Roxbury, Massachusetts, was the founding organization of Jewish Memorial Hospital. In the 1920s, Beth Israel Hospital moved to a larger medical facility in Boston and sold their existing building to the Society. The president at the time of the building's purchase was Ida Cooper.
References
- Materials from the collection.
- Jewish Memorial Hospital. "History of Jewish Memorial Hospital." June 28, 2011 (http://www.jmhrc.com/history.html).
Extent
.25 linear feet (1 half-manuscript box)
Abstract
The Ladies Bikur Cholim Society of Roxbury, Massachusetts, was the founding organization of Jewish Memorial Hospital. In the 1920s, Beth Israel Hospital moved to a larger medical facility in Boston and sold their existing building to the Society. The president at the time of the building's purchase was Ida Cooper. This collection contains the minutes book of the Board of Directors meetings, with meeting minutes and membership lists from 1928-1932. The meeting minutes specifically discuss the purchase of the old Beth Israel Hospital Building (dated October 2, 1928.) Minutes are well-written and detailed, and provide additional insight into the founding and beginnings of Jewish Memorial Hospital.
Physical Location
Located in Boston, Mass.
Acquisition Information
Acquistion information is unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Stephanie Call, 2011
- Title
- Ladies Bikur Cholim Society (Roxbury, Boston, Mass.) Records
- Author
- Processed by Stephanie Call
- Date
- 2011
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository