Box S7

Abstract

This collection contains the minutes in English, of the society for the years 1853 to 1869, describing its activities, finances, and giving information about the membership.

Abstract

This collection consists of the constitution and by-laws of the Society, written in Hebrew, as well as lists of members, purchase agreements for graves, and a list of yahrzeits, also in Hebrew. The book also contains the accounts of the Society, written in Yiddish.

Abstract

This collection consists of a photocopy of the printed constitution, in Yiddish, of the congregation, stating its organization, the conditions of membership, duties of the officers, duties and privileges of the members, and the duties of the hevra kadisha.

Scope and Content Note From the Collection:

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.

Scope and Content Note From the Collection:

This collection contains records of the Congregation Beth Israel, 1887 and 1890. It includes a constitution booklet from 1887. Also in the collection is a deed of sale from 1890 and an indenture that pertains to the deed.

Scope and Content Note From the Collection:

This collection contains records of the Congregation Beth Israel, 1887 and 1890. It includes a constitution booklet from 1887. Also in the collection is a deed of sale from 1890 and an indenture that pertains to the deed.

Scope and Content Note From the Collection: The material documents the first meetings of the Committee, at which its purpose and future plans were set out. The primary goal was to collect materials pertaining to the first hundred years of Jewish life in Greater Boston, while also accepting any other material which might be offered to it. Further, the Committee hoped to document current Jewish history by collecting the yearbooks put out by local Jewish organizations. Committee members also discussed the possible use of microfilm and a...