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Congregation Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Anshe Sfard (Boston, Mass.) Ledger

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: I-105
Abstract

This collection contains a ledger from Congregation Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Anshe Sfard in Botson, Mass. The ledger, written in Hebrew and Yiddish manuscript, is from the Chevra Mishnayos (Mishna study group) of the congregation. It contains the constitution and by-laws as well as the names of the original members (both men and women) of the study group. Besides some of the names, there is either a date of death or an indication that the person died.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1909 - 1910

The Sam (Simche) Katz Collection

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: JHCP-019
Abstract

This collection contains photographs and architectural drawings depicting 14 of the aron kodesh, or holy arks, created by early 20th century Russian woodworker Sam Katz. Also included are dedication programs, 3 snapshot portraits of Katz, and newspaper clippings relating to several congregations which feature Katz's holy arks.

Dates: 1910-1933, 1981, 1984, 1986, 1991, undated