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Sound recordings

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

American Physicians and Friends for Medicine in Israel Records

 Collection
Identifier: I-586
Abstract The American Physicians and Friends for Medicine in Israel (APF) is an organization of physicians and health care professionals whose aims are to advance the state of medical education, research and care in Israel and to advance relationships between the health care communities of North America and Israel. This collection contains materials relating to the organization’s activities and internal proceedings, including correspondence, scrapbooks, reports, meeting minutes, financial statements,...
Dates: undated, 1920-2014
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / American Physicians and Friends for Medicine in Israel Records

Arthur S. Obermayer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: P-1019
Abstract Arthur S. Obermayer was a scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He established his own research and development company, Moleculon Research Company, in the Boston area and was involved in numerous philanthropic and professional organizations, especially through his foundation, the Obermayer Foundation. Obermayer was also a political activist, and played a key role in establishing the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. This collection...
Dates: undated, 1897-2016
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Arthur S. Obermayer Papers

Evelyn B. and Janot S. Roskin Papers

 Collection
Identifier: P-685
Abstract This collection contains items relating to the Roskin, Borofsky, and Grosbayne families, with special focus on the musical contributions of Evelyn B. (née Borofsky) and Janot S. Roskin, which make up the bulk of the collection. A smaller portion of the collection comes from the Borofsky and Grosbayne families, including Jacob and Ida Borofsky, Evelyn's sister, Edith Borofsky and her husband, Mitchell Grosbayne and his brother, Benjamin. The collection includes publicity photographs,...
Dates: undated, circa 1903-1989
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Evelyn B. and Janot S. Roskin Papers

Freedman Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: P-1044
Abstract

This collection contains photographs, correspondence, news clippings, vital records, genealogical materials, sheet music, recordings, and manuscripts documenting the Freedman family of Springfield, Massachusetts. Included are materials on Joseph and Lena (Sakowitz) Freedman, and their children Jacob Freedman, a rabbi, scholar, translator, and writer; Samuel Freedman; Martin Freedman; and Sarah (Freedman) Aizenstat.

Dates: undated, 1901-2009
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Freedman Family Papers

Laymen’s Institute of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, New England Region Records

 Collection
Identifier: I-477
Abstract

The Laymen’s Institute (now known as TheRetreat) is a summer weekend retreat started in 1946 and sponsored by the New England Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs. The records include correspondence, speeches, short sermons, programs, ephemera, and cassette recordings of lectures. There is also a scrapbook and framed photo collage.

Dates: undated, circa 1951-2005
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Laymen’s Institute of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, New England Region Records

Mary Wolfman Epstein Papers

 Collection
Identifier: P-998
Abstract

Mary Wolfman Epstein was a singer, playwright, director, vocal teacher, and talent manager in the Boston area. Epstein worked with many Jewish and secular organizations, and she co-founded the New England Jewish Music Forum. She wrote over 30 original musicals, most of which were based on Jewish themes or individuals. This collection contains news clippings, photographs, recordings, correspondence, sheet music, scripts, and performance programs.

Dates: undated, 1908-1998
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Mary Wolfman Epstein Papers

Yiddish Phonograph Record Collection

 Collection
Identifier: I-590
Abstract

The Yiddish Phonograph Record Collection consists of 57 records, including three named compilation albums of cantorial and holiday music. The records contain a variety of types of music, including classical, instrumental, folk songs, opera, cantorial music, and Yiddish interpretations of popular songs of the day. A few records also contain Yiddish storytelling and monologues from theater performances, and some are in languages other than Yiddish, including Hebrew, English, and Russian.

Dates: undated, 1948
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Yiddish Phonograph Record Collection

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