Biographical Note
The Weissenbergs were residents of the Jewish community of San Diego and active supporters of the B’nai B’rith. The Independent Order of B’nai B’rith, founded in 1843, is the oldest continually operating Jewish service organization in the world, with lodges and chapters worldwide. The first San Diego lodge, the Lasker Lodge #370 was founded in 1887.
From the guide to the Henry and Idelle Weissenberg Collection, 1987-1989, (Special Collections & University Archives: Finding Aid Database)