Congregation B'nai Israel photographs 1920-1992 [photographs]

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Congregation B'nai Israel photographs 1920-1992 [photographs]

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The B'nai Israel Congregation photographs are housed in four archival boxes, arranged by categories: building, clergy, education, events, groups, individuals and trips. The collection consists of both amateur and professional photographs. These include images of the groundbreaking for the new building which was completed in 1951, exterior and interior of the buildings, as well as a set of profesional prints taken by Hans Jonas prior to the congregations's closing in 1996. The collection also contains images of the congregations's clergy. Photographs of the Hebrew and Sunday Schools as well as a series of confirmation class pictures, from 1933 to 1979, are included. Additionally, the collection contains photos of congregational events and holidays, including a picture of an early sukkah, and photos of the congreagtions's 75th anniversary celebration. The collections also includes images of congregational organizations, as well as other miscellaneous photographs.

1.75 linear ft.

Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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