Armond E. Cohen papers, 1925-1989.

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Armond E. Cohen papers, 1925-1989.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/301953747

Consists of correspondence, minutes, memoranda, programs, reports, and writings. Series I, Park Synagogue, represents the bulk of the collection and includes correspondence, reports, orders of service, programs, memoranda , confirmation lists, constitutions, financial records, clippings, bulletins, minutes, staff directory, and curricula and other educational material. Of special note are Cohen's memoranda to individual and general staff which show the daily operations and concerns of a Conservative synagogue from the 1950s to the 1980s. The collection includes correspondence with architect Erich Mendelsohn detailing the construction of Park Synagogue and transcriptions of a series of audiotaped interviews conducted by David B. Guralnik with Rabbi Cohen reflecting on his many decades as spiritual leader of Park Synagogue. Series II and III contain correspondence, reports and writings relating to Rabbi Cohen's work outside of the synagogue including mental health advocacy, rabbinical studies and interfaith activities.

8 containers, 1 oversize folder (8.0 linear feet)

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7284363

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Jewish Theological Seminary of America

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Collecting area: Materials dealing with all aspects of Jewish life. From the description of Repository description. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155524648 The Jewish Theological Seminary of America moved into its new campus at 3080 Broadway in the Morningside Heights section of New York City in 1930. The complex was designed by the architectural firm Gehron and Ross, with David Levy, Associate Architect. The construction of the buildings was funded by donations from Louis ...

Mendelsohn, Erich, 1887-1953

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German architect. From the description of Design, ca. 1924. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 81952229 Correspondence to Lewis Mumford from architect Eric Mendelsohn and his wife, Louise Mendelsohn. All letterheads and signatures by Mendelsohn in this file spell his first name as "Eric," not "Erich." From the description of Letters to Lewis Mumford, 1941-1975, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 122526818 German a...

Academy of Religion and Mental Health.

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Guralnik, David B. (David Bernard), 1920-2000

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David Bernard Guralnik (1920-2000) was an internationally known lexicographer and the editor of the Webster's New World Dictionary that at the time of his retirement in 1985 had sold over 70,000,000 copies. He was also a leader in Cleveland, Ohio, Jewish communal organizations and activities, particularly known for his work preserving and using the Yiddish language. Born in Cleveland, Guralnik graduated from Glenville High School and received both his B.A. and M.A. degre...

Cohen, Armond E., 1909-

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Rabbi who served Park Synagogue, a large Conservative Jewish congregation in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. From the description of Armond E. Cohen papers, 1925-1989. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 301953747 ...

Park Synagogue (Cleveland Heights, Ohio)

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Park Synagogue, one of the largest Conservative Jewish synagogues in the world, was founded in 1869 in Cleveland, Ohio, as Anshe Emeth Congregation by twelve Jewish immigrant families from Poland. In 1904, the congregation engaged its first English speaking rabbi, Samuel Margolies. Anshe Emeth merged with Congregation Beth Tefilo ca. 1916, and a large synagogue was built for the combined congregation on East 105th Street in 1922. That same year, Rabbi Solomon Goldman, a well known scholar, teach...