Jewish Home for the Aged ceremonial golden key used at opening, 1955
Scope and Contents
Collection of files on various topics, organizations, families, individuals, and religious and educational institutions associated with the Jewish community of Fall River, Mass. Files contain newspaper clippings, anniversary booklets, photographs and typescript notes. Of special note is the census of Jewish families in Fall River, conducted in 1957. Information formerly in the collection on Temple Beth El has been transferred to MC 75.
Dates
- 1955
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Extent
From the Collection: 3.75 Linear Feet (9 manuscript boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Custodial History
Originally owned by Mr. and Mrs. James Packer, Fall River, Mass.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Gladys Sugarman in 1982. Accession # F-1.
Creator
- From the Collection: Barry, Judy (Compiler, Person)
- From the Collection: Kaplan, Barbara (Compiler, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Claire T. Carney Library Archives and Special Collections, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Repository