Jewish Museum Milwaukee

Recent Acquisitions

(Since 2/08/06)

This book was written and donated by Sidney Iwens, a Holocaust Survivor.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
The following individuals have donated materials to the Historical Society since 2/08/06:

Albert and Edie Adelman – Photo of Al Hurwitz, Mel Zaret and Albert Adelman, c. 1960’s; Adelman Travel Group invitation, 1968; Israel Bonds program honoring Albert Adelman, 1980; photos of Albert and Edie Adelman at various events.

Bruce A. Arbit - Photocopies of Senator John Glenn’s remarks at a Milwaukee Jewish Federation Pacesetter event, 1986.

Mildred Atkins - Copies of newspaper articles and photos of Mildred Atkins at Allis-Chalmers (1st woman to gain membership in Engineers Society of Milwaukee).

Judy Baruch - Brills hanger.

Dr. Steven Baruch - Hebrew typewriter; Milwaukee Bureau of Jewish Education minutes, 1947-1956; Milwaukee Board of Jewish Education minutes, 1961-1978; Milwaukee Association for Jewish Education minutes, 1978-1990; CAJE Institute, 1988; Educational Services Committee, 1975-1979; school records: Talmud Torah, 1942-1947; United Hebrew School, 1946-1954; East Side Hebrew School, 1947-1954, 1962-1966, 1969-1974; College of Jewish Studies, 1952-1954; Hillel Academy, 1972-1974.

Sharon Berger - Scanned photos of AZA basketball team and Cherry Street School.

Felice Bruskin and Mickey Dolgin - Beth El Ner Tamid Synagogue materials that belonged to their mother Jean Dolgin, 1990’s-2004.

Barb Budish - Florsheim shoebox.

Yvonne Chapman - Stereoscope; stereoscopic photos of Jerusalem.

Merla Charne - Paperweight from dedication of Golda Meir Library, 1987; Carl’s Catering invoice, 1972; Phi Sigma Delta photographs, 1947; Jewish Community Center Plaque presented to Irvin B. Charne, 1976; newspaper article on Pearl Ginsberg’s 70th birthday.

Jack Cohen - Photocopies of Ruben Cohen’s enlistment record, honorable discharge and naturalization certificate, 1919-1920.

Andrew Doppelt - Book: Reflections in a Pumpkin Field, 1989; Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts dedication materials, 2002; newspaper article on Israel Bond Steering Committee, 1970; newspaper articles on Rabbi Dudley Weinberg, 1976; newspaper articles and photos of Shofar; essay by Rabbi Joseph Baron on Cong. Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun windows.

Marvin Edelstein - Tailor shears that belonged to his grandfather Harry Ross, who worked at Moritz & Winter.

Ruth Farber - Torah Academy of Milwaukee banquet materials, 2006.

Bobbie Fishman - Women’s American ORT plaques: National Reenrollment Award, 1975, 1981, 1985 and 1987; ORT pins, 1986; Invitation honoring Sheri and Lloyd Levin, 2006; Grandparents Guide, c. 1994.

Evy Garfinkel - Swee-touch-nee tea box.

Gerald Glazer - Washington High School yearbook, 1947; photo of Gerald Glazer and dummy, 1948; report card, 1948; draft card, 1960; Bar Mitzvah photo, 1955; farewell memo, 1978; Birchat HaMazon for Glazer wedding, 1965; 4 Kippot.

Betsy Green - Materials related to her leadership positions within the Milwaukee Jewish community.

Rabbi Aaron Gross - Yeshiva Elementary School CD and DVD.

Dorothy Hindin - Morning gown that belonged to her mother, 1911.

Nancy Hindin - Framed photo of Marquette University Class of 1920 – College of Law.

Lois Hurwitz - Mt. Sinai Ball invitations, 1965-1970; newspaper articles and photos of Mt. Sinai Ball, 1970; Golda Meir obituaries, 1978.

Sidney Iwens - Book, How Dark the Heavens 1400 Days in the Grip of Nazi Terror, 1990.

Anita Jay - Riverside High School yearbook, 1935; family photos, c. 1920’s, 1942; Hartford Avenue School diploma, 1931; 50th High School Reunion correspondence and mailing list, 1985; Milwaukee Musicians Association Directory, 1916-1917; newspaper article about a tree in her backyard, 1973; speech given by her mother-in-law on volunteerism.

Jewish Family Services - “Odyssey to Freedom,” a memoir by Joseph Richfield.

Judy Kaplan - Awards presented to her father Charles T. Cohen: American Legion Citation, 1939; Selective Service System Certificates of Service and Appreciation, 1940’s; Selective Service Board Member Certificate, 1940; Selective Service Medal – Certificate of Merit, c. 1945; Letter from Walter Goodland, 1944.

Matty Katz - Israeli Military Insignia collection; 2 David Sharir lithographs; newspaper article with photo of Matty Katz, c. 1929; Operation Jonathan Official State Medal pamphlet, 1976.

Sally Kraus - Book, A Story About the Children’s Outing Association 1906-2006.Children’s Outing Society Report for 1912 (reproduction); Children’s Outing Association 100th Anniversary magnet, 2006.

Eta Lakric - Steamer trunk.

Mordecai Lee - 2 wooden bowls; 2 curved gefilte fish choppers; enamel pot; video, “Israel After Sharon,” 2006; cookbook, Portal to Good Cooking, Volume IV, 1980.

Phyllis Lensky - Photos: Anita Edelman, 1924; Hadassah party, 1929; Valentine party, 1929; Senior play; baby doll party, 1928; pajama party, 1929; Libbie Sher; Sophie Klieger and Lou Kaplan wedding, 1934; Sarah and Joe Housefeld wedding; Bess Klieger and Harry Sokol wedding; Kay Drug Company.

Helga Levings - Newspaper articles on In-Place Machining Company, 2006.

Gerald and Ellin Levy - Naturalization certificate for Joseph Saffro, 1906.

Elliot Lubar - Books: Illness and Crisis: Coping the Jewish Way, 1987; The History of the Jews of Milwaukee, 1963; Through Research A Better Way – A History of A.O. Smith Corporation, 1992; A Tradition of Caring: The History of Milwaukee’s Three Primary Hospitals, 1999; Wisconsin Association of Student Councils materials, 1960; BBYO and AZA materials, 1960’s-1980’s; Washington High School photos and articles, 1959-1963; Lake Bluff Grade School photos and articles, 1950’s; Wilbur Wright Jr. High School photos and articles, 1957-1958; UW-Milwaukee photos and articles, 1961-1963, 1968-1969.

Phyllis Millman - Photo of Simon Rabinowitz; newspaper article on Beth El Ner Tamid Sisterhood luncheon, 1959; newspaper photo of Phyllis Millman (Rabinowitz) at Hadassah luncheon, 1934.

Rebecca Peltz - Newspaper articles on Joseph Peltz, 1976-1978.

Lenore Picus - Scanned photos of Alpha Epsilon Pi; Phi Sigma Delta, 1946-1947; Shoreland House, 1945-1947; 2 sweet 16 parties, c. 1940’s.

Dorathea Polsky - Newspaper articles on pre-school courses for children born in DP camps, 1952.

Dr. Jack Porter - Photos of Camp Tavor 50th reunion, 2006; photo of Jack Porter in Rome during Pope John Paul II’s funeral, 2006; photos of Yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Leah Twerski, 2006; photo gallery in apartment of Feigeh Porter-Arenzon, 2006.

Saul Rapkin - Newspaper photo for ORT bazaar; newspaper articles on Sarah Naimon; newspaper photo of AZA Chapter Sweethearts, 1965; scanned photos: Shofar Lodge Bowling League, c. 1938; Sam Lubarsky family, 1936; 20th Street Grade School Class of 1932 Reunion, 1952; photo of Errol Rapkin.

Beverly Rattner - Costume party photo.

Clarice Resnick - Adelman Laundry Cleaners and Polly Prim Laundry Cleaners coat hanger.

Joseph Rubin - Photocopy of high school football team photo, c. 1940’s.

Nate Rudman - 9th Street School photo of 2nd grade class, c. 1924; photo of children in front of Abraham Lincoln House, c. 1927; Lapham Park write-up.

Scott Sampson - Hebrew University of Jerusalem medal; Caesarea Golf and Country Club membership card; 4 Pioneer Women “In Appreciation for Generous Contributions to Spiritual Adoption Fund” certificates; Scholarship Honor Roll certificate; mezzuzah.

Elaine Sanderson - Bessoff-Minash family history; Dubin family tree; Alpha Delta Pi Dinner Dance photo, 1943; T.O.G. Dinner Dance photos, 1943-1946; photocopies of Morris Cohen’s naturalization petition, enlistment record and honorable discharge, 1919-1921; newspaper article on Elaine Sanderson’s work at the Creativity Center, 1982; newspaper article on Chanukah; copy of Morris Cohen and Carl Zeidler photo.

Rabbi Yisrael Shmotkin - Synagogue lampshade.

Leonard Siegel - High school photo, 1933; Army citation; Officers Candidate School diploma, 1943; Nobles of the Mystic Shrine certificate, 1953; Anti-Semitic business letter, 1926; Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity paddle, 1964; George M. Makson class photo, 1953; book, Decorative Designs (with Siegel Bros. Logo stamped on inside cover); photos of David Siegel; Standard Light Company loan book; photos from Poland of synagogues and plaques.

Martin and Charlotte Slater - Photos of various Milwaukee Jewish Federation events, 1960’s and 1970’s; photo of Charlotte Slater at MJF Women’s Division Fashion Show, 1965; photo of MJF Young Women’s Committee, 1962; Workmen’s Circle photo, c. 1943; photo of Mary Waisman, 1965.

Monroe and Florence Slavick - Sisterhood of Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun programs, 1964-1966, 1969-1972; memoir by Monroe Slavick.

Gary and Diane Sobel - Jewish Community Center staff trip photos, 1998; 12 Kippot; Birchat HaMazon from Joakim Isaac’s wedding, 1959; correspondence, photos and newspaper articles about the Gecht, Rafalow and Soref families; Shorewood Ripples, 1954-1957; 2 A. Gecht liquor bottles; B’nai B’rith recognition plaque presented to Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Gecht; 3 Chanukiyot; 2 mezzuzahs; kiddush cup; books, 1000 Years of Jewish History, 1923, Jewish Literature and Other Essays, 1895; My First Book of Prayers, 1958 and Kiddush Ha-Shem, 1946; needlework with “Shalom” inscription; Haggadah, 1914.

Bernice Spivek - World War II Ration Book, stamps and tokens.

Dan and Larry Stein - Awards presented to Marty Stein: James Howard Baker Award, 1999; National Governors’ Association Award, 1999; Milwaukee Washington High School Hall of Fame, 2004; Big Brothers-Big Sisters, 2005; National Conference on Soviet Jewry, 1987; Hebrew University of Jerusalem medal; Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation, 2001; Jewish Agency for Israel – Board of Governors, 1993; Operation Moses, 1985; YWCA Award, 2005. Chanukiah; United Jewish Appeal 50th anniversary book, 1989; 2 pairs of eyeglasses; metal sculpture.

Martin R. Stein - Alpha Epsilon Pi (Mu Epsilon Chapter) June Night photos, 1958, 1960; B.A.A. Imperial Ball photo, 1955.

Jody Sussman Steren - Kippah; grogger; torah; tallis; wedding dress; Lake Express water bottle and tickets; book, A Book of Jewish Thoughts, 1943.

Marcy Strauss - Photographs, letters, newspaper articles, awards and artifacts of Joey Sangor.

Florence Sussman - Cookbook, Treasured Recipes by Beth El Ner Tamid Sisterhood, 1971; Sigma Phi Tau Sorority photo, c. 1935-1939.

Tybie Taglin - Shalom Youth Choir photos; songbook, Shalom Sings, 1970; photo of Max Taglin’s family; newspaper articles and photos of Max and Tybie Taglin; Lapham Park Social Center photo, 1941.

Chai Tuchman - Jewish Frontier journal – tribute to Marie Syrkin, 1983.

Eve Joan Zucker - Girl Scout handbook, 1940; Girl Scout uniform, patches and badges.