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Dr. Seymour Okmin Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0422
Scope and Contents

The Dr. Seymour Okmin Collection consists primarily of photographs and negatives, most of which were taken by Dr. Okmin. A large photographic scrapbook and album are also included, in addition to newspaper articles, correspondence, newsletters, and materials pertaining to lodge business.

Dates: 1965 - 1985

Alice H. Paisin B'nai B'rith Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0446
Scope and Contents

The Alice H. Paisin B'nai B'rith Collection consists of newsletters, photographs, scrapbook contents, newspaper clippings, a ceremonial banner, and a banquet cloth. Materials are from both the Birdie Stodel Chapter and the Bay City Chapter of B'nai B'rith Women.

Dates: 1971 - 2000

Henry Schwartz Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0588
Scope and Contents

The Henry Schwartz Collection comprises Schwartz's research material about the history of Jews and the Jewish community in San Diego and California and consists of alphabetical research files including notes, interviews, bibliographies, and photographs. Topics include persons, synagogues, antisemitism, the Holocaust, and Jewish organizations.

Dates: 1960s - 1980s

Morris Showel Cottage of Israel Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0462
Scope and Contents

The Morris Showel Cottage of Israel Collection consists of documents from promotional events either hosted by the Cottage of Israel or sponsored by other Jewish organizations in the San Diego area. It includes newspaper articles, photographs, flyers, announcements, displays, and invitations documenting the public relations efforts of the Cottage of Israel in Balboa Park from 1948 to the late 1990s. Materials are filed chronologically.

Dates: 1948 - 1999

Gussie K. Singer City of Hope Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0463
Scope and Contents

The Gussie K. Singer City of Hope Collection consists of tribute books, newsletters, certificates, and other papers, including a 1971 tribute book honoring Harry Bronstein.

Dates: 1971 - 2008

Gert Thaler Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0599
Scope and Contents

The Gert Thaler Collection consists of Thaler's papers documenting her professional and civic activities as well as Thaler family documents, and includes hardcopy photos and digital family photos and genealogy documents. Scrapbook contents, photos, programs, clippings and invitations from Hadassah, the Jolly Sixteen, and the Women's Association of Allied Beverages Industries are also included.

Dates: 1927 - 2005; Majority of material found in 1930s - 1960s

Henry and Idelle Weissenberg Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0420
Scope and Contents

The Henry and Idelle Weissenberg Collection consists of a B'nai B'rith Weinberger Breitbard Lodge Banner, copies of 3 commemorative plaques, and assorted papers from North Coast B'nai B'rith Couples Unit #5282.

Dates: 1987 - 1989