The Centenary History: Congregation Beth Israel of Houston, Texas, 1854-1954

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Book discussing the history of Congregation Beth Israel from 1854 to 1954 on the occasion of the centennial anniversary of the synagogue. The book also includes the programs of events celebrating the centennial, lists of current members and religious school students, and a roster of synagogue members who served during wartime.

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96 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

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Cohen, Anne Nathan 1954.

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Book discussing the history of Congregation Beth Israel from 1854 to 1954 on the occasion of the centennial anniversary of the synagogue. The book also includes the programs of events celebrating the centennial, lists of current members and religious school students, and a roster of synagogue members who served during wartime.

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96 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

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The Hidden Selections of Houston’s African American and Jewish Heritage collection provides public access to collections highlighting the history and experiences of African-American and Jewish communities in and near Houston, which in turn shed light on nationally significant issues including politics, art, race, and religion. These communities are underrepresented in archival repositories across the nation, and particularly in publicly accessible digital repositories.

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Cohen, Anne Nathan. The Centenary History: Congregation Beth Israel of Houston, Texas, 1854-1954, book, 1954; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1324941/: accessed May 31, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rice University Woodson Research Center.

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