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Children of Israel Congregation Records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: OGLMC-253

Scope and Contents

The Children of Israel Congregation Records consist of materials related to the construction of the synagogue. Included is correspondence between Isadore Papermaster and the Royal Finance Company of Fargo regarding interest on a note for the building fund. Also included are two ledgers and several financial reports regarding the building fund.

Dates

  • created: 1937-1944

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

The Children of Israel Congregation was organized August 26, 1891. The first service was held in 1892, with Rabbi Benjamin Papermaster presiding. By 1915, the congregants had formed an Ahavath Zion Society, a Hebrew Literary Society for children, and a B'nai B'rith chapter. A "Ladies Aid Society" had been formed in 1891, although it was reorganized and renamed in 1933 as the Sisterhood. The congregation is now known as B'Nai Israel, which means children of Israel.

Note written by

Full Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Method of Acquisition

Donation; acquisition record unavailable.

Related Materials

OGLMC 1304, Congregation B'Nai Israel Records

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Repository Details

Part of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections Repository

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