The Book Fair, like the Mount Sinai Ball, was a defining Auxiliary fundraiser. Hundreds of volunteers worked year-round on the sale. Books for the sale were donated by individuals, organizations and department stores. The sale itself was held at Southdale Mall in the public atrium.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary work in the Auxiliary office. One is seated at a typewriter, the other standing a file cabinet, and the third is seated at a desk. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A large group of volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit behind desks while answering phones working in a call center. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand near a punch bowl at an Auxiliary meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Edith Milavetz; Sybil Markus. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand outside the Book Fair trailer, a fundraising event, waving and wearing winter coats. Back row (L to R): Dianne Kline; Lil Fallek. Front row (L to R): Ronnie Schlussman; Shirley Segal; Betty Sandler; unknown; Kay Weisman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand around a handwritten chalkboard sign for their annual Book Fair. From left to right: Yetta Kadesky; unknown; Bonnie Bay. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose at the dedication of the hospital book cart, one of their patient services initiatives. Listed on the back in no particular order: Annette unknown; Harriet Hoffman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary, sort books for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand in front of empty bookcases while sorting books for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. From left to right: unknown; Jean Gorwin (on ladder); Harriet Fingerman; unknown. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand in front of bookcases while sorting books for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand around a table and are surrounded by bookcases while sorting books for the annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. Names listed on the back with no specified order: Betty (last name unknown); Marshie Swaiman; Betty Blankman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand among bookcases filled with books while sorting books for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. From left to right are Mrs. Burton (Carolyn) Abramson; Mrs. Burton (Lora) Kronick; Mrs. Melvin Sigel; Mrs. Norman (Dorothy) Pink (Abrams); Ms. Harold (Yetta) Kadesky (Simon). Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose in the cafeteria while serving food as part of their patient services initiative at the Hospital. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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An member from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary purchases a copy of ""Everyone Can Cook"" from two unknown volunteers selling the cookbook at a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The purpose of the Auxiliary was to promote the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assist needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sell copies of the ""Everyone Can cook"" cookbook at a fundraising event. Listed on the back in no particular order: Emily Abrams; Harriet Hoffman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose in a publicity photograph wearing themed hats (books, telephone, teacup) for the Mad Hatter themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary present a baby book to a patient in a hospital bed. From left to right: Mrs. Paul Kunin; Mrs. Russel Lifson; Mrs. Alvin Cohen. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand on a staircase dressed in costume while preparing for a skit at an Auxiliary luncheon. Listed on back in no particular order: Marshie Swariman; Ardis Blumenthal; Raleigh Kuller; Judy Robins. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Five volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary wear themed hats (teacup, present, books, fountain, telephone) at their Mad Hatter themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Listed on the back in no particular order: Marsha Tankenoff, Linda Feinberg, Myra Greenberg and Ruth Usem. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose on a staircase with an armored knight to promote the ""An Eve in Olde England"" themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year Listed on the back in no particular order: Sue Zelickson; Rose unknown; Sheila Parsener. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The purpose of the Auxiliary was to promote the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assist needy members from the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit around a table with an armored knight to promote ""An Eve in Olde England,"" the themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. From left to right: Mrs. Augie (Betty) Ratner; Mrs. Leonare (Edna) Willis; Mrs. Stanley (Roz) Greenberg; Jerry Teener (costumed knight); Mrs. Mitchell (Lois) Johnson. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose with a check representing the proceeds from their cookbook fundraising initiative. Listed on the back in no particular order: Louellen Maslon; Blossom Meshbesher. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose in their winter coats while standing on the porch of a house next to the Mount Sinai Hospital Book Fair Collection Depot sign. Back row (L to R): Dianne Kline; unknown; unknown; Kay Weisman; Ron Schlussman. Front row (L to R): Lil Faller; Riv Greenberg. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary and one man pose near a large Budda holding a ""Hospital Bed Fund"" donation bowl at the Asian themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Listed on the back in no particular order: Yetta Chalpin; Fran Finkelstein; Sam Finkelstein. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose on a staircase in kimonos while holding gongs and fans at the Asian themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. From left to right: Mrs. George (Susie) Selcer; Mrs. James (Lois) Zien; Mrs. Irwin (Grace) Ketroser. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose outside and hold tea cups while attending the Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Listed on the back in no particular order: Marilyn Hellman; Etta Orkins; Arliss Grossman; Denise Hoffman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary point to a Life Member plaque, honoring life members from the Auxiliary. Listed on the back in no particular order: Bonnie Kail; Harriet Hoffman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations..
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Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary perform on a stage decorated with calendars while wearing maid's costumes at the Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Back row (no particular order): Jennie Levitt; Mrs. Irving Fink; Margaret Salbin Cannon. Front row: Roz Greenberg. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary perform on a stage decorated with calendars while in costume at their Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the season. Listed on the back: Gloria Mayeron. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations. Events included book sales, cookbook publishing and other social events, including the famous annual ball. Services included a coffee shop, a gift shop, the Free Bed Fund and various other forms from patient care and financial assistance programs.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary wear tiaras and playing card costumes while performing at the Mad Hatter themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Listed on the back in no particular order: Phyllis Sudel (Stillman); Ruth Usem (Spiegel). Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A large group of volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary gather around a long conference table while packaging greeting cards for the hospital gift shop, one of their fundraising and Hospital improvement initiatives. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary cut twine while making reminder tags for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. From left to right: Mrs. Milton (Toby) Silverman; Mrs. Marvin (Betty) Borman; Mrs. Ralf (Diane) L. Gries. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit around a table while making fake cakes as decorations for the Mad Hatter themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Back row (no particular order): Raleigh Kuller; Bobby Cohen; Diane Cohen; Barbara Schneider. Front row (no particular order): Marilyn Shapiro; Linda Braufman; Ricki Butsinick; Susan Diamond. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary look at a newsletter for Health Day, 1979. Listed on the back in no particular order: Bonnie Kail; Arliss Grossman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary and one man pose in formal attire at the Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Listed in the back in no particular order: Dolores Sigel; Eleanor Royce; Mr. and Mrs. George Latimore; Yetta Chalpin. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit at a table while checking in new Auxiliary members to a new member event. Listed on back in no particular order: Bess Annerton, Delores Pritzker, Libi Stillman and Eva Rubin. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand in the Hospital coffee shop behind the registers while holding recruitment signs for coffee shop workers, one of their fundraising and Hospital improvement initiatives. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Unknown volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand in the Hospital gift shop while holding recruitment signs for the Hospital coffee shop, one of their fundraising and Hospital improvement initiatives. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The purpose of the Auxiliary was to promote the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assist needy members from the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Five volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary take a coffee break while sorting books for the their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand around a cart displaying merchandise in the Hospital gift shop, one of their fundraising and Hospital improvement initiatives. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand behind large playing cards, which were Mad Hatter themed decorations for their famous Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Back row (in no particular order): Marilyn Shapiro; Ricki Butsinick (Abrams); Barbara Schneider (Cummins); Linda Miller Braufman. Front row (in no particular order): Raleigh (Goldman) Kuller; Bobby Heller Cohen; Diane Wenter Cohen. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary display clothing for sale in the hospital gift shop, one of their fundraising and Hospital improvement initiatives. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A volunteer from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary shows clothing for sale to a customer in the Hospital gift shop, one of their fundraising and Hospital improvement initiatives. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations. Events included book sales, cookbook publishing and other social events, including an annual ball. Services included a coffee shop, a gift shop, the Free Bed Fund and various other forms of patient care and financial assistance programs.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose around a large Book Fair Deposit sign surrounded by books in a basement. Seated (in no particular order): Mrs. Mark Wexler; Anette Sweet. Standing (in no particular order): Mrs. Irving Sienfiedt; Bernard Moss; Margie Kronik. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary wear winter coats while standing in the snow behind a large Book Fair collection depot sign. From right to left: Miss Barbara Kadesky; Mrs. Sidney (Evelyn) Nirenberg; Mrs. Paul (Sybil) Silverstein; Mrs. Burton (Carolyn) Abramson. v
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Four members from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary hold a giant fundraising check at the 1987 Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Listed on the back in no particular order: Frema Woefson; Harriet Newman; Frankie Filister; Judy Harris. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose around a harlequin decoration for their Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Listed on the back in no particular order: Fran Finkelstein, Toodie Treslimen, Jeanne Tramer and Judy Walson. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary deliver books from the book cart to a patient lying in a Hospital bed. Listed in the back in no particular order: Margie Wolkoff; Eunice Silverman (in bed); Marshie Silverman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand around a table in a posed photograph while preparing to cut a cake to honor the 10th anniversary of their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary curl a patient's hair while she lies in a hospital bed as one of their patient care initiatives. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary wear chef's hats and aprons while cooking on stage at the ""Everyone Can Cook"" Cookbook Kickoff, a fundraising event. Listed on the back in no particular order: Delores Sigel; Marcie Cheniak; Sheila Paisne; Sue Zelickson. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary attend an outdoor Auxiliary Volunteer League meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Elinor Royce; Loretta Levy; Fritzie Hodroff; Elizabeth Feinberg. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit around an outdoor table surrounded by trees while attending an Auxiliary Volunteer League meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Ester Mersky; Adeline Grinchick; Mildred Davis. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand behind a festively decorated table while attending an Auxiliary Volunteer League meeting. Listed on back in no particular order: Dorothy Brin; Ruth Husih; Millie Goldstone; Ruth. Sjellman; Ethel Grais. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit on a chaise lounge while outdoors at an Auxiliary Volunteer League meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Bobbie Cohen; Nettie Kaner; Ruth Juster. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary attend an outdoor Auxiliary Volunteer League meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Jodie Noun; Carolyn Abramson; Corrine Goldstein Feinberg; Shirley Held. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary attend an Auxiliary Volunteer League meeting. One woman wearing a hat is seated at a tea table while others stand behind her. Listed on the back in no particular order: Mrs. Joshua Brin; Renee Lifson; Dorothy Brin; Bertha Fiteman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit at a table while attending an Auxiliary awards luncheon. Listed on the back in no particular order: Idelle Brand; Loretta Nevins; Dorothy Levinsohn; Evelyn Flom; Harriet Cell, Phyllis Meshbesher. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit at a table while attending an Auxiliary awards luncheon. Listed on the back in no particular order: Rose Bergstein; Lilli Muenzer; Sis Braunstein; Molly Ruder; Hannah Wallstein; Mary Aaron; Rise Klei. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit around a table while attending an Auxiliary luncheon meeting. Listed on back in no particular order: Ruth Jester, Ida Greenfield, Roz Steinfeldt, Millie Goldstone, Harriet Hoffman, Fran Finkelstein, Delores Sigel, Muriel Wexler. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit around a table while attending an Auxiliary luncheon meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Kay Golinoon, Judy Weinberg; Irene Mark. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose around a table at an Auxiliary luncheon meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Annette Sweet; Renee Lifson; Shirley Radin. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Five volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose at the ""Everyone Can Cook"" cookbook publishing event, which served as a fundraising program. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand behind a glass display case while looking at a piece of paper at their annual Book Fair. From left to right: Bobby (Haller) Cohen, Kay Weisman, Ron Schlussman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit around a table while attending an Auxiliary luncheon meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Maxine Katz; Irene Cohn; Dorothy Rose; Margo Berdass; Phyllis Mark. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two members of the Mt. Sinai Women's Auxiliary pose in the gift shop holding a sign adverstising greeting cards. The Mt. Sinai Women's Auxiliary was formed a year prior to the opening of Mt Sinai Hospital, in 1950. The Auxiliary operated the snack shop and gift cart and provided volunteers offering care to participants and family members. The Auxiliary was also responsible for the Mt. Sinai Ball, a popular fundraiser for the hospital. The Free Bed Fund was used to subsidize care for patients unable to pay for their care.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Sue Zelickson from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary poses with a cake while wearing a chef's hat and apron at an event promoting the ""Everyone Can Cook"" cookbook, a fundraising program. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Mrs. Elain Simon, a volunteer from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary, kneels on a porch while collecting books from the deposit box for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two female Sholom Home residents/volunteers sit at a table and fold pamphlets, assisted by a female staff member. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Photograph showing the exterior of the Mount Sinai Hospital and power plant, during it's construction. Mount Sinai Hospital was built during the 1950's to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two female Sholom Home staff members, one standing and talking on the phone and one sitting, go about their routine work. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A male Sholom Home Resident sits at a table and volunteers under the supervision of a female staff member. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four male Sholom Home residents sit and drink while being looked upon by a female staff member. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four residents of Sholom Home standing around a table respond to an emergency campaign by putting donated money on a plate. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
One female Sholom Home resident (seated) operates a loom with a male resident holding an afghan and a female staff member look on. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four female Sholom Home residents sit at tables, one is knitting and the others are idle. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A group of Sholom Home residents seated at tables folding pamphlets in the workshop. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two female residents of Sholom Home exercise while sitting in chairs with their arms in the air. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
One female Sholom Home resident in the foreground and two males in the background do arts and crafts while seated at tables. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two female Sholom Home residents seated at a table do arts and crafts. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential,
social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two female Sholom Home residents celebrate Shabbat. One is seated in a wheelchair and another is standing and lighting candles that are on a table. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four Sholom Home residents and members of the Golden Age Club wave and board a bus. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Rose and Jay Phillips, the founder of Mount Sinai Hospital, are being checked in by an unknown volunteer wearing a clown costume at the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Muriel Humphrey, wife of Hubert H. Humphrey, and Jay Phillips, founder of Mount Sinai Hospital, sit at a table while attending a Mount Sinai Women's Auxiliary annual meeting. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Exterior view of Mount Sinai Hospital on a winter day soon after it was built. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This photograph of the interior lobby encompasses the gift shop; elegant flower arrangements; and tasteful furniture; in an atmosphere both relaxed (reading and personal conversations) and attentive (volunteers attending to questions at the Information Desk).
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
The Auxiliary was responsible for creating the hospital's public face. This photo was part of a series commissioned by the Auxiliary and used to promote the hospital. Accommodations are modern, well-appointed and busy, confirming that the hospital was a first rate facility. Auxiliary volunteers staffed the coffee shop and baked treats to be sold at the site.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Mount Sinai candy stripers line up at a Candy Striper Luncheon. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Photograph of Mt. Sinai Hospital Auxiliary workers at a cart with children's clothes hanging from it. The purpose of the Auxiliary was to promote the work of Mt. Sinai Hospital through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations. As with other Jewish women's organizations, the Auxiliary offered both service and leadership opportunities for women at a time when women had few management opportunities. With the hospital's closing in the early 1980s, the Auxiliary recreated itself as a foundation, and continues to fund projects in the Jewish community and at large.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Members of the Mount Sinai Auxiliary hold a luncheon at the Nicollet Hotel in 1950 just before the hospital opening. Attendees are seated while those at the speaker's table are standing. Rabbi Schulman is at the microphone. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
An African American woman places a baby upon a scale while workers look on. Other mothers holding children sit in chairs along the walls. The Emanuel Cohen Center provided recreation space and social services to the North Minneapolis Jewish community. The Center was names for Emanuel Cohen, an attorney and the Center's principle benefactor.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A line up of Sholom Home advocates holding shovels and wearing helmets for groundbreaking event, Menorah Plaza, Sholom Home in Saint Louis Park. Menorah Plaza currently features 151 one and two bedroom apartment homes for the Jewish aging. Mentioned on the back are Arline Bloom, Ben Steinberg and Theresa Berman on the right. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four men perform on a stage decorated with calendars in costume (doctor, patient, doctor, lawyer) at the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the season. Listed on the back in no particular order: Martin Orbach; Art Felsenberg; Bob Meslansky; Alex Hartman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Fannie Cohen wearing a white pharmacist's coat and standing amongst shelves of medicines. Fannie Cohen was one of the first women to graduate from the University of Minnesota Pharmacy School. She was born in 1901 to Romanian immigrant parents, and graduated with her degree in 1922. Show worked in Hospital pharmacies in Duluth, Rochester and St. Paul. She was a lifetime member of Temple Israel in Minneapolis, and was bat mitzvahed in 1977 at the age of 75.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
An elderly woman stands behind the counter of the Sholom Home gift shop and visits with a standing female. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
In 1944 the Variety Club initiated a fund drive for Dr. Morris Shapiro’s rheumatic fever treatment and research program. By 1951 the Variety Club Heart Hospital was completed and provided services for both adults and children, including a 40-bed pediatric unit with a playroom, classroom and an auditorium. Dr. Morrill, president of the University of Minnesota, is at the far left.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Three customers look at signs about the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary Book Fair, a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two Candy Stripers escort a Mount Sinai Hospital patient wearing a bathrobe down the hall. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives