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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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Teenagers gather outside a bus while attending a Mount Zion Temple synagogue teen outing. At the time, Mount Zion was on the corner of Holly Avenue and Avon Street in St. Paul, Minnesota, which is likely the area this photograph was shot.
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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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Portrait of Rabbi S. I. Levin, who served the congregations Sharei Tzedek Synagogue and Sharei Chesed Synagogue of Minneapolis, Minnesota for more than 63 years. He was the highly respected dean of Minneapolis Orthodox rabbis until his death in 1984. A prolific writer in scholarly Hebrew journals, he was one of the founders of the Minneapolis Federation and the Jewish Family and Children�s Service.
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Interior view of fourth Mount Zion Temple synagogue, with several empty chairs and people standing and socializing. This photograph was taken during the construction of the building in the 1950s.
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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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Sylvia Borken stands at the produce counter of Knox Market, which was located at Knox and Plymouth Avenues in Minneapolis. Many small Jewish family-owned and run grocery stored served the North Side neighborhood. Small business ownership was an avenue to success that was open to the earliest group of Jewish immigrants.
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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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Rabbi Milgrom stands at the head of tables set for Seder while young men and women stand as well. The University of Minnesota Hillel Society was founded in 1940, with Rabbi Milgrom its first director. By 1941 the membership of more than 500 enjoyed a full agenda of programs including classes, discussion groups, debate, drama and social activities. The lack of a permanent home was an issue as early as 1943, and the U. J. F. C. sanctioned a fund drive in 1945. A permanent building (the current one) was purchased in 1956. Even without a home, activities included a model Seder, Friday night services and dinners, and activities, such as vocational guidance, for returning veteran students.
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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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An unidentified woman chatting with Leah Barron (seated). This Hadassah-sponsored luncheon may have been an Interfaith Tea. The teas were carried on by Jewish and non-Jewish Women's groups interested in promoting cross-cultural education and understanding.
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Sans their bowling shoes, these members of B'nai B'rith women's bowling league proudly display their hardware. Left to right: Sally Orenstein, Mary Effress, Ethel Frank, Rae Davis, Jessie Swatez, Kathy Sigel.
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Jenny Smith sits on a couch surrounded by her grandchildren. Jenny Smith was born in Russia and lived on the West Side of St. Paul. Her husband, a peddler, died at a young age and she raised nine children. She died in 1956 at the age of 94.
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Three women kick their legs. Next to them sits a woman on a stool (perhaps a moderator or judge). In 1948, the Jewish Educational Center officially became the Jewish Community Center of St. Paul. As such, it split with the Hebrew School, and focused programming on leisure and educational activities for a rapidly growing young adult community, as well a support for clubs for returning Jewish servicemen.
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The Golden Age Club meet at the Emanuel Cohen Center. The judges here included, left to right, Rabbi Schulman, William Liebo, Sam Finkelestein, Lena Berdman. The baby beauty is Roberta Wilensky, aged 2.
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As a group of unidentified men look on, Governor Youngdahl is signs a Book of Remembrance. A Book of Remembrance commemorates those who have died in a particular location or time period.
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The International Institute was founded in Minneapolis in 1919 as a non-sectarian, non-political service agency. The Intercultural Exhibit was help to promote intercultural awareness and appreciation. The picture was taken to document the first Jewish entry into the Exhibit.
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In 1949, the national United Jewish Appeal sent a train to different parts of the country, appealing for donations for the young state of Israel. The two final cars of the train contained exhibits on Israeli agriculture and business and room for meeting and socializing. The train was staffed by Israelis who spoke good English. Children, members of organizations and clubs and the Jewish community at large were invited to visit the exhibits, listen to speakers, and donate money to support Israel and especially displaced persons arriving from North Africa and Europe for re-settlement.
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In 1949, the United Jewish Appeal sent a train to different parts of the country, appealing for donations to the young state of Israel. The two final cars of the train contained exhibits on Israeli agriculture and business and room for meeting and socializing. The train was staffed by Israelis who spoke good English. Children; members of organizations and clubs; and the Jewish community at large were invited to visit the exhibits, listen to speakers, and donate money to support Israel and especially displaced persons arriving from North Africa and Europe for re-settlement.
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Mt. Zion Women's Sisterhood members looking at a Shabbat dinner table setting. The women in the picture were publicizing the concept of the "Jewish Home Beautiful", which emphasized decorating the home, specifically the table settling, for each Jewish holiday. Left to right: Mrs. Max Whitefield, Mrs. Joseph Stein, and Mrs. Allen Firestone.
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Men and women stand outside in discussion. Among the many services available through the ECC; events were organized for young people, affording them an opportunity to meet and mingle, as well as a chance to leave the city behind for the weekend.
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Five couples of University of Minnesota Hillel students attending the Spring Fever formal smile and pose for the camera while on the dance floor. The University of Minnesota chapter of Hillel was founded in 1940 to assist Jewish college students away from home.
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