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
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.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Older male students are assembled outside in a group. Most of the students are smiling, and some are pointing at themselves or at others. Two students in front are signing the same word or concept. Several interpretations of the sign are possible, including "sweethearts," "romance," and "challenge."
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Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Alumni Association Museum
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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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.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
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.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Ingrid at Danebo April 22 1939 on the occasion of planting a commemorative tree honoring the Sesquicentennial of the United States. Pictured from left to right: Mr. Andrew N. Johnson Danish Consul General Minneapolis, Crown Princess Ingrid , Mr. Martin Nelson, Crown Prince Frederik, Mr. Christian, and A. Bossen.