North Carolina Temple and Synagogue historical records collection, 1926-2010 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina
Abstract:
The North Carolina Temple and Synagogue Historical Collection is an artificial collection created from materials donated to the Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina that are from or related to Jewish congregations across North Carolina. There are administrative records for some of the temples and synagogues represented, including Temple Beth El (Weldon, Halifax Co., NC), Temple Israel (Kinston, Lenoir Co., NC), Temple Beth El (Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC), and Temple Oheb Sholom (Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC), of which Gertrude Weil was a member. Also present are materials related to Rabbi Jerome G. Tolochko's service as chaplain to Marine Corps bases in North Carolina during and after World War II. Central themes include congregational and community events, building dedications, anniversaries, religious services, membership, religious education, and Sisterhood, Brotherhood, and Hadassah activities. Types of material include correspondence, bulletins, programs, organizational scrapbooks, directories, teaching materials, financial ledgers, clippings, and photographs.
Extent:
6.8 Linear Feet (9 boxes; 1 oversize folder)
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11012

Background

Scope and content:

The North Carolina Temple and Synagogue Historical Collection is an artificial collection created from materials donated to the Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina that are from or related to Jewish congregations across North Carolina. There are administrative records for some of the temples and synagogues represented, including Temple Beth El (Weldon, Halifax Co., NC), Temple Israel (Kinston, Lenoir Co., NC), Temple Beth El (Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC), and Temple Oheb Sholom (Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC), of which Gertrude Weil was a member. Also present are materials related to Rabbi Jerome G. Tolochko's service as chaplain to Marine Corps bases in North Carolina during and after World War II.

Major topics of the collection include congregational and community events, building dedications, anniversaries, religious services, membership, adult and youth religious education, and Sisterhood, Brotherhood, and Hadassah activities. Types of material include bulletins, pamphlets, event programs, organizational scrapbooks, directories, teaching materials, financial ledgers, correspondence, clippings, and photographs.

Biographical / historical:

The Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina (JHFNC) is an independent organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the Jewish people of North Carolina. Through public programming and exhibits, the JHFNC aspires to educate and showcase the richness of Jewish Life as well as promote a familiarity with the culture and lifestyle of Jews to the general public. In 2014, the JHFNC transferred their historical collections, including the materials in the North Carolina Temple and Synagogue Historical Collection, to the Rubenstein Library.

Acquisition information:
The materials in the North Carolina Temple and Synagogue Historical Collection were received as a gift in June 2014 by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library, as part of the Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina Collection.
Processing information:

Processed by: Mary Samouelian and Mary Mellon, April 2015

Accessions described in this finding aid: 2014-0138

Arrangement:

Materials are grouped according to congregation, then arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Collection is open for research.

Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.

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[Identification of item], North Carolina Temple and Synagogue Historical Collection, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.