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The Eternal Light Radio Program Collection, 1934-1946 (K1078)
0.1 c.f.

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Zuk, Vice President-Investments of Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., is a member of the Beth Shalom Synagogue of Kansas City, MO. Includes NBC radio program transcripts of "The Eternal Light" and an autographed copy of "Talmudic Tales" by David Morantz.

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Donald H. Tranin Papers, 1930-2007 (K0694)
7 c.f.

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Personal papers of Donald Tranin, his father Earl Tranin (1896-1979), and the Paper Supply Company of Kansas City, MO. Included are political activities, investments in businesses and real estate, and civic activities.

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Edyth Zelda Weitzman Trillin Papers, 1921-1924 (K1210)
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Edyth and husband Abe Trillin owned Trillin's Restaurant. Includes Kansas City's Central High School graduation "Memory Book" containing announcements, invitations, autographs and writings by fellow students and teachers. Also photographs of the Old Age Home Celebration (1963).

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Phoebe Eloise Unterman Papers, 2009 (K1130)
0.05 cubic foot (1 folder)

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This collection contains the children's picture book Through Eva's Eyes written by Phoebe Eloise Unterman, based on the true story of her grandmother Eva's experiences in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II.

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Uri Seiden and Associates Records, 1950-1988 (K1228)
38 c.f.

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Drawings of an engineering/architecture firm in Kansas City, MO.

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Hy Vile Family Papers, 1922-1984 (K0560)
8 c.f.

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Vile was a civic leader and founder and chairman of the board of Vile-Goller/Fine Arts Printing and Lithographing Co. Personal and professional correspondence of Vile including newspaper columns and manuscripts he wrote; materials related to his various community and civic activities; honors, awards and recognitions received; family history; and travel literature.

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Sue Kross Vile and Joel David Vile Papers, 1970 (K1209)
0.01 c.f.

The Vile family has been prominent leaders in the Kansas City Jewish Community. Includes a Vile family history.

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Village Shalom Collection, 1900-2005 (K1315)
14.5 c.f.

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papers and photographs from the first 100 years of this retirement community

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Jeanette Miller Wayne and Robert H. Wayne Papers, 1938-1989 (K1007)
0.2 c.f.

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personal papers and photographs, papers of Sam Dantzig who served in WWI with Harry S. Truman including invitation to Truman's inauguration and signed portrait of Truman

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Mary Beth Weiner Papers, 1991-1993 (K1072)
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Weiner was president of the Kansas City chapter of the Women's American Organization for Rehabilitation Training (ORT), an organization which building technical schools for underprivileged areas in Israel and the United States. Includes ORT flyers and newspaper clippings on the biennial ORT convention representing their Kansas City chapter.

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Judith E. Weinstein Papers, 1979-1992 (K1019)
0.21 cubic foot (6 folders)

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The Judith E. Weinstein Papers contain board meeting minutes, financial records, and related material from the B'nai B'rith Women of Greater Kansas City between 1979 and 1992.

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Shirley Copaken White Papers, 1937-2007 (K1187)
2 c.f.

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White is very active in cultural, philanthropic, and social organizations, including those of Beth Shalom Synagogue and Hadassah. Includes publications; White and Copaken family photographs and printed materials; Beth Shalom Synagogue and Hadassah materials; Paseo High School reunions; the grand opening of the Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Campus; Jewish Community Foundation programs; and newspaper and magazine clippings about Sandi White, Rita Blitt, the AT&T Building, and miscellaneous other subjects.

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Wilborn and Associates Photograph Collection, 1930-1971 (K0790)
2.25 c.f.

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Photographs of architectural and landscape drawing for buildings designed by Kansas City architects. Also photographs of organizations and activities within the Kansas City Jewish Community.

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Sidney L. Willens Collection, 1976-2010 (K1190)
0.5 c.f.

Willens was an attorney specializing in civil liberty issues in Kansas City, MO. includes correspondence, news articles, Jackson County Office of Human Relations and Citizen Complaints Reports, and Willins' writings on the value of humor.

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Luke Edon Williams Scrapbook, 1920-1930 (K0784)
0.1 c.f.

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Williams was an African-American physician in the Kansas City area for 43 years. A photographic scrapbook containing pictures of William's family and friends.

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Laurel E. Wilson Papers, 1860-2008 (K0594)
1 c.f.

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Research files of Wilson, Professor Emerita and former curator of the Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection-University of Missouri-Columbia, concerning the history of the Kansas City Garment Industry.

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Shevie Schuman Winitz Papers, 1972-1984 (K1184)
1.3 c.f.

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Winitz served on the board of the Greater Kansas City branch of B'nai B'rith Women Includes BBW, minutes, programs, newsletters and photographs. Also material relating to Congregation Beth Shalom.

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Jeffrey Bruce Winkel and Deborah Gale Winkel Papers, 1910-2005 (K1008)
0.25 c.f.

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Family papers including bonds, certificates, genealogical charts, and photographs.

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Sheldon Wishna Papers, 1949-1979 (K1265)
0.3 c.f.

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Scrapbooks, photographs and other materials relating to the Beth Shalom Men's Club of which Wishna served as president.

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Wolkow and Benjamin Family Papers, 1831-1978 (K1241)
3 c.f.

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Genealogical charts of the David Hersh Wolkow and David Benjamavich [Benjamin] families.

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Wollman Family Collection, 1986 (K1242)
0.1 c.f.

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Book: "Jonas and Betty (Kohn) Wollman and Their Descendants," by. Joan F. Curran.

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Woolf Brothers Company Records, 1910-1990 (K0282)
92 c.f.

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Woolf Brothers was a premier men's clothing store, which also produced some item under their own label, located in Kansas City, MO. Includes orders, patterns, advertisements and other financial, legal, and sore related data. Known for the innovative use of advertising, the Woolf Brothers Company maintained a collection of scrapbooks of their newspaper ads which have been microfilmed.

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David R. Zeff Collection, 1939-1950 (K0927)
.08 c.f.

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The David R. Zeff Collection contains newspaper clippings, newsletters, and memorabilia from the Aleph Zadik Aleph B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, the Jewish Youth Federation, Southwest High School, and features photographs of the contestants of the 1945 Yom Kippur Dance Night's Sweetheart contest, as well as personal photographs.

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