Beth Ha Tephila Congregation
M79.13

Folder 1: Records - Deed, Program, Original Minutes *do not give to patrons-use photocopies* 

Young Men's Hebrew Association (Y.M.H.A.) Chattel Mortgage Document paid in full, 1915 

An electric service contract between the Asheville Power and Light Company and the Young Men's Hebrew Association contracted June 7, 1915 

Folder 3: Records- 1918 

A list of Asheville Jewish Boys "In the Service" listing their name, rank, and place of duty; dated October 7, 1918 

A letter with the header Jewish Board for Welfare Work in the United States Army and Navy acknowledging receipt of a letter requesting a quantity of envelopes, letter heads, and bulletin notices; dated March 22, 1918 

***coin card*** 

A letter from the Jewish Welfare Board to S. Paul President of the Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Association requesting that the Asheville Jewish community consider establishing a branch of the Jewish Welfare Board to better serve the needs of Jewish men. On the reverse of the letter is a rough draft of response to the letter; dated April 18, 1918 

An issue of The Y.M.H.A. Chronicler; dated April 1918 

A letter informing Isaac Michalove of his change of status with the Asheville chapter of the Young Men's Hebrew Association due to his remarks made in the Y.M.H.A Hall; dated May 16, 1918 

A handwritten letter of resignation of membership from the Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Association; dated May 27, 1918 

A letter informing D.H. Fater of Asheville that he has been elected as a member of the Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Association; dated May 29, 1918 

An invoice from the J.R. Rich Company, Plumbing and Heating, to the Young Men's Hebrew Association; dated May 30, 1918. 

A bill from the Asheville Power and Light Company to the Young Men's Hebrew Association; dated June 14, 1918 

An inventory/receipt of plumbing repairs made to the Young Men's Hebrew Association by the J.R. Rich Company; dated June 1918 

A bill from the Asheville Power and Light Company to the Young Men's Hebrew Association; dated July 15, 1918 

A list of House Rules for members of the Junior Young Men's Hebrew Association; rules effective as of July 29,1918 

Side one contains the minutes of a Young Men's Hebrew Association Meeting, dated June 27, 1918; Side Two contains a letter of a father thanking the Y.M.H.A. for use of their hall for his son's Bar Mitzvah; dated June 25,1918 

A letter from the Young Men's Hebrew Association's General Secretary to the Asheville Chapter concerning the association's publication The Chronicler; dated August 7, 1918 

A newspaper clipping proclaiming August 19th Jewish Relief Day; proclaimed by North Carolina governor T.W. Bickett 

A receipt of a sign for the Young Men's Hebrew Association; dated August 31, 1918 

A letter announcing the resignation of A.A. Paul from the position of Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Association's President; dated September 3, 1918 

A letter to the Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Association from the Office of the Council of Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Associations, New York requesting the return of an enclosed questionnaire; dated September 9, 1918 

A letter from Julius Levitch renouncing his resignation as Financial Secretary and member of the Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Association; dated September 14, 1918 

A letter to the Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Association from the Office of the Council of Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Associations, New York calling on the associations to send a list members who are in the service; dated September 1918 

A letter from the Office of the Council of Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Associations, New York to the Constituent Organizations of the Council of Y.M.H. and Kindred Associations concerning the organization, at the request of President Wilson, a United War Work Campaign's phase "Victory Boys" and "Victory Girls;" dated October 14, 1918 

A bill from Asheville Power and Light Company; dated October 16, 1918 

A letter from the Southern Federation of Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Association to the Y.M.H.A. of Asheville referring to enclosed circulars; dated October 22, 1918 

A contact between R.E. Bowles and the Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Association for the kalsomining of the inside of the Eagle building; dated October 26, 1918 

A letter from C.A. Prosser, director of the Federal Board for Vocational Education to Samuel A. Goldsmith, General Secretary of the Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Association, indicating that the Y.M.H.A. may be of material assistance to the Federal Board and the services it provides; dated October 29, 1918 

A letter from the Federal Board for Vocational Education to Samuel A. Goldsmith, General Secretary of the Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Association, in regards to their co-operation; enclosed is a copy of a "Tentative Statement of General Policies and Principles of Procedure Governing the Federal Board in its effort to Obtain the Co-operation of Other Agencies;" dated November 5, 1918 

A pamphlet entitled "The Answer to the Call: The Jewish Welfare Board;" dated the week of November 11, 1918 (in association to the United War Work Campaign) 

Bulletin from the United War Work Campaign for $170,500,000 entitled "The Influenza and the United War Work Campaign;" dated for the week November 11-18, 1918 

A letter from the Jewish Advocate to the Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Association concerning subscription; dated November 29, 1918 

A blank form letter announcing to election of a new member to the Young Men's Hebrew Association; dated December 3, 1918 

A blank employment record supplied by the Council of Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Associations 

Treasurer's Report for the Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Association for the term July 1, 1918 to December 31, 1918 

An outline of suggested Program of Activates for the 1918-1919 Season of Young Men's Hebrew Association and Young Women's Hebrew Association 

A document entitled Jewish Welfare Board Synopsis of Its Activities 

A document in support of the United War Work Campaign 

A letter from Samuel Goldsmith, Secretary of the Council of Young Men's Hebrew Association, New York to David Levitch of the Asheville Y.M.H.A. concerning the employment of returning soldiers; n.d. 

A manual for the Employment Service of the Jewish Welfare Board and Its Designated Agencies the I.O.B.B. and the Council of Y.M.H.K.A's [Council of the Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Association] 

Handwritten letter stating that, due to poor attendance, meetings should change from bi-monthly to monthly meetings, n.d. 

Abstract of Title to Lot on Spruce Street made for Trustee of Congregation Beth-Ha-Tefillah [Beth-ha-Tephila] 

A letter from the Council of Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Associations to affiliations concerning the re-employment of returning soldiers; dated January 7, 1919 

A letter to J. Silverman from the Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Association informing him of his unanimous election as a Honorary member of the Y.M.H.A.; dated January 9, 1919 

A letter from H. Solomon to the Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Association declining the election to the post of Financial Secretary; January 12, 1919. 

A letter from the Council of Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Associations, New York responding to Asheville Y.M.H.A.'s request for the play "Two Goyim;" dated February 26,1919 

A letter from the Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Association to Mr. Silverman, Secretary of the Congregation Anshe Hesheran of Asheville, in regards to meeting in a different room in the building; dated March 5, 1919 

A letter of resignation from the office of president of the Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Association; dated March 8, 1919 

A letter from the Council of Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Associations, New York to its affiliates urging them to meet with respective representatives of the local IOBB [Independent Order Bnai Brith] and JWB [Jewish Welfare Board]; dated March 13, 1919 

A bill and receipts of payment for work conducted by B.C. Carpenter on the Jewish Temple Eagles Building; March 27, 1919, April 10, 1919, and April 22, 1919 

A letter from the Council of Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Associations, New York to its affiliates concerning re-employment work which has been printed by the Jewish Welfare Board; dated April 25, 1919 

A memorandum describing the purpose of the multi-volume set "American War-Workers" through Messrs. Putnam and Company of New York; dated April 30, 1919 

A letter from the Secretary of Asheville Young Men's Hebrew Society to Isaac Michalove in regards to an apology; dated June 12, 1919 

A letter from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Education requesting the cooperation of "your organization" [Y.M.H.A.?] to facilitate the language barrier between foreign-born in regards to a better understanding of the war and the Government's war-time regulations and activities, August 24, 1919 

Folder 5: Records- undated 

Bill from the periodical The Jewish Advocate 

Publication of the Council of Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Associations entitled Religious work of the Y.M.H.A; By Rabbi Aaron G. Robison; Document No. 7 Series 1915 

The Young Men's Hebrew Association Constitution and By-Laws as Amended August 17, 1913 

Publication of the Council of Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Associations consisting of a model Constitution and By-Laws; Document No. 1 in Series 1915 

Publication of the Council of Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Associations entitled Equiping [sic] a Library with Good Periodicals; Document No. 3 in Series 1915 

A suggested Program for a Chanukah entertainment appears to be supplied by the Council of Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Associations 

List of the Welfare League - Membership (original and photocopy) 

A Deed of Trust between the Trustees of the Christian Church of Asheville, North Carolina and Julius C. Martin for property consisting of the Old Baptist Church on Spruce Street; dated 11 September 1894 

A compilation of the original minutes, a financial list for the year of 1892, and by-laws for a temporary congregation formed by the Hebrews of Asheville on August 16, 1891 for the proper observance of the coming holidays; dated 16 August 1891 through 5 February 1893 

Deed of Trust photocopy 

Minutes photocopy 

Folder 7: Records- Clippings 1915-1916 

Newspaper clipping detailing the formation of the Federation of Southern Young Men's Hebrew Association, 1915 

Newspaper clipping announcing the appearance of Mme. Pevsner to lecture at the Strand Theatre on "The Secret of the Jewish Survival" 

Newspaper clipping detailing the formation of an Asheville chapter of the Young Men's Hebrew Association 

Registration: Fourty-Eighth Annual Meeting Congregation Beth Ha Tephila, Geo. Vanderbilt Hotel, 29 May 1939 

Report of Budget Committee at Annual Meeting, 29 May 1939 

Secretary's Annual Report 

Report: Cemetery as of June 1, 1938 to May 31, 1939 

An unsigned document from the Resolution Committee noting the passing of past president Seigfred Sternberg on 2 July 1939 

Congregation Beth Ha Tephila Bills Receivable 1 August 1939 

Minutes from the Directors Meeting of Temple Beth Ha Tephila; 15 August 1939 

Minutes from the Directors Meeting of Temple Beth Ha Tephila; 8 September 1939 

Minutes from the Directors Meeting of Temple Beth Ha Tephila; 25 September 1939 

Preliminary Report of the Committee on Arrangements for the Holy Days; dated 25 September 1939 

Minutes from the Board of Directors Meeting of Temple Beth Ha Tephila; 9 October 1939 

Registration for the Quarterly Meeting Congregation Beth Ha Tephila held jointly with the Temple Club; Tuesday 14 November 1939 

Minutes from the Quarterly Meeting of the Congregation Beth Ha Tephila 14 November 1939 

Collection List Issued 7 December 1939 

Folder 9: Board of Trustees- Minutes, Jan.-Dec. 1940, Jan.-May 1941 

Minutes from the Board of Directors Meeting of Temple Beth Ha Tephila; 15 January 1940 

Minutes of a special luncheon meeting of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee of Congregation Beth Ha Tephila; 12 February 1940 

Minutes from a special meeting of the Board held at the Temple 5 April 1940 

Report of the Advisory Committee of the Congregation Beth ha Tephila to the Board of Directors 

Congregation Beth Ha Tephila Financial Statement 13 May 1940 

Congregation Beth Ha Tephila State of Financial Conditions 13 May 1940 

Minutes of the Board of Directors of Congregation Beth Ha Tephila Meeting; 14 May 1940 

Program for the 49th Annual Meeting Congregation Beth Ha Tephila 

Handwritten account of the Secretary's Annual Report; 27 May 1940 

Minutes of a luncheon meeting of the Board of Trustees; 2 June 1940 

Minutes of a Board of Trustees Meeting; 12 July 1940 

A letter submitting a substitution to Article II of the By-Laws of Constitution Beth Ha Tephila in which each member shall contribute towards the maintenance of the Temple; 15 July 194 

Minutes of a Board of Directors Meeting; 29 July 1940 

Minutes of a Board of Trustees Meeting; 9 September 1940 

Minutes of a Board of Trustees meeting; 8 November 1940 

Minutes for the regular Quarterly Congregational Meeting; 25 November 1940 

Minutes from a Board of Trustees Meeting; 14 January 1941 

Minutes from a Board of Trustees Meeting; 17 April 1941 

Minutes from a Board of Trustees Meeting; 22 May 1941 

Registration List for the 50th Annual Meeting of the Congregation Beth Ha Tephila; 3 June 1941 

Secretary's Annual Report; J.R. Sternberg, Secretary 

Photocopy of the Presidents Annual Report Made at Congregation Dinner on 3 June 1941; by Max H. Crohn 

Minutes from a Board of Trustees Meeting; dated 17 July 1941 

Minutes from a Board of Trustees Meeting; 4 September 1941 

Minutes from a Board of Trustees Meeting; 30 October 1941 

Minutes from a Board of Trustees Meeting; 21 November 1941 

Registration List for the Quarterly Meeting of Congregation Beth Ha Tephila 3 December 1941 

Minutes of Special Meeting of Board of Trustees, 18 December 1941 

Minutes from a Board of Trustees Meeting 6 January 1942 

Folder 11: Board of Trustees- Minutes, May 1942-June 1943 

Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Congregation 26 May 1942 

A letter from Max H. Crohn as he ends his term as President. Includes comments on the state of the congregation and suggestions for the future; dated 26 May 1942 

A list of Expenditures and Collections 

Minutes of a Board of Trustees Meeting 16 June 1942; compiled by J.R. Sternberg, Secretary 

Minutes of a Board of Trustees Meeting; 6 July 1942; compiled by J.R. Sternberg, Secretary 

Minutes from a Quarterly Meeting of the Temple Beth Ha Tephila; dated 17 August 1942; compiled by J.R. Sternberg, Secretary 

Minutes of a Special Board of Trustees Meeting, attached is a list of recommendations to the Board of the Directors Congregation Beth Ha Tephila; dated 5 October 1942 

Minutes of a Board of Trustees Meeting 30 November 1942; compiled by J.R. Sternberg, Secretary 

Minutes for the Quarterly Meeting of Congregation Beth Ha Tephila 30 November 1942 

Minutes from a Board of Trustees Meeting 21 January 1943; compiled by J.R. Sternberg, Secretary 

Minutes from a Board of Directors Meeting 22 April 1943; compiled by J.R. Sternberg, Secretary 

Minutes of a Board of Trustees Meeting 13 May 1943; compiled by J.R. Sternberg, Secretary 

A note card listing the dated of meetings for the year June 1943- April 1944 

Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Congregation Beth Ha Tephila 15 June 1943; compiled by J.R. Sternberg, Secretary 

The President's Address at the Annual Meeting 15 June 1943 

Resolution of Congregation Beth Ha Tephila in Memory of our Late Lamented Sister Edith H. Crohn 

Union grams to Mr. Julius Lowenbein, Mr. Ed Fater, and Mrs. Lees 

Minutes for a Board of Trustees Meeting 8 July 1943; compiled by Isaac Gradman 

Minutes from a Special Meeting of the Congregation 23 July 1943; compiled by J.R. Sternberg, Secretary 

1943 List of Officers and Board Members 

Minutes of a Board of Trustees Meeting 23 September 1943, compiled by Lou Rifkin, Secretary Pro-Tem 

Congregation Beth Ha Tephila Cash Receipts and Disbursements 1942-1943 

Minutes from the Quarterly Meeting of Congregation Beth Ha Tephila 23 November 1943, compiled by Alfred Lichtenfels 

Minutes from a Board of Trustees Meeting; 28 February 1944, compiled by Alfred Lichtenfels, Secretary 

Letter to President Joseph Sternberg from Acting Secretary in regards to the New Temple Building Fund Committee 

Folder 13: Board of Trustees- Minutes, May 1944-April 1945 

Annual Statement of the Trading Post & New Temple Bldg. Fund, May 10, 1944 

Net Assets of Congregation Beth Ha Tephila 

Secretary Report 1943/1944 

President's Message, May 23, 1944 

Officers and Board of Trustees 1944/1945 

Passing of Joseph Kartus 

Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees August 3, 1944; compiled by Alfred Lichtenfels 

Meeting of the Board of Trustees September 14, 1944; Minutes compiled by Alfred Lichtenfels 

Board of Directors Meeting November 9, 1944; Minutes compiled by Alfred J. Lichtenfels, secretary. 

Quarterly Dinner Meeting of Congregation Beth Ha Tephila; November 20, 1944. Minutes submitted by Alfred Lichtenfels, Secretary. 

Board of Directors Meeting December 7, 1944; Minutes compiled by Alfred Lichtenfels, Secretary. 

Board of Directors Meeting Feb. 9, 1945; Minutes compiled by Alfred Lichtenfels, Secretary. 

In Memoriam of Robert B. Zageir, member of Beth Ha Tephila congregation 

Temple Beth Ha Tephila Proposed Budget, 1945-1946 

Meeting Card Listing Board Meetings between 6/45 and 5/46 

Minutes: Annual Dinner Meeting, June 25, 1945 

Annual Statement of Cemetery, June 25, 1945 

Report of Religious School Committee, June 25, 1945 

List of Officers and Board of Trustees 1945-1946 

Committee List for 1945-1946 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, September 20, 1945 

Report of Religious School Committee, October 29, 1945 

Minutes: Quarterly Dinner Meeting, October 30, 1945 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, December 5, 1945 

Minutes: Congregational Special Meeting, March 1, 1946 

Minutes: Special Meeting of the Board of Directors, April 11, 1946. 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, May 22, 1946 

Folder 15: Board of Trustees- Minutes, June 1946-May 1947 

Card listing Scheduled Meetings Between June 1946 and May 1947 

Minutes: Annual Dinner Meeting of Congregation Beth Ha Tephila, June 5, 1946 

Proposed Budget 1946 - 1947 

Annual Religious School Report 1945-1946 

List of Officers and Board of Trustees, 1946-1947 

Resolution Regarding an Account with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane, dated August 9, 1946 

Minutes: Special Meeting of the Board of Directors, September 23, 1946 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, December 5, 1946 

Minutes: Quarterly Congregational Meeting, February 19, 1947 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, March 17, 1947 

Minutes: Special Meeting of the Board of Directors, May 16, 1947 

List of Committees and Committee Members, n.d. 

Card Listing Scheduled Meetings Between May 1947 and April 1948. 

President's Message for Annual Dinner Meeting, May 20, 1947 

List of Officers and Board of Trustees 1947-1948 

List of Committee Members, Copy of List of Committee Members 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, July 24, 1947 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, August 28, 1947 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, September 25, 1947 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, December 11, 1947 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, January 29, 1948 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, March 25, 1948 

Report of the Nominating Committee for Officers of the Coming Year, dated April 22, 1948 

Folder 17: Board of Trustees- Minutes, May 1948-May 1949 

Card Listing Scheduled Meetings Between May 1948 and May 1949 

Handwritten Report of the Sunday School Committee 

Secretary's Report for 1947-1948 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, June 18, 1948 

Financial Report of the Congregation, July 31, 1948 (2 copies) 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, August 26, 1948 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, October 28, 1948 

Certified Copy of Corporate Resolution of Congregation Beth-Ha-Tephila, dated November 18, 1948 

Minutes: Special Meeting of the Board of Directors, January 10, 1949 

Resolution to be Adopted at a Membership Meeting Regarding a Sum of Money to be Borrowed to Complete Construction of the Edifice of the New Temple 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, January 27, 1949 

List of Articles for Cornerstone 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, April 28, 1949 

Proposed Budget for 1949-1950, dated May 13, 1949 

Minutes: Annual Meeting of the Congregation, June 14, 1949 

Secretary's Report for 1948-1949 

Analysis of Expenses on the New Temple 

Resolution Regarding Appreciation of Rabbi Unger, Mrs. Lichtenfels, and Mr. Blomberg for the Dedication Exercises of August 19, 20, and 21, 1949. 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, October 27, 1949 

Congregational General Fund Receivables Past Due at the End of the 1948/1949 Fiscal Year, dated October 27, 1949 

Summery of Disbursements on New Temple, dated October 27, 1949 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, December 15, 1949 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, January 25, 1950 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, February 23, 1950 

Letter Including the Nominees for Officers of Congregation 1950-1951, dated April 26, 1950. 

List of Officers and Committee Members for 1950-1951 

Folder 19: Board of Trustees- Minutes, June 1950 - April 1951 

Card listing scheduled meetings between June 1950 and April 1951. 

Report of the Cemetery Committee for Year 1949 - 1950, with handwritten list of elected officers on back. 

Report on the Special Meeting Held in the Temple Annex June 16, 1950 to Ratify New Constitution and By-Laws of Temple Beth Ha-Tephila 

Minutes: Regular Meeting of Board of Directors, June 22, 1950 

Resolution of the Board of the Directors to Sell the Spruce Street property to Louise K. Glenn, dated June 28, 1950 

Waiver of Notice of Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Congregation Beth Ha Tephila, dated June 29, 1950. 

Minutes: Regular Meeting of Board of Directors, August 17, 1950, with attached Report on Cemetery Regulations 

Minutes: Regular Meeting of Board of Directors, October 19, 1950 

Minutes: Regular Meeting of Board of Directors, December 12, 1950 

Minutes: Regular Meeting of Board of Directors, February 15, 1951 

Minutes: Regular Meeting of Board of Directors, March 22, 1951 

Pamphlet from the World Brotherhood: National Conference of Christians and Jews Announcing Brotherhood Week, February 18 - 25, 1951 

Card listing scheduled meetings between May 1951 and May 1952. 

List of Congregational Officers, 1951 - 1952 

Revised Minutes of the Annual Congregation Meeting, May 22, 1951 

Copy of Building Committee Report for the 1950 - 1951 Year 

Secretary's Report to the Board, May 22, 1951 

Report of Nominating Committee, April 19, 1951 

Report of the Divine Service Committee 

Minutes: Regular Meeting of the Board, June 27, 1951 

Minutes: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees, August 23, 1951 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, October 18, 1951 

Copy of the Report of the Financial and Budget Committee for Meeting Held October 18, 1951 

Draft of a Letter to All Congregation Members 

Minutes: Special Meeting of the Board of Directors, November 20, 1951 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, Jaunary 17, 1952 

Minutes: Special Congregational Meeting, February 1, 1952 

Minutes: Meeting of the Board of Directors, March 20, 1952 

Minutes: Special Congregational Meeting, April 25, 1952 

Letter Requesting Attendance at a Luncheon Meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee on May 12, 1952 

Minutes: Annual Congregational Meeting, June 3, 1952 

Presidents Report of the Sisterhood, 1951 - 1952 

Report of the Memorial Committee 

Photocopy of List of Officers and Standing Committees, 1952 - 1953 

Folder 21: Board of Trustees- Minutes, August 1958 - December 1958 

Minutes: Board Meeting, August 21, 1958 (draft attached) 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, October 16, 1958 

Resolution authorizing Board Members to sell and indorse stocks and bonds, dated October 16, 1958 

List of Members Present at Special Congregational Meeting on October 22, 1958 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, December 18, 1958 

Minutes: Special Congregational Meeting, January 7, 1959 

List of Members Present at Special Congregational Meeting, January 7, 1959 

Copy of Resolution of the Board of Directors, dated January 16, 1959 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, April 16, 1959 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, May 21, 1959 

Copy of Congregational Budget Figures 

Minutes: Congregational Dinner & Meeting, June 17, 1959 

Secretary's Annual Report, June 17, 1959 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, July 16, 1959 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, September 17, 1959 

Report of the Memorial Committee, October 15, 1959 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, November 19, 1959 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, December 17, 1959 

Folder 23: Board of Trustees- Minutes, 1960 

Attendance Record for Regular Board Meetings, 1959 - 1960 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, February 25, 1960 

Record of Drawing Held of Classroom Numbers for Contributors 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, April 21, 1960 

Report of the Nominating Committee, April 21, 1960 

Minutes: Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees, June 5, 1960 

President's Annual Report, June 8, 1960 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, August 18, 1960 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, October 20, 1960 

Minutes: Congregational Meeting, November 23, 1960 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, January 19, 1961 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, February 18, 1961 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, April 20, 1961 

Congregational Budget Figures with Proposed Budget for 1961-62, dated May 15, 1961 

Minutes: Annual Congregational Dinner Meeting, May 27, 1961 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, June 15, 1961 

Agenda for Board Meeting, July 20, 1961 

Agenda for Board Meeting, August 17, 1961 

Letter to the Board Regarding Cemetery Financial Questions, dated September 13, 1961 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, September 14, 1961 

Agenda for Board Meeting, November 30, 1961 

Agenda for Board Meeting, December 21, 1961 

Folder 25: Board of Trustees- Minutes, 1962 

Report on Decision to Keep Current Salary for Rabbi, dated January 12, 1962 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, January 18, 1962 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, February 15, 1962 

Agenda for Board Meeting, March 15, 1962 

Agenda for Board Meeting, April 25, 1962 

Slate of Offices for 1962 - 1963, dated April 25, 1962 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, May 17, 1962 

Agenda for Board Meeting, June 21, 1962 

Agenda for Board Meeting, July 19, 1962 

Agenda for Board Meeting, August 16, 1962 

Agenda for Board Meeting, September 20, 1962 

Report on Memorials, Dues, and High Holy Day Seating, dated September 20, 1962 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, October 25, 1962 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, November 15, 1962 

Agenda for Board Meeting, January 17, 1963 

Agenda for Board Meeting, February 21, 1963 

Agenda for Board Meeting, March 21, 1963 

Agenda for Board Meeting, April 18, 1963 

Board Meeting Attendance Record, 1961-1962 

Agenda for Board Meeting, May 16, 1963 

Blank Application for Membership to Congregation Beth ha-Tephila 

Minutes: Special Meeting of Congregation, August 14, 1963 

Congregation Budget 1963-1964 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, October 17, 1963 (missing page 2) 

Treasurer's Report as of November 16, 1963 

Folder 27: Board of Trustees- Minutes, 1964 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, January 30, 1964 

Minutes: Board of Directors, April 23, 1964 

Budget 1963-1964 

Treasurer's Report as of May 24, 1964 

Program for the Congregational Meeting on May 30, 1964, handwritten note on bottom 

Treasurer's Report, May 30, 1964 

Attendance Record for Board Meetings, June 1963-May 1964 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, July 9, 1964 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, August 31, 1964 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, November 19, 1964 

Photocopy of Congregational Mailing List, July 16, 1964 

Attendance Record for Board Meetings, June 1964-May 1965 

Religious School Building Fund as of January 30, 1965 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, March 23, 1965 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, April 22, 1965 

Minutes: Special Congregational Meeting, May 14, 1965 

Minutes: 74th Annual Dinner Meeting, June 12, 1965 

Treasurer's Report, July 29, 1965 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, August 26, 1965 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, September 16, 1965 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, October 14, 1965 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, November 18, 1965 

Folder 29: Board of Trustees- Minutes, 1966 

Minutes: Board of congregation, January 20, 1966 

Treasurer's Report, February 17, 1966 

Treasurer's Report, March 17, 1966 

Minutes: Special Meeting of the Congregation, May 18, 1966 

Attendance Record, 1965-1966 

Dues Outstanding as of August 17, 1966 

Treasurer's Report, August 18, 1966 

Minutes: Board of Directors meeting, October 20, 1966 

Minutes: Board of Director's meeting, November 17, 1966 

Minutes: Board of Director's meeting, December 23, 1966 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, January 26, 1967 

Minutes: Board of Directors meeting, February 16, 1967 

Minutes: Board of Directors meeting, April 20, 1967 

Proprosed Budget Figures, 1967/1968 

Proposed Budget Figures, 1967/1968 

Attendance Record, June 1966-May 1967 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, August 17, 1967 (Copy Attached) 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, October 19, 1967 (Copy Attached) 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, December 21, 1967 (Copy Attached) 

Folder 31: Board of Trustees- Minutes, Jan. 1968-November 1968 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, January 18, 1968 (copy attached) 

Minutes: Special Meeting, April 10, 1968 (copies attached) 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, May 19, 1968 (copy attached) 

Minutes: Annual Social Meeting, May 25, 1968 

Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting, September 19, 1968 

Treasurer's Report, October 24, 1968 

Attendance Record, Fiscal Year 1967-1968 

Minutes: Board of Trustees Meeting, January 19, 1969 

Minutes: Special Meeting of the Congregation, March 7, 1969 

Pamphlet for the Presentation of 'Exodus' by Jerold Frankel to Congregation Beth ha-Tephila by St. Mark's Lutheran Church, April 27, 1969 

Minutes: Board of Trustees Meeting, May 15, 1969 

Minutes: Board of Trustees Meeting, July 17, 1969 

Cemetary Dues and Parsonage Pledge and Building Pledge balances, August 12, 1969 

Minutes: Board of Trustees Meeting, September 18, 1969 

Mailing List, October 24, 1969 

Handwritten List of Committees and members, November 21, 1969 

Folder 33: Board of Trustees- Minutes, January to November 1970 

Minutes: Board of Trustees Meeting, January 22, 1970 

Minutes: Board of Trustees Meeting, May 21, 1970 [copy attached] 

Minutes: Annual Business Meeting, June 12, 1970 

Treasurers Report, August 17, 1970 

Minutes: Board of Trustees Meeting, September 17, 1970 

Minutes: Board of Trustees, January 21, 1971 

Minutes: Board of Trustees Meeting, April 1, 1971 

List of General Responsibilities for Mrs. Edward Wolf and Mr. George Heyman (Treasurers), n.d. 

List of Changes effective July 1, 1971 

Folder 35: Board of Trustees- Minutes, 1976 

Minutes: Board Meeting, January 22, 1976 

Minutes: Board Meeting, February 19, 1976 (note attached) 

Minutes: Board Meeting, May 27, 1976 (note attached) 

Minutes: Board Meeting, August 19, 1976 

Minutes: Board Meeting, October 21, 1976 (note attached) 

List of Board Members, 1977-1978 

Minutes: Board Meeting, February 24, 1977 

Minutes: Board Meeting, April 28 1977 

Minutes: Board Meeting, July 28, 1977 (note attached) 

Minutes: Board Meeting, September 29, 1977 (note attached) 

Minutes: Board Meeting, November 17, 1977 (note attached) 

Folder 37: Board of Trustees- Minutes, 1978 

Minutes: Board Meeting, January 26, 1978 

Minutes: Board Meeting, March 24, 1978 

Minutes: Board Meeting, May 1978 

Minutes: Board Meeting, September 1978 

Minutes: Board Meeting, January 25, 1979 

Minutes: Board Meeting, May 24, 1979 

Minutes: Board Meeting, July 26, 1979 

Minutes: Board Meeting, September 27, 1979 

Minutes: Board Meeting, November, 1979 

Rabbi's Request to report on events, December 6, 1979 

Folder 39: Board of Trustees- Minutes, 1980 

Minutes: Board Meeting, January 24, 1980 

Minutes: Board Meeting, April 16, 1980 

Notes and Rabbi Report for Board Meeting, June 1980 

Minutes: Board Meeting, August 28, 1980 (note attached) 

Minutes: Board Meeting, December 23, 1980 (note attached) 

Minutes: Board Meeting, January 22, 1981 

Minutes: Board Meeting, April 23, 1981 

Folder 41: Board of Trustees- Minutes 1984 

Minutes: Board Meeting, August 23, 1984 

Minutes: Board Meeting, November 29, 1984 

Minutes: Board Meeting, January 24, 1985 

Minutes: Board Meeting, March 28, 1985 

Minutes: Board Meeting, May 23, 1985 

Minutes: Board Meeting, August 22, 1985 

Committee Structures, 1984-1985 

Folder 43: Board of Trustees- Minutes, 1986 

Minutes: Board Meeting, February 27, 1986 

Minutes: Board Meeting, May 22, 1986 

Minutes: Board Meeting, November 9, 1986 

Letter to Congregation Members from the Committee on Arrangements about vistors and the upcoming High Holy Days, September 10, 1936 

Letter to Louis Lipinksy from Dr. S. Robinson responding to his resignation and multiple misunderstandings, September 13, 1936 

Letter to J.A. Patla from Louis Lipinksy announcing resignation from Temple, September 14, 1936 

Folder 45: Board of Trustees- Correspondence, 1944-1946 

"Let There Be Light" pamphlet written by) Hyman Judah Schachtel, Rabbi of Congregation Beth Israel, released December 30, 1943 

Letter to Board Members (?) of Beth Ha-Tephila from Adolph Rosenberg, President of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, concerning the resolutions sent out by Congregation Beth Israel, January 26, 1944 

Letter to Joe Sternberg from Joseph Dave originally sent with a completed membership application, August 8, 1944 

Letter to David Marder, secretary, from Leon Titche paying his dues and announcing resignation from the congregation, September 6, 1944 

Letter to the Congregation from Joseph A. Patla, Attorney, updating the status of taxation on Congregation property, August 16, 1945 

Letter to Dave Feldman from Alfred Lichtenfels, secretarcy, thanking him for increasing yearly dues, December 11, 1945 

Letter to M. Polansky from Alfred Lichtenfels, secretary, thanking her for increasing yearly dues, December 11, 1945 

Letter to Harold Goldbloom from Alfred Lichtenfels, secretary, thanking him for increasing yearly dues, December 11, 1945 

Letter to Samson Weiss from Alfred Lichtenfels, secretary, thanking him for increasing yearly dues, December 11, 1945 

Letter to Dora Rapport from Alfred Lichtenfels, secretary, thanking her for increasing yearly dues, December 11, 1945 

Letter to Charles Grand from Alfred Lichtenfels, secretary, thanking him for increasing yearly dues, December 11, 1945 

Letter to Rudolf Gumpert from Alfred Lichtenfels, secretary, thanking him for increasing yearly dues, December 11, 1945 

Letter to O. Feistmann from Alfred Lichtenfels, secretary, thanking him for increasing yearly dues, December 11, 1945 

Letter to Frank Marder from Alfred Lichtenfels, secretary, thanking him for increasing yearly dues, December 17, 1945 

Letter to Coleman Zageir from Alfred Lichtenfels, secretary, thanking him for increasing yearly dues, December 17, 1945 

Letter to Alfred Lichtenfels from Alfred Lichtenfels, secretary, thanking him for increasing yearly dues, December 21, 1945 

Letter to Joesph R. Sternberg from Alfred Lichtenfels, secretary, thanking him for increasing yearly dues, December 26, 1945 

Letter to D. Sandman from Alfred Lichtenfels, secretary, thanking him for increasing yearly dues, December 29, 1945 

Letter to Joseph M. Cooper from A.A. Berg regretfully declining an invitation to the Victory Dinner, October 10, 1946 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Jacob D. Schwarz, Director of Synagogue Activities, responding to previous letter inquiring about Synagogue Building Plans, December 31, 1946 

Letter to Joe Sternberg (?) from Issac Gradman (?) asking him to look through the list of committes, n.d. 

Letter to Sidney A. Wein from Joseph Dave informing him of Professor Landsberger's upcoming visit and what that entails, "Synagoge Building Plans" pamphlet originally attached, January 18, 1947 

Letter to D. Hiden Ramsey from Gustav Lichtenfels regarding Ramsey's cemetary fund, April 1, 1947 

Letter to Rabbi Schwarz from Joseph Dave responding to his circular letter and agreeing to go to the Union of American Hebrew congregations Synagogue Building Conference, April 11, 1947 

Letter to Stewart Rogers from Joseph Dave discussing Synagogue construction plans with correspondence between Dave and Professor Landsberger attached, April 30, 1947 

Letter to Rabbi Schwarz from Joseph Dave following up Dave's previous letter, confirms his attendance to the conference in New York on Synagogue Building, June 3, 1947 

Letter to Maurice Eisendeath from Leon D. Rocamora including a list of the current officers and trustees for 1947-1978, July 21, 1947 

Letter to the President of Congregation Beth Ha-Tephila from Maurice N. Eisendrath, president of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, originally including the transcript for the First Conference of Presidents, August 20, 1947 

Letter to Leon Rocamora from J.R. Sternberg asking him to finish seeing people in regards to the Federated Jewish Charities, August 27, 1947 

Letter to Harold Goldbloom from Philip Meyers notifying him that there is no substitution for dues, September 8, 1947 

Letter to Martin Gross from Leonard Bauer resigning from the Congregation, membership statement attached, September 12, 1947 

Letter to Herman Silver from L.D. Rocamora accepting his application to join the Congregation, October 31, 1947 

Letter to Dr. Albert Kodack from L.D. Rocamora accepting his application to join the Congregation, October 31, 1947 

Letter to Norman R. Hekler from L.D. Rocamora accepting his application to join the Congregation, October 31, 1947 

Letter to Isaac Lichtenfels from L.D. Rocamora accepting his application to join the Congregation, October 31, 1947 

Letter to J. Michaelson from L.D. Rocamora accepting his application to join the Congregation, October 31, 1947 

Letter to George Cooley from L.D. Rocamora accepting his application to join the Congregation, October 31, 1947 

Letter to Milton Lurey from L.D. Rocamora accepting his application to join the Congregation, October 31, 1947 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Winner from L.D. Rocamora accepting her application to join the Congregation, October 31, 1947 

Letter to Leonard Bauer from L.D. Rocamora granting his resignation the Congregation, October 31, 1947 

Letter to Mr. Pressman from L.D. Rocamora asking him to fill out Sunday School applications for his children, November 3, 1947 

Letter to Edward Kantor from L.D. Rocamora thanking him for his performance for the High Holy Days, November 3, 1947 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Maddaford from L.D. Rocamora thanking them for their performance for the High Holy Days, November 4, 1947 

Letter to Jules Heymann from L.D. Rocamora extending sympathy for her recent bereavement, November 4, 1947 

Letter to Mrs. F.B. Rocamora from L.D. Rocamora thanking her for her donation to the Temple Annex, December 9, 1947 

Letter to the Persian Rug Company from L.D. Rocamora thanking them for their donation to the Temple Annex, December 9, 1947 

Letter to Mrs. Gustav Lichtenfels from L.D. Rocamora thanking her for her donation to the Temple Annex, December 9, 1947 

Letter to Bamford Theatres from L.D. Rocamora thanking them for thier donation to the Temple Annex, December 12, 1947 

Letter to Keith Super Cleaners from L.D. Rocamora thanking them for their donation to the Temple Annex, December 12, 1947 

Letter to Uncle Sam's Loan Office from L.D. Rocamora thanking them for their donation to the Temple Annex, December 12, 1947 

Letter to J.A. Patla from the Board of Directors extending thier sympathy for Patla's bereavement, December 12, 1947 

Letter to Martin Gross from Joseph Dave notifying him to updates in dues amounts, December 30, 1947 

Letter to E.I. Rosenberg from Joseph Dave thanking him for increasing his dues and provides additional information on the change, December 30, 1947 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Joseph Dave thanking him for increasing his dues and provides additional information on the change, December 30, 1947 

Letter to E.M. Schrier from Joseph Dave thanking him for increasing his dues and provides additional information on the change, December 30, 1947 

Folder 47: Board of Trustees- Correspondence, 1948 

Letter to A. Kanter from Joseph Dave thanking him for increasing his dues and provides additional information on the change, January 6, 1948 

Letter to Joseph A. Patla from Joseph Dave thanking him for increasing his dues and provides additional information on the change, January 6, 1948 

Letter to Reuben Grand from Joseph Dave thanking him for increasing his dues and providing additional information on the change, January 6, 1948 

Letter to Martin Gross, financial secretary, from Joseph Dave notifying him of increases in multiple member's dues, January 23, 1948 

Letter to Lee Bower from L.D. Rocamora granting his resignation from the Congregation, February 18, 1948 

Letter to Dr. Garner from L.D. Rocamora granting his resignation from the Congregation, February 18, 1948 

Letter to Jerry Marder from L.D. Rocamora accepting his application for membership to the Congregation, February 18, 1948 

Letter to Lawrence Riesenberg from L.D. Rocamora accepting his application for membership to the Congregation, February 27, 1948 

Letter to Presidents of Union (of American Hebrew) Congregations from Jacob Aronson, chairman of UAHC's executive board, notifying of the emergency Conference session to be held on March 21 and the reasons why, March 1, 1948 

Letter to Harold Goldbloom from Tip Galumbeck informing of the cost for each member who held a meeting at the Battery Park Hotel, March 24, 1948 

Letter to Joseph Cooper from Alfred Lichtenfels informing that he does not intend to seek election for any office, April 29, 1948 

Letter to Leon D. Rocamora from Jacob D. Schwarz asking him to revise the mailing list for congregation officers and board of trustess members for the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, August 4, 1948 

Letter to Rubin H. Kaplan from L.D. Rocamora granting his resignation from the congregation, August 27, 1948 

Letter to June Williams from L.D. Rocamora granting her resignation from the congregation, August 27, 1948 

Letter to "Colleague" from the National Association of Temple Secretaries containing information and forms for the Biennial Convention of their Association held on November 13-17, September 7, 1948 

Letter to the President of the congregation from Louis Egelson, Administrative Secretary for the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, asking for a revised list of appointed delegates, September 27, 1948 

Letter to Louis Egelson from L.D. Rocamora informing him that Dr. S. Robinson will be the congregation delegate to the General Assembly for the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, October 14, 1948 

Letter to Sam Resnick from L.D. Rocamora granting his resignation from the congregation, October 14, 1948 

Letter to Louis Lipinsky, Jr. from L.D. Rocamora accepting his application to join the congregation, October 14, 1948 

Letter to Fred G. Hoffman from L.D. Rocamora asking for clarification about reducing his dues, October 20, 1948 

Letter to Stanley Watts from L.D. Rocamora notifying his accepted application for Congregation membership, October 20, 1948 

Letter to M. Small from L.D. Rocamora accepting his resignation from the congregation, October 20, 1948 

Letter to the Congregation via Joseph M. Cooper from Rabbi and Mrs. Robert P. Jacobs congratulating on acheiving another (unnamed) milestone, October 20, 1948 

Letter to Leona Kalker from L.D. Rocamora accepting her resignation from the congregation, October 25, 1948 

Letter to Wachovia Bank & Trust Company from L.D. Rocamora informing them that the Board of Directors passed a motion that the bank should be authorized to pay or honor any checks issued for the Temple Building Fund, October 26, 1948 

Letter to Congregation Beth Ha-Tephila from Samuel Berliner, of Congregation Emanu-el, asking for a copy of their by-laws, November 1, 1948; response from L.D. Rocamora attached stating they are currently revising the by-laws and will send them upon completion, November 12, 1948 

Letter to Leon Rocamora from Rabbi Unger asking about minutes to send to Rabbi Marcus of Cincinnati, November 5, 1948 

Letter to Rabbi Unger from L.D. Rocamora in response to a previous letter, informing Unger that Dr. Robinson has the minutes, November 19, 1948 

Letter to Rabbis from Jacob Aronson, Chairman of the Executive Board of UAHC, discussing various events and issues surrounding the intended move of Union Headquarters from Cincinnatti to New York, n.d. 

Letter to Leon (Rocamora?) from Rabbi Unger that reads "Sorry for the delay. Hope you have no difficulty getting these out" Presumably had attachments, n.d. 

Letter to S.M. Patton from L.D. Rocamora notifying that his application for membership in the Congregation has been accepted, January 19, 1949 

Letter to Roy Swartzberg from L.D. Rocamora returning a note (check) for $50, for unknown purposes, found in the safety deposit box, January 20, 1949 

Letter to John F. Shuford, Attorney, from Joseph Dave originally containing payment for Shuford's legal work, January 28, 1949 

Letter to O.E. Starbes, Vice President of the Imperial Life Insurance Company, from Joseph Dave thanking him for the $60,000 loan, February 1, 1949 

Letter to Sidney A. Wien from Joseph Dave thanking him for the telegram and informing he wrote to Mr. Lictenfels and Mr. Breman, February 1, 1949 

Letter to O.E. Starnes, Vice President of the Imperial Life Insurance Company, from Joseph Dave asking him to send two weeks notice for each loan payment to E.I. Rosenberg and Martin Gross, March 22, 1949. Attached is a copy of the First Mortgage Note and a letter from Starnes giving permission to remove the outhouses from the Grove Home, January 26, 1949 

Letter to Sidney Wien from Joseph Dave informing him that he has been appointed Chairman of the Nomination Committee, April 1, 1949 

Letter to First National Bank & Trust Co. from L.D. Rocamora informing them of Martin Gross' membership in the Cemetary Fund Committee and of guidelines for checks and the safety deposit box to be updated in their records, April 1, 1949 

Letter to Leon Rocamora from Leon H. Feldman reminding him of the importance of meeting with members about pledges for the new temple building fund, April 18, 1949 

Letter to "All Concerned" from the Cemetary Committee informing of updates in By-laws regarding cemetary regulations, June 17 , 1949 

Letter to Louis Egelson, Administrative Secreatry for the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, from L.D. Rocamora asking him to send about 50 more Courtesy Cards for congregation members, July 1, 1949 

Letter to Southern Israelite from L.D. Rocamora originally including a photo and line-up of the local newspaper which has details about the construction and dedication services for the new edifice, for possible publicity reasons, August 19, 1949 

Letter to S. Wienberg from L.D. Rocamora notifying that his application for membership to the congregation has been accepted, August 20, 1949 

Letter to L.D. Rocamora from McCarley & Company Investment Securities asking him to sign and mail a formerly enclosed certification quickly, August 22, 1949 

Letter to Leo Finkelstein from Leon H. Feldman originally containing a $100 check to be used for the new temple fund, August 29, 1949 

Delivery record sent to Leon Rocamora from the Gilbert Printing Company for High Holy Days seat cards, September 8, 1949 

Letter to Martin Gross from Erich I. Rosenberg asking him to record the originally enclosed copy of a gift of $3000 from Emil Lichtenfels, September 21, 1949 

Design for a proposed fire escape for the Beth Ha Tephila Annex, October 19, 1949 

Letter to Rly Pearlman from L.D. Rocamora informing him that his application for congregation membership has been accepted, October 27, 1949 

Letter to Raymond L. Strifling from L.D. Rocamora informing him that his application for congregation membership has been accepted, October 27, 1949 

Letter to Ralph Roth from L.D. Rocamora informing him that his application for congregation membership has been accepted, October 27, 1949 

Letter to the Board of Directors from Joseph Dave outlining changes that need to be made to the second floor to meet fire code, October 27, 1949 

Letter to Harry S. Kolman from L.D. Rocamora informing him that his application for congregation membership has been accepted, November 22, 1949 

Letter to Joseph Greenshan from L.D. Rocamora informing him that his application for congregation membership has been accepted, November 22, 1949 

Letter to Harry Blomberg from L.D. Rocamora originally including a copy of a new resolution and thanks him for his splendid work for the dedication, December 14, 1949 

Letter to Rabbi Unger from L.D. Rocamora originally including a copy of a new resolution and thanks him for his splendid work for the dedication, December 14, 1949 

Letter to Hyman Dave from L.D. Rocamora informing him that he was elected to the Board of Directors, January 4, 1950 

Letter to L.D. Rocamora from Saul Feldman thanking the Board for accepting his membership into the congregation, April 28, 1950 

Letter to Leon H. Feldman from Joseph Dave congratulating him and the committee for selling the old temple, asking him to cast his vote accepting the $12,000 selling price, and advising what he should do with the organ, June 26, 1950 

Letter to A. Wilson, of the Treasury Department of the Bureau of the Public Debt, from Otto Feistmann, Treasurer, responding to letter from October 27, originally containing the requested documents and inquiring to the status of a payment, December 13, 1950 

Letter to Raymond Strifling from Samuel S. Hollender, General Chairman of the Union of American Congregations, replying to a letter from November 28 and offering a list of people from Asheville who have previously contributed to the Combined Campaign, December 4, 1951 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. G. Lichtenfels from Harry Bloomberg thanking them for their gift of $1000 towards the mortgage reduction, June 13, 1952; A list of people who contributed to reducing the mortgage and how much they gave attached, June 5, 1952 

List of people who need to be sent letters signed by Harry Bloomberg thanking them for their contributions to the mortgage reduction fund, June 15, 1953 

Letter to Dr. Samuel Robinson from Isabella Palais passing along a letter from Norman Sultan sending meeting minutes (attached,) January 29, 1954 

Letter to Rudolf Gumpert from Alfred Lichtenfels asking him to prepare a report on his department to be presented at the Annual Congregational Dinner, May 11, 1955 

Letter to Earl Schrier from Alfred Lichtenfels asking him to prepare a report on his department to be presented at the Annual Congregational Dinner, May 11, 1955 

Letter to Isabella Palais from Alfred Lichtenfels asking her to prepare a report on her department to be presented at the Annual Congregational Dinner, May 11, 1955 

Program for the High Holy Day Services held from September 16, 1955 to September 26, 1955 

Letter to Dr. Sidney Unger from S.J. Fisher informing him the Awards Committee of the Community Chest of Buncombe County has elected him to receive an award on behalf of the Young People's League of Beth Ha Tephila, January 14, 1949 

Folder 49: Board of Trustees- Correspondence, 1957-1958 

Letter to Hyman Dave from Jerry V. Sternberg asking him to accept his resignation from the Congregation, September 20, 1957 

Letter to Mrs. Bernard Goldstein from Rudolf Gumpert asking for a response to his letter from August 12, 1957 and if he is still a member as he has not paid dues since 1956, September 16, 1958 

Letter to R. Kaufman from Isabella Palais notifying him he will not be charged for his High Holy Days seats but she does request he make a donation, October 9, 1958 

Letter to Isabella Palais from Sumner N. Greenberg sending his appreciation for his courtesy membership being extended, October 13, 1958; notification of this extension attached, October 9, 1958 

Letter to Miss A. Ottolingue from Secretary to the Board of Directors thanking her for her contribution given to an Usher on Yom Kippur, October 23, 1958 

Letter to Rudolf Gumpert from Hyman Dave responding to his previous letters apologizing for the heavily delayed response and accepting his decrease in dues, November 7, 1958 

Letter to Hyman Dave from A.B. Polinsky asking the Congregation to increase its quota for the Combined Campaign for American Reform Judiasm as financial difficulties and attacks on synagogues increase, November 17, 1958 

Letter to Congregation Members from Hyman Dave inviting them to a Special Congregation Meeting being held on January 7, 1959 to discuss matters concnerning the new Religious School Building, December 29, 1958 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Isabella Palais congratulating him, on behalf of the Board of Directors and Rabbi Unger, on his appoinment to the Board of Governors of the Hebrew Union College, January 15, 1959 

Letter to Board Members from Hyman Dave asking for their prescence at the Ground Breaking Ceremony (for the new Religious School) on January 25, January 21, 1959 

List of people who have dues owed through the second quarter, February 1, 1959 

Letter to (Hyman?) Dave from Ellen Dave, President of BBG, asking to use the Temple Assembly Hall and Kitchen for B'nai B'rith Teenager Luncheon, February 18, 1959 

Letter to (Hyman?) Dave from Ellen Dave, President of BBG, thanking the Board for granting permission to use the Assembly Hall for the B'nai B'rith Sweetheart Dance Luncheon, March 16, 1959 

Letter to the President and Board of Directors from Edna and Gustav Lichtenfels asking to have the names of each of their parents added to one of the rooms of the Religious School Building and inquiring if they need to donate any more money to do so, May 9, 1959 

Letter to the President and members of the Board from Leo M. Nachtel resigning from the Congregation, July 21, 1959 

Letter to Frank Marder from Erich I. Rosenberg offering his congratulations on the dedication of the Sunday School and donates $100 to be used for it , August 24, 1959 

Letter to Larry Mills from Bernard Goldstein informing him of his appointment of Chairman of the Committee to Design and Control the Installation of Plaques for Religious School Building, August 26, 1959 

Letter to Leo M. Wachtel from Bernard Goldstein accepting his resignation from the Congregation, August 26, 1959 

Letter to Frank Marder from the Committee on Plaques submitting the approved wordings and other information for Plaques to be placed in the Sunday School Building, drawings attached, September 14, 1959 

Letter to Frank Marder from B. Paul Goodman, of the Al J. Goodman and Sons Company, listing the final costs of the new Religious School Building and existing structures, September 18, 1959 

Letter to G.W. Sams, secretary to Rabbi Unger, from the Secretary of the Board of Directors responding welcoming her to the fold and asking her to take care of some paperwork, September 22, 1959 

Letter to G.W. Sams, Secretary to Rabbi Unger, from the Secretary to the Board of Directors asking her to add people to the mailing list and give applications to Rabbi Unger for review, October 22, 1959 

Letter to Lawrence A. Mills from I.P. (Isabella Palais?) submitting a change in wording to Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Lichtenfels plaque, noting to make sure the umlaut is placed in the name Roschen, November 2, 1959 

Letter headed Morris Meyer's Plot sent to a man named Bill containing excerpts of Board meeting minutes that concerned Morris Meyer's cemtary plot, November 4, 1959 

Letter to I. Oestreicher from Frank Marder thanking him for his check and hopes the provision made for his son's enrollment in the Sunday School were adequate, December 4, 1959 

Letter to Bernard Goldstein (writer unknown) originally containing a donation from I. Oestreicher towards the General Fund and a bill concerning postage, December 18, 1959 

Folder 51: Board of Trustees- Correspondence, 1960 

Letter to Earl M. Schrier from Isabella Palais giving him a list of names and numbers chosen at random, possibly for Religious School Plaque purpose? March 18, 1960 

Letter to Earl M. Schrier from the Secretary (to the Board of Directors?) confirming plaque information from a previous phone call, March 18, 1960 

Letter to Edward Goldsmith from Frank Marder announcing that Honorary Life Membership has been given to him and his wife, March 22, 1960 

Letter to Officers and the Board of Trustees from Edward Goldsmith deeply thanking them for giving him and his wife Honorary Life Membership, March 31, 1960 

Letter to the Trustees from Frank Marder originally containing a draft of their proposed new Constitution and By-Laws and asks them to prepare comments for the next board meeting, May 13, 1960 

Letter to members of the Congregation from Frank Marder inviting them to the Sixty-ninth Annual Dinner Meeting, May 25, 1960 

Letter to members of the Board and Frank Marder from Rabbi Unger passing along important Constitutional information which was previously unknown to them, June 3, 1960 

Letter to Earl Schrier from Isabella Palais informing him of a change to one of the plaques for the New Religious School, June 6, 1960 

Letter to Dave Oestereicher II from Isabella Palais thanking him for his donation with a note from Frank Marder stating that it was actually from I. Oestreicher, June 6, 1960 

Letter to members from the Seating Committee detailing services for High Holy Days, September 1, 1960; Letter to members from the Seating Committee detailing services for High Holy Days, September 9, 1959; Letter to members from Frank Marder asking them to send in names of loved ones to be read as part of the Yom Kippur Memorial Service, September 16, 1960 

Telegram to Frank Marder from Dr. Joseph Schandler sending him, the Rabbi, the Board, and the members best New Year's wishes, September 19, 1960 

Telegram to the Congregation from Ed and Hilda Goldsmith wishing thema happy New Year, September 21, 1960 

Letter to the Mrs. Fred Neugass from the secretary to the Board of Directors thanking her for donation which was used to buy Torah bands, September 21, 1960 

Letter to Ira Lipton from the Secretary to the Board of Directors informing him he has been appointed as Chairman to the Committee to create a new plan for reading of names during memorial services on Yom Kippur, January 1, 1961 

Letter to Henry Peine from the Secretary to the Board of Directors notifying him of a new committee in connection with the Combained Campaign of UAHC, and its members, February 11, 1961 

Letter to Harry Blomberg from the Secretary to the Board of Directors notifying him of his appointment to administer the Rabbi's Pension, February 11, 1961 

Letter to members of the Congregation from Frank Marder inviting them to the Seventieth Annual Dinner Meeting, April 28, 1961 

Letter to Frank Marder from Maurice N. Eisendrath thanking Beth Ha Tephila for their hospitality towards the Mid-Atlantic Council of UAHC, May 3, 1961 

RSVP card for Annual Dinner Meeting held on May 27, 1961 

Letter to Hye Sheptowitch from Mrs. Joseph Lichtenfels thanking him for his donation of the Eternal Light for the new Ark in Unger Hall, July 21, 1961 

Letter to Ed Rosenberg from Mrs. Joseph Lichtenfels thanking him for assisting in securing materials for the new Ark in Unger Hall, July 21, 1961 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fall from Mrs. Joseph Lichtenfels thanking them for their help in constructing the new Ark in Unger Hall, July 21, 1961 

Letter to Alfred Lichtenfels from Mrs. Joseph Lichtenfels thanking him for serving as a Trustee for the next year, July 21, 1961 

Letter to Mrs. S. P. Horowitz from Mrs. Joseph Lichtenfels accepting her resignation from the Congregation, July 21, 1961 

Letter to Clare Goodman from Mrs. Joseph Lichtenfels accepting her resignation from the Congregation and notifying her of final dues payment, July 21, 1961 

Letter to Stanley L. Frumkin from Isabella (Palais?) asking for a decision made by the Finance Committe in regards to matters listed , July 22, 1961 

Letter to Phyllis and Norman Sultan from Jody Lichtenfels granting permission to use Unger Hall for a Bar Mitzvah reception, August 19, 1961 

Letter to Jack Harrower from Josephine Lichtenfels responding to their Air Conditioning installation estimate and deferring plans until the following year, August 19, 1961 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Strifling from Josephine Lichtenfels informing them they have been dropped as members as a result of not paying dues and that they are free to reapply once paid, September 15, 1961 

Letter to Sara Goldstein from Earl M. Schrier originally containing a check of $3000 for the Cemetary fund, September 18, 1961 

Letter to Gene Schochet from Earl M. Schrier informing him of the cost for two graves for non-members, September 20, 1961 

Letter to United States Bronze Sign Co. from Earl M. Schrier requesting two engraved brass plates, September 22, 1961 

Letter to B. Paul Goodman from I.P. (Isabella Palais?) originally including a letter to his mother about her dues requested in a phone conversation with Stanley Frumkin, September 26, 1961 

Program? for a Kaddish, October 20, 1961 

Letter to Mrs. I. Goldstein from Earl M. Schrier originally including a statement for the annual fee for cemetary upkeep, and asking if she would like to increase to ten times the amount as per previous correspondence, November 6, 1961 

Letter to Max Crohn from Earl M. Schrier originally including a statement for the annual fee for cemetary upkeep, and asking if he would like to increase to ten times the amount as per previous correspondence, November 6, 1961 

Letter to Eugene Schochet from Earl M. Schrier originally including a statement for the annual fee for cemetary upkeep, and asking if he would like to increase to ten times the amount as per previous correspondence, November 6, 1961 

Letter to Mrs. Frances Galumbeck from Earl M. Schrier originally including a statement for the annual fee for cemetary upkeep, and asking if she would like to increase to ten times the amount as per previous correspondence, November 6, 1961 

Letter to Charles Gross from Earl M. Schrier originally including a statement for the annual fee for cemetary upkeep, and asking if he would like to increase to ten times the amount as per previous correspondence, November 6, 1961 

Letter to Harry Blomberg from Earl M. Schrier originally including a statement for the annual fee for cemetary upkeep, and asking if he would like to increase to ten times the amount as per previous correspondence, November 6, 1961 

Letter to Walter (?), from the President (Stanley Frumkin?), asking him to resign as second Vice President as a result of his move, November 26, 1961 

Letter to Mrs. Stanley Frumkin from Josephine Lichtenfels acknowledging and thanking the Sisterhood's donation of $1500 to help retire the morgage of the Religious School Building, December 2, 1961 

Letter to Ben Shulimson from Josephine Lichtenfels accepting his resignation from the Congregation, December 2, 1961 

Letter to Milton (?) from Stanley Frumkin asking him to pay the minimum dues if he is not facing financial difficulty, December 12, 1961 

Letter to Joe (?) from Stanley Frumkin asking him to pay the minimum dues if he is not facing financial difficulty, December 13, 1961 

Letter to Jerry (?) from Stanley Frumkin asking him to pay the minimum dues if he is not facing financial difficulty, December 13, 1961 

Letter to Rebecca G. Huvard from Earl M. Schrier granting her perpetual care for three graves following her release of plot #86, December 20, 1961 

Letter to Stanley Frumkin from Frank Marder asking to reduce his dues from $172 to $100 effective January 1, 1962, December 29, 1961 

Folder 53: Board of Trustees- Correspondence, 1962 

Notice about the Financial Committee passing a motion to keep the Rabbi's salary the same, January 12, 1962 

Letter to Charles Grand from Isabella Palais granting permission to use the Temple and Unger Hall for his son's Bar Mitzvah, January 20, 1962 

Letter to Max Riesenberg from Josephine Lichtenfels answering his question regarding name plates on pew seats, February 16, 1962 

Letter to Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Robinson from Stanley L. Frumkin thanking him for increasing his dues, February 17, 1962 

Letter to members from Stanley Frumkin asking them to attend a Special Meeting of the Congregation to discuss the Rabbi's Contract, February 21, 1962 

Letter to Louis H. Kell from Josephine Lichtenfels informing him his membership will be terminated if he doesn't pay his delinquent dues, March 17, 1962 

Letter to Sidney Feldman from Josephine Lichtenfels asking him to pay his delinquent Religious School Building pledge in order to have his child partake in Bar Mitzvah, March 17, 1962 

Letter to Charles H. Asch from Isabella Palais asking him to pay his delinquent dues in order to have his request to resign from the Congregation granted, March 17, 1962 

Letter to Henry Peine from Frank Marder suggesting it would be best to post-pone his trip to Asheville and discussing some financial matters, March 28, 1962 

List of Members with Dues Outstanding as of April 7, 1962 

Letter to Coleman Zageir, writer unknown, thanking him for his excellent cooperation in making the dinner-meeting a success, April 8, 1962 

Letter to Coleman Zageir from Stanley Frumkin thanking him for making a contribution to reduce the deficit at the dinner-meeting, April 14, 1962 

Letter to Alfred Lichtenfels from Stanley Frumkin thanking him for attending the dinner-meeting and for increasing his dues, April 14, 1962 

Letter to Morris Shulimson from Josephine Lichtenfels asking him to make payment on his dues, April 22, 1962 

Letter to Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations from Josephine Lichtenfels notifying him that they may not use the Beth Ha Tephila mailing list for selling the American Judaism magazine, April 27, 1962 

Letter to Saul Fainblatt from Stanley Frumkin thanking him for increasing his dues and donating to decrease the deficit, May 20, 1962 

Letter to Hyman Dave from Stanley Frumkin thanking him for contributing towards eliminating the deficit and for his advice and assitance during the past year, May 23, 1962 

Letter to Mrs. William Hoffman from Earl M. Schrier informing her that there are two vacant spots in the cemetary plot owned by her late brother, May 25, 1962 

Letter to Stan (Stanley Frumkin?) from Miki Cohn asking to use Unger Hall for her son's Bar Mitzvah reception and inquiring about any attached costs, May 31, 1962 

RSVP Card for the Annual Dinner meeting held on June 2, 1962 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Morton S. Cohn from Josephine Lichtenfels granting permission to use Unger Hall for their son's Bar Mitzvah reception and includes details about cost, June 23, 1962 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Cooper from Josephine Lichtenfels accepting their application to join the Congregation and outlines billing information, June 23, 1962 

Letter to Lawrence Mills from Stanley Frumkin about the upcoming roof repairs, July 7, 1962 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Morton L. Hanowitz from Josephine Lichtenfels checking in with them as no one as seen or heard from them, July 27, 1962 

Letter to Theodore A. Eiland from Josephine Lichtenfels accepting his resignation from the Congregation, July 27, 1962 

Letter to Al Wise from Josephine Lichtenfels asking about a confusion in dues payment, July 30, 1962 

Letter to Mrs. Nate Lewis from Earl M. Schrier responding to a previous letter (attached) inquiring about cremation burial and declaring he cannot sign for anything at this time, August 27, 1962 

Letter to Stanley Frumkin from Alvin Smolin, area representative for the State of Israel Bonds, regarding the dinner function to be held at the Battery Park Hotel and originally included a sample invitation, September 11, 1962 

Yahrzeit List - English Calendar, October, 1962 

Letter to Sol Isaac from Josephine Lichtenfels thanking him for his handling of seating for the High Holy Days services, November 10, 1962 

Pew Holders List, November 17, 1962 

Letter to Mills from Oliver F. Davis outlining damages on the Temple Roof that need to be fixed and stating prices for those repairs, n.d. 

Letter to Congregation members from Fred Bernstein, Men's Club President, inviting them to the National Brotherhood Sabbath, February 14, 1963 

Letter to Congregation members from Stanley Frumkin inviting them to the 71st Annual Dinner Meeting, April 25, 1962 

Letters sent from the Secretary to the Board of Directors to various institions about Congregation funds, August 1963 

Folder 55: Board of Trustees- Correspondence, 1964-1965 

Letter from President Schrier to Isabella (?) explaining the agenda for the annual dinner is attached, May 26, 1964 

Letter to Members informing them of Rabbi Bloom's resignation, July 14, 1964 

Letter to Rabbi Stern of the Rabbinical Placement Commission stating that Rabbi Bloom was released without any accusation or recriminations, September 3, 1964 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Rosner accepting their resignation from the congregation, December 3, 1964. Handwritten resignation request attached. 

Letter to Sheldon Lewis refunding part of his payment following his resignation, December 3, 1964 

Letter to Ira Lipton about seating on the High Holy Days from President Schrier, December 7, 1964 

Letter to Rabbi Stanley Funston from President Schrier keeping him up to date on the Board of Directors, January 26, 1965 

Letter from President Schrier to Blue Star Camps inquiring about scholarship offer, February 12, 1965 

Letter to Rabbi Rypins from Earl Schrier (Treasurer) discussing the current issues in the congregation, February 22, 1965 

Letter from President Schrier to Issac Lictenfels asking him to perform the Memorial Service for Elsa Moser, March 30, 1965 

Letter from Mrs. Joseph Lictenfels (Secretary) to Martin Gross granting permission to use Unger Hall for a Bar Mitzah reception, April 8, 1965 

Letter from President Schrier replying to Rabbi Funston including a letter from the American Van Lines moving service (attached) regarding Funston's move, April 16, 1965 

Letter from Blue Star Camps to Mr. and Mrs. Schiftan informing them of their child's scholarship, May 3, 1965 

Letter from President Schrier to the Congregation informing them of a Special Congregational Meeting, May 3, 1965 

Letter from Blue Star Camps to Lore and Herbert Schiftan welcoming them to the summer camp family, May 14, 1965 

Letter from Max Spear thanking Eugene Shapiro and the Beth Ha Tephila congregation for a gift, July 18, 1965 

Letter from Philip Ness to Eugene Shapiro suggesting John Kronenfeld for decorating advice for Unger Hall, July 27, 1965 

Handwritten resignation note from Sallie Argintar announcing resignation from temple, June 16, 1965, reply attached, July 31, 1965 

Letter to Congregation Beth Ha Tephila from Samuel and Esther Robinson thanking for 50th anniversary gift, March 10, 1966 

Letter to Norman Sultan from Jody Lictenfels, secretary, thanking him for the Hot Water Heater, March 15, 1966 

Letter to Dr. and Mrs. Robinson from Jody Lictenfels, secretary, allowing use of Unger Hall for Bar Mitzvah, March 15, 1966 

Letter to Isabel Palais from Earl Schrier concerning money to be credited to the Congregation from the Reform Jewish Appeal, additional letter attached March 15, 1966 

Letter to the Congregation from Syliva and Karl Straus withdrawing offer to donate their home, April 20, 1966 

Letter to congretation members from Eugene Shapiro inviting members to a special meeting to vote on several matters, May 3, 1966 

Letter to Eugene Shapiro from Mitchell Thorp asking to use the temple for a wedding, June 20, 1966 

Letter to Eugene Shapiro from Paul Goodman bringing attention to the lack of response to the poor upkeep of the cemetary, July 12, 1966 

Letter to Isabella Palais from Erich Rosenberg resigning from the congregation, July 26, 1966 

Letter to Gene (Shapiro?) from the Chicurel family, requesting to use Unger Hall for a Bar Mitzvah reception, October 25, 1966 

Letter to Eugene Shapiro from Manly Wright, V.P. of The Northwestern Bank, approving loan, November 8, 1966 

Letter to Congregation members ('friends') from Karl Straus requesting payments for Parsonage pledges, December 8, 1966 

Folder 1: Board of Trustees- Correspondence, 1967 

Letter to Mrs. Shulimson from Kaylene and Julian Schoenberg, requesting use of Unger Hall for Bar Mitzvah reception, January 29, 1967 

Letter to Eugene Shaprio from Sidney E. Ringer (?) sending congratulations on the new Parsonage, February 4, 1967 

Letter to Eugene Shapiro from Thomas H. Miller, accountant, containing the cash audit of the books and accounts of the the congregatino for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 1966, March 3, 1967 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lipinsky from Jody Lichtenfels, secretary, notifying the permission to use the Temple for a wedding, March 18, 1967 

Letter to Ben Shulimson from Jody Lichtenfels, secretary, notifying the permission to use the Religious School Library and Kindergarten class for a Federated Jewish Charities meeting, March 18, 1967 

Letter to Jody Lichtenfels from Julian Shoerberg (?) responding to a letter concerning meeting provisions of the temple necessary to membership, small note attached responding to a note in the initial letter, March 21, 1967 

Series of correspondence involving Thomas Irwin, Assitant Trust officer; Karl Straus; T.J. Covington, III, executor of Helen S. Joseph's will; Earl Schrier; Isabella Palais, Treasurer; and Eugene Shaprio concerning the allocation of money from Helen S. Joseph's will, including memorial plaques, and portion of a copy of the will attached, April 17- May 16, 1967 

Letter to Congregation Membrs from Eugene Shapiro concerning the 76th Annual Congregation Dinner meeting, asking for RSVP, May 8, 1967 

Financial information from savings Books, ledgers, cash books, files turned over to Mr. Norton Schneps, as well salary information, July 1, 1967 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. G. Sandman from Leon Rocamora notifying the permission to use Unger Hall for a Bar Mitzvah reception, July 14, 1967 

Letter to Vera Sundelson, Director of the Rabbinical Pension Board, from Karl Straus asking for more information about the pension trust agreement, December 18, 1967 

Letter to Eugene Shapiro from Alan Baer, Vice-President AZA, asking to use Unger Hall for a B'nai B'rith Youth Organization event on April 30,1967, n.d. 

Packet of information sent to the Congregation Members from the Property Committee concerning the purchase of a property and request to approve the purchase, n.d. 

Letter to Congregation Members from Leon D. Rocamora, president, inviting them to participate in the special meeting of April 10,1968 and vote on congregation matters, March 26, 1968 

Letter to the President of Temple Emanuel from Leon Rocamora inquiring about dues structures of other congregations, July 17, 1968 

Letter to Leon Rocamora from Carl Goldfarb, president of Temple Beth El, responding to dues structures inquiry, July 23, 1968 

Letter to Leon Rocamora from B. Paul Goodman, responding to conversation about congregational dues, July 27, 1968 

Letter to Norton Schneps from Karl H. Straus, First Vice-President, originally including Temple Dues payment of E. Rosenberg, Joseph A. Patla, and Karl Straus, September 24, 1968 

Folder 3: Board of Trustees- Correspondence, 1969 

Letter to Harriett Frankel from Karl H. Straus confirming shipping costs for a sculpture to be sent to the Congregation, February 19, 1969 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Wolfson from Karl H. Straus asking them to consider raising their yearly dues above the minimum amount, April 10, 1969 

Letter to Karl H. Straus from Joseph Dave responding to Straus' requst and agreeing to pay $300 for dues yearly, April 14, 1969 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Karl H. Straus thanking him for increasing his dues, April 15, 1969 

Letter to Karl H. Straus from Isaac Lichtenfels suggesting that programming become a priority, and that an Institute on Judaism for the Christian clergy be started, April 24, 1969 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Karl H. Straus thanking him for his donation in honor of Coleman Zageir's birthday, May 15, 1969; Letter to Zageir informing him of that donation attached, May 15, 1969 

Letter to Bernard Goldstein from Karl H. Straus extending his happiness that he will be serving on the Board of Trustees, May 20, 1969 

Letter to Karl H. Straus from Leon D. Rocamora confirming he received Straus' letter of having Rocamora on the Board as Past President, May 23, 1969 

Letter to Karl H. Straus from Leo Finkelstein announcing Dr. Leon H. Feldman's upcoming reciept of the B'nai B'rith 1969 Youth Services Award and asking for contributions to the B'nai B'rith Foundation, July 7, 1969 

Letter to Leo Finkelstein and Earl Schrier from Karl H. Straus sending official regards and expressions of high esteem for Dr. Leon Feldman's Testimonial Dinner, July 26, 1969 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Karl H. Straus thanking him for his donation and informing him that members of Esther Lewis' family were notified, July 28, 1969 

Letter to Peter V. Eiting from Karl H. Straus accepting his yearly dues amount to be $144, August 4, 1969; Eiting's original letter and a note from Karl H. Straus attached 

Letter to Karl H. Straus from B. Paul Goodman offering further suggestions to changes in how seats are assigned for High Holy Days, August 6, 1969 

Letter to Evelyn Dave, Betty Glickman, Pauline Rome and Leonard Lewis from Karl H. Straus notifying them of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Dave's donation in memory of Esther Lewis, August 13, 1969 

Letter to Karl H. Straus from Peter V. Elting responding to his letter regarding concerns of Elting for his temple dues and coming to a payment schedule, August 13, 1969 

Letter to Charles Gross from Mrs. Edward Wolf containing a Membership Statement to be paid before High Holy Days seating will be granted, note from Mrs. Gross asking to continue paying $100 in dues on letter, August 25, 1969 

Letter to Mr. Goldsmith from Mrs. Edward Wolf apologizing for sending him an arrears letter by mistake, September 4, 1969; Goldsmith's original inquiry about the arrears letter attached, n.d. 

Series of correspondence between Betty and Milton Doctor, Karl Straus, and Min Wolf regarding the termination of the Doctor's membership as a result of not being able to afford dues and surrounding injustice, September 9, 1969 - October 16, 1969 

Letter to Karl H. Straus from Joseph Dave originally containing two $10 donations in honor of his friends' birthdays, September 23, 1969 

Letter to Karl H. Straus from B. Paul Goodman stating his concerns about the safety issues of the drainage culvert behind the Sunday School, October 28, 1969 

Letter to George Peterson from Karl H. Straus responding his Peterson's inquiry about rental allowance and tax relief details, December 8, 1969; original letter attached, December 1, 1969 

Specifications for Air Conditioning Systems for Temple Beth Ha Tephila booklet, n.d. 

Letter to William Rosenfeld from Karl H. Straus thanking him for his contribution in honor of Patla's Fiftieth Anniversary, January 9, 1970; original letter attached 

Letter to Nancy Urban (?) from Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sultan outlining multiple contributions to the Capital Improvement Fund, January 20.1970 

Letter to Earl Morse from Karl H. Straus asking him to forward at least six copies of a section of a Proposed Revision document, February 9, 1970; Proposed Revisions attached 

Letter to Rabbi Leo J. Stillpass, of Temple Beth Or, informing him Rabbi Unger's physical condition will not permit the dinner in his honor, but the gesture is very much appreciated, March 20, 1970 

Letter to Karl H. Straus from Rabbi Stanley R. Funston providing his contact information in the event of an emergency while he is out of town, March 25, 1970 

Budget and Deficit information for 1969-1970, April 10, 1970; revisions attached, April 17, 1970 

Letter to Bernard Goldstein from Karl H. Straus regarding funeral protocol and suggests discussion on a letter from Rabbi Funston (attached), April 30, 1970 

Letter to Helen and Coleman Zageir from Karl H. Straus thanking them for their contribution to the Capital Improvement Fund, May 5, 1970 

Letter to Karl H. Straus from Rabbi Stanley R. Funston leaving a number to reach him while at the Convention of the Mid-Atlantic Council of Reform Rabbis, May 8, 1970 

Letter to Norman Sultan from Henry Southworth, of the Southworth Construction Company, informing him of maintenance that needs to be done on the dirt to be structurally sound, May 22, 1970 

Letter to Officers, Board Members, and the Congregation from Sidney E. Unger giving his best wishes to the Congregation, June 13, 1970 

Letter to Norman Sultan from Nancy Orban informing him of the theft of an amplifier, June 19, 1970 

Letter to Congregation Members from Karl H. Straus informing them of a 6% increase in dues and the reasons why, sent before, but dated July 1, 1970 

Proposed and Actual Budget for 1969-1970, June 30, 1970 

Letter to Mr. Albert W. Hargrove from Norman Sultan informing him the price of an amplifier equivalent to the one stolen is $310, July 3, 1970 

Letter to Mrs. Ed Wolf (Min?) from Charlotte Winner asking to pay dues at a widow's rate, July 13, 1970 

Letter to Mrs. Wolf from Gustav Lichtenfels, written on the dues increase letter of July 1, asking to keep his dues at $200 a year due to medical expenses, July 15, 1970 

Letter to Mr. L. Mills from Min Wolf informing him of how much they have in the Cemetary Funds, July 17, 1970 

Letter to Julius Levitch from Nancy Orban giving him a list of stolen or broken property from the previous months, July 20, 1970 

Letter to Joseph Dave from (Karl Straus?) thanking him for his contribution to the Congregation in memory of Mrs. Breman, July 22, 1970 

Letter to Mr. L. Mills from Min Wolf informing him that the books are going to the Auditors and that they will get the billing ledger back quickly, July 22, 1970 

Letter to Mr. Mills from Min Wolf informing him that she has ordered a C.D. and of nominating committee updates, July 30, 1970; Letter to Mr. Mills from Min Wolf asking where $5000 dollars shoud be put, July 30, 1970; Budget for 1969-1970 and 1970-1971, July 30, 1970 

Letter to Karl Straus from Norman Sultan offering suggestions concerning notes Min Wolf had about a wedding ceremony, checks received, and prayer book donations, July 31, 1970 [copy attached]; Min Wolf's original letters attached 

Letter to Karl Straus from Rabbi Stanley Funston with attached Religious School Committee Proposal, August 3, 1970 

Letter to Rabbi Herbert Berger from Karl H. Straus informing him that Sidney Unger would prefer not to participate in a presentation in his honor at that time due to health, and thanks him for the consideration, August 7, 1970 

Letter to Norman Sultan from Min Wolf asking him to inform her when work on the apartment is expected to begin, August 21, 1970 

Letter to Arnold Kemp from Isaac Chicurel informing him on the status of his Congregation Membership and asking him to pay dues as soon as possible, September 15, 1970 

Letter to Congregation Members from Karl H. Straus informing them of updates on Air Conditioning bidding and announcing they have to raise $9,649 for installation, September 15, 1970 

Letter to Congregation Members from Karl H. Straus outlining High Holy Day seating, September 16, 1970 

Letter to Kathy Lashley from Norman Sultan announcing the two new men responsible for maintenance of the 61 N. Liberty Street Residence, September 25, 1970 

Letter to Mr. L. Mills from Min Wolf updating on a payment from Levitch and inquiring about Ida Grand's contribution, October 5, 1970 

Letter to Julius Levitch from Nancy Orban originally attaching an invoice for replacement glass, October 14, 1970 

Letter to Hyman Dave from Karl H. Straus informing him the Executive Committee approved of resurfacing the driveway in the cemetary, October 19, 1970, correspondence leading to this attached 

Letter to Herman Silver from Ruth H. Chicurel informing him his resignation has been accepted, November 13, 1970 

List of dues information for Congregation Members, 1970[?] 

Folder 5: Board of Trustees- Correspondence, 1971 

Letter to Karl Straus from Samuel Robinson thanking him for sending an article about Rabbi Michael published in the Jewish Post, January 21, 1971 

Letter to Janice Kahn and Leon D. Rocamora from Karl H. Straus originally attaching his understanding of the regulations recommended jointly by the Board and Sisterhood, February 19, 1971 

Letter to Karl H. Straus from Coletta M. Mouw Gorski responding to her previous request of renting the social hall, and informing him they do not have the correct insurance and will now not be renting the space, March 17, 1971 

Letter to Mrs. Schwerin, of the North Carolina Association of Jewish Women and American Jewish Times Outlook, from Ruth H. Chicurel informing her that the Congregation cannot make a contribution to the 50th anniversay edition, April 8, 1971 

Letter to Congregation Members from Rabbi Stanley R. Funston inviting them to attend the second annual Institute on Judaism, April 14, 1971 

Letter to Rabbi Stanley Funston from the Estate of Millie Grand (Ida S., Charles, and Reuben Grand) originally containing a contribution to the Temple as part of Millie Grand's will, April 29, 1971 

Letter to Mrs. Morris Lipinsky from Ruth H. Chicurel accepting his resignation from the Congregation, May 24, 1971 

Letter to Norman Sultan, Karl Straus, L. Mills, Board members, and the Congregation from Sidney Unger extending his heartfelt congratulations to all of the newly elected officers and board members, as well as his new role in assisting the temple, May 30, 1971 

Letter to Congregation Members from Norman Sultan regarding High Holy Day seating, September 13, 1971 

Letter to Karl H. Straus from Sidney Unger thanking him and Ruth Funston for the lovely service in Unger's honor, for the gift, and informs Straus that he intends to be able to attend services more regularly, n.d. 

Invitation to the Third Annual Institute on Judaism, held on April 7, 1972 

Letter to Norman Sultan from Evelyn Unger thanking him for his kindness in regards to the death of her husband, Rabbi Sidney Unger, June 1962 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Linn from Ruth H. Chicurel granting permission to use of Unger Hall for their son's wedding, January 3, 1973 

Letter to Eve and Norton Schneps from Ruth H. Chicurel accepting their resignation from the Congregation, January 23, 1973 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Peter V. Elting from Ruth H. Chicurel accepting their resignation from the Congregation, April 20, 1973 

Letter to Harris C. Cohen from Norman Sultan following up on a dues payment request, May 28, 1973 

Letter to Congregation Members from Norman Sultan announcing the Annual Business Meeting, June 18, 1973 [copy with edits attached] 

Folder 7: Board of Trustees- Correspondence, 1974 

Congregation Beth Ha Tephila Mailing List as of February 1, 1974 

Annual Business Meeting Agenda, May 24, 1974 

Letter to Congregation Members from Lawrence A. Mills calling for a special congregational meeting to re-discuss the decision made on the Rabbi's insurance, May 29, 1974 

Letter to Lawrence A. Mills from Mrs. Stanley J. Marks asking to use Unger Hall for a fundraising auction for the Asheville Chapter of Hadassah, September 18, 1974 

Letters from Lillian Schas (January 6, 1975), Ida Marder, and Jacob Sultan (October 26, 1975) requesting a decrease in their dues; Letter from Benjamin Patterson resigning from the congregation, January 10, 1975 

Letter to Rabbi Charles D. Mintz, Director of the Reform Jewish Appeal, from Joseph Dave contributing $500 from his foundation to be credited to Beth Ha Tephila, February 3, 1975 

Letter to Lawrence A. Mills from Rabbi Samuel A. Friedman thanking him for his letter congratulating Friedman's 40th Wedding Anniversary, February 10, 1975 

Letter to S.M. Patton (Buddy) from Norman Sultan thanking him for striping the Temple parking lot, May 1, 1975 

Letter to Congregation Members from Lawrence Mills announcing the Annual Business Meeting of the Congregation, May 23, 1975 

Letter to Lawrence Mills from Joseph Dave informing Mills that he and his wife will be unable to attend the Annual Meeting and cocktail party, June 11, 1975 

Letter to Dr. Albert Kodack from William Rosenfeld thanking Rabbi Funston for his support towards Rosenfeld's sister during the illness and death of her husband, August 29, 1975 

Congregation Membership List and Dues Structure, 1975/1976 

Folder 9: Board of Trustess- Financial Records, 1961 

Outstanding Pledges through 1961 

Members paying less than minimum dues as of July 1, 1961 

Pledges that are Past Due up to 1960 

Religious School Building Fund Pledges, 1961 

Outstanding Pledges Religious School Building Fund up to 1962 

Dues 1962/1963 

Delinquent Dues- 1st Quarter 1962/1963, November 19, 1962 

Members in Arrears as of April 12, 1963 

Contributions for 1961-1962 made at meeting held April 5, 1962 

List of members paying below minimum dues 

Folder 11: Board of Trustees- Financial Records, 1969 

1968/1969 Proposed Budget Figures 

Multiple photocopied invoices from the Jack Far Hotels, May 25, 1969 

Letter from Betty and Milton Doctor originally containing a donation to the Temple, September 9, 1969 

Congregation Mailing List with who have and have not responded about "dinner", October 24, 1969 

50th General Assembly for the Union of American Hebrew Congregations Card for Karl H. Straus, n.d. 

Treasurer's Report, January 22, 1970 

Financial and Statistical Data Booklet for the year ending June 30, 1970 

Treasurer's Report, August 17, 1970 

Treasurer's Report, February 18, 1971 

Treasurer's Report, May 13, 1971 

Comparative Figures for Budgets, December 31, 1971 

List of Members with Special Dues Structure Cases, n.d. 

Folder 13: Board of Trustees- Financial Records: Endowment Fund, 1974, 1976, 1977 

Agreement of Trust in establishing an Endowment Fund, signed February 21, 1974 

Letter to the Board of Trustees from L.D. Rocamora, Norman Sultan, and Karl H. Straus addressing how to respond to large contributions given to the temple, January 30, 1976 

Letter to Ann R. Spear from the Trustess of the Endowment Fund thanking her for her contribution in memory of Max Spear, July 26, 1976 

Final Account for the Estate of David Feldman, in which money is donated to the Congregation, December 29, 1975 

Estate of Dave Feldman, Cash Disbursements, December 15, 1974 to November 30, 1975 

Testamentary for the Estate of David Feldman, signed December 16, 1974; Last Will and Testament of David Feldman signed August 30, 1974 

Judgement and Amendment to Complaint in the Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, N.A., Executor and Trustee under the Will of Max Spear vs. Ann R. Spear, et al, September 20, 1976 

Letter to [unknown] from Robert A. Freeman, III attaching the Order Allowing Amendment to Complaint for the court case of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, N.A., Executor and Trustee under the Will of Max Spear vs. Ann R. Spear, et al., September 30, 1976 

Endowment Fund Assets and Income Earned as of May 19, 1977, Budgets for the 1976/1977 and 1977/1978 years. 

Ledger Book, 1936 

Folder 15: Board of Trustees- Financial Records: New Temple Building Fund, 1945-1952 

Letter to Joseph M. Cooper from Joseph Dave containing a pledge card from Joseph Silversteen, correspondence with Silversteen attached, January 10, 1947 

Letter to Stewart Rogers, Vice President of Six Associates, Inc., from Joseph Dave originially containing a signed contract and check, July 12, 1948 

Letter to Marty Gross from Joseph Dave originally containing a check from Joseph Silversteen, letter from Silversteen attached , August 18, 1948 

Letter to Martin Gross from Joseph Dave with an attached copy of the signed form bequesting $3000 from the Emil Lichtenfels Estate, September 21, 1948 

Contract from Peerless Casualty Company stating the conditions in which Beth Ha Tephila and the H. Southworth Company will complete the construction of Recreation and Sunday School Rooms, August 16, 1951 

Proposed Budget for 1950/1951, related correspondence attached 

Letter to M. William Breman from Joseph Dave discussing dedicating the doors Breman's family donated to the Congregation, October 7, 1953 

List of companies that participated in the Construction of the New Temple, n.d. 

Invoice from Six Associates, June 9, 1947; Invoice from Carter & Bearden Engineers, July 8, 1947; Building Fund Receipts and Disbrusemetns as of February 23, 1949; Two bounced checks from Gloodbloom's Inc., October 21, 1949; Payment notice from Imperial Life Insurance, February 1, 1950; Payment notice from Imperial Life Insurance, July 28, 1950; Payment notice from Imperial Life Insurance, August 1, 1950; Payment notice from Imperial Life Insurance, November 1, 1949; Payment notice from Imperial Life Insurance, May 1, 1949 

Financial Status as of July 25, 1949 

New Temple Building Fund Financial Report as of October 27, 1949 

Summary of Disbursements on New Temple as of January 10, 1950 

Bank Balance and payment to Imperial Life Insurance Company information, July 25, 1949 (?) 

Letter to the Federal Reserve Bank Fiscal Agency Department from Coleman Zageir asking to immediately process the attached bonds, January 25, 1949 

List of members who have pledged towards the New Building Fund, December, 1948 

List of members who have not pledged 

Pledges for New Temple Building Fund as of July 11, 1949 [3 versions] 

Envelope sent to Martin Gross from the Tresco Corporation containing filled-out pledge cards for the School Fund, May 24, 1951 

List of Non-Members who have pledged towards the New Building Fund, n.d. 

Pledge summary, n.d. 

List of pledges towards the New Building Fund? n.d. 

List of people and items they donated to the Congregation, mostly for memorials, n.d. 

Temple Music Fund Ledger Book 

Folder 17: Board of Trustees- Legal Papers: Constitution and By-Laws, n.d.; 1973 

Constitution and By-Laws of Congregation Beth Ha Tephila [draft?] n.d. 

Constitution and By-Laws of Congregation Beth Ha Tephila, n.d. 

Contract for Sale of Realty for 73 Spruce Street, August 24, 1937 

Certificate of Appraisal for the Trustees of Beth Ha Tephila Temple, April 21, 1949 

Folder 19: Board of Trustees- Papers: Rabbinical Pension, 1951, 1957, and n.d. 

Rabbinical Pension Plan (C.C.A.R.-U.A.H.C.): Amended andRevised Trust Agreement booklet, October 30, 1956 

Amendments to Rabbinical Pension Plan Trust Agreement, June 30, 1959 

Amendments to Rabbinical Pension Plan Trust Agreement, August 31, 1961 

Amendments to Rabbinical Pension Plan Trust Agreement, May 23, 1966 

Proposed revision of Suggestions for procedure in rabbinical-congregational relationship of the CCAR and UAHC, August 25, 1969 

Technical Information Release regarding Social Security coverage from the Internal Revenue Service, April 2, 1970 

Letter from the Rabbinical Pension Board to Participants (Stanley Funston?) Congregations originally containing a number of items related to the life insurance and pension plan for Rabbis, June 1970 

Report to the General Assembly written by Earl Morse, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of UAHC, October 26, 1970 

Proposed Resolution on Rabbinic Pensions, n.d. 

List of textbooks to be used in the Religious School for 195[7]/1958 

Letter to students of the religious school containing the program for Hamishah Asar Bishevat and announcing the ground-breaking of the New Religious School, January 25, 1959 

Letter to "Friend" from Azriel Eisenberg and J.M. Horden, from World Over magazine, asking them to renew their subscription, May 2, 1960 

List of subscriptions ordered on August 19, 1960 

Agenda for a Seminar for all Teachers on Jewish Religious Education, held on March 29, 1961 

List of material available for teachers: American Hebrew Congregations, 1961 

Proposed rules for the Religious School, effective September, 1966 

Tentative Religious School Registration for 1966-67 

List of students in the Confirmation Class of 1977 

Blank Religious School Lesson Outline form 

Blank Report Card for seventh to tenth grade students of the Religious School 

Blank Charity Collection card 

Blank card for Sunday School tardiness 

Folder 21: Board of Trustees- Miscellaneous Papers: Clippings, 1959-1969, n.d. 

Newspaper Clipping: "New Religious School Plant Planned by Beth-Ha Tephila," January 21, 1959 

Newspaper Clipping: "Morris Lipinsky Sr., Store Executive, Dies," 1960? 

The Asheville Citizen Newspaper Clipping: "Death Takes Joe Cooper At Age 76," March 22, 1962 

Newspaper Clipping: "Pearlman, 74, Founder of Store Chain, Dies," December 30, 1962 

The Asheville Times Newspaper Clipping: "Mrs. Galumbeck Rites Set," March 3, 1963 

Newspaper Clipping: Obituary for Mrs. Lena Kanter October 13, 1964 

Newspaper Clipping: "500 Attend Race Relations Meet" n.d. 

Newspaper Clipping: Obituary for Mrs. Diani Zanger, n.d. 

Ledger Book for the Cemetery Upkeep Committee, October 1942 to May 1952 

Folder 23: Board of Trustees- Memorial Committee- Correspondence- 1957-1959 

Letter to Sallie Eisenberg from Joseph Lichtenfels inviting her to the upcoming Kaddish and asking if she would like to make a contribution to the Memorial Fund in memory of Frances Zageir, July 5, 1957 

Letter to Sallie Eisenberg from H. Wadopian inviting her to the upcoming Kaddish and asking if she would make a contribution to the Memorial Fund in memory of Israel Zageir, December 27, 1957 

Letter to Sallie Eisenberg from H. Wadopian inviting her to the upcoming Kaddish and asking if she would make a contribution to the Memorial Fund in memory of Lena Finestein, January 31, 1958 

Letter to Mrs. Arthur J. Joseph from H. Wadopian inviting her to the upcoming Kaddish and asking if she would make a contribution to the Memorial Fund in memory of Rebecca Strelitz, March 28, 1958 

Letter to Walter Fall from H. Wadopian inviting him to the upcoming Kaddish and asking if he would make a contribution to the Memorial Fund in memory of Hugo Falkenstein, July 18, 1958 

Letter to Arthur J. Joseph from H. Wadopian inviting him to the upcoming Kaddish and asking if he would make a contribution to the Memorial Fund in memory of Elizabeth Joseph, October 3, 1958 

Letter to Max Riesenberg from H. Wadopian inviting him to the upcoming Kaddish and asking if he would make a contribution to the Memorial Fund in memory of Nathan Riesenberg, December 5, 1958 

Letter to Ed Goldsmith from H. Wadopian inviting him to the upcoming Kaddish and asking if he would make a contribution to the Memorial Fund in memory of Albert Goldsmith, December 12, 1958 

Letter to Sallie Eisenberg from H. Wadopian inviting her to the upcoming Kaddish and asking if she would make a contribution to the Memorial Fund in memory of Israel Zageir, December 26 1958 

Letter to Mrs. T. Galumbeck from H. Wadopian inviting her to the upcoming Kaddish and asking if she would make a contribution to the Memorial Fund in memory of Tippie Galumbeck, January 2, 1959 

Letter to Mrs. Al J. Goodman from H. Wadopian inviting her to the upcoming Kaddish and asking if she would make a contribution to the Memorial Fund in memory of Adam Luber, January 16, 1959 

Letter to Arthur J. Joseph from H. Wadopian inviting him to the upcoming Kaddish and asking if he would make a contribution to the Memorial Fund in memory of Jacob Joseph, January 23, 1959 

Letter to Isaac Gradman from H. Wadopian inviting him to the upcoming Kaddish and asking if he would make a contribution to the Memorial Fund in memory of Harry Gradman, February 26, 1960 

Letter to Congregation Members from Isaac Lichtenfels announcing the plans to create an Institute on Judaism and asking for contributions to the new Interfaith fund to finance it, rough draft attached, March 24, 1969 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Isaac Lichtenfels thanking him for his contribution to the Interfaith Fund, April 8, 1969 

Memorandum concerning establishing the Interfaith Fund, n.d. 

Folder 25: Board of Trustees- New Building Fund Committee: Minutes, 1942-1949 

Letter to Frank Marder from Joseph M. Cooper that accompanied the copy of the entirety of the Building Fund Committee minutes, June 4, 1960 

Board of Trustees- Temple Construction: Planning Documents, 1938, 1946-47 and n.d. 

"Tyler, Texas Builds a Synagogue," article(?) from The Synagogue, November, 1938 

"Outline Specifications for Beth Ha Tephila Synagogue" from Six Associates, April, 1947 

Letter to Professor Franz Landsberger from Joseph Dave discussing revised plans for the new edifice, December 16, 1947 

Letter to Professor Franz Landsberger from Joseph Dave stating he will discuss Landsberger's comments with Sidney Wien and the architects, December 24, 1947 

List of congregations which built synagogues within recent years, n.d. 

Letter to Joseph Sternberg from the Acting Secretary advising him the New Building Fund Committee reccomends finding a new site for the new Temple and that $75,000 needs to be raised, June 16, 1944 

"A New Temple for Congregation Beth Ha-Tephila" pamphlet, 1944 

Letter to Louis Lipinsky from Joseph Cooper thanking him for his contribution to the New Temple Building Fund, January 10, 1945 

Letter to Julia Solomon from Joseph Cooper informing her of the donations made to the New Temple Building Fund in memory of Rabbi Solomon, March 8, 1945 

Letter to Louis Lipinsky from Joseph Cooper informing him that a site for the New Temple has been chosen, August 2, 1945 

Letter to Joseph Cooper from Alfred Lichtenfels thanking the Building Fund Committee for their work, August 31, 1945 

Letter to J.B. Breman from John W. Spicer accounting the proceeds of the bonds left with the Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, November 7, 1945 

Letter to Rabbi Jacob Schwartz, of UAHC, from Joseph Cooper discussing plans for a drive and an all-members dinner to raise money for the New Temple, asks if Rabbi Eisendrath could speak at this dinner, and asks to proofread a pledge card, November 8, 1945 

Letter to Joseph Cooper from Coleman Zageir making a contribution to the New Temple Building Fund, December 28, 1945 

Letter to Edna and Gustav Lichtenfels from Joseph Cooper thanking them for their contribution to the New Temple Building Fund, January 18, 1946 

Letter to S. Feldman from Joseph Cooper thanking him for his contribution to the New Temple Building Fund, March 13, 1946 

Letter to Joseph Cooper from Bill Breman enclosing a contribution to the New Temple Building Fund, September 19, 1946 

Letter to Sidney A. Wien from Joseph Cooper thanking him for contribution to the New Temple Building Fund, October 3, 1946 

Letter to Lawrence J. Riesenberg from Joseph Cooper thanking him for contribution to the New Temple Building Fund, October 3, 1946 

Letter to members of the Temple Building Fund Advisory Committee from Louis Lipinsky asking them to attend a crucial meeting held prior to the Congregation Dinner Meeting, October 4, 1946 

Letter to Morris Lipinsky from Joseph Cooper thanking him for his contribution to the New Temple Building Fund, October 4, 1946 

Letter to Joseph Cooper from Louis Lipinsky making a contribution to the New Temple Building Fund, October 18, 1946 

Letter to J.B. Breman from Coleman Zageir notifying him of receiving the $8000 in U.S. Treasure bonds, October 24, 1946 

Letter to H.A. Haseltine from J.A. Patla informing him he his permitted to retain his residency until July 15 on the property on which the New Temple is being built, May 16, 1947 

Letter to Rabbi Jacob D. Schwarz, of UAHC, from Joseph Dave informing him he will be attending the Synagogue Building Conference in New York, June 3, 1947 

Letter to Joseph Cooper from Sidney A. Wien originally including sketches for a new temple building and offers assistance in raising funds for building, December 13, 1947 

Letter to Joe [Cooper?] from J.B. Breman discussing potential downfalls of buying bonds, commending Cooper's hard work, and originally included a check, January 2, 1948 

Letter to L.H. Pollock from the Secretary for the Building Fund Committee informing him that his contribution will be used in constructing an Ark for the new Temple, October 5, 1948 

Letter to B.A. Pollock from Joseph Cooper thanking him for the gift of shares of Butler's Inc. and asks where Pollock would like the money to go, October 18, 1948 

Letter to Rabbi Jacob D. Schwarz from Joseph Cooper asking his opinion on an inscription that will accompany the Ark in the New Temple, requested its donor, October 26, 1948 

Letter to W. Bowen Henderson from Joseph Cooper thanking him for his contribution to the New Temple Building Fund, November 2, 1948 

Letter to Joseph Cooper from Joseph Dave including a contribution from Albert L. Post for the New Temple Building Fund, December 2, 1948 

Letter to John T. Rodgers from Joseph Cooper thanking him for his contribution to the New Temple Building Fund, December 13, 1948 

Letter to L.H. Pollock from the secretary informing him that no more contributions exclusively for non-building can be accepted due to a dire need for money to build the actual temple, and asks if he will still make his contribution under those conditions, December 22, 1948 

Resolution Adopted by Congregation Beth Ha-Tephila in regards to the New Temple Building Fund, n.d. 

Folder 27: Board of Trustees- New Temple Building Fund Committee: Correspondence, 1949-1950, 1954, n.d. 

Letter to Leo Finkelstein from the secretary of the New Temple Building Fund Committee informing him that the committee has resolved to take out a loan to fund further construction, January 5, 1949 

Notes for Meeting held on January 20, 1949 

Letter to Dr. Leon Feldman from E.I. Rosenberg informing him when Alfred Lichtenfels and Isaac Gradman will pay their pledge balances, February 2, 1949; Letter to Dr. E. Rosenberg from Leon Feldman asking Feldman to contact Lichtenfels and Gradman about their pledges, January 31, 1949 

Letter to Joseph Cooper from Joseph Dave declining chairmanship of the Special Memorial Committee and suggests how to go about obtaining memorial contributions, February 14, 1949 

Letter to J.B. Breman from the secretary asking him to attend the Board of Directors meeting in which memorial sales will be discussed, March 25, 1949 

Letter to Martin Gross from Joseph Dave originally including a check from Mrs. G. Lichtenfels covering the remainder of the Lichtenfels' pledge, April 11, 1949 

Letter to Ferd Neugass from Joseph Dave thanking him for his contribution to the New Temple Building Fund, April 21, 1949 

Letter to Besse and Roy N. Swartzberg from Joseph Cooper thanking them for their contribution to the New Temple Building Fund, June 20, 1949 

Letter to Joseph Dave from [Joseph Cooper] thanking him for all of his work in aiding the construction of the New Temple, August 6, 1949 

Letter to Joseph Cooper from Joseph Dave thanking him for his letter, and expresses hope in getting the mortgage paid quickly, August 9, 1949 

Letter to Gustav Lichtenfels from Joseph Cooper thanking him for contributing the money for the New Temple's organ, August 25, 1949 

Letter to Martin Gross from E.I. Rosenberg attaching a letter and check from George M. Green, September 6, 1949 

Letter to Julian Woodcock from Joseph Cooper thanking him for his contribution to the New Temple Building Fund, October 10, 1949 

Letter to Helen Lees from Joseph Cooper thanking her for her contribution in memory of her sister to the New Temple Building Fund, and offers condolences for her loss, November 25, 1949 

Draft of a speech or letter by Joseph Cooper outlining all of the progress made in the New Temple and thanking everyone involved for their work, 1949 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. William Michalove from Joseph Cooper expressing his sympathies for the loss of their brother and informs them a contribution was made in his memory, January 3, 1950 

Letter to the International Bronze Tablet Co., Inc., from [Joseph Cooper] expressing interest in purchasing two memorial tablets and asks to be sent a sketch based on the included guidelines, January 23, 1950 

Letter to Leon H. Feldman from Joseph Cooper replying to Feldman's previous letter, citing his reasoning for resigning and maintains his wish to do so, June 21, 1950 

Letter to Alfred Lichtenfels from J.A. Patla suggesting a permanent record be made incorporating the history of the Temple and the work and contributions made making it possible, June 25, 1954 

Partial list of memorial objects and cost information that can be contributed to aid the New Temple Building Fund, n.d. 

Second page of a letter from Jacob Schwarz discussing memorial objects, specifically the Ark, n.d. 

Letter sent to Rabbi Unger, handled by Joe [Cooper?], from Mrs. Adolph Markel asking if the Ten Commandments paperweights to benefit the New Temple Building Fund were still being sold, and asking to purchase some, n.d. 

Letter to Stewart Rogers from Joseph Dave attaching a letter from Professor Franz Landsberger concerning decoration on the Broad Street side of the Temple, April 30, 1947 

Letter to S.J. Newman from Joseph Dave informing him of the plans to secure the wanted designs on the Temple for Newman to compose sketches and create estimates, January 15, 1948; Letter to Joseph Dave from S.J. Newman asking if a decision on designs have been made, January 12, 1948 

Letter to Sidney A. Wien from Anthony Lord offering reccomendations for a heating system for the new Temple, February 5, 1948 

Letter to Joseph Dave from W.N. Mackey informing him that he will be quoted a price for the bronze doors as soon as possible, May 3, 1948; Newman Brothers Buying Guide; Letter to Joseph Dave from Sid Newman acknowledging Dave's letter accepting the price for the bronze work, June 25, 1948 

Letter to W.J. Newman from Joseph Dave accepting the price of the tablet for the cemetary marker and discusses design details, June 30, 1948; Letter to Joseph Dave from W.J. Newman declaring the price for bronze cemetary tablet, June 28, 1948 

Letter to W.J. Newman from Joseph Dave asking to be sent copies of the bronze tablet blueprint and an invoice, July 9, 1948; Letter to Joseph Dave from W.J. Newman originally including a blueprint to be approved for the tablet, July 2, 1948 

Letter to Stewart Rogers, of Six Associates, from Joseph Dave originally containing a copy of the Six Associates contract and a check covering their invoice, July 12, 1948 

Letter to Stewart Rogers, of Six Associates, from Fred Krieger, of Newman Brothers, discussing construction on the ark, August 30, 1948 

Blueprint for the Bronze Cornerstone Plaque, September 16, 1948 

Letter to J. Rosenthal, of Newman Brothers, from Joseph Dave thanking him for his effort in completing the [bronze tablet?] order, October 25, 1948; Letter to Joseph Dave from J. Rosenthal advising him materials will be shipped November 1, October 23, 1948 

Folder 29: Board of Trustees- Temple Construction: Correspondence, January - July 1949 

Letter to Joseph M. Cooper from Joseph Dave originally containing a list of articles included in the cornerstone, January 17, 1949 

Letter to J.D. Mullis from Joseph Dave informing him Sidney Wien will make an appointment to discuss purchasing pews from the Southern Desk Company, February 15, 1949 

Letter to Joseph Dave from C.B. Mullis discussing pew pricing, contract attached February 25, 1949 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Frank M. Parker discussing a tax that was improperly charged in concerns to a purchase from the United States Plywood Corporation, March 12, 1949 

Letter to Mrs. Sol Naiman from the S.P. Skinner Co., Inc., enclosing clippings of lantern styles and booklet of lanterns, March 16, 1949 

Letter to Martin Gross from Joseph Dave originally including a letter to Harry Berman and a check from Mrs. Joseph Walters, thank you letter to her attached, March 18, 1949 

Letter to C.B. Mullis from Joseph Dave stating the Temple should be able to receive the pews between June 1 and 15, April 1, 1949 

Letter to Joseph Dave from C.B. Mullis discussing the coloring of the pews and installing number plates, April 11, 1949 

Letter to Croname, Inc. from Joseph Dave asking for a catalog for purchasing pew number plates, April 15, 1949 

Letter to Mr. Paul Mooter from Joseph Dave discussing purchasing an organ from the Baldwin Piano Company, April 21, 1949 

Letter to the Candoro Marble Company from Sidney Wien asking for information about possible marble tablets, May 2, 1949 

Letter to C.B. Mullis from Joseph Dave stating pew installition can occur on May 30, May 5, 1949; Letter to Joseph Dave and Sidney Wien from C.B. Mullis confirming a telephone conversation regarding pew details and installation, May 3, 1949 

Letter to Sidney A. Wien from W.D. Blackstock, of the Candoro Marble Company, responding to Wien's previous letter inquiring about marble tablets, May 6, 1949 

Letter to Martin Gross from Joseph Dave originally containing a 20-year Guaranty Bond for the New Temple Roof, May 12, 1949 

Letter to Six Associates from the Vice President of the Merchant Construction Company containing instructions from Sidney Wien on construction of doors for the new Temple, May 18, 1949 

Letter to C.B. Mullis from Joseph Dave discussing having the pews re-finished, June 16, 1949 

Letter to W.N. Mackey, of Newman Brothers, from Erich Rosenberg informing him they are postponing ordering metal work, July 18, 1949; Letter to E.I. Rosenberg from W.N. Mackey inquiring as to when they will meet to discuss arranging services, July 15, 1949 

Letter to E.I. Rosenberg from S.J. Newman, of Newman Brothers, stating they are willing to enter the Temple's order on a deferred-payment basis, July 26, 1949 

Sketch for Marble Tablet, n.d. 

Notes concerning Marble Tablet, n.d. 

Memo to Sidney A. Wien from Joseph Dave informing him Newman Brothers has agreed to do the bronze work at $3,220, August 2, 1949; notes on that phone conversation attached 

Letter to Sidney A. Wien from Joseph Dave including a letter to S.J. Newman and discusses work to be done with Lawrence Merchant, August 4, 1949; Letter to S.J. Newman from Joseph Dave discussing Newman Brothers doing work on the new Temple, August 4, 1949 

Letter to S.J. Newman from L.C. Merchant confirming the order for bronze work for the Ark, August 6, 1949; Letter to W.J. Newman from Joseph Dave asking him to enter the bronze tablet order, August 11, 1949; Letter to Joseph Dave from W.J. Newman originally containing a proof rubbing of the bronze tablet for approval, August 9, 1949; Better Bronze Plaques by Newman pamphlet 

Letter to the S.J. Newman from Joseph Dave asking to have a sign error fixed, August 11, 1949; Letter to S.J. Newman from Joseph Dave attaching a sketch for door bars, August 11, 1949; Letter to Joseph Dave from S.J. Newman containing a door bars pamphlet, August 8, 1949; Door Pull sketch, August 11, 1949 

Letter to Edwin T. Reeder from L.C. Merchant discussing difficulites in bleaching flexwood, August 18, 1949 

Letter to Fletcher Cannon from Joseph Dave originally containing a check for the organ, August 23, 1949 

Letter to S.J. Newman from Sidney A. Wien thanking him for finishing orders quickly, August 25, 1949 

Handwritten note of money due to Newman Brothers, Letter to S.J. Newman from Joseph Dave originally containing a check covering several invoices and thanks him for his services, August 29, 1949; Letter to Joseph Dave from S.J. Newman thanking him for sending a Dedication Program and discusses the status of the Menorah and bronze orders, August 24, 1949; Letter to Joseph Dave from S.J. Newman thanking him for his kind remarks and check, September 1, 1949 

Letter to Edwin T. Reeder from Wm. F. Andrew, from Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Inc., containing a quote for the Altar Wall Lamp, August 31, 1949 

Letter to Edwin T. Reeder from E.A. Kane, of Flour City Ornamental Iron Co., containing a quote for the Altar Lamp, September 2, 1949 

Letter to Rabbi Sidney Unger from Hazel S. Bennett, of the Cannon Music Company, originally containing a tax exemption certificate for the Wurlitzer Organ, September 2, 1949 

Letter to S.J. Newman from Joseph Dave originally containing a check for a bronze plate, September 7, 1949; Invoice from Newman Brothers for a Bronze Plate, August 30, 1949 

Letter to Joseph Dave from S.J. Newman confirming receipt of his letter from September 6, September 8, 1949 

Letter to Sidney A. Wien from Edwin T. Reeder originally containing three quotes for the Altar Lamp and states the drawings for the urns are being reviewed, September 9, 1949 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Edwin T. Reeder originally containing drawings for the Ark's brass work with additional notations pertaining to its construction, September 14, 1949 

Letter to W. Stewart Rogers from Joseph Dave stating the importance in making a diagram of the Temple heating system, September 20, 1949 

Letter to Samson E. Weiss from Joseph Dave answering his question about the Temples' window heights, September 29, 1949 

Letter to S.J. Newman from L.C. Merchant discussing changes to the bronze work to becompleted by the Newman Brothers, October 19, 1949 

Letter to E. Jenkins, of Newman Brothers, from Joseph Dave informing him to not move ahead on a job until final instructions from the Merchant Construction Company are received, October 21, 1949; Letter to Joseph Dave form E. Jenkins asking for approval on shop drawings, October 13, 1949 

Letter to Sidney A. Wien from W.F. Andrews, of Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Inc., originally containing the full size detail shop drawing of the Eternal Altar Lamp to be approved, November 1, 1949; Letter to Edwin T. Reeder from W.F. Andrews originally containing the full size detail shop drawing of the Eternal Altar Lamp to be approved, November 1, 1949 

Letter to W.F. Andrews, of Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Inc., from Edwin T. Reeder stating corrections to be made on the light fixture, November 17, 1949 

Letter to Sidney A. Wien from Edwin T. Reeder asking him to send a sample of gold plating to E.F. Caldwell Co., November 26, 1949 

Letter to Sidney Wien from W.J. Newman originally containing a blueprint for the bronze memorial tablet and quoting its price, December 2, 1949 

Letter to Sidney Wien from W.J. Newman discussing changes that will need to be made to the tablets if lighting were included, December 21, 1949 

Letter to Leo Finkelstein from Joseph Dave informing him of the placement of old tablets in the new Temple, December 21, 1949 

Newman Brothers Business Reply Envelope (empty) n.d. 

Folder 31: Board of Trustees- Temple Construction: Correspondence, 1950 

Letter to Rabbi Sidney Unger from H.A. Cooper, of Architectural Bronze & Aluminium Corp., confirming the quotation for the two Yahrzeit Memorial Tablets, January 3, 1950 

Letter to Sidney Wien from Hyman Dave enclosing a blueprint for the Ark Doors, January 5, 1950 

Letter to Edwin T. Reeder from Sidney Wien informing him the Eternal Light he designed has been very well received by the Congregation, January 17, 1950 

Letter to Michael Robinson from Sidney Wien responding to his suggestion to have wooden Memorial Tablets, January 23, 1950; Letter to Sidney Wien from Michael Robinson suggesting wooden Memorial Tablets, January 17, 1950; Letter to Michael Robinson from Sidney Wien informing him the Temple will receive new bronze Tablets and asks for his suggestions on the design, January 13, 1950 

Letter to United States Bronze Sign Co., Inc., from Sidney Wien discussing specifications for the Memorial Tablets, January 27, 1950 

Letter to Sidney Wien from H.A. Cooper, of Architectural Bronze & Aluminum Corp., originally containing a sketch for the Yahrzeit Memorial Tablet, February 8, 1950 

Letter to Sidney Wien from David Klein, of United States Bronze Sign Co., Inc., containing a drawing of the proposed Memorial Tablet, February 13, 1950 

Letter to Sidney Wien from H.A. Cooper, of Architectural Bronze & Aluminum Corporation, asking for a disposition on the previusly submitted Memorial Tablet drawing, February 28, 1950 

Letter to W.J. Newman from Sidney Wein informing him it has been decided to have no lighting on the Memorial Tablets and includes the necessary specifications for them, March 6, 1950 

Letter to H.A. Cooper, of Architectural Bronze & Aluminum Corporation, from Sidney Wien informing them the Committee has yet to make a decision on the Memorial Tablets, March 6, 1950 

Letter to David Klein, of United States Bronze Sign Co., Inc., from Sidney Wien returning the tablet drawings with some corrections and approving them to be made, March 28, 1950 

Letter to Rabbi Sidney Unger from David Klein, of United States Bronze Sign Co., Inc., informing him that Klein's previous letter should have been sent to Sidney Wien, April 15, 1950 

Letter to Sidney Wien from David Klein, of United States Bronze Sign Co., Inc., informing him drawings will be sent to him soon and the order is progressing nicely, April 28, 1950; Letter to Sidney Wien from [David Klein?] originally containing a copy of a letter from the United States Bronze Sign Co., Inc., May 2, 1950 

Letter to Sidney Wien from Irwin H. Hyman, of United States Bronze Sign Co., Inc., informing him two blueprints of the corrected drawing are being sent to him, May 3, 1950 

Letter to David Klein, of United States Bronze Sign Co., Inc., from Sidney Wien originally returning proofs for the bottom plate and letttering for the tablet with corrections made on the latter, May 26, 1950 

Letter to S.J. Newman from Joseph Dave discussing the bronze altar work done by The Newman Brothers and their contribution to the Congregation, June 14, 1950; Handwritten note to Newman from Joseph Dave or Sidney Wien with notes on the bronze work for the altar, n.d. 

Letter to Martin Gross from Joseph Dave originally containing the Newman Brothers contribution as well as an invoice from them, June 20, 1950 

Letter to J.L. Huntsman, of Asheville Steel & Salvage Company, from unknown confirming an agreement made between him and Hyman Dave concerning the removal of the Temple Annex Building, November 20, 1951 

Bronze Tablets Pamphlet from the United States Bronze Sign Company, Inc. 

Memorial Tablet Drawing, n.d. 

Design and Craftsmanship by Albert Wood & Five Sons Pamphlet 

Invoice from Merchant Construction Company for furnishing labor and material to erect the Temple [2 pages], January 12, 1949 

Invoice from United States Plywood Corporation sold to the Merchant Construction Company for Walnut, December 6, 1948 

Invoice from Reed and Abee, Inc. sold to the Merchant Construction Company for concrete, December 9, 1948 

Invoice from Driveways, Inc. sold to the Merchant Construction Company for asphalt, December 15, 1948 

Invoice from Southern Railway Company sold to the Merchant Construction Company for cut stone, December 20, 1948 

Invoice from Ed Atkinson Company sold to the Merchant Construction Company for dried black walnut, December 22, 1948 

Invoice from Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company sold to the Merchant Construction Company for service and equipment, December 21, 1948 

Payroll for the Merchant Construction Company for the week ending December 26, 1948 

Invoice from Price Piping Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for the heating system installation, December 30, 1948 

Series of Truck Orders from the Merchant Construction Company, December 21 - 30, 1948, unknown series of calculations attached to front 

Invoice from Clyde Reed, Jr. sold to Merchant Construction Company for sand, December 31, 1948 

Invoice from Public Service Company of N.C., Inc. sold to Merchant Construction Company for Lump Coke, December 14, 1948 

Invoice from Southern Railway Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for steel roofing and paint, December 16, 1948 

Freight Bill from Wooster Prod. Co. sold to Merchant Construction Company for treads or risers, December 24, 1948 

Invoice from Green Hardware Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for wire, bolts, and door hardware, December 31, 1948 

Invoice from W.H. Arthur Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for Barrett's Plastic Elastigum, December 31, 1948 

Credit Card Invoices for Shell Gasoline, December 20-30, [1948?] 

Invoice from Six Associates to Congregation Beth-ha Tephila for Merchant Construction Company, January 13, 1949 

Invoice from Six Associates to Congregation Beth-ha Tephila for a fee from Merchant Construction Company, February 17, 1949 

Invoice from Six Associates to Congregation Beth-ha Tephila for Merchant Construction Company, April 19, 1949, paid May 5, 1949 

Calculations for the Invoice from Six Associates to Congregation Beth-ha Tephila for Merchant Construction Company, n.d. 

Payroll for Merchant Construction Company for the week ending January 2, 1949 

Payroll for Merchant Construction Company for the week ending January 16, 1949 

Invoice from Moser Plumbing Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for water line work, January 5, 1949 

Invoice from Tidewater Supply Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for screws and nuts, January 8, 1949 

Invoice for a Long Distance Phone Call to Atlanta sold to Merchant Construction Company, December 31, 1948 

Invoice from Greenville Concrete Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for white cement, January 19, 1949 

Invoice from Southern Bell Telephone Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for service and equipment, January 21, 1949 

Invoice from Citizens Hardware and Supply Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for various hardware, January, 1949 

Series of Truck Orders from Merchant Construction Company, January, 1949? 

Invoice from Green Hardware Co. sold to Merchant Construction Company for bolts, wire, brushes, and a broom, January 31, 1949 

Invoice from Public Service Company of N.C., Inc. sold to Merchant Construction Company for Lump Coke, January 7, 1949 

Payroll for Merchant Construction Company for the week ending on March 6, 1949 

Petty Cash Invoice from Merchant Construction Company paid to Railway Exress Agcy. for Exp. from Ky. Metal Products Co., February 19, 1949 

Invoice for a Long Distance Phone Call to Atlanta sold to Merchant Construction Company, February 22, 1949 

Invoice from United State Plywood Corporation sold to Merchant Construction Company for Birch Doors, March 16, 1949 

Payroll for Merchant Construction Company for the week ending on March 20, 1949 

Invoice from English Lumber Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for maple and birch, March 22, 1949 

Invoice from Ed Atkinson Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for Keens cement, March, 1949 

Payroll for Merchant Construction Company for the week ending on March 27, 1949 

Invoice from Pritchard Paint and Glass Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for glass and glazing, March 10, 1949 

Invoice from Green Hardware Company, Inc. sold to Merchant Construction Company for sand paper and various hardware, March 31, 1949 

Petty Cash Invoice from Merchant Construction Company for cleaning material, March 28, 1949 

Invoice from English Lumber Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for surfacing walnut dimension stock, March 28, 1949 

Invoice for Long Distance Phone Call and Telegram to Greensboro sold to Merchant Construction Company, March 15, 1949 

Invoice from Clyde Reed, Jr. sold to Merchant Construction Company for sand, March 31, 1949 

Payroll for Merchant Construction Company for the week ending on May 1, 1949 

Invoice from Asheville Steel & Salvage Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for railing work, May 9, 1949 

Payroll for Merchant Construction Company for the week ending May 22, 1949 

Invoice from General Building Products Co., Inc. sold to Merchant Construction Company for red rosin paper, May 18, 1949 

Invoice from General Building Products Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for sewer pipes, May 23, 1949 

Invoice for a Long Distance Phone Call to High Point from Merchant Construction Company, May 10, 1949 

Invoice for a Long Distance Phone Call to High Point from Merchant Construction Company, April 13, 1949 

Invoice from O.F. Lytle sold to Merchant Construction Company for sanding cork floors, May 27, 1949 

Invoice from General Building Products Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for sewer pipes, May 25, 1949 

Invoice from Asheville Steel & Salvage Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for torch labor, May 30, 1949 

Petty Cash Invoice from Merchant Construction Company for Ark plan postage costs, May 16, 1949 

Invoice from Citizen's Hardware and Supply Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for sandpaper and various hardware, May 31, 1949 

Invoice from Green Hardware Company sold to Merchant Construction Company for shelf supports, May 31, 1949 

Invoice from S.I. Bean sold to Merchant Construction Company for marble and tile, June 2, 1949 

Invoice for Long Distance Phone Call and Telegram to Cincinnati from Merchant Construction Company, May 25, 1949 

Folder 33: Board of Trustees- Temple Construction- Planning documents- 1938, 1946-1947, N.D. 

Report of Rose Window Committee 

Color Sketch of Temple Altar 

Folder 35: Board of Trustees- Temple Construction: Misc. Documents 

Contract between Congregation Beth Ha Tephila and D'Ascenzo Studios, February 28, 1950 [copy attached] 

Pages 3 and 4 of a document outlining materials needed for the Temple 

"Lifting a Temple to the Skies" article photocopy 

Photocopy of Congregation Beth Ha-Tephila Temple Construction photograph found in newspaper, alongside Kenilworth Presbyterian Church construction 

"Beth Ha-Tephila Congregation to Build Temple" article photocopy 

Folder 37: Board of Trustees- Temple Construction: Cornerstone Ceremony, Invitations, Program, and Clippings, 1948 

Program for the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony [2 copies] 

Blank invitation to the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony [3 copies] 

Photocopy of a newspaper article about the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony 

Program for the Dedicatory Services and Celebration for the New Temple [2 copies] 

Photocopy of "Catholic Lay Leader Speaks at Beth Ha-Tephila Dedication" Asheville Citizen-Times article, September 20, 1959 

Photocopy of "Dedication of New Jewish Temple is Planned Next Week" newspaper article, n.d. 

Document titled "Temple Dedication Services Begin Tonight," August 19, 1949 

Folder 39: Board of Trustees- Religious School Construction: Correspondence, 1956-1958 

Letter to Rabbi Sidney Unger from Stewart Rogers, of Six Associates, originally containing suggested layouts for the Education Building, July 5, 1956 

Letter to Congregation Members fromLarry Mills, Chairman of the Building Committee, discussing the special meeting of the Congregation in which constructing a new Relgious School Building was discussed, December 24, 1957 

Letter to Rabbi Sidney Unger from Myron E. Schoen, Director of Union of American Hebrew Congregations, referring him to resources on planning the new religious school building, April 1, 1958 

Letter to Hyman Dave from B. Paul Goodman containing a letter sent to all members of the Building Committee and asks to be informed when updates from Larry Mills are received, April 25, 1958; Letter sent to the Building Committee from B. Paul Goodman discussing waiting to hear from Larry Mills before making any further plans for the religious school building, April 25, 1958 

Letter to Hyman Dave from Stewart Rogers enclosing a bill to cover expenses of an unused plan for the religious school building, October 14, 1958 

Letter to Stewart Rogers from Rabbi Sidney E. Unger discussing why Six Associates was not chosen to complete the plans for the religious school building, October 16, 1958 

Letter to J. Bertram King from B. Paul Goodman asking him to obtain an extension of time from the Rice Construction Company, October 23, 1958 

Letter to Stewart Rogers from Hyman Dave originally containing a check to cover expenses of Six Associates work, November 4, 1958 

Informational pamphlet for "An American Synagogue for Today and Tomorrow" book, n.d. 

Letter to J. Bertram King from B. Paul Goodman informing him that he has been selected as the architect for the New Religious School Building, n.d. 

Letter to Board Members from Hyman Dave requesting their presence at the Religious School Groundbreaking Ceremony, January 21, 1959 

Letter to Leo Finkelstein from Hyman Dave originally enclosing an invitation to the Groundbreaking Ceremony, January 21, 1959 

Letter to Hyman Dave, Paul Goodman, Isaac Lichtenfels from J. Bertram King asking them to sign and return the list of approved building details, January 30, 1959 

Change Order for H.M. Rice & Son from J. Bertram King for bricks and a brass expansion joint cover, February 27, 1959 

Letter to J. Bertram King from Hyman Dave originally containing three signed copies of Change Order 1, March 6, 1959 

Letter to J. Bertram King from B. Paul Goodman changing the weekly meeting time, April 15, 1959 

Letter to Hyman Dave from J. Bertram King recommending tile colors, April 28, 1959 

Letter to B. Paul Goodman, Hyman Dave, Isaac Lichtenfels from J. Bertram King containing a color schedule for the religious school, May 13, 1959 

Letter to Karl H. Straus from J. Bertram King informing him of repairs needed on the Religious School roof deck and that payment to the contractors will be withheld until they are fixed, May 18, 1959 

Letter to B. Paul Goodman, Hyman Dave, and Isaac Lichtenfels from J. Bertram King containing the revised color schedule, May 19, 1959 

Letter to J. Bertram King from B. Paul Goodman informing him of the confirmed colors for the Religious School Building, May 25, 1959 

Folder 41: Board of Trustees- Religious School Construction: Correspondence, June 1959 - January 1960 

Letter to J. Bertram King from B. Paul Goodman discussing a comparable light fixture to the one they originally planned to use, June 3, 1959 

Letter to Hyman Dave from B. Paul Goodman originally containing copies of letters sent to Bertram King, Leo Finkelstein, and Isaac Lichtenfels, June 6, 1959 

Letter to Leo Finkelstein from B. Paul Goodman originally containing a copy of a letter sent to Betram King and asks for his attendance at the next meeting, June 8, 1959 

Letter to Ronald Rice from B. Paul Goodman asking for a breakdown of the charges for installing a door, July 1, 1959 

Telegram to Mr. Sachler, of Dave Steel Company, from Sam Garonzik, of Southern GF Company, stating a frame and lock were delivered, July 8, 1959 

Letter to Karl Straus from Hyman Dave originally containing a Change Order, August 4, 1959 

Letter to Reverend John R. Hamilton from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking for his attendance at the Relgious School Building Dedication and discusses details of the occassion, August 12, 1959 

Letter to J. Bertram King from B. Paul Goodman discussing ceiling repairs and walkway drainage, August 15, 1959 

Letter to Frank Marder from B. Paul Goodman stating the final costs of the Religious School Buildings, September 18, 1959 

Letter to Ronald Rice from B. Paul Goodman discussing payment and drain issues, October 8, 1959 

Letter to Wilkes C. Price, of Price Piping Company, from B. Paul Goodman asking if they could have someone check the heating system, January 9, 1960 

A Religious School for Temple Beth-Hat Tephila book, n.d. 

Folder 43: Board of Trustees- Religious School Construction: Contracts and Change Orders, 1958-1959 

Letter to J. Bertram King from B. Paul Goodman informing him he has been selected as the architect for the Religious School Building and states the terms and conditions for his work, n.d. 

Performance Bond between H.M. Rice & Son and Congregation Beth-Ha Tephila, January 9, 1959 

Change Order sent to H.M. Rice & Son from Congregation Beth-Ha Tephila for bricks and joint covers, February 27, 1959 

Letter to Congregation Beth Ha Tephila from H.M. Rice & Son containing Change Order 1 calculations, March 1, 1959 

Change Order sent to H.M. Rice & Son from Congregation Beth-Ha Tephila for many items, July 8, 1959 

New Religious School Building Committe Agenda for March 6, 1959 

List of New Religious School Building Committe members, n.d. 

Folder 45: Board of Trustees- Religious School Construction: Dedication Ceremony- Invitations, Correspondence, Program, September 1959 

Program for the Dediction of the New Religious School Building Ceremonies, September 18-20, 1959 

List of people notified about the Dedication in addition to those sent a letter, n.d. 

Letter to Mayor Earl W. Eller from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing a document pertaining to his role in the Dedication ceremony, September 15, 1959 

Letter to Earl C. Funderburk from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing a document pertaining to his role in the Dedication ceremony, September 15, 1959 

Letter to Paul Goodman from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing a document pertaining to his role in the Dedication ceremony, September 15, 1959 

Letter to Father William J. Kuder from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing a document pertaining to his role in the Dedication ceremony, September 15, 1959 

Letter to Frank Marder from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing a document pertaining to his role in the Dedication ceremony, September 15, 1959 

Letter to T.C. Roberson from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing a document pertaining to his role in the Dedication ceremony, September 15, 1959 

Letter to Joseph Sternberg from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing a document pertaining to his role in the Dedication ceremony, September 15, 1959 

Letter to J. Weldon Weir from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing a document pertaining to his role in the Dedication ceremony, September 15, 1959 

Letter to Stan Frumkin from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing a document pertaining to his role in the Dedication ceremony, September 16, 1959 

Letter to Lawrence Mills from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing a document pertaining to his role in the Dedication ceremony, September 16, 1959 

Letter to Ira Rosenstock from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing a document pertaining to his role in the Dedication ceremony, September 16, 1959 

Photocopy of Asheville Citizen Times Photograph and blurb on the Religious School Dedication Ceremonies, September 19, 1959 

"Suggestions for participants and others- with reference to dedication of the New Religious School Building, Sept. 18, 19, 20, 1959 for Friday night September 18" n.d. 

"Suggestions for Board Members, Participants and other/regarding details pertaining to Friday evening September 18, 1959" n.d. 

List of Officers, Board of Directors, Building Committee, and Building Fund Committee members, n.d. 

Folder 1: Rabbis- Unger, Sidney: Correspondence- Letters from, 1949-1950 

Letter to Joseph Cooper from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking what his reactions were to a proposed letter, April 5, 1949 

Letter to Lee Edwards from Rabbi Sidney Unger congratulating him on his performance of Medea, February 7, 1950 

Letter to Dr. Maurice N. Eisendrath from Rabbi Sidney Unger informing Eisendrath that he is creating interest in the Mid-Atlantic Council of the Union [conference?], March 2, 1950 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Simon from Rabbi Sidney Unger catching up and sending his love, April 5, 1950 

Letter to Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing his thoughts on the regional conference, May 5, 1950 

Letter to Sol Elgart from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the Union and College Campaign, May 25, 1950 

Letter to Janet, Carol, and Mickey from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing plans on visiting Cincinnati, May 29, 1950 

Letter to Dr. Maurice Eisendrath from Rabbi Sidney Unger listing the newly elected officers of Congregation Beth-Ha Tephila, June 29, 1950 

Letter to Edward F. Deacon, President of Community Chest, from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the change in how Asheville's Town Meetings are organized, July 11, 1950 

Letter to Eugene Ochsenreiter, President of the Chamber of Commerce, from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the change in how Asheville's Town Meetings are organized, July 11, 1950 

Letter to Mrs. Hal Weir, President of the County PTA, from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the change in how Asheville's Town Meetings are organized, July 14, 1950 

Letter to T.C. Roberson, Superintendent of Buncombe County Schools, from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the change in how Asheville's Town Meetings are organized, July 14, 1950 

Letter to Dr. Maurice Eisendrath from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing his trip to New York and seeing the construction of the House of Living Judaism, August 4, 1950 

Letter to Mrs. Roeby Wilson, President of the City P.T.A., from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking for a reply in regard to reorganizing Asheville's Town Meeting, August 7, 1950 

Letter to Mrs. Hal Weir, President of the County P.T.A., from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking for a reply in regard to reorganizing Asheville's Town Meeting, August 7, 1950 

Letter to Eugene Ochsenreiter, President of the Chamber of Commerce, from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking for a reply in regard to reorganizing Asheville's Town Meeting, August 7, 1950 

Letter to Mr. Wm. Duckworth, President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking for a reply in regard to reorganizing Asheville's Town Meeting, August 7, 1950 

Letter to Reverend Brooks, of Asheville's Chapter of the World Federalist Movement, from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking him to serve as a representative of his organization in the Town Meeting Advisory Board, August 16, 1950 

Letter to Reverend Monsigneur Louis J. Bour from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking him to serve as a representative of his church in the Town Meeting Advisory Board, August 16, 1950 

Letter to George v. Denny, Jr. from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking when he will be in Asheville as to best schedule a Town Meeting, August 31, 1950 

Letter to Reverend Jonathan Edward from Rabbi Sidney Unger stating his regret for not visiting him while he was in Montreat and asks when he will be in the area again, September 7, 1950 

Letter to Mrs. G Van Tyn from Rabbi Sidney Unger informing her that Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kanter may visit her, October 6, 1950 

Letter to Mrs. G Van Tyn from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking to keep him updated on what happens with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kanter, October 9, 1950 

Letter to Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking him to meet Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kanter during their visit to Los Angeles, October 9, 1950 

Letter to Rabbi Malcolm H. Stern from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking him to meet Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kanter when they are in Norfolk, Virginia, October 9, 1950 

Letter to George V. Denny, Jr. from Rabbi Sidney Unger informing him of who was present at the Organization Meeting, October 19, 1950 

Letter to Mr. R. Mallonee from Rabbi Sidney Unger inviting him to the upcoming representatives meeting of the Town Meeting project, November 21, 1950 

Letter to Mr. R. Mallonee from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the most recent Town Meeting Representatives meeting and invites him to the upcoming meeting, December 4, 1950 

Letter to Carl Bamford from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing a draft letter to be sent to panelists for corrections, December 18, 1950 

Letter to Carl Bamford from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the most recent Board of Trustees meeting for the Town Meeting project and asking him to promote the first Town Meeting, December 27, 1950 

Letter to George V. Denny, Jr. from Rabbi Sidney Unger thanking him for his suggestions in regards to something with the Town Meeting project and discusses the project, January 4, 1951 

Letter to George D. Hopper from Rabbi Sidney Unger making a written record of their phone call from that morning, January 8, 1951 

Letter to General James E. Edmonds from Rabbi Sidney Unger giving him information on what is planned for the first Town Meeting, January 8, 1951 

Letter to Rabbi Max D. Eichhorn from Rabbi Sidney Unger thanking him for his previous letter of clarifications and asks why he has not received requests for reports, January 10, 1951 

Letter to Rabbi Maurice Eisendrath from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking for a response to his many letters, January 17, 1951 

Biographical Sketch for L. Nelson Bell, n.d. 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Freudenberg from Rabbi Sidney Unger sending his congratulations for the marriage of Maxine and Henry, January 22, 1951 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Freudenberg from Rabbi Sidney Unger sending his congratulations for their marriage, January 22, 1951 

Biographical information for Rabbi Sidney Unger, n.d. 

Letter to Mr. George V. Denny from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing several Town Meeting in regards to newspaper coverage, responses, and W.L.O.S. issues, January 30, 1951 

Letter to Saul S. Elgart from Rabbi Sidney Unger trying to arrange a visit from Rabbi Perilman, February 7, 1951 

Letter to Dr. Arthur M. Bannerman from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the combating Communism panel, February 12, 1951 

Letter to Miss Sheperd from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the second Town Hall Meeting, February 12, 1951 

Letter to R. Poore from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the second Town Hall Meeting, February 12, 1951 

Letter to Saul S. Elgart from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the United Jewish Appeal's allocation of funds and the lack of aid to local communities, February 19, 1951 

Letter to Rabbi David Max Eichhorn from Rabbi Sidney Unger updating him on his visit to the Greenville Air Base, March 2, 1951 

Letter to Carol and Michael Adelstein from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing his recent visit to see them and their daughter, March 19, 1951 

Letter to Don Elias from Rabbi Sidney Unger thanking him for the Asheville-Citizen Times support of the Town Hall Meetings, April 2, 1951 

Letter to Betty and Stanton Golden from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking them to come to his service at the Post, April 6, 1951 

Letter to Bernard Ferrey from Rabbi Sidney Unger saying that he will greatly miss Ferrey and his work once he leaves Asheville, April 25, 1951 

Letter to Edward F. Deacon from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing an unattached list of people to contact, May 7, 1951 

Letter to Herbert Wadopian from Rabbi Sidney Unger annoucing a luncheon to discuss the upcoming Town Hall Meeting, May 15, 1951 

Letter to L.H. Feldman from Rabbi Sidney Unger inviting him to a service honoring past presidents of the Congregation, Feldman included, May 18, 1951 

Letter to O.L. Norment from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking if he could print letterheads, envelopes, and membership cards, May 23, 1951 

Letter to Colonel Louis M. Merrick from Rabbi Sidney Unger inviting him to the dedication of the Torah at the Donaldson Air Force Base, June 5, 1951 

Letter to Chaplain Karl F. Schofer from Rabbi Sidney Unger inviting him to the dedication of the Torah at the Donaldson Air Force Base, June 5, 1951 

Letter to Chaplain Dennis Doran from Rabbi Sidney Unger inviting him to the dedication of the Torah at the Donaldson Air Force Base, June 5, 1951 

Letter to Edward Deacon from Rabbi Sidney Unger bringing matters to his attention regarding debt and a suggested committee, June 6, 1951 

Letter to L.B. Scott from Rabbi Sidney Unger thanking him for the flowers used in the Chapel Services, June 15, 1951 

Letter to Chaplain Karl F. Schofer from Rabbi Sidney Unger thanking him for his participation in the Dedication of the Torah, June 15, 1951 

Letter to Colonel John A. McCann from Rabbi Sidney Unger thanking him for his participation in the Dedication of the Torah, June 15, 1951 

Letter to Colonel Ailes from Rabbi Sidney Unger thanking him for his participation in the Dedication of the Torah, June 18, 1951 

Letter to Bernice Ellenson from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking her to send along a letter[?] that is no longer attached, July 6, 1951 

Letter to Dr. Walter T. McFall from Rabbi Sidney Unger thanking him for his being in the program [Town Hall Meeting?], July 6, 1951 

Letter to Ronda Feldman from Rabbi Sidney Unger responding to her letter, stating his joy that she is enjoying herself, August 10, 1951 

Letter to Ferd Neugass from Rabbi Sidney Unger stating his happiness on being able to visit with him, Stella, and Nell, August 10, 1951 

Letter to Betty Golden from Rabbi Sidney Unger responding to her letter about the treat the Ladies of the Council want to give to the men, September 7, 1951 

Letter to Mrs. H.T. Reed from Rabbi Sidney Unger thanking her for her letter and informing her she will receive details about the October Town Hall meeting, September 10, 1951 

Letter to George V. Denny, Jr. from Rabbi Sidney Unger sending him a ticket that makes him an official Town Hall member and discusses the upcoming meeting, September 21, 1951 

Letter to Dr. Sheldon Blank from Rabbi Sidney Unger stating he will consider reorganizing his schedule of studies, September 27, 1951 

Letter to C. Harriss from Rabbi Sidney Unger welcoming him to the Town Hall and informs him of the topic of the next meeting, October 18, 1951 

Letter to Joseph Hunter from Rabbi Sidney Unger informing him of what needs to be done in relation to his role in the Town Hall meeting , October 18, 1951 

Letter to Dr. Sheldon Blank from Rabbi Sidney Unger informing Blank that he only plan to change his one minor to Education, October 26, 1951 

Letter to Dr. Samuel Cohon from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking what he requires of Unger in regards to graduate coursework and books, October 26, 1951 

Letter to Dr. Samuel Cohon from Rabbi Sidney Unger clarifying what he asked from Cohon in his previous letter, November 1, 1951 

Letter to Lieutenant Irwin Anik from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing a list of men he can contact about weekly Services, November 20, 1951 

Letter to C.C. Bridgers, Vice-President of the Bank of Asheville, from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing what to keep in mind while forming his points to be presented at the Town Hall Meeting, November 20, 1951 

Letter to the Jewish Education Committee of New York from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking them to hold his order due to a miscalculation in cost, November 26, 1951 

Letter to Rabbi Jay Kaufman from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing information concerning a proposed Institute, December 19, 1951 

Folder 3: Rabbis- Unger: Correspondence- Letters from, 1952 

Letter to Edward F. Deacon from Rabbi Sidney Unger answering his questions in reference to the Town Hall budget, January 11, 1952 

Letter to "Friend" from Rabbi Sidney Unger inviting them to the Insitute on Judaism, January 15, 1952 

Letter to Dr. Samuel Cohon from Rabbi Sidney Unger describing the agenda of the upcoming Institute, January 22, 1952 

Letter to Judge Hubert E. Olive from Rabbi Sidney Unger inviting him to speak at the "What North Carolina Should Expect of the Governor" Town Hall Meeting, February 1, 1952 

Letter to Abraham H. Eisenman from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking him yet again to send along materials to be distributed at the Donaldson Air Force Base, February 11, 1952 

Letter to Hubert E. Olive from Rabbi Sidney Unger acknowledging his inability to be at the next Town Hall, and invites him to the following meeting, February 12, 1952 

Letter to Michael Adelstein from Rabbi Sidney Unger thanking him for his donation to the Cradle Fund, February 14, 1952 

Letter to Don Shoemaker from Rabbi Sidney Unger informing Shoemaker that the Town Hall project needs to be put on hold due to his illness, February 27, 1952 

Letter to Frank Edwinn from Rabbi Sidney Unger advising him to call the House of Living Judaism, March 19, 1952 

Letter to Rt. Reverend Bishop Vincent C. Waters from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking for his participation in the Seminar for the Christian Laity, April 24, 1952 

"Proposed Program for the Zebulon Vance Memorial Service" n.d. 

Letter to Rabbi Rubenstein from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the Donaldson Air Force Base, May 20, 1952 

Letter to Rt. Reverend Bishop Vincent C. Waters from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking for a response to his previous letter about Waters participation in the Seminar for Christian Laity, May 27, 1952 

Letter to Rabbi Rubenstein from Rabbi Sidney Unger stating he would like to announce the resumption of Chaplaincy services for the Donaldson Air Force Base, August 7, 1952 

Letter to Major Frederick F. Pelosi from Rabbi Sidney Unger stating he will make corrections to his insurance during his next visit to the Post, August 14, 1952 

Letter to Chaplains Doran and McBride from Rabbi Sidney Unger informing him of activities planned for the Jewish men at the Donaldson Air Force Base, September 8, 1952 

Letter to Lieutenant I.B. Anik from Rabbi Sidney Unger announcing his return to the Donaldson Air Force Base, as well as an organizational meeting, October 7, 1952 

Letter to Miss Margaret Ensley from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing her salary check, October 7, 1952 

Letter to Rabbi Martin Rubenstein from Rabbi Sidney Unger checking in on the Donaldson Air Force Base, October 31, 1952 

Letter to William Breman from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the plans for the bronze doors for the Temple, November 10, 1952 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Rabbi Sidney Unger making comments on the design of some structure, November 18, 1952 

Letter to Max A. Shapiro from Rabbi Sidney Unger stating he will answer Shapiro's inquiries once he is out of the hospital, December 8, 1952 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing his trip to New York and the Dave Steel Company's 25th anniversary party, January 7, 1953 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Rabbi Sidney Unger updating him on the status of his children and their families and the Veterans Administration Inauguration, February 4, 1953 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the design for the Bronze Doors, April 15, 1953 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing the plans for his 25th Rabbinate anniversary celebration, April 30, 1953 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Rabbi Sidney Unger further discussing the dates for Unger's 25th Rabbinate Anniversary Celebration, June 1, 1953 

Letter to Chester A. Brown from Rabbi Sidney Unger originally containing a picture of the Congregation's Ark to be used as a reference, June 4, 1953 

Letter to I.D. Blumenthal from Rabbi Sidney Unger's secretary answering his questions about the congregation, June 15, 1953 

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. J. Potts from Rabbi Sidney Unger thanking them for their hospitality during his visit, August 3, 1953 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Rabbi Sidney Unger discussing plans for his 25th Rabbinate Anniversary Celebrations, August 18, 1953 

Letter to Reverend John Tuton from Rabbi Sidney Unger thanking him for his kind expressions at Unger's 25th Rabbinate Anniversary celebration, September 9, 1953 

Letter to Earl W. Eller from Rabbi Sidney Unger thanking him for Mr. Hyatt's speech at Unger's 25th Rabbinate Anniversary celebration and for his new years wishes, September 9, 1953 

Letter to the U.S. Committee for United Nations Day from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking to be sent information to aid him in his United Nations Day speech for the Women Voters of Brevard, October 8, 1953 

Letter to Joseph Dave from Rabbi Sidney Unger inviting him to the dedication of the bronze doors, October 12, 1953 

Letter to General John E. Sloan from Rabbi Sidney Unger asking if he will speak at the "I am thankful for" event, October 21, 1953