Sub-series: Committees

22 Cemetery Upkeep Committee - Ledger - October 1942- May 1952
Ledger includes lists of plots on perpetual basis detailing owner of the plot, plot number, approximate size of the plot, and amount for perpetuation;  plots on a charity basis; and the   Cemetery Fund's Cash Accounts 
23 Membership Committee - Correspondence - 1957-1960
25 letters spanning 5 July 1957 to 26 February 1960 written to members of the congregation reminding them that Kaddish will be recited at the Temple for the anniversary of their loved one.
24 Interfaith Committee - 1969 and no date
A rough draft and  the finished letter sent to members of the congregation from Isaac Lichtenfels, Chairman Interfaith Committee, concerning the purpose of the Institute on Judaism for the Christian clergy;  dated 24 March 1969
Letter from Joseph Dave to Isaac Lichtenfels, Chairman of the Interfaith Committee concerning his support for the committee;  dated 3 April 1969 
Letter from Isaac Lichtenfels, Chairman of the Interfaith Committee, to Joseph Dave thanking him on behalf of the congregation for his donation to the Interfaith Fund;  dated 8 April 1969
Letter from Rabbi Stanley Funston to Dr.  Ellis Rivkin, of Hebrew College, thanking him for agreeing to speak at Beth Ha Tephila's  Institute on Judaism;  19 May 1969
Memo announcing a motion to establish an Interfaith Fund and Committee;  undated
Report of Committee on Interfaith Activities and Recommendations concerning an Institute on Judaism, 2 copies;  undated 
25 New Building Fund Committee - Minutes - 1942-1949
Letter from Joe M.  Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund Committee, to Frank Marder, President of Congregation Beth Ha Tephila, presenting him with the complete minutes of the Committee from the dates of 1942-1949 which he regards as historical interest;  dated 4 June 1960 
Booklet of the minutes from the New Building Fund Committee beginning with 8 January 1942 through 26  April 1949
26 New Building Fund Committee - Correspondence - 1944-1948
A pamphlet soliciting funds for construction of a new Temple;  includes a sketch of the proposed building
Resolution adopted by the congregation for the forming of a New Temple Building Fund Committee
Letter to Joseph Sternberg, President of the congregation, from the New Temple Building Fund Committee advising them of a their progress;  dated 18 June 1944
Letter from J. M.  Cooper, Chairman of the New Temple Building Fund Committee, to Joseph Dave thanking him for his contribution to the  Fund;  dated 17 October 1944
Four letters to members of the congregation written by J. M.  Cooper, Chairman of the New Temple Building Fund Committee,  in appreciation for their donations to the New Temple Building Fund;  dated 10 January 1945 through 8 March 1945
Letter of donation from Asheville Showcase and Fixture Company for the New Temple Building Fund;  dated 16 April 1945
Letter from J. M.  Copper, Chairman of the New Temple Building Fund Committee, to Louis Lipinsky concerning the purchase of a plot for the new Temple;  dated 2 August 1945
Letter from Joseph Dave to J. B.  Breman, Vice-Chairman of the Building Fund Committee, concerning the financing of the plot purchased for the new Temple;  dated 30 August 1945
Letter from Alfred Lichtenfels, Secretary, to  J. M.  Copper, Chairman of the New Temple Building Fund Committee, commending the Building Fund Committee for its excellent work;  dated 31 August 1945 
Letter from J. M.  Copper, Chairman of the New Temple Building Fund Committee, to Mrs.  J. R.  Rifkin thanking her for her donation to the Building Fund Committee;  dated 13 September 1945
Letter from Wachovia Bank and Trust Company to Congregation Beth Ha Tephila concerning Series G Bonds;  dated 7 November 1945 
Letter to Rabbi Schwartz, Union of American Hebrew Congregations,  from Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund, concerning the possibility of having a speaker from the Union for a fund raising dinner;  dated 8 November 1945
Letter to Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund, from Joseph Dave concerning subscription cards to be used in connection with the fund raising drive;  dated 8 November 1945
Correspondence including the 8 November 1945 letter to  Rabbi Jacob Schwartz and his reply dated 27 November 1945
Letter from Coleman Zagier to Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund, offering a donation to the Building Fund;  dated 28 December 1945
Letter from Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund, to Coleman Zagier thanking him for his contribution dated 8 January 1946
12 letters from Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund Committee,  thanking various members of the congregation for their contribution to the fund;  dated 18 January through 10 July 1948
Correspondence between  M.  William  Breman and  Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund, concerning Mr.  Breman's donation to the New Building Fund;  dated 19 September and 2 October 1946 
Letter from Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund, to members of the congregation inviting them to a dinner to be held in order to raise money for the New Building Fund;  dated 4 October 1946
Letter from Louis Lipinsky concerning a meeting of the Temple Building Fund Advisory Committee;  dated 4 October 1946
A rough draft of a letter to Dr.  Albert Berg of New York City inviting him to the victory dinner scheduled for 15 October 1946;  dated 7 October 1946
Letter from Louis Lipinsky to Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund, enclosing his payment for his 1945 pledge to the Fund;  dated 18 October 1946.  Followed by a note of acknowledgement from Joe Cooper dated 21 October 1946
Copy of a letter to J. B.  Breman from Coleman Zagier, Treasurer, Congregation Beth Ha Tephila New Temple Building Fund, regarding J. B. Breman's donation of U.S. Treasurer Bonds;  dated 24 October 1946
Letter from Rabbi Jacob D.  Schwartz, Director of Synagogue Activities for the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, to Joseph Dave in response to his inquiry Synagogue Building Plans;  dated 31 December 1946
Letter from J. A. Patla, Secretary, to  H. A. Haseltine concerning the occupancy of the main building;  dated 16 May 1947
Letter from Joseph Dave, Chairman of the Building Committee,  informing Rabbi Jacob Schwartz, Director of Synagogue Activities for the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, that he will be attending the conference in New York on Synagogue Building;  dated 3 June 1947
Letter from the Sisterhood to the Temple Building Fund Committee  requesting funds for the for the equipping and furnishing of the New Temple;  dated 27 September 1947
Letter from Sidney A.  Wien to Joseph [Cooper?] making a donation to the the New Temple Building Fund;  dated 13 December 1947
Letter to the members of the congregation informing them of a Special Congregational meeting in which the congregation will vote upon the adoption of the new plans for the proposed Temple
Handwritten letter to Joe from J. B. Breman enclosing a payment upon the pledge he made to the New Building Fund;  dated 2 January 1948
Correspondence between the New Building Fund and L. H. Pollock regarding the adoption of the resolution that Mr.  Pollack's pledge be used for the Ark;  dated 5 October throtugh22 December 1948
Letter from B. A. Pollack transferring 210 shares of Butler's Inc. common stock to the Temple as a donation to the New Building Fund;  dated 15 October 1948.  Letter of receipt from Joe Cooper,, Chairman of the Building Fund Committee;  dated 18 October 1948
Letter to Rabbi Jacob Schwartz, Director of Synagogue Activities for the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, from Joe cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund, regarding the inscription of a donor's name upon an Ark;  dated 26 October 1948
Letter from W.  Bowen Henderson making a donation to the New Building  Fund dated 28 October 1948 and a response of thanks from Joe cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund dated 2 November 1948
Copy of a letter to Martin Gross, Financial Secretary , from Joseph Dave offering payment on his pledge to the New Building Fund;  dated 10 November 1948 
Letter to Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund, from Joseph Dave regarding a donation sent to Joseph Dave from Albert L.  Post for the Fund dated 2 December 1948.  Followed by a letter of appreciation from Joe Cooper to Mr.  Post dated 13 December 1948
Letter from Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund,  to Mr.  John T.  Rodgers in appreciation for his donation to the Fund;  dated 13 December 1948
Letter from Louis Lipinsky to Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund, offering his resignation as a member of the Fund Raising Committee;  dated 17 December 1948
The New Temple:  A Summary of the Events Leading To Its Construction (2 copies)
27 New Temple Building Fund Committee - Correspondence - 1949-1950 and no date
A speech given by the chairman of the New Building Fund, Joe Cooper, regarding the origin of the Fund and its progress; undated
Letter to Leo Finkelstein, President of the Congregation, from the secretary of the New Temple Building Fund concerning the need to acquire a loan for the construction of the New Temple;  dated 5 January 1949
Letter from Joseph Dave to Martin Gross, Financial Secretary, regarding a donation Mr.  Dave solicited from Michael Flynn Manufacturing Company;  dated 7 January 1949
Notes for Meeting 20 January 1949
Letter from Joseph Dave to Martin Gross, Financial Secretary, regarding a pledge payment from Charles Roth;  dated 20 January 1949
Letter to Leon Feldman from E. I.  Rosenberg concerning the payment of pledges;  dated 2 February 1949
Letter from Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund, to Joseph Dave regarding the formation of a committee to address the memorials which have been offered to the members of the congregation;  dated 2 February 1949
Letter to Joe Cooper, Chairman of the Building Fund, from Joseph Dave refusing the position of Chairman of the Special Memorial Committee.  However he does list ideas for items which are important at this time;  dated 14 February 1949 
Report on the solicitations campaign by Leon Feldman submitted to Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund;  dated 22 February 1949
Letter to J. B. Breman from the Secretary informing him of a meeting of the New Building Fund Committee to establish a committee concerning the the sale of memorial in the New Temple;  dated 25 March 1949
Letter from Leo Finkelstein, President, to members of the congregation informing them of religious objects and items possible for individual presentation and sanctification;  dated 5 April 1949
Letter from Joseph Dave to Martin Gross, Financial Secretary, regarding the need to keep separate the pledges for the reduction of the mortgage and the pledges for the New Temple;  dated 11 April 1949
Letter to Joseph Patla from Joseph Dave announcing his in ability to attend a meeting of the New Temple Building Fund;  dated 12 April 1949 
Letter from Joseph Dave to Mr.  Fred Neugass of New York City thanking him for his contribution to the New Building Fund.  Also a letter follows  from Mr. Dave to Martin Gross, Financial Secretary, concerning the written acknowledgement of this gift;  dated 21 April 1949
Letter from Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Committee, thanking Mrs.  Besse N.  Swartzberg for her donation to the fund;  dated 20 June 1949 
Letter from Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund, to Joseph Dave and to other members of the Building Fund and Building Committee thanking them for all of their hard work;  dated 6 August 1949
Letter from Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund, to Architectural Bronze and Aluminum Corp.  concerning name plates the congregation had ordered;  dated 4 August 1949
Letter to Joe Copper from Isabella Palais  concerning the inclusion of the names of her father and mother on the tablet for the High Holy Days;  dated 7 August 1949
Letter from Joseph Dave to Joe Cooper, Chairman of the New Building Fund, thanking him for his letter of appreciation sent members of the Building Committee;  dared 9 August 1949
Letter to Isabella Palais informing her that her donation has been received and that memorial plates with the names of her parents will be in place by the High Holy Days;  dated 10 August 1949
13 letters from the congregation to members of the congregation who have made contributions to the New Building Fund;  dated 25 August 1949 through 3 January 1950
Form letter sent by Joe Cooper to members of the congregation asking for their support in reducing the mortgage the Temple had to obtain in order to complete the New Temple  
Resolution adopted by the Congregation accepting Joe Cooper's resignation and dissolution of the New Building Fund, and offering their heartfelt thanks to Mr.  Cooper and his committee.  Signed by Leon Feldman, President, and Louis Rifkin, Secretary;  dated 22 June 1950
Letter to Joe Cooper from Leon Feldman asking Mr.  Cooper to reconsider his resignation from the Temple Board;  dated 17 June 1950
Letter to Leon Feldman from Joe Cooper expressing his wish to let his resignation stand;  dated 21 June 1950
Letter from J. A. Patla to Alfred Lichtenfels, President,  concerning the establishment of a permanent record to pay tribute to all parties who contributed to the erection of the New Temple either in funds or services;  dated 25 June 1954
Partial list of Memorial Objects that can be purchased in memory of loved ones;  undated
Letter inviting members of the congregation  to a dinner meeting;  undated 
Page two of a letter from Jacob Schwarz, Director of Synagogue Activities for the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, concerning the placement of engraved memorial plates upon the Ark
Letter to Joseph Dave thanking his for his contribution to the New Building Fund;  undated
Letter from Mrs.  Adolph Markel of Wilmington, Delaware requesting paperweights depicting the Ten Commandments sold by Congregation Beth Ha Tephila to raise funds for their New Building Fund;  undated