The earliest Jewish neighborhood in Minneapolis was located around the Cedar-Riverside area, and gradually divided and moved Northwest and South. Labovsky's was located at 16th and Franklin Avenue. In the picture are Shifra and Nuchan Labovsky and their sons, Ben and Joe.
Created:
1929
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives.
A group of high school ladies and men, in formal wear, pose with chaperones for a picture at the Lammies dance. Phi Alpha Lambda--better known as the "Lammies"-- was a high school sorority for Jewish girls.
Created:
1945-05
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives.
Five men sitting and one standing behind a large wood desk against a bay of three windows. Seated from left: A. R. Maedraac, A. F. Liska, S. F. Hall, C. A. Baker : Willis Morgan, and standing W. E. Bourke.
Created:
1947
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
View of the Burroughs moveable Ledger Box filing system placed next to an electric bookkeeping machine and stand. A single filing box open on top of the cabinet.
Created:
1913
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
In the picture, Leona (Isadore's sister-in-law) and her daughter Anita, are in the backyard of the Mike Gordon's Ely store: the steps in the background lead to the family home upstairs. Mrs. Rosenbloom, another Jewish Ely resident, is at the right of the picture. The Gordon family was one of the first Jewish families to settle in Ely. Isadore Go...
Created:
1921?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives.
Leonard Levy, better known as "Butch", was a football and wrestling standout at the University of Minnesota. He served in the Navy during World War II, and afterwards played football for the Los Angeles Rams. His athletic versatility enabled him to wrestle professionally during the off-season. When his athletic career ended, he went on to be a s...
Created:
1942
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives.
President Eisenhower replying to a letter sent by Mr. Pink concerning Brotherhood Week, a public awareness campaign promoting religious tolerance sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
Creator:
Eisenhower, President Dwight D.
Created:
1948-02-20
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives.
Edited master with Kevin J. McNamara, Systems Planning and Development Manager for Ford Motor Company of Australia, describes LINC software. Similar to AP87 and M12.
Creator:
Burroughs Corporation
Contributor:
McNamara, Kevin J.
Created:
1977
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Five men stand for a photograph at the National B'nai Brith Bowling Tournament. Bowling was a popular form of recreation for men and women sponsored by B'nai Brith.
Created:
1948-02-28
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives.
H. S. Berman and Mrs. A. Birengberg present a check to Dr. Joseph Tennebaum, then president of the A. F. P. J. The organization attempted to protect Polish Jews during the Holocaust by eliciting Catholic Church intervention, to little avail.
Created:
1940?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives.
Group of children are shown making matzo before it is baked by a group of adult members of Lubavitch and Temple Israel synagogue at an annual baking event.
Contributor:
Allen Schumeister, Photographer (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Created:
1982
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives.
Several men standing along both sides of a light-colored 1959 Thunderbird hard top parked on a city street. One man sitting in the driver's seat is handing or receiving the keys from man leaning against the car. A sign on top of car reads: "The Lucky Order Contest, The BIG Idea, UR = The Key."
Created:
1959
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Members of the Lucky Strike bowling team stand, holding their bowling balls, behind a table which is exhibiting a banner. B'nai Brith is a national Jewish philanthropic and service organization that was founded in the United States in the mid-1800s.In addition to advancing the welfare of Jews in secular society, B.B. provides social and recreati...
Created:
1954
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives.
Three women using drill presses to manufacture parts. Two drill presses bear the manufacturer label of the Chas. G. Allen Company. Companion image to ID no. 283.
Created:
1953
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A long row of men working with drill press machinery which are driven by belts and wheels hanging from the ceiling of the factory. Two men are standing behind the row of workers, against the windows.
Created:
1915?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Factory scene showing several men operating punch presses. The images is visually dynamic, with strong diagonal lines created by the position of the machinery and operators.
Created:
1948
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A woman using a drill press to manufacture brackets. The drill press bears the manufacturer label of the Chas. G. Allen Company. Companion image to ID no. 280.
Created:
1953
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A man holds a small square computer chip in front of him : his right hand and the chip cover his right eye. On the table in front of him are several other components such as transformers and circuit boards.
Created:
1959
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A magnetic drum mounted to plywood platform. Affixed to the drum is a name plate stamped with: Designed and Manufactured by Remington Rand, A Division Sperry Rand Corporation.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Chart showing characters 0 through 9 and the "amount symbol," the "on us symbol," the " transit number symbol," and the "dash symbol" are also shown. The chart carries the Burroughs logo along the bottom and reads: Burroughs Corporation, Detroit 32, Michigan : Offices in Principal cities : In Canada: Burroughs Adding Machine of Canada, Limited, ...
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
The Mains family were photographed in Russia before their move to the United states. Alexander Mains, seated at the far left, eventually settled in St Paul, where he married his wife Daisy and ran a successful shoe store.
Created:
1890?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives.
Children are getting into costume and make-up in this publicity photo for the Stay at Home Camp Circus at the Saint Paul Jewish Education Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Created:
1940-08-04
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives.
A manual paper tape cash register with the cash drawer partially open. The keyboard has one alphabetic column and eight numeric columns : they are atypical square keys.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A manual cash register with printed receipt, removable key cover, and bulletin holder. The keyboard has one alphabetic column and seven numeric columns : they are atypical square keys. The bulletin holder mounts next to the keyboard for assigning inventory types such as "hardware" or "paint" to a letter. The keyboard cover protects columns not u...
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
