Pamphlet: 'Hull Hebrew Board of Guardians 1880-1980: A Short History to commemorate the Centenary Year'

Reference No:
C DJC/1/9/15/3
Dates:
1980
Description:

Pamphlet written by Sidney Burnley. Typescript. Designed and printed by The Walkergate Pres Ltd, Beverley.

Includes: Acknowledgements by Sidney Burnley; Foreword by David Passman as Chairman of Hull Hebrew Board of Guardians; Section on charitable organisations prior to establishment of the Board of Guardians; Reproduction of list of Ladies Benevolent Society Visitors for each month 1883-1884; Reproduction of the Laws of the Ladies Benevolent Society 1861; Section on the formation of the Board and the early years; Section of 'Random Reflections' highlighting events and persons associated with the Board and its work over the course of its existence; Reproduction photograph of ladies involved in a charity Bazaar held 1928; Reproduction photograph of Sir Keith Joseph, MP, N. Shenker, Chairman, Alderman L. Science, and L. Rapstone, Life President, at the Guildhall in 1961 on the occasion of an appeal for a new hostel; Reproduction photographic portrait of Mr Myer Miller, Founder of the Bikur Cholim; Section of the Board's Committees; Reproduction photograph of football team representing the Working Men's Committee in a Charity Football Match held 1922; Section of the Board post-WWII; Reproduction photograph of Board of Guardians AGM held in the Schoolroom, Linnaeus Street, on 2 May 1954; Reproduction photograph of the first Flatlets at 262 Anlaby Road, Hull, in 1953; Reproduction photograph of the Board's Home for the Aged, Anlaby Road, Hull; Reproduction of article in the Hull Jewish Watchman dated 13 Aug 1976 recounting occasion of a reception in tribute to Mr Louis Rapstone for his service to the Board; List of honorary officers since 1880; Reproduction photographs of the Chairmen of the Board from Norman Shenker in 1958; Reproduction photograph of a civic visit to the Flatlets at 262 Anlaby Road by the Lord Mayor, Alderman K. Turner, the Lady Mayoress, and the Sheriff's Lady in 1961.

Enclosed is an annotated photocopy of a photograph identifying the Executive and stallholders present at a Bazaar held 2-3 Dec 1931 to raise funds for the Board, note that the photograph was used in the pamphlet.

Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 item
Language:
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull City Archives
Collection:
Records of the Hull Jewish Community