Temple B'Nai Israel Records
Scope and Contents
The collection contains correspondence, bulletins, news clippings and other materials related to Temple B’Nai Israel. The collection contains eleven photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1947-1997
Conditions Governing Access
Noncirculating; available for research
Conditions Governing Use
This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code). Reproduction of original materials may be provided for a fee and at the discretion of the curator. Provision of photocopies or digital reproductions does not constitute permission to publish, distribute, provide internet access to, or otherwise display images of materials in this collection. Copyright is retained by the lawful copyright holder, and it is the responsibility of the permission seeker to contact and secure permission from the copyright holder. Where copyright permission is not granted, images are only for use in private study subject to the Fair Use exceptions made in U.S. Copyright Law.
Biographical / Historical
The B’Nai Israel congregation in Hattiesburg, Mississippi started in 1890 when Maurice Dreyfus began religious services in his home. The B’Nai Israel residence moved to the Odd Fellows Building in 1900 and remained there until 1920. The congregation received its first permanent home in 1920 when it purchased an old army barracks building at Camp Shelby and used the dismantled lumber to construct a new at the corner of Hardy Street and Pine Street (the present site of BancorpSouth). The congregation’s current synagogue was constructed at the intersection of South 12th Avenue and Mamie Street in 1946.
Extent
4.30 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The B’Nai Israel congregation has served the Hattiesburg, Mississippi area since 1890. The Jewish community of Hattiesburg has a long history of prominent citizens and business owners. This collection contains materials related to Temple B’Nai Israel in Hattiesburg.
Arrangement
The materials in the collection were organized by subject, grouping items by organization when possible (B’Nai Israel Sisterhood, Congregation B’Nai Israel, etc.). The photographs were kept in their original order.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by the congregation of Temple B’Nai Israel under the direction of Stephen A. Doblin in 1998 and by Judy Stribling in 2005.
Sources
Contents of the collection
Collection case file
www.hattiesburgsynagogue.org
Artifact Log
Photograph Log
M485-2 Front door of the Temple B’Nai Israel Synagogue in Hattiesburg. 4 x 4, B & W, 1947. (Box 8, Folder 12)
M485-3 Sanctuary inside the Temple B’Nai Israel Synagogue in Hattiesburg. 4 x 5, B & W, 1947. (Box 8, Folder 12)
M485-4 Social hall inside the Temple B’Nai Israel Synagogue in Hattiesburg. 4 x 5, B & W, 1947. (Box 8, Folder 12)
M485-5 Kitchen inside the Temple B’Nai Israel Synagogue. 4 x 5, B & W, 1947. (Box 8, Folder 12)
M485-6 Group of people standing outside the Temple B’Nai Israel Synagogue in Hattiesburg. 3 x 5, B & W, 1947. (Box 8, Folder 12)
M485-7 Three young ladies standing next to the Temple B’Nai Israel Synagogue in Hattiesburg. 3 x 5, B & W, circa late 1940s. (Box 8, Folder 14)
M485-8 Young man and woman standing on a sidewalk near the Temple B’Nai Israel in Hattiesburg. 3 x 5, B & W, circa late 1940s. (Box 8, Folder 14)
M 485-9 Woman standing on a stage holding a sign. The sign reads: “Menu from the 4 Seasons: Rosh Hoshana, Yom Kippur, Succos, and Passover.” 4 x 6, Color, 1969. (Box 8, Folder 14)
M485-10 Woman in green dress standing on a stage. 4 x 6, Color, 1969. (Box 8, Folder 14)
M485-11 Woman standing on stage. 4 x 6, Color, 1969. (Box 8, Folder 14)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Temple B'Nai Israel Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Brandon Ball
- Date
- January 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Manuscripts and Photographs Repository
118 College Drive - 5148
Hattiesburg MS 39406-0001
601.266.4345
