Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand among bookcases filled with books while sorting books for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. From left to right are Mrs. Burton (Carolyn) Abramson; Mrs. Burton (Lora) Kronick; Mrs. Melvin Sigel; Mrs. Norman (Dorothy) Pink (Abrams); Ms. Harold (Yetta) Kadesky (Simon). Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Mrs. Elain Simon, a volunteer from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary, kneels on a porch while collecting books from the deposit box for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand around a handwritten chalkboard sign for their annual Book Fair. From left to right: Yetta Kadesky; unknown; Bonnie Bay. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand around a table and are surrounded by bookcases while sorting books for the annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. Names listed on the back with no specified order: Betty (last name unknown); Marshie Swaiman; Betty Blankman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit around a table with an armored knight to promote ""An Eve in Olde England,"" the themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. From left to right: Mrs. Augie (Betty) Ratner; Mrs. Leonare (Edna) Willis; Mrs. Stanley (Roz) Greenberg; Jerry Teener (costumed knight); Mrs. Mitchell (Lois) Johnson. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary perform on a stage decorated with calendars while wearing maid's costumes at the Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Back row (no particular order): Jennie Levitt; Mrs. Irving Fink; Margaret Salbin Cannon. Front row: Roz Greenberg. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand around a cart displaying merchandise in the Hospital gift shop, one of their fundraising and Hospital improvement initiatives. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand behind large playing cards, which were Mad Hatter themed decorations for their famous Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Back row (in no particular order): Marilyn Shapiro; Ricki Butsinick (Abrams); Barbara Schneider (Cummins); Linda Miller Braufman. Front row (in no particular order): Raleigh (Goldman) Kuller; Bobby Heller Cohen; Diane Wenter Cohen. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary curl a patient's hair while she lies in a hospital bed as one of their patient care initiatives. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit around a table while attending an Auxiliary luncheon meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Kay Golinoon, Judy Weinberg; Irene Mark. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four men perform on a stage decorated with calendars in costume (doctor, patient, doctor, lawyer) at the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the season. Listed on the back in no particular order: Martin Orbach; Art Felsenberg; Bob Meslansky; Alex Hartman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary work in the Auxiliary office. One is seated at a typewriter, the other standing a file cabinet, and the third is seated at a desk. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand in front of bookcases while sorting books for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand in front of empty bookcases while sorting books for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. From left to right: unknown; Jean Gorwin (on ladder); Harriet Fingerman; unknown. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
An member from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary purchases a copy of ""Everyone Can Cook"" from two unknown volunteers selling the cookbook at a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The purpose of the Auxiliary was to promote the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assist needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sell copies of the ""Everyone Can cook"" cookbook at a fundraising event. Listed on the back in no particular order: Emily Abrams; Harriet Hoffman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary present a baby book to a patient in a hospital bed. From left to right: Mrs. Paul Kunin; Mrs. Russel Lifson; Mrs. Alvin Cohen. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose with a check representing the proceeds from their cookbook fundraising initiative. Listed on the back in no particular order: Louellen Maslon; Blossom Meshbesher. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A large group of volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary gather around a long conference table while packaging greeting cards for the hospital gift shop, one of their fundraising and Hospital improvement initiatives. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A volunteer from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary shows clothing for sale to a customer in the Hospital gift shop, one of their fundraising and Hospital improvement initiatives. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations. Events included book sales, cookbook publishing and other social events, including an annual ball. Services included a coffee shop, a gift shop, the Free Bed Fund and various other forms of patient care and financial assistance programs.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary display clothing for sale in the hospital gift shop, one of their fundraising and Hospital improvement initiatives. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit around an outdoor table surrounded by trees while attending an Auxiliary Volunteer League meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Ester Mersky; Adeline Grinchick; Mildred Davis. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary attend an outdoor Auxiliary Volunteer League meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Elinor Royce; Loretta Levy; Fritzie Hodroff; Elizabeth Feinberg. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary attend an outdoor Auxiliary Volunteer League meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Jodie Noun; Carolyn Abramson; Corrine Goldstein Feinberg; Shirley Held. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary attend an Auxiliary Volunteer League meeting. One woman wearing a hat is seated at a tea table while others stand behind her. Listed on the back in no particular order: Mrs. Joshua Brin; Renee Lifson; Dorothy Brin; Bertha Fiteman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives