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Title
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Sanborn Map, Kansas City, Vol. 1, 1939-1958, Page p068
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Description
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A portion of Kansas City from Independence Avenue south to E. 8th Street and from Harrison Street east to Forest, showing buildings and streets. Large numbers at edges of page refer to page with adjoining area.
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Date
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1939/1958
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Object Type
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Map
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Title
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Who's Who in Kansas City
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Description
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Illustrations and biographical sketch of Alfred Benjamin, "vice-president [of the] Abernathy Furniture Company," originally from Leavenworth, Kansas, starting with the company in 1876, and moving to Kansas City in 1879. Also "president of the United Jewish Charities" and "director in the Kansas City Public Service Institute, the Jewish Temple, Swope Settlement, the Young Men's Hebrew Association and the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra Association."
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Date
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1921-10-09
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Family is Our Middle Name
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Description
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Article marking 110 years of Jewish Family Services in Kansas City. Founded by William J. Berkowitz as United Jewish Charities in 1901, the organization's name and priorities have changed over the years to reflect the needs of the local Jewish community. The article provides a brief history of JFS as well as an overview of its current projects and challenges.
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Date
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2012-11-29
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
