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Jewish businessmen

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Agrant family papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0174
Abstract

This collection documents the history of various members of the Agrant family, a Jewish family who lived in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Dates: 1881-2004

Alex Kanter papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0196
Abstract

This collection consists of materials relating to Kanter's work in law, writing, and running for public office.

Dates: 1917-1974

Frank and Freda Schochet papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0144
Abstract

This collection consists of materials from Frank and Freda Schochet, including materials on their printing service Insty-Prints and materials on their membership in several Jewish organizations.

Dates: 1932-2003

Goldstein family papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0184
Abstract

This collection relates to the Goldstein family, who lived in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Dates: 1906-1963

Harry Rosenthal papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0134
Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence, newsclippings, speeches, and other personal materials from Harry Rosenthal, a leader in the Twin Cities Jewish community.

Dates: 1908-1989

H.S. Kaplan Scrap Iron and Metal records

 Collection
Identifier: umja0170
Abstract

The collection includes records documenting Hyman Kaplan's scrap metal business in Northfield and St. Paul, Minnesota.

Dates: 1925-2000

Jack Sinykin papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0099
Abstract

This collection consists of the business papers of John L. "Jack" Sinykin, a Jewish Minnesotan entrepreneur who pioneered the use of guide dogs for the blind through LaSalle Kennels and the non-profit Master Eye Foundation.

Dates: undated, 1926-1983

Jerry Weinberg papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0141
Abstract

This collection consists of personal and military materials from Jerry Weinberg as well as materials and memorabilia from the Weinberg Hardware Store in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Dates: 1919-2004

Kaner Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0157
Abstract

This collection consists of materials related to the Kaner family who owned businesses in Duluth, Minnesota.

Dates: 1945-2001

Lazarus Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0133
Abstract

This collection consists of materials from various members of the Lazarus family of Saint Paul, Minnesota regarding their buisness, property ownership, and private life.

Dates: 1925-1982, undated

Liberty Garment Manufacturing Company records

 Collection
Identifier: umja0168
Abstract

This collection consists of materials and publicity from the Liberty Garment Manufacturing Company, a Jewish-owned business located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dates: 1920-1984

Richard Harris papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0147
Abstract

This collection consists of materials from the B.W. Harris Manufacturing Company, a men's clothing company owned by Jewish businessman Richard Harris.

Dates: 1916-1986

Schaffer's Bridal collection

 Collection
Identifier: umja0175
Abstract

This collection consists of materials related to Schaffer's Bridal, a company based in Minnesota that sold high end bridal gowns.

Dates: 1947-1968

Sol Berlovitz papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0188
Abstract

This collection includes the personal papers of Sol Berlovitz and his family.

Dates: 1922-2015

Thermo King records

 Collection
Identifier: umja0180
Abstract

This colections contains materials about Joseph Numero and Fredrick James, the founders of Thermo King, and materials from the Thermo King Corporation.

Dates: 1937-1989, undated