Jewish Home for the Aged photographs from the 1950s and 1960s, 1950-1969.

  • Collection ID 1987.0052
  • Creator Names Jewish Home for the Aged (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Title Jewish Home for the Aged photographs from the 1950s and 1960s [graphic].
  • Dates 1950-1969.
  • Physical description
    • 99 photographic prints : b&w ; 11 x 14 in. or smaller.
    • 1 transparency : col. ; 4 x 5 in.
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view color material in cold storage; please email research@chicagohistory.org.
  • Collection summary Relating to the residents, staff and activities of the Orthodox Jewish Home for the Aged, Beth Moshav Z'Keinim, of Chicago (Ill.) in the 1950s-1960s. Subjects include religious ceremonies, therapy for the residents and dedication ceremonies for the 1960s addition to the Home.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Jewish Home for the Aged photograph collection (1980.0165) and the Jewish Home for the Aged records.
  • Finding Aids Note Container list available (1987-52).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Zemel, 1972 (1987.0052).
  • Names
    • Jewish Home for the Aged (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Orthodox Jewish Home for the Aged (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Orthodox Jewish Home for the Aged (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Older people Health & welfare Illinois Chicago.
    • Older people Spiritual life Illinois Chicago.
    • Jews Health & welfare Illinois Chicago.
    • Jews Spiritual life Illinois Chicago.
    • Rest homes Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Nursing homes Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Building dedications Illinois Chicago. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Religious life and customs 19th century.
  • Genre
    • Interior views. aat
    • Portrait photographs. gmgpc
    • Snapshots. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
    • Transparencies. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/1987/52.htm