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Washington, Hermina, 1957-
Hermina Washington was born December 23, 1957 in Henderson, Nevada. To take advantage of emerging opportunities for African Americans, her parents migrated from Arkansas to Las Vegas, Nevada, joining several extended family members already settled in the city. Growing up during the Civil Rights Movement, Washington was surrounded by strong, inspiring role models, including her grandmother and educators.
Person
Jewish Family Service Agency
The Jewish Family Service Agency (JFSA), founded in 1977, provides professional social services to clients in need, including counseling, senior services, adoption, a food pantry, and emergency financial aid. Its focus is on the Jewish community, but the JFSA serves families and individuals regardless of their religion, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. Services are provided in a confidential setting, and many are offered free of charge or on a sliding scale.
Corporate Body
Minutes, 1995-1996
Collection Name: Temple Beth Sholom Records
Box/Folder: Box 9
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Posters, undated
Collection Name: Temple Beth Sholom Records
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 1
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Chaplin, Shirley
She was married to Sidney Chaplin who worked with Southern Wine and Spirits of America, Inc. She and Sidney also once attended the Temple Beth Sholom construction celebration in Las Vegas, circa 1996.
Person
Audio clip from interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976
Part of an interview with Max Goot on March 22, 1976. In this clip, Goot discusses moving to Nevada, life in Las Vegas, and his businesses.
Sound
Memos, reports, and other records, 2001
Collection Name: Temple Beth Sholom Records
Box/Folder: Box 9
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Paper copies, 2009
Collection Name: Temple Beth Sholom Records
Box/Folder: Box 10
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Sisterhood scrapbook, 1975-1976
Collection Name: Temple Beth Sholom Records
Box/Folder: Box 5
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