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Historic Plaque, Rabbi Henry Cohen (1863-1952)

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Galveston, Texas. It reads: "Rabbi Henry Cohen (1863-1952). Called the "First Citizen of Texas" by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, Rabbi Henry Cohen, an internationally known humanitarian, was born in London, England. He came to Galveston in 1888 as spiritual leader of Congregation B'Nai Israel and served for 64 years until his death. In 1889 he married Mollie Levy (1862-1951) and they had two children. After the disastrous storm of 1900, Texas Governor Joseph … more
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 29.304769509943355 -94.79029099439697
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Clergymen prepare for the mass burial services for victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Description: Clergymen from several faiths and acolytes stand near a platform and microphone waiting for the mass burial services to start on June 22, 1947. To the left stand funeral wreaths. Behind the clergymen can be seen a tall cross on a staff held by an acolyte. A large crowd stands behind the roped-off burial area.
Date: June 22, 1947
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Photograph of Kempner Family Members with Rabbi #1]

Description: Photograph of Kempner family members with Rabbi Henri Cohen posing together in front of large trees and foliage. They are identified (left-to-right) as: Rabbi Henri Cohen, Lyda Kempner Quinn, Hattie Kempner Oppenheimer, Fannie Kempner Adoue, Gladys Kempner, Isaac Herbert Kempner, Harris Leon Kempner, and Henrietta Lenora Kempner. The men are dressed in dark suits with the women in dresses or skirts with their hair pinned up.
Date: December 2, 1932
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Photograph of Kempner Family Members with Rabbi #2]

Description: Photograph of Kempner family members with Rabbi Henri Cohen posing together in front of large trees and foliage. They are identified (left-to-right) as: Rabbi Henri Cohen, Lyda Kempner Quinn, Hattie Kempner Oppenheimer, Fannie Kempner Adoue, Gladys Kempner, Isaac Herbert Kempner, Harris Leon Kempner, and Henrietta Lenora Kempner. The men are dressed in dark suits with the women in dresses or skirts with their hair pinned up.
Date: 1932-12-02~
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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