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Jews

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Guide to the Hebrew Benevolent Association of Helena [Montana] Records

 Collection
Identifier: MC-38
Abstract

The Hebrew Benevolent Association of Helena was a Jewish society organized in Helena, Montana Territory, December 3, 1866. It operated as a charitable organization until the mid-1940s. Collection (1865-1943) consists of secretary's minute books, a record of burials in the Jewish Cemetery (later known as the Home of Peace Cemetery), and a monthly dues register.

Dates: 1865-1943

Richard Lockey papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-227
Abstract

Richard Lockey (1845-1924) was a Helena, Montana, bakery store owner, insurance agent, and real estate investor. Papers (1862-1924) include personal papers; bakery business records (1876-1883); real estate and insurance business records (1880-1922); Idaho property records (1884-1908); and miscellaneous smaller subgroups.

Dates: 1862-1924

Merchants National Bank records

 Collection
Identifier: MC-115
Abstract

The Merchants National Bank of Helena, Montana, was originally established as L.H. Hershfield and Co. in Virginia City, Montana Territory, and for many years operated as L.H. Hershfield and Bro. It went into receivership in 1897. Records (1865-1903) consist of correspondence, financial records, legal documents, and organizational materials. There are subgroups for the White Sulphur Springs Association and for the United Hebrew Benevolent Association.

Dates: 1865-1903

Norman and Belle Fligelman Winestine collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC-190
Abstract

Norman and Belle Winestine were residents of Helena, Montana. Belle Winestine's (1882-1985) papers include correspondence, writings (fiction, poetry, and non-fiction), a Jeannette Rankin subject file, and Fligelman family materials. Norman Winestine's papers (1911-1954) include correspondence, Montana Historical Society and Montana Institute of the Arts materials, and miscellany.

Dates: 1882-1985