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Congregation Emanu-El fonds Series
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Sylvester family

Series consists of textual records, photographs and books belonging to the Frank Sylvester family, of which were donated in 1995 to Congregation Emanu-El from Mrs. Maria Macrae. Also included in the 1995 donation were a number of artifacts including: a gold pocket watch (inscribed 'Miss L.M. Sylvester', circa 1892), a mezuzah (from Frank Sylvester’s home), and 4 books (not directly related to the Sylvester family). However the gold pocket watch, mezuzah and four books were not included in the 2012 donation to the Jewish Museum & Archives of BC; they remain in the custody of Congregation Emanu-El.

Restoration

Series consists of files on the restoration of Congregation Emanu-El (1978-1982) to remove the stucco and restore the interior and exterior. Series also includes files on when Congregation Emanu-El became designated as a National Historic Site (1979 with a ceremony in 1983).

Renovation (Matanah G’Dolah Project)

Series consists of files regarding the building of the addition now known as the Al and Sylvia Fisher Building, the Congregation Emanu-El Educational and Cultural Centre, which was completed in 2003.

Publications

Series consists of a variety of publications, including the Congregation Emanu-El newsletter "Koleinu".

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