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Berta Kuba Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 11991

Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of some original materials – photographs, correspondence – pertaining to Berta Kuba’s family in Germany; a travel diary of a trip to Israel and European destinations in 1965; and various materials related to the Hebrew Tabernacle Congregation of Washington Heights , where Berta Kuba was an active member in the 1980s.

Dates

  • Creation: 1910-1996

Creator

Language of Materials

This collection is in German and English.

Access Restrictions

Open to researchers.

Access Information

Collection is digitized. Follow the links in the Container List to access the digitized materials.

Use Restrictions

There may be some restrictions on the use of the collection. For more information, contact:

Leo Baeck Institute, Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011

email: lbaeck@lbi.cjh.org

Biographical Note

Berta Kuba was born in Germany, probably the daughter of a rabbi.

Rabbi Robert L. Lehman was born in Heilbronn in 1927. He was the rabbi of the Hebrew Tabernacle Congregation from 1956 to 1997.

Extent

3 Folders

Abstract

The collection consists of some original materials – photographs, correspondence – pertaining to Berta Kuba’s family in Germany; a travel diary of a trip to Israel and European destinations in 1965; and various materials related to the Hebrew Tabernacle Congregation of Washington Heights , where Berta Kuba was an active member in the 1980s.

Bibliography

See also the memoir by Berta Kuba's grandmother, Rosalie Gladtke (ME 1332)
Title
Guide to the Berta Kuba Collection, 1910-1996  AR 11991
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by LBI Staff
Date
© 2016
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Revision Statements

  • January 04, 2018 : Links to digital objects added in Container List.

Repository Details

Part of the Leo Baeck Institute Repository

Contact:
15 West 16th Street
New York NY 10011 United States