Summer 2019
Exhibits and Collections
Curated History for Everyone
History is preserved in many forms. From rare photographs and documents to personal items, artifacts, and community records, our exhibits and collections capture the spirit of movements and everyday moments throughout time. Whether you’re interested in a particular Dallas family, a historical event, or cultural moment, there is something fascinating for everyone to explore here.
Exhibits
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Winter 2017-2018Let there be Light
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Spring 2023Women’s Philanthropy
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Spring 2020Better Together: Fraternal Organizations Dallas Jews Believe In
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Summer 2021Bonim, Greene, and Beyond
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Fall 2018Coming of Age
Featured Collections
Isidore Zesmer Collection
An influential figure in the Dallas Jewish community with a lasting legacy.
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Enid Klass Collection
A personal window into the Neiman Marcus era, gifted by Stanley Marcus's own assistant.
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Ellis & May Titche
Ellis and May’s letters offer a personal glimpse into wartime life, love, and their eventual reunion in Dallas.
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The Ruth Kahn Family Collection
Community advocacy, Dallas mercantile royalty, world travel, and strong family bonds.
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Laurence Kahn Family Films
Explore a selection of home movies from the Kahn family collection.
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Ray Family Film Collection
8mm and 16mm footage from the 1930s and 1940s, capturing a Dallas family's life on film.
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Renee Stanley Collection
An interactive exhibition celebrating decades of Jewish women's philanthropy in Dallas and beyond.
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Natalie Ornish Interview Collection
Listen to Interviews and recordings related to Natalie’s research for her book Pioneer Jewish Texans and personal family genealogy.
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The History of Keeping Kosher in Jewish Dallas
Experience what it meant to keep kosher in Dallas from various generations dating back to the turn of the 20th century thru present day.
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Disaster Recovery & Resilience
Gain insight into the experiences of Dallas Jews who have been impacted by natural disasters and other crises. Interviews conducted by Rose Horowitz, a Doctoral Fellow at SMU.
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Israel Solidarity Mission Interviews
In March 2024, DJHS began interviewing participants of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Israel Solidarity Mission and other community missions, such as Friends of the IDF, JOFA, and others.
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Online Archives
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Search by keyword, year, images, and material in our online archival database.
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Membership is the lifeblood of DJHS. Your support funds preservation of our archives, oral history interviews, and community programs. Together, we can continue preserving the story of Jewish Dallas for generations to come.
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