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Jewish Hospital (Louisville, Ky.) Records, 1905-2008

Title

Subject

Jewish hospitals -- Kentucky -- Louisville

Jewish Hospital (Louisville, Ky.) -- History

Jewish physicians -- Kentucky -- Louisville.

Jewish physicians -- Kentucky -- Louisville

Hospital buildings -- Design and construction

Description

The collection consists of the records of Jewish Hospital, which opened in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1905. The papers, dating from 1905 to 2008, consist primarily of board and committee meeting minutes, administrative and financial records, fundraising materials, correspondence, federal grant applications, publications, and scrapbooks. Most of the early records of Jewish Hospital were lost when the Ohio River flood of 1937 destroyed papers stored in the hospital’s basement. As of 2018, the Filson Historical Society has acquired the administrative papers of Jewish Hospital up through the year 1980.

Creator

Jewish Hospital (Louisville, Ky.)

Source

Jewish Hospital (Louisville, Ky.) Records, Filson Historical Society

Rights

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Relation

Jewish Hospital photograph collection (019PC41)

Identifier

Mss. BF J59

Collection Items

Maimonides’ Prayer

Mosaic created by Harold Berg for Jewish Hospital's 75th anniversary celebration. The mosaic features a quotation from Maimonides’ Prayer from the 12th century.
Ken Richardson, Transplant Coordinator, Micro Scoop, July 1980

Image from the Jewish Hospital periodical Micro Scoop from 1980. The image is of Ken Richardson, who served as the transplant coordinator at Jewish Hospital.
Colonel Sanders with Jewish Hospital Employees, April 1979

Image and caption from the Jewish Hospital periodical Micro Scoop featuring Colonel Sanders posing with nurses from Jewish Hospital. The Kentucky Fried Chicken founder was 90 years old when he died at Jewish Hospital in December 1980.
Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Graphics Department, Micro Scoop, February 1977

Image from the Jewish Hospital publication Micro Scoop featuring members of the Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Graphics Department at Jewish Hospital.
The Complex World of Hospital Finance, Jewish Hospital Journal, July 1976

This 1976 article from the Jewish Hospital Journal outlines the growing number of economic, regulatory, and legal pressures constricting hospital finances.
105-Year-Old Recipient of a Pacemaker, Service, February 1970

Clipping from the Jewish Hospital Publication Service featuring a recipient, Rev. James Purvis, of a cardiac pacemaker at 105 years old.
Progress at Jewish Hospital, Service, February 1969

This report from the Jewish Hospital publication Service touts recent achievements of Jewish Hospital. It draws back to the founding of the hospital in 1903 to demonstrate the progress and growth.
ICU-CCU Nurse with New Image Intensifier, Service, August 1968

Clipping from the Jewish Hospital Periodical Service, 1968.
Letter about Kosher Food Services, May 23, 1967

In this letter, Hy Spikell of Kosher Foods writes that after Jewish Hospital closes its Obstetrical Department, his business will provide “orthodox pre-cooked frozen meals” to Jewish patients at other Louisville hospitals.
Women's Guild Volunteers, Micro Scoop, February 1974

Clipping from the Jewish Hospital Periodical Micro Scoop feturing photos of women volunteers. The caption for the photo collage reads "Those Wonderful Ladies in Pink."
Jewish Hospital Gift Shop, Service, 1973

Clipping from Service describing the opening of the gift shop at Jewish Hospital. The gift shop was operated by the Women's Guild of Jewish Hospital.
1972 Donation from Women's Guild, Service, March-April 1972

Clipping from Service about the Women's Guild raising funds for the coronary care unit.
Candy Stripers, Micro Scoop, July 1967

Clipping from the Jewish Hospital periodical Micro Scoop featuring a photo of a group of women hospital volunteers, also called candy stripers.
Micro Scoop Banner with Jewish Hospital Logo, 1974

The Micro Scoop newsletter was published by and for employees of Jewish Hospital. Newsletters included information about a diverse range of employees, special events, and changes in benefits.
Jewish Hospital Employee Benefits, 1974

A pamphlet outlining Jewish Hospital employee benefits.
"Employee Holiday Party," Micro Scoop, April 1970

Article featuring a Jewish Hospital employee holiday party from the periodical Micro Scoop.
Article about Longtime Employee Bessie Bowman, Micro Scoop, April 1970

Article from the Jewish Hospital periodical Micro Scoop, featuring longtime employee Bessie Bowman. Bowman worked in the laundry department and was employee-of-the-month.
Clipping from Service, April 1969

Clipping from Service, a Jewish Hospital publication featuring stories about hospital employees and developments, was distributed to members of the Jewish Hospital Association. The clipping features of picture Ms. Evelyn Corder holding a tray of the Seder dinner sent to Jewish patients.
Orderlies in Equipment Room, 1967

Image from the periodical Micro Scoop on orderlies (nurses' aides) checking the equipment in the new wing of Jewish Hospital. The orderlies are identified as Robert McGregor (L) and William Scrivener (R).
Surgical Technicians in Training, October 1967

Image from the Jewish Hospital periodical Micro Scoop of surgical technicians in training.