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Rifkin, Joan (Raisie), 1915-1983

 Person

Biography

Joan Kiesler (known as Raisie) was the daughter of Adolph Kiesler. She married Max Rifkin.

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Adolph Kiesler with Family, circa 1956

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00025
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler sits surrounded by his daughters and granddaughters. Standing left to right Peggy Rifkin, Joe Sheftel, Susan Rifkin, Max Rifkin, and Mildred Williams. Seated left to right Raisie Rifkin, Naomi Sheftel, Adolph Kiesler, Judy Rifkin, and Wendy Rifkin.

Dates: circa 1956

Joe and Naomi Sheftel 25th Wedding Anniversary, 1947 June

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Identifier: B063.05.0021.00068
Abstract

Members of the Sheftel and Kiesler families sit around a large dining table during the 25th wedding anniversary celebration of Joe and Naomie Sheftel. Identified in the photograph are Shirley Sheftel Wenner, Joe Sheftel, Naomi Sheftel, Raisie Kiesler Rifkin, Eddie Sheftel, Moe Lackner, Ann Wenner, Steven Wenner, Max Sheftel, Sheldon Sheftel, Fay Sheftel, Max Rifkin, Roger Sheftel, Dorothy Sheftel, Joe Wenner, Mickey Sheftel, Goldine Lackner, Gordon Wenner, Ann Sheftel, and Abe Sheftel.

Dates: 1947 June

Kiesler family on Vacation, circa 1922

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0038.00073
Abstract

The Kiesler family sits in an open topped car. Back seat left to right Mildred Kiesler, Sara Kiesler, and Naomi Milstein. Front seat Raisie Kiesler and Adolph Kiesler. Background looks like Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1922

Raisie Rifkin, between 1970-1979

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00037
Abstract

Raisie Rifkin, bottom step left, sits with three of her grown daughters, two older women, and two children. Peggy Rifkin Lehmann sits in the foreground.

Dates: between 1970-1979

Raisie Rifkin and Susie, circa 1943

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00036
Abstract

Formal studio portrait of Raisie Rifkin with her eldest daughter Susan.

Dates: circa 1943

Rifkin Family, 1924

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Identifier: B063.05.0053.00004
Abstract

The Rifkin family wearing formal attire pose together in a living room. Left to right Raisie Rifkin sits holding Judy, Peggy, Susan, Max, and Wendy sitting on the floor in front of Max.

Dates: 1924

The Kiesler Family at Adolcrest, 1934

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Identifier: B063.05.0053.00080
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler, far right, with his family. Middle left to right are Kiesler's daughters Joan, Naomi, and Mildred.

Dates: 1934

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