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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 9 Collections and/or Records:

Adolph Kiesler and Eleanor Roosevelt, between 1955-1967

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00029
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler at a formal event with Eleanor Roosevelt. Left to right an unidentified woman, Eleanor Roosevelt, Adolph Kiesler, Peggy Rifkin, Susan Rifkin, and Raisie Rifkin.

Dates: between 1955-1967

Adolph Kiesler at Beth Israel Picnic, 1953

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00022
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler stands among several women and girls at his home during the Beth Israel picnic. Raisie Rifkin stands two people left of Adolph Kiesler holding Judy Rifkin. Two of Kiesler's granddaughters, Peggy Rifkin and Wendy Rifkin, kneel on the grass in front of him.

Dates: 1953

Adolph Kiesler at Beth Israel Picnic, circa 1953

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00023
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler stands behind several women and girls at his mountain home during the Beth Israel picnic. Two of Kiesler's granddaughters, Peggy Rifkin and Wendy Rifkin, sit on the grass in front of the group. His daughters Naomi Sheftel, standing center, and Raisie Rifkin, standing far right, are also in the group.

Dates: circa 1953

Adolph Kiesler with Daughters and Granddaughters, circa 1952

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Identifier: B063.05.0005.00059
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Rifkin and Sheftel Family group portrait. Standing back row left to right: Joseph Sheftel, Naomi Sheftel, Harry Hirsch, Mildred Hirsch, Max Rifkin, and Raisie Rifkin. Seated left to right: Susan Rifkin, Adolph Kiesler, Wendy Rifkin (on Adolph's lap), and Peggy Rifkin. All are dressed in formal attire.

Dates: circa 1952

Adolph Kiesler with Family, circa 1956

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00025
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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
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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

Marriage of Max and Raisie Rifkin, 1940

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Identifier: B063.05.0005.00058
Abstract

Wedding of Max and Raisie Rifkin with guests. Adolph and Mrs. Kiesler stand in the center front holding hands.

Dates: 1940

Mary Jacobs and Raisie Rifkin, between 1960-1983

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00029
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Left to right Mary Jacobs, an unidentified woman, Raisie Rifkin, and an unidentified man at a dinner event.

Dates: between 1960-1983

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

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