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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 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

Kiesler family on Vacation, circa 1922

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00073
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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

Mary Jacobs and Raisie Rifkin, between 1960-1983

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00029
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1960-1983

Raisie Kiesler with Adolph Kiesler at Barnard, 1936

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00033
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Raisie Kiesler stands arm in arm with Adolph Kiesler at Barnard in New York City during her graduation.

Dates: 1936

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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