Shapiro, Ray
Person
Biography
Mrs. Aaron (Ray) Shapiro was born and raised in New York City. She became involved in the New York Ladies' Auxiliary which raised money for the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. JCRS Ladies' Auxiliaries were in many cities across the United States. The New York Ladies' Auxiliary raised money for a number of the buildings on the JCRS campus, including the New York Building. After her husband Aaron died, Ray Shapiro moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico to live with one of her daughters, Teresa Belle Ravel.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
JCRS Plaque, circa 1910
Item
Identifier: B286.02.0001.0002.00001
Abstract
Photograph of bronze plaque, ''This tablet is erected by the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society in appreciation of the efforts made by The New York Ladies' Auxiliary in rearing this structure for the relief and cure of tuberculosis.'' The officers, directresses, and trustees are listed. Mrs. Aaron Shapiro is listed as a directress. ''He who saves one life is considered as if he had preserved the whole world,'' the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) motto appears at the bottom. The...
Dates:
circa 1910
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