Billings (Mont.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Billings, Montana, 1977-1978
File
Identifier: B114.04.0001.0005
Abstract
A few Jewish merchants settled in Billings in 1884, but a community began only after 1900. Congregation Beth Aaron was formed in Billings in 1918. The Jewish population grew and declined mainly with the boom (1950s) and bust (1960's) of the oil business. By 1979, there were approx. 30-40 Jewish families in Billings.
Dates:
1977-1978
Dr. Samuel Horowitz, 1972-1979
File
Identifier: B111.05.0005.0014
Abstract
Dr. Samuel Horowitz was the rabbi at Congregation Beth Aaron in Billings, Montana.
Dates:
1972-1979
Oral History Interview with George Sukin, 1978 June 13
Item
Identifier: B098.01.0002.00028
Abstract
George Sukin talks about life in Poland, Palestine and Billings, Montana. He was taken out of high school at 16 to enlist in the army.
Dates:
1978 June 13
Oral History Interview with Louis Melnick, 1978 June 15
Item
Identifier: B098.01.0002.00029
Abstract
Interview with Louis Melnick talks about life in Billings, Montana and about Jews in Montana. Melnick was very active in his synagogue serving as secretary and treasurer for about 55 years.
Dates:
1978 June 15