Guide to the Henry J. Goldstein photographs, 1921-1998

Arrangement

Repository
Heinz History Center
Title
Henry J. Goldstein photographs,
Creator
Goldstein, Henry J.
Collection Number
MSP#300
Extent
2.5 linear feet (5 boxes)
Date
1921-1998
Abstract
Dr. Henry J. Goldstein practiced dentistry for 49 years in East Liberty and was an active member of many organizations, including the American Legion and B'nai B'rith. These papers include school notes, travel journals, scrapbooks, correspondence and minutes of organizations, and dental office papers.
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Author
The guide to this collection was written by Julie Niklaus.
Publisher
Heinz History Center
Address
1212 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
library@heinzhistorycenter.org
URL: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org

History

Dr. Henry J. Goldstein, who grew up in East Liberty and later moved to Squirrel Hill, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and from its dental school in 1924. He practiced dentistry for 49 years in East Liberty. The fifth of six children, Dr. Goldstein never married. He shared his apartment with his younger sister Lillian. They had previously lived with their other unmarried siblings, Eli and Jean, until their deaths.

Dr. Goldstein was a dentist and active member of many organizations in his later years. Known for giving generously to the community, Dr. Goldstein gave money for the chapel at Shadyside Hospital, founded B'nai B'rith lodge, and started a scholarship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He joined two sisters in creating a United Jewish Federation endowment and underwrote two conference rooms at the Jewish Community Center, the B'nai B'rith headquarters in Squirrel Hill, and the University Hillel Foundation. Dr. Goldstein was an active Mason in the Syria Temple of the Shrine and in World War II was a lieutenant in the Army Dental Corps. He belonged to the American Legion and served as commander of Post 577 from 1961 to 1963.

Scope and Content Notes

The Henry J. Goldstein Photographs are housed in two archival boxes and are arranged into two series. Series have been designated for Scrapbook #1: Family and Organizations and Scrapbook #2: Dr. Eli Goldstein B'nai B'rith Lodge. These photographs provide a visual record of significant events in Dr. Goldstein's family life and organizational life. The scrapbook collections were kept in sequence, but taken out of their binders. The order and labeling on the photographs was done by Dr. Goldstein and remains as he labeled them.

Conditions Governing Access

No Restrictions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Lillian Goldstein

Accession #: 1999.0089

Preferred Citation

Henry J. Goldstein photographs, 1921-1998, MSP#300, Rauh Jewish Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Julie Niklaus in May 21, 2001.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights reside with the Senator John Heinz History Center. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Library and Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center.

Separated Materials

The Henry J. Goldstein papers have been described as MSS# 300.

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • B'nai B'rith--Eli Goldstein Lodge.

    Personal Names

    • Goldstein, Henry J.

    Other Subjects

    • Dentistry--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
    • Jews--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Organizations
    • Jews--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh

Container List

Series I Scrapbook #1: Family and Organizations,, 1925-1990
Containers
Box 1, Folder 1-8

Scope and Contents

The Family and Organizations photographs provide a visual record of Dr. Goldstein's life.