Guide to the Barbara Nathan Roff Papers 1917-2011

Repository
Heinz History Center
Title
Barbara Nathan Roff Papers
Creator
Roff, Barbara Nathan.
Collection Number
MSS 1110
Extent
.5 linear feet (1 box)
Date
1917-2011
Abstract
Barbara Nathan Roff was born in Pittsburgh in 1943 to Beatrice Blumenfeld and Samuel Nathan. The Barbara Nathan Roff Papers contain materials documenting the life and relations of Barbara Nathan Roff between 1917 and 2011. These family materials provide a personal perspective on the experiences of Jews in Aliquippa, Ambridge, Beaver Falls, Ellwood City, and Braddock, Pennsylvania. Records primarily include photographs and written genealogies and biographies of Barbara Nathan Roff and her extended family.
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Author
The guide to this collection was written by Megan Massanelli.
Publisher
Heinz History Center
Address
1212 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
library@heinzhistorycenter.org
URL: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org

History

Barbara Nathan Roff was born in Pittsburgh in 1943 to Beatrice Blumenfeld and Samuel Nathan. She grew up in Braddock, Pennsylvania and married Peter Roff in 1966. She was active in the Aliquippa chapter of Hadassah, Beaver Falls Jewish Community Center, and Beth Samuel Jewish Center in Ambridge. Her grandfather, Joseph Blumenfeld was a founding member of Agudith Achim synagogue in Braddock.

Scope and Content Notes

The Barbara Nathan Roff Papers contain materials documenting the life and relations of Barbara Nathan Roff between 1917 and 2011. These family materials provide a personal perspective on the experiences of Jews in Aliquippa, Ambridge, Beaver Falls, Ellwood City, and Braddock, Pennsylvania. Records primarily include photographs and written genealogies and biographies of Barbara Nathan Roff and her extended family. Also included are news clippings, Braddock High School yearbooks, correspondence, the naturalization certificate of Joseph Blumenfeld, and Aliquippa chapter of Haddassah donor dinner programs. Photographs are annotated with individuals and events identified by Barbara Nathan Roff.

Conditions Governing Access

None.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Photograph of Braddock High School graduating class of 1960 is extremely fragile. A digital surrogate is available for viewing the image. When handling the physical item, please do so under the supervision of the archivist or librarian on duty.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift from Barbara Nathan Roff in 2015.

Archives accession # 2015.0193

Preferred Citation

Barbara Nathan Roff Papers, 1917-2011, MSS 1110, Rauh Jewish Historical Program and Archives, Detre Library and Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center

Processing Information

Processing by Megan Massanelli in August 2016.

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.

Related Materials

Agudath Achim Congregation (Braddock Pa.) photograph 1928, PFF #42, Rauh Jewish Historical Program and Archives, Thomas & Katherine Detre Library & Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center

The Papers of Bernhardt Blumenfeld, 1887-1991, MFF #59, Western Pennsylvania Jewish Archives, Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania

Bernhardt Blumenfeld Papers, MFC #59, Rauh Jewish Historical Program and Archives, Thomas & Katherine Detre Library & Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center

Bernhardt Blumenfeld Papers, MFR #59, Rauh Jewish Historical Program and Archives, Thomas & Katherine Detre Library & Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center

Bernhardt Blumenfeld Photographs, MFQ #59, Rauh Jewish Historical Program and Archives, Thomas & Katherine Detre Library & Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center

Beth Samuel Jewish Center, SERIAL, Thomas & Katherine Detre Library & Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center

Braddock Jewish Community reunion papers, 1981-1984, 2000.0025, Rauh Jewish Historical Program and Archives, Thomas & Katherine Detre Library & Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • Beth Samuel Jewish Center (Ambridge, Pa.)
    • Agudath Achim Congregation (Braddock, Pa.)
    • Hadassah Aliquippa Chapter (Pa.)

    Personal Names

    • Blumenfeld, Joseph.
    • Roff, Barbara Nathan.
    • Roff, Peter.
    • Wayne, David.

    Geographic Names

    • Aliquippa (Pa.)
    • Ambridge (Pa.)
    • Beaver Falls (Pa.)
    • Ellwood City (Pa.)
    • Braddock (Pa.)

    Other Subjects

    • Jews--Pennsylvania--Aliquippa.
    • Jews--Pennsylvania--Ambridge.
    • Jews -- Pennsylvania -- Beaver Falls.
    • Jews--Pennsylvania--Ellwood City.
    • Jews--Pennsylvania--Braddock.

Container List

Aliquippa Jewish Center, Confirmation Class, 1968
Containers
Box 1, Folder 1
Beth Samuel Jewish Center, Ambridge, Pa, Nationality Day booth,, Undated
Containers
Box 1, Folder 2
Blumenfeld, Joseph,, 1917-1952
Containers
Box 1, Folder 3
Hadassah, Aliquippa, Pa.,, 1975-1979
Containers
Box 1, Folder 4
Nathan Family genealogy,, 2003
Containers
Box 1, Folder 5
Roff, Barbara Nathan- biographical writings & genealogy,, c. 2002-2011
Containers
Box 1, Folder 6
Roff, Barbara Nathan- Braddock school years,, 1944-1960
Containers
Box 1, Folder 7
Roff, Barbara Nathan- Jewish Community Life in Braddock,, Undated
Containers
Box 1, Folder 8
Roff, Peter,, 1971-1983
Containers
Box 1, Folder 9
Sunday Fundays, Beaver Falls, Pa.,, 1978
Containers
Box 1, Folder 10
Wayne, David family genealogy by Jean O. Nathan,, 1985
Containers
Box 1, Folder 11
Braddonian ,, 1959
Containers
Box 1, Folder Volume
Braddonian ,, 1960
Containers
Box 1, Folder Volume
Braddock High School graduating class photograph,, 1960
Containers
Box 1, Folder Item