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Bernheim, Isaac W. (Isaac Wolfe), 1848-1945

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Isaac Wolfe Bernheim papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1981_042_B-UA
Scope and Contents Louisville philanathropist Isaac Bernheim, a native of Germany, emigrated to the United States in 1867, followed within two years by his brother Bernard. Isaac and Bernard established the Bernheim Brothers Distillery in Paducah, Kentucky. In 1888 they moved the company to Louisville where Isaac became known as a civic leader in the local Jewish community and in the city of Louisville. His philanthropic works included the establishment of Bernheim Forest, a vast nature preserve south of...
Dates: 1852-1971

Jewish Community Center records

 Collection
Identifier: 1977_179-UA
Scope and Contents

The institution's records include printed materials dating from the 1890s, scrapbooks from the 1920s, minutes of meetings and correspondence - some from the predecessor organizations - from 1860s, photographs dating from the early twentieth century, financial records from the 1910s and 1920s, and organizational and legal records dating from the 1910s.

Dates: 1864-1959; Majority of material found within 1890-1959

Robert Paul Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 1981_042-UA
Scope and Contents

These are Paul's personal papers, consisting of literary manuscripts, correspondence (both personal and business), photographs, and memorabilia documenting his career and family life.

Dates: 1913-1979

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Bernheim Forest (Ky.) 2
Nature conservation 2
Bullitt County (Ky.) 1
Distilleries 1
Distilleries -- Kentucky 1