Grace Cohen Shohet Papers

Collection

Identifier: P-754

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains photocopies of transcriptions of letters written by Grace Cohen Shohet to her children, Stephen and Marcia, shortly before her death on July 31, 1954. The transcription was prepared by Shohet's sister from a book of letters and notes recorded by Shohet. The prayer she composed for the dedication of Temple Israel's art museum is also included.

Dates

1954

Creator

Shohet, Grace Cohen (Person)

Language of Materials

The collection is in English.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for researcher use. Please contact us to request access or to make an appointment to view this collection at jhcreference@nehgs.org.

Use Restrictions

There may be some restrictions on the use of this collection. For more information contact jhcreference@nehgs.org.

Biographical Note

Grace Cohen Shohet was a Massachusetts resident who, shortly before passing away, wrote a series of letters on various themes to her children, Stephen and Marcia. Shohet also wrote a poem for the dedication of the art museum at Temple Israel (Boston, Massachusetts.)

References

Materials in the collection.
Four Centuries of Jewish Women's Spirituality: A Sourcebook, by Ellen M. Umansky and Dianne Ashton. Located on Google Books.

Extent

0.25 linear feet (1 half-manuscript box)

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains transcripts of letters Grace Cohen Shohet wrote to her children prior to her death in 1954. The transcripts were prepared by Shohet’s sister. Also included is a prayer composed by Shohet in honor of the dedication of a museum affiliated with Temple Israel of Boston, Massachusetts.