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William “Bill” Penn Frank (1905-1989) was a newspaper columnist, radio commentator, and helped found the Jewish Historical Society of Delaware. He spent much of his career at the Wilmington News Journal and radio station WILM. In this interview…

In this interview, Frank Chaiken talks about his father’s store, Bob’s Men’s Shop, as well as his early life, the JCC, and his time at Wilmington High School.

In this interview, Dr. Tomases discusses his time in World War II and the experience of his unit being captured and being a prisoner of war.

Speeches by multiple speakers at an event held at the Jewish Federation of Delaware honoring Sallie Topkis Ginns.

Recordings from the Jewish Centennial of Delaware event held in 1979, marking the 100th anniversary of Delaware’s organized Jewish community. Includes recordings of symposium talks, a walking tour given by Bill Frank, and interviews with members of…

Recording of awards presentation given at a Hadassah event.

Audio narration of the groundbreaking event for the Jewish Community Center.

Lecture given by Dr. Philip Birnbaum discussing the Book of Genesis.

William P. Frank Collection

Sallie Topkis Ginns discusses the early Wilmington Jewish community (late 19th to mid-20th century) and the founding and early activities of many Delaware Jewish organizations, including Adas Kodesch, the Bikur Cholim…

In this interview, Mrs. Ginns discusses her involvement in the national prohibition and suffrage movements in the early 20th century.

Talk given by Dr. Judah Shapiro at the Jewish Community Center discussing what it means to be Jewish in America.