Rabb Family/Stop & Shop collection, 1912-1989.

The Rabinovitz/Rabb family arrived in Boston from Russia in the 1890s. Around 1914 they founded Economy Grocery Stores, which became Stop & Shop in 1946. In addition to building their grocery company into a successful business, the family is known for its philanthropy and active involvement in the Jewish community. The collection contains materials relating to the Rabb family and to the business operations of Stop & Shop until 1989. The materials in this collection include historical sketches, newspaper clippings, press releases, correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports, advertisements, certificates, speeches, interviews, films, and photographs.

Application of Rachel Hays for a seat

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Resignation of Bernard Hart as treasurer and trustee

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Citizenship certificate of Isaac Hayman

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Early bills of K. K. S. I.

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Resolution of Trustees, K. K. S. I. to buy ground in Beaver Street, in rear of Mill Street synagogue

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Receipts and accounts of Congregation

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Bills for congregation house

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Bills of Mark Solomons, shochet

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Various synagogue bills

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Minutes of meeting regarding purchase of property in Beaver Street

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