Howard Myers collection
Title
Howard Myers collection
Description
Mr. Howard Myers collection features objects from Adath Israel--the synagogue in Hopkinsville, as well as records, objects, and images from his aunts’ clothing store, Arnold’s. The Myers family opened Arnold’s in the 1935 in downtown Hopkinsville and served the Hopkinsville community until the 1990s. Adath Israel closed in 1977; soon after the congregation dissolved, the roof of the building collapsed in a snow storm. Mr. Myers’ collection includes a Torah cover, wrought iron, and light fixtures from the synagogue.
Collection Items
Wrought iron decorative feature
Wrought iron decorative feature from the Adath Israel synagogue in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
1937 flood photograph
Black and white framed photograph of the flooded intersection of Ninth and Main on January 21, 1937.
Chaim Meer Moliev Stekolschtchik passport
Framed passport of Chaim Meer Moliev Stekolschtchik, paternal grandfather of Howard Myers. Includes a translation of the information on the passport and a brief history of Bessarabien.
Arnold's House of Fashion newspaper ad
Framed full page advertisement for Arnold's House of Fashion appearing on page 36 of the Thursday, April 27, 1928 edition of the Kentucky New Era.
Arnold's House of Fashion advertisement
Framed advertisement for Arnold's House of Fashion. Includes the logos for brands sold by the store.
Max Sabel brass plaque
Brass plaque from a memorial wall in the Adath Israel Synagogue with the name Max Sabel, the date March 30, 1972 and Hebrew script.
Kate Gordon Sabel brass plaque
Brass plaque from a memorial wall in the Adath Israel Synagogue with the name Kate Gordon Sabel, the dates Jan. 1, 1966 and Teveth 9, 5726 and Hebrew script.
Marjorie Sabel Myers brass plaque
Brass plaque from a memorial wall in the Adath Israel Synagogue with the name Marjorie Sabel Myers, the dates Sept. 21, 1968 and Elul 29, 5728, and Hebrew script.
Torah cover and staves
Silver staves (atzei chaim) ornamented with eagles and bells atop a Torah cover decorated with red fabric, gold embroidery and stones.