Woman's Club Of El Paso - Video - 2016

Woman's Club Of El Paso - invitation to the opening exhibit for the Woman's Club. The exhibit will be held on May 7, 2016. Also included is the Woman's Club official song - " El Paso."

Area: Central / Downtown

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Olga Bernstein Kohlberg Ceremony

Eleanor Goodman speaks at a dedication honoring her grandmother, Olga Bernstein Kohlberg, with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso. 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX. Looking on is Elizabeth Goodman. great granddaughter of Olga Bernstein Kohlberg. Mrs. Kohlberg (Olga Berstein Kohlberg) was one of the pioneer women of El Paso. In 1884 she left her home, the Rhineland country of Germany, to follow her husband Ernst to El Paso. He was a successful businessman there. Since then, Mrs. Kohlberg was a civic leader and, together with other women, brought into being many projects essential for the growing city at the Rio Grande. Serving on many boards and being active in various groups, Mrs. Kohlberg promoted educational and health issues. In the following, a few of her projects will be named to point out the diversity and intensity of her work: Together with The Ladies' Benevolent Association she established the city's first hospital in 1892 and also supported other charitable projects throughout the years. She supported the education of very young children and students; Mrs. Kohlberg was one of the thriving forces behind the establishment of the first free public kindergarten in Texas and supported the first public library, becoming president of its board in 1903. She served twice as president of the El Paso Women's Club, established in 1898, and was an honorary board member for the rest of her live. She also guided the restoration of the three parks of the city. The Kohlberg family was also active in the Jewish community, supporting the Mount Sinai Jewish congregation in 1898, and the building of Temple Mount Sinai in 1903. In a tribute to Olga Bernstein Kohlberg, Mrs. Charles A. Goetting wrote: “[T]hose of us who knew her, whose lives she touched, can vouch for her indomitable spirit, her dignity, her tolerance, her integrity, her calm, courageous manner and her persistence in working for the best for the community.” (Source: Website of the El Paso County Historical Society) Mr. and Mrs. Kohlberg had four children, three boys and one girl. Ernst Kohlberg died early, in 1910, his wife followed in 1935.

Area: Central / El Paso High

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Eleanor Goodman

Eleanor Goodman speaks at a dedication honoring her grandmother, Olga Bernstein Kohlberg, with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX. Looking on is Elizabeth Goodman, great granddaughter of Olga Bernstein Kohlberg. Mrs. Kohlberg (Olga Berstein Kohlberg) was one of the pioneer women of El Paso. In 1884 she left her home, the Rhineland country of Germany, to follow her husband Ernst to El Paso. He was a successful businessman there. Since then, Mrs. Kohlberg was a civic leader and, together with other women, brought into being many projects essential for the growing city at the Rio Grande. Serving on many boards and being active in various groups, Mrs. Kohlberg promoted educational and health issues. In the following, a few of her projects will be named to point out the diversity and intensity of her work: Together with The Ladies' Benevolent Association she established the city's first hospital in 1892 and also supported other charitable projects throughout the years. She supported the education of very young children and students; Mrs. Kohlberg was one of the thriving forces behind the establishment of the first free public kindergarten in Texas and supported the first public library, becoming president of its board in 1903. She served twice as president of the El Paso Women's Club, established in 1898, and was an honorary board member for the rest of her live. She also guided the restoration of the three parks of the city. The Kohlberg family was also active in the Jewish community, supporting the Mount Sinai Jewish congregation in 1898, and the building of Temple Mount Sinai in 1903. In a tribute to Olga Bernstein Kohlberg, Mrs. Charles A. Goetting wrote: “[T]hose of us who knew her, whose lives she touched, can vouch for her indomitable spirit, her dignity, her tolerance, her integrity, her calm, courageous manner and her persistence in working for the best for the community.” (Source: Website of the El Paso County Historical Society) Mr. and Mrs. Kohlberg had four children, three boys and one girl. Ernst Kohlberg died early, in 1910, his wife followed in 1935.

Area: Central / El Paso High

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Eleanor Goodman

Eleanor Goodman speaks at a dedication honoring her grandmother, Olga Bernstein Kohlberg, with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso.

Area: Central / El Paso High

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Tripper Goodman

Tripper Goodman speaks at a dedication honoring his great grandmother, Olga Bernstein Kohlberg, with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX.

Area: Central / El Paso High

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Olga Bernstein Kolhberg Ceremony

Key speaker and guests are enjoying the Dedication Ceremony honoring Olga Bernstein Kohlberg with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX. Mrs. Kohlberg (Olga Berstein Kohlberg) was one of the pioneer women of El Paso. In 1884 she left her home, the Rhineland country of Germany, to follow her husband Ernst to El Paso. He was a successful businessman there. Since then, Mrs. Kohlberg was a civic leader and, together with other women, brought into being many projects essential for the growing city at the Rio Grande. Serving on many boards and being active in various groups, Mrs. Kohlberg promoted educational and health issues. In the following, a few of her projects will be named to point out the diversity and intensity of her work: Together with The Ladies' Benevolent Association she established the city's first hospital in 1892 and also supported other charitable projects throughout the years. She supported the education of very young children and students; Mrs. Kohlberg was one of the thriving forces behind the establishment of the first free public kindergarten in Texas and supported the first public library, becoming president of its board in 1903. She served twice as president of the El Paso Women's Club, established in 1898, and was an honorary board member for the rest of her live. She also guided the restoration of the three parks of the city. The Kohlberg family was also active in the Jewish community, supporting the Mount Sinai Jewish congregation in 1898, and the building of Temple Mount Sinai in 1903. In a tribute to Olga Bernstein Kohlberg, Mrs. Charles A. Goetting wrote: “[T]hose of us who knew her, whose lives she touched, can vouch for her indomitable spirit, her dignity, her tolerance, her integrity, her calm, courageous manner and her persistence in working for the best for the community.” (Source: Website of the El Paso County Historical Society) Mr. and Mrs. Kohlberg had four children, three boys and one girl. Ernst Kohlberg died early, in 1910, his wife followed in 1935.

Area: Central / El Paso High

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Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

Olga Bernstein Kolhberg

Elizabeth Goodman, Bernie Sargent, Chairman of the El Paso County Historical Commission, and Mary Railey, past President of WCOEP, are attending the Dedication Ceremony honoring Olga Bernstein Kohlberg with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX.

Area: Central / El Paso High

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Olga Bernstein Kohlberg Ceremony

Jackie Morgan-Tomko, President Of the WCOEP, and Eleanor Goodman are at the dedication honoring Mrs. Goodman's grandmother, Olga Bernstein Kohlberg, with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX.

Area: Central / El Paso High

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Olga Bernstein Kohlberg Ceremony

Speakers and guest are enjoying the Dedication Ceremony honoring Olga Bernstein Kohlberg with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX.

Area: Central / El Paso High

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Olga Bernstein Kohlberg Ceremony

Speakers and guests are enjoying the Dedication Ceremony honoring Olga Bernstein Kohlberg with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX.

Area: Central / El Paso High

Source: EPMH

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

Olga Bernstein Kohlberg Ceremony - El Paso, Texas

Eleanor Goodman and children Tripper and Elizabeth Goodman are attending a dedication honoring Mrs. Goodman's grandmother Olga Bernstein Kohlberg, with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX.

Area: Central / El Paso High

Source: EPMH

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

Olga Bernstein Kohlberg Ceremony

Eleanor Goodman and children Tripper and Elizabeth Goodman are attending a dedication honoring Mrs. Goodman's grandmother Olga Bernstein Kohlberg, with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX.

Area: Central / El Paso High

Source: EPMH

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

Olga Bernstein Kohlberg Ceremony

Eleanor Goodman and daughter Elizabeth Goodman are at a dedication honoring their grandmother and great grandmother Olga Bernstein Kohlberg with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX.

Area: Central / El Paso High

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Olga Bernstein Kohlberg Ceremony

Leslie Bergloff, Manager of the Magoffin Home State historic Site, (left) Bernie Sargent, Chairman of the El Paso County Historical Commission, (second from right), Will E. De Busk (right) and another guest are at the Dedication Ceremony honoring Olga Bernstein Kohlberg with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX.

Area: Central / El Paso High

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Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

Olga Bernstein Kohlberg Ceremony

Guests are enjoying the Dedication Ceremony honoring Olga Bernstein Kohlberg with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX.

Area: Central / El Paso High

Source: EPMH

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

Olga Bernstein Kohlberg Ceremony

Joanne Moss and Barbara Dent among other guests are enjoying the Dedication Ceremony honoring Olga Bernstein Kohlberg with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX.

Area: Central / El Paso High

Source: EPMH

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

Olga Bernstein Kohlberg Ceremony

Guests are enjoying the Dedication Ceremony honoring Olga Bernstein Kohlberg with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX.

Area: Central / El Paso High

Source: EPMH

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

Olga Bernstein Kohlberg Ceremony

Barbara Dent, Patricia Kising, and Joanne Moss are enjoying the Dedication Ceremony honoring Olga Bernstein Kohlberg with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX.

Area: Central / El Paso High

Source: EPMH

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

Olga Bernstein Kohlberg Ceremony

Barbara Dent, Patricia Kising, and Joanne Moss are enjoying the Dedication Ceremony honoring Olga Bernstein Kohlberg with an Official Texas Historical Commission Marker. The event was held on January 21, 2015 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa El Paso TX.

Area: Central / El Paso High

Source: EPMH

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History