Povich, Donald M. biography, written 5/2021 by Fredric Weinberg based on several obituaries

Collection items are listed after the bio.

When you needed to know something about synagogue or Bath history you asked Donald Povich. Donald Povich was born in Bath, Maine in 1927 and was a lifelong resident of the city he loved. He was a son of Morris S Povich and Eva Povich and grandson of Nathan and Rosa Povich, all founding members of the synagogue.

He graduated from Morse High School in Bath and after two years in the Merchant Marine during World War II, attended and graduated from the University of Maine at Orono where he met and married his wife, Janice Goldstein. They had two children, Lon and Elaine.

Many people knew Donald from his men's store in Bath, founded by his father in 1916, and which Donald operated for over forty years after his father’s death.

Others remember Donald as the guy who always had a story about someone or something. It seems his favorite line was "That reminds me of..." and he would go on to tell a funny and interesting story from Bath's past.

Still Others remember Donald for his decades of involvement in the community life of Bath. It was understood that if a community effort was underway, Donald was in the middle of it, if not leading the endeavor.

In addition to being a leader in Beth Israel Congregation he was also busy with The Chamber of Commerce, United Fund, Bath Merchants Association, Bath Memorial Hospital, Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts, Girl Scouts, B.P.O.E. and Masons, Downtown Economic Development Committee, Bath Little League, Personnel Service Committee of Bath, Patten Free Library volunteers and the Bath Country Club.

Donald was one of the original small group of volunteers who founded the Bath Historical Society in 1989. He served as the first President and as a Trustee during virtually all the years of its existence. He was truly a lover of history and delighted in telling the children about the pioneers of our community and their difficult but fascinating lives. Indeed, his enthusiasm brought to life the days of old for those children.

Before he died Donald had been collecting stories and doing research about the synagogue in Bath. His intention was to write a book.

Donald’s daughter described his favorite cup. It was plain white on the outside with a painting on the inside. He would say it what was inside that was most important.

Items From the Collection

Books/Booklets

Early Jewish Families of Bath by Alfred T. Holt and Donald M. Povich [c.1999]
These are Donald Povich’s notes for Early Jewish Families of Bath. The final copy is a handwritten document available in the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room of the Patten Free Library in Bath, Maine.

I Send My Child to Hebrew School by Rabbi Mendell Lewittes (1946) The first sixteen pages of the booklet promote the value of a Jewish education for children according to the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. The last four pages are localized. There are three pages of merchant advertisements and one page "dedicated to our children in Bath who attend both Hebrew and Sunday Schools."

Passover Hagadah (1912)
Manischewitz Passover Hagadah (1912) belonged to Morris S. Povich, founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine.

Pictures Out of the Past (1918)
Pictures Out of the Past – A Chanukah Play by Louis Witt (1918) as published by the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. This copy belonged to Isabel Gediman. She was the daughter of Benjamin Gediman, a bounding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity.

Young Women’s Hebrew Association Third Annual Ball (1922) The Young Women’s Hebrew Association was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Their Third Annual Ball was held May 16, 1922 at the Grace Parish House in Bath, Maine. Officers included Esther Mack, Talka Kutz, Bessie Brown and Esther T. Mikelsky.

By-Laws of the Bath Hebrew Ladies Society

By-Laws of the Bath Hebrew Ladies Society – Version 1 (1922)
Bylaws of "The Hebrew Ladies’ Society" of the "Beth Israel Synagogue of Bath, Maine."

By-Laws of the Bath Hebrew Ladies Society – Version 2 (1922)
Bylaws of "The Hebrew Ladies’ Society" of the "Beth Israel Synagogue of Bath, Maine."

By-Laws of the Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1963)
Bylaws of the "Beth Israel Sisterhood" of the "Beth Israel Synagogue of Bath, Maine." The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society changed its name to the Beth Israel Sisterhood on January 18, 1963.

Donald M. Povich Papers

1900 Federal Census compiled by Donald Povich
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. This document includes data from the 1900 Federal census as well as corrections and notes based upon personal knowledge and additional research.

1912 Bath Register compiled by Donald Povich
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. This document includes data from the 1912 Bath City Directory.

Address Given by Donald Povich at Beth Israel Synagogue (2000)
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. This address was given by Donald M. Povich at Beth Israel Synagogue on October 25, 2000.

Beth Israel Congregation on Its 75th Anniversary by Donald M. Povich (1997)
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. Written in 1997 as a newsletter article celebrating the 75th anniversary of the congregation.

Beth Israel History by Donald Povich
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. This document is a brief history of the Jewish community in Bath. He mentions significant members including [Isaac] Mikelsky, Solomon K. Greenblatt, Rabbi Charles Arik, Abraham Kramer, Isadore Singer, Donald M. Povich, Morris S. Povich and Marilyn Weinberg.

Birth and Death Dates compiled by Donald Povich
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. Includes birth and death dates of some members of the Bath Jewish community as well as the Hebrew names of the Povich family members.

Brown Family by Donald Povich
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. Brief biography of members of the Brown family. Included are Harry Brown, Beth Israel founding member; David Brown, World War II correspondent for Reuters; and Minnie Brown, whose estate allowed for the purchase of a building that is used for the Hebrew School as well as other functions.

Chronology – Version 1 by Donald Povich
Donald M.Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. Includes chronological study of the early Jewish population of Bath as well as a list of the founding members of Beth Israel Congregation.

Chronology – Version 2 by Donald Povich
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. Includes chronological study of the early Jewish population of Bath as well as a list of the founding members of Beth Israel Congregation.

Chronology – Version 3 by Donald Povich
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. Includes chronological study of the early Jewish population of Bath as well as a list of the founding members of Beth Israel Congregation.

Chronology – Version 4 by Donald Povich
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. Includes chronological study of the early Jewish population of Bath.

Filene Story by Donald Povich
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. William Filene purchased a storefront on Front Street in Bath (circa 1880) that was run as the B.B.C.C. (Boston Bargain Clothing Company). The article includes excerpts from The Merchant Princes and an ad from a local newspaper.

Final Address as President to the Congregation by Donald M. Povich
Donald M.Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. He expresses appreciation to Bath’s first generation families of immigrants and explains how he, as a member of the second generation, is passing the torch to the new young families in the community.

High Holiday Address to the Congregation by Donald M. Povich (1990)
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. Given in 1990 to raise money for the congregation for the general fund as well as for building improvements.

Jews in Bath by Donald Povich
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. Brief article mentions Isaac Mikelsky and William Filene.

Mikelsky Story by Donald Povich
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. The Mikelsky Story, as told by Sophia Mikelsky to Donald Povich, is about the first Jewish family to make their home in Bath in 1886. Isaac Mikelsky and his wife Sarah moved from Rockland to Bath, raising twelve children there.

Synagogue Land Purchase by Donald Povich
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. Purchase of land at 862 Washington Street in Bath on which a synagogue would be built.

The Story of Morris S. Povich by Donald M. Povich
Donald M. Povich was the son of Morris S. Povich, a founding member of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. He was a founding member of the Bath Historical Society and served in leadership roles at Beth Israel Congregation. The life story Morris Povich, as presented by Donald Povich to school children in Bath, Maine. [Note: Page number "5" appears to be missing]

Dorice Povich Mensh Papers

Beth Israel Congregation on Its 50th Anniversary by Dorice Povich Mensh (1972) (cassette tape [original], digital audio recording, transcription)
Dorice Povich Mensh was a lifelong member of Beth Israel Congregation and daughter of Nathan Povich, one of the founders of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. This presentation was given to the congregation as part of the "Golden Weekend" celebration of the 1922 opening of the synagogue.

The Story of the Povich Family by Dorice Povich Mensh (1972) (cassette tape [original], digital audio recording, transcription)
Dorice Povich Mensh was a lifelong member of Beth Israel Congregation and daughter of Nathan Povich, one of the founders of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. This presentation was given to the congregation as part of the "Golden Weekend" celebration of the 1922 opening of the synagogue.

Eva Povich Papers

The Jewish Religion by Eva Povich
Eva Povich was the wife of Morris S. Povich and the daughter of Nathan and Rosa Povich. Morris S. Povich and Nathan Povich were both founding members of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall) in Bath, Maine. This paper summarizes the beliefs and practices of the Jewish people.

Frances Smith Papers

Beth Israel 40th Anniversary Presentation by Frances Smith (1962)
Estelle Frances Orkin Smith was the wife of Joseph Smith, the first Jewish doctor in Bath, Maine. For many years she taught Sunday School at Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. She assumed a leadership role with the Bath Hebrew Ladies Society and the Beth Israel Sisterhood, and was involved in numerous fundraising projects. Presentation to the congregation given in 1962 by Frances Smith to the congregation on the 40th anniversary of the founding of the synagogue.

Beth Israel 40th Anniversary Program by Frances Smith (1962)
Estelle Frances Orkin Smith was the wife of Joseph Smith, the first Jewish doctor in Bath, Maine. For many years she taught Sunday School at Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. She assumed a leadership role with the Bath Hebrew Ladies Society and the Beth Israel Sisterhood, and was involved in numerous fundraising projects. Program for the 40th anniversary celebration of the founding of the synagogue.

History of the Sisterhood by Frances Smith (1919-62)
Estelle Frances Orkin Smith was the wife of Joseph Smith, the first Jewish doctor in Bath, Maine. For many years she taught Sunday School at Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. She assumed a leadership role with the Bath Hebrew Ladies Society and the Beth Israel Sisterhood, and was involved in numerous fundraising projects. History of Beth Israel Sisterhood prepared for 40th anniversary celebration.

History of the Sisterhood by Frances Smith (1919-62) (notes of minutes)
Estelle Frances Orkin Smith was the wife of Joseph Smith, the first Jewish doctor in Bath, Maine. For many years she taught Sunday School at Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. She assumed a leadership role with the Bath Hebrew Ladies Society and the Beth Israel Sisterhood, and was involved in numerous fundraising projects. History of Beth Israel Sisterhood compiled from minutes of Bath Hebrew Ladies Society 1919–1962.

Membership

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society Members (1944-47)
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Includes list of members for the years 1944-1947.

Beth Israel Congregation Charter Members (1919)
List of the charter members of both the women of the Bath Hebrew Ladies Society and the men of Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity.

Beth Israel Congregation Sisterhood Members (1955-68)
The Beth Israel Sisterhood was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity.

B'nai B'rith Charter Members (Men) (1921-25)
The King Solomon Lodge, No. 907 of the I.O.B.B. (Independent Order of B'nai B'rith) was a men’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Twenty-eight of the founding members from Bath and Brunswick are included.

Newspaper Articles

Bath Daily Times (1916-18)
Newspaper articles from the 1919 Bath Daily Times. Topics include Campaign for War Relief, Purim celebration and the Naomi Club (social and educational organizations).

Organizations (Minutes)

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1919-20)
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Includes lists of members, dues payments, donations and other sources of income.

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1921-23)
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Officers included Goldie Greenblatt, Annie Rosen, Eva Povich, Talka Kutz, Dora Cohen, Sarah Gediman, Ida Miller, Anna Petlock and Esther Mack.

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1923-26) (Yiddish)
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Officers included Annie Rosen, Goldie Greenblatt, Talka Kutz and Dora Cohen.

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1923-26) Translation
Translation from Yiddish to English made possible in conjunction with the Maine Historical Society.

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1927-30)
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Officers included Dora Cohen, Sarah Gediman and Sadie Gediman.

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1939-40)
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Officers included Iona Prawer, Bella Levine and Frances Smith.

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1940-42)
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Officers included Rose Ziblatt, Eva Povich, Sara Finkelstein and Talka Kutz.

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1942-44)
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Officers included Sara Smith, Dora Cohen, Eva Povich and Marion Fradkin.

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1944-46)
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Officers included Belle Levine, Dorothy Rubin, Bessie Singer, Alice Jaffe, Eva Povich, Iona Prawer, Anne Cogan, Sara Finkelstein, Bessie Klein and Thelma Diamond.

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1944) (USO)
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. This includes two letters from the USO in 1944. The first letter provides instructions for local organizations that are willing to host a meal for servicemen and industrial workers. The second is a letter of appreciation to the "Order of Hebrew Ladies" in recognition of their participation in this program.

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1945) (American Red Cross)
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. The American Red Cross provided this list of acceptable gift items that could be donated to the Army, Navy and Togus (Veterans facility in Augusta, Maine) during World War II.

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1945) (Donors)
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. This list includes both "Those Who Gave" as well as "Those Who Did Not Give" to the organization.

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1947-55)
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Officers included Sara Smith, Mary Petlock, Gertrude Kramer, Sylvia Cogan, Iona Prawer, Dorothy Rubin, Mary Petlock, Sylvia Katz, Gertrude Silverman, Bessie Singer, Belle Levine, Jennie Lait, Sara Finkelstein, Esther Diamant, Frances Smith and Rose Goldstein.

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society (1955-62)
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Officers included Belle Levine, Gertrude Kramer, Sara Smith, Esther Diamant, Rose Goldstein, Sarah Greenblatt, Lilian Karass, Dora Petlock, Janice Povich, Sadie Gediman and Sylvia Katz.

Beth Israel Sisterhood (1963-69)
The Beth Israel Sisterhood was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Officers included Marilyn Prawer, Ticky Levin, Sarah Greenblatt, Janice Povich, Sarah Smith, Goldie Povich, Charlotte Greenblatt, Frances Smith, Shirley Smith, Diane Moyer and Elinor Prawer.

Beth Israel Sisterhood (1963) (Jacqueline Kennedy)
The Beth Israel Sisterhood was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. This card was sent from the office of Jacqueline Kennedy as a response to the condolence card that was sent by the Beth Israel Sisterhood after the death of John F. Kennedy.

Beth Israel Sisterhood (1968) (Ethel Kennedy)
The Beth Israel Sisterhood was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. This card was sent from the office of Ethel Kennedy as a response to the condolence card that was sent by the Beth Israel Sisterhood after the death of Robert F. Kennedy.

Beth Israel Sisterhood (1970-84) The Beth Israel Sisterhood was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Officers included Sara Smith, Marilyn Prawer, Elinor Prawer, Diane Moyer, Shirley Smith, Gertrude Kramer, Mary Petlock, Janice Povich, Sadie Gediman, Frances Smith, Goldie Povich, Eleanor Blonder and Suzanne Smith.

B'nai B'rith Women (1950-1970)
B'nai B'rith Women was a women’s organization, made up of members of the Beth Israel Congregation (originally, Base Isroall), an unaffiliated synagogue, serving the Jewish community in Bath, Maine and vicinity. Officers included Ruth Silverman, Sophie Mikels, Iona Prawer, Gertrude Kramer, Ada Greenblatt, Sara Smith, Belle Levine, Ticky Levine, Janice Povich, Rixie Goldstein, Goldie Povich, Eleanor Prawer, Marilyn Prawer, Diane Moyer and Shirley Smith.

Synagogue Documents

Bank Title Certification (1922)
Title letter from Bath Trust Company in Bath, Maine issued prior to the building of the synagogue. It states that the "title to be good and free from encumbrances" and "not subject to taxation."

Certificate of Organization
State of Maine Certificate of Organization issued to Base Isroall [Beth Israel Congregation] on March 15, 1920. Officers named in the certificate are S. [Solomon] Greenblatt, Harry Brown, M. [Morris] S. Povich, Joseph Solovich, B. [Benjamin] Gediman, M. [Morris] Cohen and Simon Shamban.

Contractor Agreement (1921)
Agreement of June 28, 1921 between "Congregation of Beth of Israel" and A.L. Tripp (contractor) to build a "Synagogue on Washington Street" in Bath, Maine. Includes specifications for construction. Signed by Joseph Solovich, Nathan Povich, Morris Cohen, Chas. [Charles] Arik and S. [Solomon] Greenblatt.

Contractor Agreement (1922)
Agreement of January 23, 1922 between "Congregation of Beth of Israel" and A.L. Tripp (contractor) to allow the congregation to use the basement for religious services while the upstairs was being completed. Signed by building committee members Joseph Solovich, Chas. [Charles] Arik and Morris Cohen.

Contractor Payments (1921)
Payments made to A.L. Tripp for labor and materials used to build the synagogue for Base Isroall [Beth Israel Congregation].

Mortgage Deed (Base Isroall to Bath Trust) (1920)
The mortgage deed from Base Isroall (Beth Israel Congregation, Bath, Maine) to Bath Trust Company was signed and dated July 6, 1920. It was signed by the officers and trustees including Solomon K. Greenblatt, Harry Brown, Joseph Solovich, Morris S. Povich, Morris Cohen, Samuel Mack, Simon Shamban and Benjamin Gediman.

Mortgage Deed (Slavin to Bath Trust) (1919)
The mortgage deed from Thomas Slavin, (owner of the house and property to be purchased) to Bath Trust Company was signed and dated June 18, 1919. The house at 866 Washington Street and the extra lot, which would later become the site for the construction of the synagogue, was transferred from its previous owners to Bath Trust Company.

Mortgage Payments (1922-32)
Mortgage payments to Bath Trust Company for the Base Isroall synagogue from January 11, 1922 to July 7, 1932.

Surety Bond (1921)
Surety Bond dated June 28, 1921, for the construction of a synagogue for the "Congregation of Beth of Israel" in Bath, Maine.

Warranty Deed (Base Isroall to Arenstam) (1920)
Warranty Deed from Base Isroall to Harry J. Arenstam, dated December 24, 1920. Property on Washington Street in Bath, Maine that will become the future site of the synagogue.

Warranty Deed (Base Isroall to Singer) (1940)
Warranty Deed from Base Isroall to Bessie G. Singer, dated September 12, 1940. This house at 11 Linden Street became the property of Isadore and Bessie Singer, longtime members of the synagogue, who lived there until 1996.

Warranty Deed (Stafford to Base Isroall) (1936)
Warranty Deed from Eveleth W. Safford to Base Isroall, dated October 2, 1936. The house at 11 Linden Street would serve as accommodations for Rabbis until 1940.

Warranty Deed (Twitchell to Slavin) (1919)
Warranty Deed from Emma P. Twitchell to Thomas Slavin, dated June 17, 1919. Property on Washington Street in Bath, Maine that will become the future site of the synagogue.