Leonore Goldstein (1875-1971) was the wife of Dr. Max A. Goldstein (1870-1941), founder of Central Institute for the Deaf. Mrs. Goldstein served on the Board of Managers of CID from its founding in 1914 until her death. She also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for over 65 years.
Summary:
Goldstein discusses her husband Max A. Goldstein, his art and book collecting, his founding of the journal The Laryngoscope, and his founding of Central Institute for the Deaf in 1914.
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