A modern fan-shaped medical auditorium, with facilities for closed-circuit television and three-dimensional film projection, will be constructed at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, it was announced today by Dr. Samuel Belkin, president of Yashiva University Construction has been made possible through a gift of $500, 000 by Karl Robbins, New York philanthropist. The auditorium is to be known as the Mary and Karl Robbins Auditorium.
Mr Robbins, former chairman of the board of directors of Robbins Mills, Ind., was one of the pioneers in the development of synthetic textiles The town of Hemp, N.C. in which his original mill was established, has been re-named Robbins in his honor. He established a playground, an athletic park and a community center in Robbins. In Aberdeen, where another of his mills was located, he created a large recreation area on Aberdeen Lake.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
