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General (Yiddish), undated, 1950-1965

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series documents the personal correspondence of Ben Hyams, Farband District 10’s chairman to individuals both in the Farband and in the greater community. His correspondents include Kitty Dukakis, Massachusetts Governor Francis Sargent, and Boston Mayors John Hynes and Kevin White. This series also consists of the correspondence from prominent officers in Farband’s national administration, located in New York City. These officers include Rabbi Silbermen, the National Director for Organization and Education; Jacob Katzman, who served as both Assistant General Secretary and Executive Vice-President; Meyer Brown, the organization’s president and one of its founding officers; and Louis Segal, General Secretary. The letters are primarily addressed to Ben Hyams, and pertain to administration and policy on both the District and Branch level. The general correspondence in Yiddish has not been translated.

Dates

  • undated, 1950-1965

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The collection is in English, Yiddish, and Hebrew.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for researcher use. Please contact us to request access or to make an appointment to view this collection at jhcreference@nehgs.org.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 linear feet (4 document boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository

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