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Boy Scouts—Philadelphia Council (LJO), 1923-1985

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

This subseries includes correspondence, pamphlets, awards, certificates, legal documents, photographs, newspaper clippings, class notes and materials, date books, interviews, notes, newsletters, articles, and scrapbooks documenting the life of LJO and JSO. Of note are materials related to their collection of Jewish ceremonial objects at Congregation Rodeph Shalom; their travel throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa; LJO’s involvement in the Boy Scouts; and LJO’s collections of literature on religious education in public schools and on World War I, the interwar period, and World War II. Folders that pertain solely to either LJO or JSO are noted with that individual’s initials.

Dates

  • 1923-1985

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The collection is in English, Hebrew, German, and Russian.

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: 44.2 linear feet (27 document boxes, 30 manuscript boxes, 2 half-manuscript boxes, 1 oversized box)

Repository Details

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

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