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Individual Correspondence—McDonald, James G., 1934

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 6

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains correspondence with a variety of indiviuals. The Aid to Individuals folder includes letters of reference written by Stone on behalf of acquaintances seeking employment, as well as letters from people seeking help in a variety of areas (included is a letter assisting help in gaining re-admittance to Tufts Dental School, a letter from parents hoping to get their son released from the Army, and individuals seeking help with immigration authorities). Also included is Stone's correspondence with a number of politicians and members of Jewish organizations. Of particular note are letters from Calvin Coolidge as Governor of Massachusetts and President of the United States, and correspondence with president of the Zionist Organization of America Louis Lipsky, Congressman John McCormack, and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Some letters are in Hebrew and Yiddish.

Dates

  • 1934

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

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

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: 6.2 linear feet (7 manuscript boxes, 1 document box, 1 oversized box)

Repository Details

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

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