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Civil Liberties—Americans for Democratic Action, 1947-1964

 File — Box: 86, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series consists of published articles, news clippings, correspondence, newsletters and photographs related to the JCRC's function as a community mediator, advocate, and policymaker. Files include those on local and national antisemites such as Fathers Coughlin and Feeney, as well as reports from the changing neighborhoods of Roxbury, Mattapan and Dorchester, involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, fair employment and housing practices, pro-Israel activities, anti-Zionist propaganda, and individuals such as Roy Cohn, Hubert Humphrey, and John F. Kennedy. Council activities regarding interfaith issues, adoption, religious observances in public schools and college quotas are also in this series. Numerous boxes on the plight of Soviet Jewry are also included.

Dates

  • 1947-1964

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The collection is predominantly in English, with Hebrew, Russian, and Ukrainian.

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: 191.1 linear feet (255 manuscript boxes, 60 document boxes, 2 oversized boxes)

Repository Details

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

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