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Boston Observance/Photographs & Publicity, undated, 1954

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 13

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains correspondence, photographs, publicity, questionnaires and published materials relating to the activities of the Greater Boston Committee. The Boston Observance, which was held on December 26, 1954 at Symphony Hall, represents the bulk of the series. However, information on the various exhibits around Boston as well as the events sponsored at other organizations is also included. The Speaker’s Bureau was quite popular with local... Jewish organizations, and numerous community members were involved in speaking engagements on a variety of topics, ranging from commentaries on filmstrips to religion. Correspondence detailing these requests and subsequent letters of appreciation are included in this series. In addition, various proclamations, as well as a sound recording of the Boston Observance, are included.

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Dates

  • undated, 1954

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The collection is in English 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: 1.5 linear feet (3 manuscript boxes)

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Repository Details

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

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