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National Documents -“Shofar” newspaper, 1960-1961

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

This collection contains correspondence, pamphlets, governance documents, and promotional material from AZA chapters on the North Shore (Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, and Swampscott-Marblehead) and Mattapan, and Sharon. These contain details of meetings, elections, dues, and other chapter business; newsletters containing comics, jokes, and essays contributed by members. Numerous official publications from the national AZA/BBYO management are included; both guidebooks for starting and governing a new AZA chapter and informational booklets about Jewish holidays and Israel, many belonging to Martin “Marty” Brody of the Swampscott-Marblehead chapter. Particularly detailed is the correspondence from the early 1940s of Lynn AZA #471 advisor Louis Winer, a former Aleph and lawyer.

Dates

  • 1960-1961

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The collection is in English.

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: 0.5 linear feet (1 manuscript box)

Repository Details

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

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