Box S6

Scope and Content Note From the Collection: The main part of the collection is a notebook containing the protocols of the club’s meetings during the first years of its existence (1924-1926). The protocols record the rich cultural program of the club that consisted of lectures about philosophical and ethical questions and topics like the history of Yiddish literature, Jews in the world of music, and the education of Jewish children. Of interest are mentions of talks given by famous Jewish intellectuals, among them the writers Peretz...

Scope and Content Note From the Collection:

Materials in this collection include an edition of the West End House Forum from 1909, Vol. 1, Nos. 5-6. This contains editorials, House news, and other writings pertaining to or of interest to The West End House and its members. Also in the collection is an Ad Book from the organization’s 75th Anniversary in 1981. Among the ads are letters of congratulations from numerous leading figures that include Edward Kennedy and Paul Tsongas. It is arranged chronologically.

Scope and Content Note From the Collection:

Materials in this collection include an edition of the West End House Forum from 1909, Vol. 1, Nos. 5-6. This contains editorials, House news, and other writings pertaining to or of interest to The West End House and its members. Also in the collection is an Ad Book from the organization’s 75th Anniversary in 1981. Among the ads are letters of congratulations from numerous leading figures that include Edward Kennedy and Paul Tsongas. It is arranged chronologically.

Scope and Content Note From the Collection:

This collection includes a transcript of notes written by Marion H. Ratshesky (later Ehrlich), under the initials M.H.R., that were originally written in 1896 or 1897. The writer was a member of the Louisa May Alcott Club and may possibly have been the founder. The notes provide detailed examples of their daily activities, organization, and governance.

Scope and Content Note From the Collection:

This collection contains a cash book recording the organization's income and expenses from 1913-1916.