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Jewish Vocational Aid Society (Boston, Mass.) Records
Collection
Identifier: I-216
Abstract
The Jewish Vocational Aid Society of Boston, founded by Mrs. Margaret Davidson and incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts in 1907 as the Jewish Children's Aid Society; original purpose was in aiding destitute Jewish children. In 1936 became known as the Jewish Vocational Aid Society; members focused efforts on raising funds for needy Jewish students. Later, eligibility for scholarships was expanded to include non-Jewish students as well. In 1973 was forced to transfer most of its funds...
Dates:
undated, 1910-1985
New England Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry Records
Collection
Identifier: I-237
Abstract
This collection consists of the New England Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry's correspondence, articles, public awareness materials, membership lists and financial statements from 1970-1975. Included are letters to and from government officials and Rabbis who supported the cause. Notices and flyers are comprised of membership meetings, protests, and lectures. Memorabilia, such as bumper stickers and a protest flag (made of paper) are also included in the collection.
Dates:
undated, 1970-1975
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- Child welfare 1
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- Flags 1
- Fliers (printed matter) 1
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- Russia -- Persecution 1
- United States -- Relations -- Russia 1
- Vocational education -- United States. 1 + ∧ less
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- Birnbaum, Jacob, 1922- 1
- Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston 1
- Davidson, Margaret, d. 1912. 1
- Jewish Children's Aid Society (Boston, Mass.) 1
- Jewish Vocational Aid Society (Boston, Mass.) 1
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