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Yiddish language

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Boston Workers (Workmen's) Circle Records

 Collection
Identifier: I-494
Abstract Created to provide mutual aid and education, The Workmen's Circle was established in New York in 1900 and officially chartered in 1905. Massachusetts established an Independent Workmen's Circle in 1903 to maneuver around prohibitive insurance laws, but was able to unify with the national organization in 1921. Several chapters were operational in Massachusetts by 1911. The Boston District often mirrored National's development, including the establishment of cemeteries, a chorus, a camp, and...
Dates: undated, 1927-1999

International Yiddish Cultural Movement (IKUF) Records

 Collection
Identifier: I-450
Abstract

The International Yiddish Cultural Movement (IKUF) was organized in Boston and held meetings there for a year. This collection contains the minutes of meetings of the International Yiddish Cultural Movement (IKUF), which occurred in Boston from 1964-1965. The minutes are in Yiddish.

Dates: 1964-1965

Max Nigrosh Papers

 Collection
Identifier: P-542
Abstract

Max Nigrosh was the President of the Jewish National Fund of Greater Boston and a leader in the Zionist movement in the early to mid-20th century.

Dates: undated, 1919-1948