Christmas
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Abraham and Frieda Wolper Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-531
Abstract
The Wolpers were a Jewish family from Chelsea, Massachusetts. In 1949, they issued a petition to the school board, raising concerns about Christmas carols and pageants in public schools. The resulting negative criticism from Jews and non-Jews, as well as the anti-Semitic letters sent to the Wolpers, eventually caused them to remove the petition. The collection includes the letters sent to the Wolpers, as well as newspaper clippings and correspondence with the school board.
Dates:
1949