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Title: |
American Jewish Committee, Cleveland Chapter Records, Series II |
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Repository: |
Western Reserve Historical Society
Phone: 216-721-5722 http://www.wrhs.org |
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Creator: |
American Jewish Committee, Cleveland Chapter |
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Dates: |
1995-1999 |
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Quantity: |
0.20 linear feet (1 container) |
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Abstract: |
The American Jewish Committee was founded in 1906 in New York, New York, as an advocacy organization promoting Jewish rights worldwide. It focuses its attention on the support of Israel and efforts against anti-Semitism. Other areas of focus include promoting pluralism and shared democratic values, supporting Israel's quest for peace and security, advocating for energy independence for the United States, and strengthening Jewish life. The American Jewish Committee currently has thirty-two active chapters throughout the United States. The Cleveland, Ohio, chapter of the Committee was founded in 1944 under the leadership of Max Freedman. It has had a continued presence in local culture throughout its history, establishing dialogues and cooperation with several ethnic and religious communities in Cleveland and throughout the world. The collection consists of briefings, correspondence, fliers, invitations, newsletters, pamphlets, and reports. |
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Identification: |
MS 5114 |
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Location: |
closed stacks |
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Language: |
The records are in English |
The American Jewish Committee was founded in 1906 in New York, New York, as an advocacy organization promoting Jewish rights worldwide. It focuses its attention on the support of Israel and efforts against anti-Semitism. Other areas of focus include promoting pluralism and shared democratic values, supporting Israel's quest for peace and security, advocating for energy independence for the United States, and strengthening Jewish life. The American Jewish Committee currently has thirty-two active chapters throughout the United States. The Cleveland, Ohio, chapter of the Committee was founded in 1944 under the leadership of Max Freedman. It has had a continued presence in local culture throughout its history, establishing dialogues and cooperation with several ethnic and religious communities in Cleveland and throughout the world.
American Jewish Committee, Cleveland Chapter Records, Series II, 1995-1999, consist of briefings, correspondence, fliers, invitations, newsletters, pamphlets, and reports.
The collection is of interest to researchers studying the history of Jewish advocacy groups in the United States, the American Jewish Committee, and American Jewish support for Israel. Those interested more generally in American ethnic groups and international relations will also find the collection valuable. Those studying the activities of Jewish organizations in Cleveland, Ohio, will find this collection useful.
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Related Material: Related MaterialThe researcher should also consult MS 5001 American Jewish Committee, Cleveland Chapter Records.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 5114 American Jewish Committee, Cleveland Chapter Records, Series II, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio
Gift of the American Jewish Committee in 2009.
Processed by Jessica Marra and Sean Martin in 2012.