National Council of Jewish Women
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Organized in 1893 as the Council of Jewish Women; name changed in 1923 to the National Council of Jewish Women. The two primary goals of the organization are social reform and the promotion of Judaism among women.
From the description of Records of the National Council of Jewish Women, 1893-1989 (bulk 1940-1981). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79456414
The National Council members, in their Credo, stated that they "believe in the ideal of Peace." In their philosophy, they stated: "It is not enough to hate war; we must organize for peace and work to perfect a world organization through which we can achieve security and justice."
From the description of Collection, 1929-1959 1929-1940 (bulk). (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 28571632
The National Council of Jewish Women was founded in 1893 by Hannah Greenebaum Solomon, making it the oldest Jewish women’s volunteer organization in America. The NCJW’s founding document declared its dedication to religious, philanthropic, and educational causes. The organization grew rapidly during the early twentieth century, with sections in cities across the United States and representatives in Europe. The NCJW’s broad interests, active membership and cooperation with Jewish and non-Jewish organizations contributed to its position as a leader among women’s social reform agencies.
From the 1890s, the NCJW took a particular interest in assisting immigrant Jews. The Immigration and Naturalization Office of the Worcester Section, founded in 1904, was one of many local NCJW offices that provided guidance to individuals and families during the application process for permanent residency and citizenship.
From the 1930s through the 1960s the office primarily assisted Jewish refugees and displaced persons from Germany, Russia, and Poland. However, the office also provided assistance to many Jewish residents who had arrived from Eastern Europe in the earlier decades of the century, as well as Jews who left the Soviet Union in the 1970s.The following women served as head of the Worcester Section Immigration and Naturalization Office: Dorice Grace (through 1947); Lillian (Mrs. Eugene) Kretzmer (1947-1977); Lois A. (Mrs. Myles) Lopatin (1977- ?).
From the guide to the National Council of Jewish Women Collection, 1936-1982, (Leo Baeck Institute Archives)
Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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referencedIn | Additional papers of Mary Steichen Calderone, (inclusive), (bulk), 1914-1989, 1960-1989 | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America | |
referencedIn | Arthur Brin and family papers, 1891-1988. | Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts | |
referencedIn | Baron de Hirsch Fund Records, undated, 1819-1991 (bulk 1882-1935) | American Jewish Historical Society | |
referencedIn | Beatrice Feingold Papers | Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at New England Historic Genealogical Society | |
creatorOf | Blumenthal family. Blumenthal family papers 1907-1988. | Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives | |
creatorOf | Blumenthal family. Dorothy Hast Blumenthal family photographs MFQ 298 | Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives | |
creatorOf | Brin, Fanny Fligelman, 1884-1961. Fanny F. Brin papers, 1896-1958. | Minnesota Historical Society Library | |
referencedIn | Brown, Ronald, 1900-2003. Ronald and Isabelle Brown papers, series II, 1911-2003. | Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library | |
referencedIn | Chase Going Woodhouse Papers., undated, 1900-1984. | Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Center. | |
referencedIn | Christian Archibald Herter papers, 1929-1967 (inclusive), 1943-1966 (bulk). | Houghton Library |
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associatedWith | Baron de Hirsch Fund (1891 - Present) |
associatedWith | Blumenthal family. |
associatedWith | Blumenthal family. |
associatedWith | Brin, Arthur, 1880-1947. |
associatedWith | Brin, Fanny Fligelman, 1884-1961. |
associatedWith | Broido, Louis |
associatedWith | Brown, Ronald, 1900-2003. |
associatedWith | Bush, Prescott Sheldon. |
associatedWith | Cahn, Gladys Dena Freeman, 1901-1964. |
associatedWith | Calderone, Mary Steichen, 1904-1998 |
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