Chazin, Louise, 1903-

Louise Chazin (1903- ), community activist for the aged (age 55 and over) and founder of many New York City community based organizations, was born in Austria-Hungary. In 1921, Chazin emigrated to the United States. At the age of 70, Chazin who had long since retired from a career as a novelty designer, came out of retirement and launched a second career as a civil rights activist for the elderly. Chazin was the founder or co-founder of the Mid-Bronx Jewish Community Council, the North Central Council on Aging and the Bronx Council on the Aging (BCA). The Bronx Council on the Aging drew its membership from New York City senior citizen centers and interested individuals. The BCA became one of the most important voices from the Bronx to speak on behalf of the elderly. Chazin also served as chairperson or board member in the following organizations: Northwest Bronx Council for Older Adults, Community Council of Greater New York, Comprehensive Health Planing District E, Mid Bronx Senior Citizens Council, Montefiore Outpatient Department, Mosholu-Montefiore Senior Citizens Center, Bronx YMCA Senior Citizens Center, Congress of Senior Citizens of New York, National Council of Senior Citizens and Community Board # 7 - Bronx.

From the guide to the Louise Chazin papers, 1970-1988, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

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