Hebrew Free Loan Association (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

Dates:
Active 1887
Active 1969

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The Hebrew Free Loan Association was formed in 1887 as an organization whose purpose was to grant interest free loans to deserving individuals, both Jewish and non-Jewish, in need. In the beginning, the loans were granted in small amounts for food, rent, and healthcare, but later money was given for the resettlement of refugees.

From the description of Records 1887-1969. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 37584292

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Subjects:

  • Charities
  • Jews
  • Religious institutions
  • Synagogues

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Places:

  • Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh (as recorded)