Selfhelp Home for the Aged

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The Selfhelp organizations were established first in New York City to provide orientation and Americanization services and financial assistance to immigrants escaping Nazi Germany. Later homes were established in Chicago and in Newark, N.J. Dr. William Becker and his wife Dorothy were recent immigrants in 1938 who devoted many years to the Chicago organization. Dr. Becker served as president from 1947 until his death in 1963, and then Dorothy Becker became president. She was well-known for her emphasis on activities that celebrated life.

From the description of Selfhelp Home (Chicago, Ill.) papers, 1936-2008 (bulk 1968-1980s). (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: 718738163

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Relation Name
associatedWith 4941 South Drexel Boulevard (Chicago, Ill.) corporateBody
associatedWith 908 West Argyle Street (Chicago, Ill.) corporateBody
associatedWith Becker, Dorothy, 1910-1999. person
associatedWith Becker, William F., 1897?-1963. person
associatedWith Karfunkel, Gerda. person
associatedWith Levy, Ursula. person
associatedWith Selfhelp of Chicago corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Illinois--Chicago
Uptown (Chicago, Ill.)
Kenwood (Chicago, Ill.)
Chicago (Ill.)
Subject
Charities
Jews, German
Immigrants
Jewish refugees
Jewish women
Jews
Old age homes
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Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1936

Active 2008

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