Brandeis University. National Women's Committee. Cleveland Chapter.

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Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Cleveland Chapter (f. ca. 1948) was established shortly after the founding of the university. Brandeis University is a Jewish-sponsored nonsectarian institution located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The university's Women's Committee, comprised of over one hundred local chapters, assumed full responsibility for the stocking, staffing, and maintenance of all of the university's libraries. Collectively, the various chapters of the committee continue to fulfill this role. During the 1960s and 1970s the Cleveland, Ohio, chapter raised funds through a variety of events, including an annual book sale and an annual ball, as well as through membership fees and book fund contributions. Strong emphasis was also placed on members' education through ongoing study groups and regular meetings with visiting Brandeis professors (University on Wheels). During the 1950s the group's membership ranged from between 2,500 to 3,000. In recent years, the membership of the Cleveland Chapter has become smaller, and its scope of activity has diminished. The group's current membership is approximately 650.

From the guide to the Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Cleveland Chapter Records, 1960-1992, (Western Reserve Historical Society)

The Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Cleveland Chapter was established shortly after the founding of Brandeis University in 1948. For a history of the organization, see the register to MS 4716 Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Cleveland Chapter Records.

From the description of Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Cleveland Chapter records, series II 1955-1988. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 41541932

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Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Cleveland Chapter (f. ca. 1948) was established shortly after the founding of the university. Brandeis University is a Jewish sponsored nonsectarian institution located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The university's Women's Committee, comprised of over one hundred local chapters, assumed full responsibility for the stocking, staffing, and maintenance of all of the university's libraries. Collectively, the various chapters of the committee continue to fulfill this role.

During the 1960s and 1970s the Cleveland chapter raised funds through a variety of events, including an annual book sale and an annual ball, as well as through membership fees and book fund contributions. Strong emphasis was also placed on members' education through ongoing study groups and regular meetings with visiting Brandeis professors (University on Wheels). During the 1950s the group's membership ranged from between 2,500 to 3,000. In recent years, the membership of the Cleveland Chapter has become smaller, and its scope of activity has diminished. The group's current membership is approximately 650.

From the guide to the Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Cleveland Chapter Records, Series II, 1955-1988, (Western Reserve Historical Society)

Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Brandeis University. corporateBody
associatedWith Brandeis University. National Women's Committee. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Ohio--Cleveland
Subject
Brandeis University
Brandeis University. National Women's Committee
Brandeis University. National Women's Committee. Cleveland Chapter
Jewish women
Jewish women
Jews
Jews
Women
Women
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Active 1955

Active 1988

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