Schaffer, Harry.
Harry Schaffer, the National Commander-in-Chief of the Jewish War Veterans from 1936-1940, was outspoken on the national scene about the threat of Nazism posed to Jews. Locally, he was involved in the YM&WHA, Beth Shalom Synagogue, Beth Jacob Synagogue and the Masons. He died in 1976. Manuel Rogoff was a bombadier shot down over France in 1943 at the age of 26. In later life, he was in the car wrecking business.
From the description of Harry Schaffer papers 1936-1984. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 39394961
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| creatorOf | Schaffer, Harry. Harry Schaffer papers 1936-1984. | Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives |
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| associatedWith | Jewish War Veterans of the United States, Inc. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Rogoff, Manuel. | person |
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