Harold Silver papers undated, 1922-1927, 1929-1933, 1935, 1946-1977

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Harold Silver papers undated, 1922-1927, 1929-1933, 1935, 1946-1977

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The collection contains personal correspondence, manuscript and printed copies of articles and speeches, photographs and newspaper clippings pertaining to the education and social welfare activities of Silver. A large part of the correspondence is with Maurice J. Karpf, Kurt Peiser and I.M. Rubinow and concerns Silver's studies at the Training School for Jewish Social Work (1925-1934) and his early work in Cincinnati and Detroit Jewish welfare organizations (1930-1934). Subsequent correspondence pertains to Silver's work for the Israel Ministry of Social Welfare (1961-1966).

0.5 linear feet (1 manuscript box)

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American Jewish Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6345211

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Peiser, Kurt, 1897-

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Israel. Ministry of Social Welfare

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Karpf, Maurice J. (Maurice Joseph), 1890-

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Training School for Jewish Social Work (New York, N.Y.)

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Rubinow, I. M. 1875-1936.

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Jewish Family and Children's Service (Detroit, Mich.)

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Silver, Harold, 1900-

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Harold Silver (1900-) Harold Silver was born on May 18, 1900 to Anchel and Rebecca (Raginsky) Silver in Kliusi, Russia. At the young age of 11, Silver was forced to leave school to help support his family. By 1913, however, the Silver family immigrated to the United States. The experience of having to work as a young boy had a profound impact on Silver. Harold was not only amazed that education in America was free but also compulsory. He soon dedicated himself to a life ...