American Jewish League for Israel (AJLI), records 1927, 1957-2009

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American Jewish League for Israel (AJLI), records 1927, 1957-2009

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Contains records on the formation, purpose, and activities of the American Jewish League for Israel, as reflected in organizational documents (including minutes), event literature, publications (including the AJLI newsletter, , later called the and other titles), scholarship material, financial information, membership appeals, correspondence, media coverage, and photographs. AJLI Bulletin AJLI News Bulletin

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