Federation of Jewish Women's Organizations, records undated, 1912-1986

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Federation of Jewish Women's Organizations, records undated, 1912-1986

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Contains incomplete annual convention programs (1922-1986), organizational minutes (1912-1973), newsletters (1967-1981), constitution and by-laws, plaques, awards and citations. Also contains newspaper articles about the Federation and correspondence with affiliated organizations and hospitals.

3 linear feet (6 manuscript boxes, 1 oversized folder)

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American Jewish Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6346067

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Federation of Jewish Women's Organizations.

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The Federation of Jewish Women's Organizations was founded as the Federation of Sisterhoods in 1896, bringing together 14 New York City Sisterhoods of Personal Service which had been organizing relief activities among the city's Jewish poor. The organization changed its name in 1920, when social and welfare groups were admitted to the Federation. In 1982, the Federation included groups of women who "serve actively in the fields of education, health, religion, social welf...