B'nai B'rith Baron De Hirsch Lodge No. 420 (Butte, Mont.) records 1892-1986
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B'nai B'rith was founded in 1843 in New York City, as the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith. Founders Henry Jones and others established it as a Jewish fraternal benevolent and mutual-aid society. In addition to traditional fraternal order activities, the B'nai B'rith engaged in political efforts in behalf of Jews worldwide. By the late 1800s it had spread to countries around the world. Its branch the Anti-Defamation League worked to combat discrimination. The name was shortened to ...