Records, 1931-1968. 1931-1968.

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Records, 1931-1968. 1931-1968.

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National Jewish fraternal order founded in 1892 by Russian Jewish immigrants. Instrumental in the development and preservation of Yiddish culture in the United States. Active participants in the Jewish labor movement. Aligned with the Socialist Party for three decades, then increasingly supported liberal Democratic policies and Jewish nationalism. First Philadelphia branch probably chartered 1904.

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Gorelick, Joseph.

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Workmen's Circle (U.S.). Philadelphia District. Educational Dept.

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Workmen's Circle (U.S.). Philadelphia District

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The Workmen's Circle, a national Jewish fraternal organizations, was founded in 1892 by Russian Jewish immigrants. The first Philadelphia branch was probably chartered in 1904. The organization promoted the development and preservation of Yiddish culture in the United States, and its members were active in the labor movement. The Workmen's Circle was aligned with the Socialist Party for three decades, then increasingly supported liberal democratic policies and Jewish nat...

Shapiro, Morris.

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