Mayer Newfield Papers, 1950-1973, bulk 1959-1973.

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Mayer Newfield Papers, 1950-1973, bulk 1959-1973.

1950-1973

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The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous printed material that were collected by Mayer Newfield in his capacity as an official of the Anti-Defamation League for the years 1959 to 1973. The remainder of the collection consists of a much smaller body of material collected by Newfield through his involvement with the Birmingham (Ala.) Jewish Community Council. Among the subjects covered in the papers are anti-semitism, the civil rights movement, the radical right, and Jewish-Christian relations.

1.5 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Birmingham Jefferson Public Library, JCLC

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SNAC Resource ID: 7146282

Birmingham Jefferson Public Library, JCLC

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Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

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The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), originally Anti-Defamation League of B’nai B’rith, was founded in Chicago in 1913 to fight antisemitism and other forms of bigotry and discrimination. In 2009, ADL became independent of B’nai B’rith and changed its name to Anti-Defamation League. Its activities include investigation and documentation of antisemitism, extremism, and other forms of hate in the United States; and litigation, education, and policy advocacy regarding the subjects of antisemitism, ext...

Newfield, Mayer Ullman, 1905-

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Mayer Newfield is an attorney in Birmingham, Ala., and an active member of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. He was elected to serve on the Anti-Defamation League's National Commission in 1959. He is also an active member of the Birmingham Jewish Community Council. From the description of Mayer Newfield Papers, 1950-1973, bulk 1959-1973. (Birmingham-Jefferson Public Library). WorldCat record id: 25557439 ...