Pittsburgh Zionist District records, 1945-1965.

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Pittsburgh Zionist District records, 1945-1965.

The Pittsburgh Zionist District Records include correspondence, memoranda, and papers of the Executive Directors and Presidents (1955-1965); minutes, correspondence, nominations of the Executive Board (1955-1965); committee reports; membership correspondence, mailings, lists (paid, unpaid, resigned), campaigns, membership Dues Book (partial: M-Z), 1945-1955; financial records-paid bills, dues, receipts, fund drives, Contributions Record Book, 1955-1965; meetings of conferences and conventions; social, cultural, political activities and developments; public relations; regional reports; photographs; local organization publications including Pittsburgh Zionist; miscellaneous publications from other Jewish groups; and memorabilia.

40.0 linear ft. (96 boxes + 6 oversize volumes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7287805

University of Pittsburgh

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