Papers, 1964-1967.

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Papers, 1964-1967.

The collection contains correspondence, minutes, published material, press releases, speeches, case studies, reports, and maps. The material relates to the American Jewish Committee, civil rights, segregated housing and poverty in Chicago, as well as the Office of Economic Opportunity and the Chicago Committee on Urban Opportunity.

14 linear ft.

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Aaron, Ely M. (Ely Mayer), 1896-1975.

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Lawyer and civic leader Ely M. Aaron (1896-1975) was a partner in the law firm Aaron, Aaron, Schimberg and Hess. He also served as President of the Jewish Vocational Service and Employment Center, 1941-1946, and as Chairman of the Chicago chapter of the American Jewish Committee, 1946-1952. In addition, Ely M. Aaron was a member of the Chicago Committee on Urban Opportunity. Formed by the mayor in 1964, this committee was dedicated to combatting poverty through assisting community action program...

United States. Office of Economic Opportunity

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American Jewish Committee

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Founded in 1906 to safeguard the rights of Jews and to alleviate the consequences of persecution or disaster affecting them at home or abroad. ...

Chicago Committee on Urban Opportunity

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