Sylvia Cotton papers, 1958-1974.
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Cotton, Sylvia, 1912-
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Sylvia Cotton (1912- ) was the founder and president of the Day-Care Crisis Council of the Chicago Area (later the Day Care Action Council), an organization that advocates for safe, affordable child care in the Chicago area. Cotton's work as a child care advocate began with her involvement in the education section of the National Council of Jewish Women. Cotton also worked to desegregate public schools and day care facilities in Chicago. From the description of Sylvia Cotton papers, ...
Day Care Crisis Council of the Chicago Area
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National Council of Jewish Women
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Organized in 1893 as the Council of Jewish Women; name changed in 1923 to the National Council of Jewish Women. The two primary goals of the organization are social reform and the promotion of Judaism among women. From the description of Records of the National Council of Jewish Women, 1893-1989 (bulk 1940-1981). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79456414 The National Council members, in their Credo, stated that they "believe in the ideal of Peace." In their philosophy, they st...
Chicago, Ill. Board of Education
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