Records, 1932-1981.

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Records, 1932-1981.

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The collection contains the administrative records and casework files of the Fort Wayne Jewish Federation.The administrative records contain bound financial statements, meeting minutes, correspondence, and files on Fort Wayne Jewish organizations. The casework includes records pertaining to the Federation's mission of helping Jews in and beyond Northern Indiana. Most of the cases during and immediately after World War II involved assistance to European Jewish refugees. In later years the bulk of casework was aid to Jewish transients for travel expenses. Other community services include placement in nursing homes or foster care, help with medical care, and mediation of inter-personal disputes.

18 manuscript boxes, 3 oversize folders, 3 folders of photographs.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7803891

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Fort Wayne Jewish Federation.

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The Jewish Federation is the modern American extension of the Kuppha, or collection box, the traditional community safety net. Today there are over 200 Jewish federations in America. The Fort Wayne Jewish Federation was founded in 1921 as the Fort Wayne Federation of Jewish Charities, and became the Fort Wayne Jewish Federation in 1936. The Federation was founded to coodinate fundraising and relief efforts. It has expanded its mission to fight prejudice, educate about Jewish interests, and stren...

United Jewish Communities

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Fort Wayne Federation of Jewish Charities.

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