Jacob Potofsky correspondence, 1913-1929, 1920-1929 (bulk).

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Jacob Potofsky correspondence, 1913-1929, 1920-1929 (bulk).

Correspondence documenting Jacob Potofsky's activities in the ACWA, primarily in his capacity as assistant general secretary.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7904143

Cornell University Library

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