Mira H. Ehrman papers [manuscript], circa 1942-1978.
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Ehrman, Mira Harris, 1892-1982.
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Mira H. Ehrman (1892-1982) was one of Portland's most reknowned civic leaders. From the guide to the Mira H. Ehrman papers, circa 1942-1978, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) Mira H. Ehrman (1892-1982) was one of Portland's most reknowned civic leaders. She was a member of numerous organizations including the Council of Jewish Women, a Red Cross volunteer, Visiting Nurses Association, Oregon Mental Hygiene Society, Fruit and Flower Mission...
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The United Service Organizations (USO) was incorporated in the state of New York on February 4, 1941, as a joint operation by the YMCA, YWCA, National Catholic Community Service, the National Jewish Welfare Board, the Traveler's Aid Association, and the Salvation Army, to provide religious, spiritual, social, welfare, educational, and entertainment services to men and women in the armed forces during World War II. The USO has continued to provide these services to the present. From t...
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