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Title:
Emma Lazarus Jewish Women's Clubs of Los Angeles Records, 1945-1980

Collection number:
MSS 026

Creator:
Emma Lazarus Jewish Women's Clubs of Los Angeles

Extent:
4 letter boxes, ½ legal box, 1 map box
2 linear feet

Repository:
Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research
Los Angeles, CA 90044

Abstract:
This is a collection of the records of the Emma Lazarus Jewish Women's Clubs of Los Angeles. This organization of secular Jewish women, most active in the 1950's through the 1970's, was dedicated to: promoting secular Jewish culture, advocating for civil rights at the local and national level (in particular Black civil rights campaigns of the 1950's in Los Angeles), peace actions, developing international understanding and peace through education and cultural exchange.

Language:
English.

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