Cultural Work, Fraternalism, Inner Life- Material for a Discussion
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- Title (English):
- Cultural Work, Fraternalism, Inner Life- Material for a Discussion
- Title (Yiddish Romanized):
- Kultur-arbet fraternalizm inerlekhe leben- Material far a diskusiye
- Title (Yiddish):
- קולטורעל־ארבּעט, פראטערנאליזם אינערלעכער לעבּן
- Collection:
- International Workers’ Order (IWO) and Jewish People's Fraternal Order (JPFO)
- Set:
- Cold War
Conferences, Conventions, Meetings
Culture Front - Creator:
- Maymudes, Abraham
- Creator:
- מאימודעס, א
- Organization:
- Jewish Peoples Fraternal Order of the I.W.O. (U.S.)
- Date:
- 1950-02-03
- Coordinates:
- 40.73591,-73.99406
- Latitude:
- 40.73591
- Longitude:
- -73.99406
- Location:
- Bronx, New York, New York, United States
- ID Number:
- 5276b47f10_01
- File Name:
- 5276b47f10_01.pdf
- Address (creator):
- 80 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
- Transcription:
- "Culture Work Fraternalism in Inner LIfe-: Materiel for Discussion. Given as a Speech at Bronx County Convention.
- Work Type:
- printed ephemera
pamphlets
speeches
historical figures
organization files
meetings
political ideologies and attitudes
conferences - Subject:
- Culture Front- Organizing
IWO JPFO Organizational History
Fraternal Orders- Lodges, Activities
Fraternalism
Jewish Lodges
Postwar Jewish Culture- U.S.
Fellow Travellers
Cold War
Membership
Intelligentsia
Postwar Order and Social Contract - Description:
- In Yiddish. 6 pages. Notes on top say "For Itche" in Yiddish, and "File Bronx" in English. Speech for Bronx County Convention, reprinted as a pamphlet, probably for branch discussions. Material regarding culture ranges from ideological (quoting Olgin on the importance of cultural work animated by the latest and best knowledge and understanding) to practical (setting up a culture committee for the borough, not starting meetings too late, creating a dedicated money stream for cultural activities), and using culture to reach out to the broader community. Emphasizes that the Ordn is a fraternal organization above all. Gives a 'ten commandments' of fraternalism. These include the importance of setting a friendly tone, welcoming new members, socializing outside the Ordn activities, expressing concern for the sick and the impoverished, and comforting bereaved members and their families. Other suggestions include group birthday celebrations, family evenings, etc.
- Notes:
- Articulation of Yiddishe Culture Work and fraternalism by a reporter for the Morgn Freiheit
The Jewish People’s Fraternal Order was the largest ‘national’ section of the International Workers Order (IWO) which focused on cultural awareness and celebration, mutual support especially in health insurance coverage, and anti-fascist activities. The IWO also gave particular emphasis to supporting the rights and interests of African Americans. Documents include language and representations which comprise the historical record and should not be interpreted to mean that Cornell University or its staff endorse or approve of negative representations or stereotypes presented. - Cite As:
- International Workers Order (IWO) Records #5276. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.
- Repository:
- Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Martin P. Catherwood Library, Cornell University
- Archival Collection:
- International Workers Order (IWO) Records, 1915-2002 (KCL05276)
- Box:
- 47
- Folder:
- 10
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
- The copyright status and copyright owners of most of the images in the International Workers Order (IWO) Records Collection (Kheel Center #5276) are unknown. This material was digitized from physical holdings by Cornell University Library in 2016, with funding from an Arts and Sciences Grant to Jonathan Boyarin. Documents include language and representations which comprise the historical record and should not be interpreted to mean that Cornell University or its staff endorse or approve of negative representations or stereotypes presented. Cornell is providing access to the materials as a digital aggregate under an assertion of fair use for non-commercial educational use. The written permission of any copyright and other rights holders is required for distribution, reproduction, or other use that extends beyond what is authorized by fair use and other statutory exemptions. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of an item and securing any necessary permissions ultimately rests with persons desiring to use the item. Cornell would like to learn more about items in the collection and to hear from individuals or institutions that have any additional information as to rights holders. Please contact the Kheel Center at kheel_center@cornell.edu