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Rabbi Irving Miller to All Officers and Members of the American Jewish Congress about Political Campaigns, February 1948 (correspondence)

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Title (English):
Rabbi Irving Miller to All Officers and Members of the American Jewish Congress about Political Campaigns, February 1948 (correspondence)
Collection:
International Workers’ Order (IWO) and Jewish People's Fraternal Order (JPFO)
Creator:
Miller, I. A. (Irving A.), 1903-1980
Recipient:
All Officers and Members of the American Jewish Congress
Organization:
American Jewish Congress
Date:
1948-02-16
Coordinates:
40.76878,-73.98199
Latitude:
40.76878
Longitude:
-73.98199
Location:
New York, New York, United States
ID Number:
5276b42f11_35
File Name:
5276b42f11_35.pdf
Address (creator):
1834 Broadway, New York 23, New York
Transcription:
File American Jewish Congress
Work Type:
letterheads
political campaigns
political ideologies and attitudes
national organizations
antisemitism
historical figures
Subject:
American Jewish Congress
Postwar Jewish Unity
Postwar Order and Social Contract
Postwar Jewish Culture- U.S.
Americanization
Political
Membership
Description:
Letter from Rabbi Irving Miller to All Officers and Members of the American Jewish Congress regarding the relationship of the American Jewish Congress to political campaigns during an election year. Explains that tax exempt status strictly precludes endorsement or use of funds or facilities for candidates. If antisemitism is an issue with a campaign then the local group must bring it to the national office's attention.
Notes:
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:
42
Folder:
11
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

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