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  • Envelope sent to attorney Benjamin F. Washer from the Freemasons Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Louisville Lodge No. 400 located at Sixth Street near Walnut, Louisville, Kentucky.

  • Envelope sent to Mrs. F. Hecht, 813 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, from Levy Bro. Outfitters, Louisville, Kentucky. The envelope features an image of the Levy Bros. building.

  • Envelope sent to J & A Friedberg Inc., Brooklyn, New York, from Laub Brothers, Louisville, Kentucky, manufacturers of trunks and traveling bags.

  • Envelopes sent to M. D. & J. W. Hayden & Co., Lewisport, Kentucky, from Laub Brothers, Louisville, Kentucky, manufacturers of trunks and traveling bags. The envelope design features an image of a steam ship, train, trunk, suitcase, and bag.

  • Envelope sent from Bernheim Bros., Louisville, Kentucky.

  • Four-page minutes for the executive board meeting of the National Council of Jewish Women. Louisville Section held on October 9, 1941. A summary of the Service to the Foreign Born chair report includes the "receipt of $10.00 from 2 people who have moved out of the city as return on help from the Comm for their citizenship papers. There were 9 newcomers during the summer. The Nursery School has 33 registrations which means a waiting list of 15. It has been possible to increase the teacher's salary and she has a NYA assistant."

  • Two-page, typed minutes for the annual meeting of the National Council of Jewish Women. Louisville Section held on April 21, 1941. The minutes include a summary of Mrs. Edgar Menderson's presentation on '"National Council in the Field of Service to the Foreign Born." The National Council decided to end the German Children's Aid Inc. "to make way for a broader field of work in service to the foreign born" and increase local sections' financial contributions to the expanded work.

  • 9-page, typed report on the Nursery School operated by the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Louisville Section and the Jewish Welfare Federation of Louisville, Kentucky. The document begins with the need for, purpose, and principles of the "combination nursery and school" for "children 2 1/2 to 5 years of age." It outlines how Selma Kling and Katherine Bottigheimer of the NCJW Americanization Committee spearheaded the creation of the school in part to serve "Immigrant children of pre-school age who will use the school in learning English and general orientation." The school opened on February 5, 1940. The report profiles the initial behavior and improvements of some of the students, including three refugee children. The document notes that "the teacher at the School is a German refugee who obtained kindergarten training in Germany and additional nursery school training in this country. We feel that the provision of employment for her thru the establishment of the Nursery School is in line with the aims of the Council in relation to work with New Americans."

  • National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, Executive Board meeting minutes for December 9, 1940. The minutes include reports on the group's Nursery School enrollment and Workshop, both of which served immigrant women and families. The Service to the Foreign Born Committee also reported on interest in Mrs. Dan Byck's American History study group for German women, collection of clothing for a refugee camp in Spain, and use of the Klauber Fund to cover fees for "four new citizenship papers."

  • National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, Executive Board meeting minutes for June 3, 1940. The minutes reference work with and advocating for immigrants and refugees, such as that "Sara Landau, Chairman of Peace and International Relations suggested that the work of that committee be combined with the Legislative Committee in as much as most of the problems confronting people today deal with legislation in regard to immigration and directed against aliens." Other committee reports include that volunteer English teachers were needed for the Americanization Committee, the "German Children's Aid Inc. has received $527.72 for this year," and "that Mrs. Bernard Selligman plans a study group on Contemporary Jewish Affairs, to hold one meeting each month, to study the refugee problem."

  • National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, annual meeting minutes, announcement, and election ticket for April 17, 1940. The minutes report on expenditures and remaining funds, including for specific immigrant and refugee aid projects like the establishment of the Council Workshop. A summary of Selma Kling's report notes "that approximately 250 emigrees are now residing in Louisville. These have been the responsibility and care of the [Americanization] committee from the time they arrive until their lives run in normal channels."

  • National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, monthly meeting minutes on March 18, 1940. The minutes report that the Council "has contributed $100 to the National Council Scholarship Fund for Refugees." The Americanization Committee reports "that one new family and one individual had arrived in the City since the last meeting," thanks Council members for donating clothing and furniture for new residents, and notes that the Girl Scouts want to work with the committee to help immigrant girls join. A letter read from the National Chairman of the Children's Aid appeals for continued funding. To conclude the meeting, the Committee on Contemporary Jewish Affairs held a roundtable titled "Milestones in Refugee Resettlement."

  • National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, open meeting minutes on December 11, 1939. The Committee on Americanization “thanked members who visited the German families and also thanked members for the generous response to the committee’s request for furniture.” The minutes also recount expenses and remaining Council funds for November through December. Reports and updates are recorded for the Committee of Education’s book tea and the Peace International Relations Committee’s book review. The Committee of Social Welfare report “asked for volunteers for the Children’s Home” and introduced a “Toy-Lending project.” After one month of operation, the Council workshop “has received $110.00 worth of orders.” Other points of discussion are Red Cross donations and volunteers, the Student Loan fund, the Penny Lunch fund, and updates on local events.

  • National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, open meeting minutes for October 16, 1939. In reference to World War II, the minutes note that "A letter was read from the National Council urging the study of the present neutrality laws and the President's proposals. Members were asked to write to Congressmen and Senators endorsing the President's proposed neutrality legislation." The minutes report on a bequest from Carrie E. Hirsch "for local refugee work," and work by the Americanization Committee to assist the "178 emigrees in the city, fourteen having arrived since June." The three-year old German Children's Aid Inc. fund also contributes to the care of 413 children through their work with the national organization. Charles Strull spoke to the Council about how the war in Europe was impacting refugees.

  • National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, Board meeting minutes for March 11, 1940 (mislabeled as 1949 in original document). The minutes summarize Mrs. Selma Kling's report on the Americanization Committee, stating that "she had received a request from the Girl Scouts who wish to cooperate with her Committee," "that neither the Council Workshop nor the Nursery School are being run for profit," and that "volunteer English teachers" are needed.

  • National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, Board meeting minutes for November 13, 1939. Regarding support for refugees, “Mrs. Arthur Kling reported the arrival of 12 emigrees since last meeting. All of them have been visited by the committee.” In addition, Mrs. Ben Wilde reported “the enthusiasm and interest shown in the Council’s Workshop for German women” and noted “articles” will be available for sale at the November Book Tea. The minutes also recount expenses and remaining Council funds for May through October. The first two main points of business relate to education. The finance Committee agreed to send $62.50 to “Miss Irene Levy to maintain her sister in a school in Belgium.” The Penny Lunch fund reported “50 free lunches daily are being given, making a $50.00 monthly expenditure.” Updates regarding the Committee of Education’s book review meetings, the Committee of Hospitality’s Tea, and upcoming Council meetings are given. An extended discussion of National Council matters occurred during the Committee of Peace and International Relations report

  • National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, Board meeting minutes for October 9, 1939. Committees on Americanization and Service to the foreign-born gave reports. An update from the National Council regarding refugee assistance is given: “During the summer, five persons have been helped with citizenship papers. 178 refugees are now living in this City, 14 of whom arrived during the summer. . . . the ten families that the National Refugee Service is pledged to take out of New York annually have been taken care of with homes, job, clothing, etc. The day camp for children during the summer was an unqualified success, in most instances showing a marked improvement in health and morale of the children. Mrs. Krupp, a trained worker, was employed by the Council to carry on a systematic plan for the children during the summer.” Correspondence read at the meeting concerns notes of appreciation, requests for volunteers and donations, and updates on programs and relief efforts. Mrs. Gertrude Glogower, National Chairman of German Jewish Children's Aid Inc., sent a letter of appreciation for the Council's support of Jewish Children, noting that the war has delayed efforts to relocate children from Europe to the US and that "There are 414 children in the United States today for which the Council is responsible and the National looks to the Sections for continued support." The Conference of Jewish Organizations sent a letter stating that $250 may be provided for "refugee work." The minutes also recount expenses and remaining Council funds for May through October. An insert into the minutes lists the Council’s general budget and committee budgets for 1939-1940. The minutes record a reminder to keep Board meeting discussions private until matters are discussed at general meetings. An extended discussion of Council business follows, including updates on finances, Working Rules, office terms, and resignations. Announcements about the upcoming Discussion Group and book review meeting are mentioned. The Council read a letter from the National Council “asking members individually and as a group to send letters to the proper officials in Washington upholding the President’s Neutrality laws and asking for a revision of the present ones.” Other updates concern the Student Loan Committee, the Committee of Social Welfare, and the Penny Lunch fund. The meeting ends with a request for members to pay their dues on time.

  • National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, Board meeting minutes for May 22, 1939. As the first major point of business, the Bank Committee (German Children's Aid, Inc.) was converted "into a Standing Committee, since it had been in existence for one year." The minutes describe ongoing events and programs for the benefit of new Americans, including teas, English lessons, youth recreation, and funding citizenship applications. The minutes summarize a letter from Mrs. Blanche Goldman, National President, “warning against the danger of allowing the cancellation of personal obligations which involves curtailment of cooperation, and advising the continued liberal support to the foreign-born.” Other correspondence concerns upcoming conferences, a thank-you letter for “ice-cream sent children of the Kosair Crippled Home,” a request for charitable donations to the Jewish Braille Institute, and various notes of appreciation. In terms of other topics, the minutes opened with a list of officers, directors, and committee chairs. They then recount expenses and remaining Council funds for March through April. 36 members attended the meeting, and 218 members total paid their dues for the year. In an update on the Student Loan Committee, Mrs. J.M. Fuhrman, Chairman, notes that a student's loan had been "charged off the books due to extreme illness of the man in question" and half was repaid when he recovered even though the repayment was "absolutely unsolicited."

  • National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, open meeting minutes for March 18, 1935. The minutes announce that "Cecilia Rasovsky will be in Louisville on March 19th to confer wit the Louisville Committee on the placement of German Jewish children in homes. A meeting of the Executive Board with Miss Rasovsky is planned." There was an extended discussion of the fourteenth Triennial Convention in New Orleans, which was themed “What Do We Owe the Next Generation.” The minutes refer to “Resolutions concerning Munitions, World Court, Military Training in Schools and Colleges, Disarmament, League of Nations and Racial Relation.” National dues were increased “to $1.50 per person in order to carry on a broader social program which embodied the field work, a Nat’l quarterly bulletin for each Council member, birth control clinics, radio programs, continuation in work for German Jewish Children, and a religious educational project for the home teaching of children by mothers.”

  • National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, open meeting minutes for December 18, 1934. During the correspondence portion of the meeting, the Council read a letter from National President Fanny Brin “requesting further co-operation in securing additional passage money for Jewish children of Germany to this country and for the securing of private homes for the placement of the children.” The Council also received acknowledgement for the money already donated “for the passage of two German Jewish children.” The minutes also recount expenses and remaining Council funds for October through December. The Penny Lunch Committee reported that 38 lunches per week and 5 breakfasts per day were being served each day to children in the lunchroom. The total cost of the lunches per week was $9.50. Updates were given regarding the next book review meeting and “Contemporary Jewish Problems Class conducted by Rabbi Solomon N. Bazell.” Reports were also given by the Committee on Drives regarding the Red Cross Drive, the Student Loan fund, the Membership Committee, the Committee on Ways and Means regarding the Council cookbook, and the Memorial fund. The Council read letters relaying appreciation for various local efforts, including “jellies and preserves” donated to the Jewish Children’s Home, and updates on local happenings, including Y.M.H.A. performances and the availability of a report on Public Schools by Griffenhagen Associates. Many of the letters pertained to national matters. The Louisville Board of Trade, Civic and Welfare Endorsement Committee, sent a letter “advising the presence in the community of undesired individuals soliciting funds under false representations.” Letters also covered the National Conference on the Cause and Cure of War in Washington, D.C., National Council efforts to reach out to former members who may rejoin and non-members in small communities, and upcoming National Council elections.
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