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    National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, Board meeting minutes for May 14, 1934. The Committee on Service to the foreign Born reported on a Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) citizenship class. The Council discussed sending delegates to the Convention of the Kentucky Federation of Women’s Clubs and budgets “for the relief of German Jewish Children.” During the correspondence part of the meeting, an extended discussion followed regarding the German Jewish Children’s Aid, Inc., and efforts “to bring approximately 250 German Jewish Children to the United States.” The National Council sent a letter “emphatically requesting that there be no solicitation or collection of small continuations from Sections or Section members for the transportation of German Jewish Children to this country." The minutes also recount expenses and remaining Council funds for March through May. The Committee on Social Welfare report requested donations to the Jewish Children’s Home and a Council birthday party at Waverly Hills Sanatorium. Additional reports were made by the Committee on Hospital Circles. Correspondence read in this meeting covers messages of appreciation, funding for YMHA camp attendance and other charitable causes, and discussions with the Retail Merchants Association regarding returned merchandise.
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    National Council of Jewish Women Annual Luncheon Meeting minutes for April 16, 1934. As a follow-up to the March open meeting, the Council discussed “the action of the National Board relative to its activities in relief work for German Jewish Children.” The Council decided “that whatever balance remained on hand in the General fund at the end of the year be set aside for relief in the aiding of German Jewish Children.” Reports were given by the Committees on Education, Penny Lunch, Social Welfare, Hospital Circles, Student Loans, and Memorial funds. The upcoming book review meeting and talk by Rabbi Wise were announced, and the Council discussed the proposed “study group on ‘Anit-Semitism’ . . . under the leadership of Rabbi Solomon N. Bazzell.” The Nominating Committee report lists officers for 1934-36 and directors for 1934-37. “Mrs. E.H. Wehle reported on plans for systematizing the library at Waverly Hills Sanitarium and requested contributions for magazine subscriptions.” The correspondence section of the meeting covers discussions about the Copeland Pure food and Drugs Bill, local charitable events, and messages of thanks.
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    National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, open meeting minutes for March 19, 1934. The Council discusses the possibility of joining the Louisville Conference of Jewish Organizations. A letter from Mrs. Fanny Brin, National President, concerns the Committee on Aid to German Children and finding places for German children to stay. In relation to the ongoing boycott of German-made goods, a letter is read from the Non-Sectarian Anti-Nazi League regarding fabric gloves made in other countries. The minutes recount the expenses and remaining Council funds for February through March. Next, “Miss Mary Hicks of the City Health Council . . . gave a short talk on Negro Health Week observance.” The Nominating Committee report lists officers for 1934-36 and directors for 1934-37. Announcements for upcoming book review sessions, community events, and talks follow. Additional letters concern notes of appreciation, upcoming events, and the Tydings Resolution. The meeting closes with a musical program and discussion of french composers.
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    National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, open meeting minutes for February 19, 1934. The Council endorsed the Tydings Resolutions and encouraged members to "write to State Senators and Representatives-at-large urging the adoption of the Tydings Resolutions. Additional reports were given by the Penny Lunch Committee, Committee on Social Welfare, and Committee on Education regarding ongoing charitable work and upcoming events. In the correspondence portion of the meeting, the Council discussed a “letter from Mrs. Fanny Brin, National President, requesting that letters be sent to state Senators urging America’s adherence to the World Court.” Other letters of appreciation and local news were also read.
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    National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, open meeting minutes for December 18, 1933. Boycotts of German goods were thoroughly discussed, and three recommendations were adopted by a majority vote: boycott all German goods
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    National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, Board meeting minutes for February 12th, 1934. The Council discussed news of "problems arising out of the German situation” and resolved to "write letters to Senators. . . urging the adoption of the Tydyings Resolutions to protest Germany's oppression of minority groups.” After committee reports, the meeting focused on correspondence received by the Council. Correspondence concerned the National Council of Jewish Women’s upcoming Triannual Convention, community campaigns for charitable causes, “study groups to train women to assist in combatting the Nazi movement in this country,” “radio talks to be given on the subject of child labor,” and other local community messages.
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    National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, Board meeting minutes for November 13, 1933. The minutes note that "A great deal of discussion was given the question of the German Boycott," referring to a call to boycott German-made goods. The minutes report on the views of Rabbis Rauch, Gittleman, and Bazell on a boycott. The Board formally endorsed the National Board's official boycott on all German made goods and recommended "II. that they examine carefully all labels on goods and refuse to buy articles made in any of the German states. III. that they be urged to refrain from purchasing articles in stores that continue to buy from German merchants."
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    Letter from the Committee for a Jewish Army of Stateless and Palestinian Jews to Louisville Times Editor Tom Wallace. The letter is signed by S. Merlin, Director of Information. Following the Louisville Times's recent signing of "the Proclamation on the Moral Rights of the Stateless and Palestinian Jews," Merlin responds with a discussion of what the Committee believes must be done to support and save Jews in Europe. He outlines three essential actions: "The creation of a United Nations agency" dedicated to planning how to save "millions of Hebrew people in Europe"
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    The first page of this document is a letter dated May 4, 1945, from Col. Morris J. Mendelsohn to Louisville Times editor Tom Wallace. Mendelsohn expresses his support for "a Jewish Palestine" "as the only common-sense answer to the unequalled tragedy of the Jewish people." He describes the American government and civilian support for a Jewish Palestine and asks Wallace to read and sign the Declaration he enclosed with the letter. The following three pages are a copy of the Declaration, which is directed to the United States government and calls for Palestine to "be proclaimed as a Jewish State." Throughout, the Declaration connects an end to antisemitism with a rise in "lasting peace" across the globe. It also points out that Jewish delegations have been absent from United Nations conferences and seeks greater Jewish inclusion in international affairs. The signature line is blank. The last page of this document is a letter dated May 8, 1945, from Tom Wallace's secretary to Mendelsohn indicating that his letter has been received and will be given to Wallace when he returns to the office.
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