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National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, open meeting minutes, December 11, 1939

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National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, open meeting minutes, December 11, 1939

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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.

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Mss. BJ N277a, Folder 014, National Council of Jewish Women. Louisville Section Records, 1906-2020, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky

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Mss. BJ N277a Folder 014 Item 6

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National Council of Jewish Women. Louisville Section, “National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, open meeting minutes, December 11, 1939,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed July 12, 2025, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/7127.

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