Guide to the Hadassah, Uniontown Chapter, Records, 1941-1983
- Repository
- Heinz History Center
- Title
- Hadassah, Uniontown Chapter, Records,
- Creator
- Hadassah, Women's Zionist Organization of America, Uniontown Chapter.
- Collection Number
- MSS#570
- Extent
- 0.5 linear feet (1 box)
- Date
- 1941-1983
- Abstract
- Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is an American Jewish volunteer women's organization. Founded in 1912, the goals of the organization are to "strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and promote awareness in the American society." With these objectives in mind, the Uniontown Chapter of Hadassah was created. The materials in the collection include the chapter's constitution, meeting minutes, membership information, administrative materials, events, programs and workshops, and a single promotional photograph.
- Language
- The material in this collection is in English.
- Sponsor
- Funding for this project was made available by PNC charitable Trusts- J. Samuel and Rose Y. Cox Foundation and the Giant Eagle Foundation.
- Publisher
- Heinz History Center
- Address
- 1212 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
library@heinzhistorycenter.org
URL: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org
History
Although it is uncertain when the Uniontown Chapter of Hadassah was established, its charter reflected the goals and initiatives of the national organization; "to promote the establishment of a legally assured, publicly secured home for the Jewish people in Palestine; to provide and promote in Palestine a broad program of health activities, social services, and youth welfare work; and foster Zionist ideals and education in America." The chapter was part of the Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio Region.
Any woman who subscribed and supported the objects and purposes of Hadassah was eligible for membership. A membership to the chapter also included a membership in the World Zion Organization. The chapter also recognized and promoted the organization of Junior Hadassah.
The group met in a variety of locations in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, including Temple Israel, Adelphia Club, Tree of Life Synagogue, Uniontown Jewish Community Center, and the homes of elected officers or members. The chapter hosted events and fundraisers for various local causes supported by the organization and annual events that included the donor dinner/luncheon which raised money for the Hadassah Medical Organization and Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem.
Scope and Content Notes
. The materials include the constitution for the chapter, meeting minutes, membership lists, administrative correspondence, annual donor dinner materials, brochures, handouts, programs and workshops containing both regional and national initiatives, a publicity kit, event scripts, speeches, a paper entitled "Hadassah and the Vocational Guidance Institute in Jerusalem," by Lisa Burger, a former president of the organization, and a single promotional photograph.
Arrangement
- The collection is housed in one archival box with the folders arranged alphabetically.
Conditions Governing Access
No Restrictions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Milton Kronick for Tree of Life Congregation on July 15, 2010.
Photographs and some clippings a gift of Elaine Malyn on 2015.
Preferred Citation
Hadassah, Uniontown Chapter, Records, 1941-1983, MSS#570, Rauh Jewish Archives, Library and Archives Division, Senator John Heinz History Center
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Theresa E. Rea on July 13, 2010.
Conditions Governing Use
Property rights reside with the Senator John Heinz History Center. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Library and Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center.
Related Materials
The Rauh Jewish Archives holds materials relating to Hadassah Chapters in Western Pennsylvania.
Subjects
- Hadassah, Women's Zionist Organization of America, Uniontown Chapter.
- Uniontown, (Pa.)
- Jews--Pennsylvania--Uniontown
- Jewish--Service organizations
- Jewish social organizations--Pennsylvania--Uniontown
- Women's organizations--Pennsylvania--Uniontown