Hadassah Indianapolis chapter collection
Collection
Identifier: L592
Scope and Contents
This collection includes meeting minutes and financial reports from the Indianapolis chapter of Hadassah ranging from 1966 to 2010. This collection also includes promotional brochures, newsletters, a few photographs, and some letters and cards of correspondence.
Dates
- 1966-2010
Creator
- Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Administrative History
Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, was founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold in response to anti-Semitism in the United States and Europe as well as the need for medical care in Palestine. Over the years, Hadassah has been responsible for the creation of hospitals, schools, and youth-oriented programs in Israel and has become the largest Jewish organization in America. This collection pertains to the Indianapolis chapter of Hadassah which, as of May 21, 2014, is still an active Hadassah chapter.
Extent
1.6 Cubic Feet (5 manuscript boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mary Ann Zahan on 2012/12/06.
Accruals
Further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2014/05/14 by Emily Baker. EAD finding aid created 2014/05/21 by Emily Baker.
Creator
- Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America (Organization)
- Title
- Hadassah Indianapolis chapter collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
