Portland Hebrew Sick Benefit Association treasurer's books , 1933-1937; 1940-1958

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Portland Hebrew Sick Benefit Association
Title
Portland Hebrew Sick Benefit Association treasurer's books
Dates
1933-1937; 1940-1958 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (5 volumes)
Collection Number
B 128
Summary
Portland Hebrew Sick Benefit Association was founded by Russian and East European Jews of Portland, Oregon, and assisted members with death benefits, tombstones, and contributions to Histadrut, a labor federation in Israel. The collection (1933-1937; 1940-1958) consists of five volumes of treasurer's record books.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection (1933-1937; 1940-1958) consists of five volumes of treasurer's record books.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Economic assistance, American--Israel
  • Fraternal organizations--Oregon--Portland
  • Jews--Oregon--Portland

Corporate Names

  • Histadrut ha-kelalit shel ha-'ovdim be-Erets-YisÌ�ra'el
  • Portland Hebrew Sick Benefit Association

Geographical Names

  • Oregon
  • Portland (Or.)--Social life and customs--20th century

Form or Genre Terms

  • Financial records
  • Ledgers (account books)