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B'nai B'rith International records, 1925
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- B'nai B'rith International
- Title
- B'nai B'rith International records
- Dates
- 1925 (inclusive)19251925
- Quantity
- 2 items.
- Collection Number
- 3741 (Accession No. 3741-001)
- Summary
- Booklets for orders of ceremonies and rituals of a Jewish service organization
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Jewish service organization. 1843- . B'nai B'rith, which means "sons of the covenant," is the oldest and largest American Jewish service organization. Founded in 1843,as Bundes Bruder by 12 German Jews in New York, B'nai B'rith had as its purpose "to unite Israelites in the work of protecting their highest interests and those of humanity." The organization is open to all branches of Judaism. It is dedicated to philanthropy and has offered assistance in both natural and manmade disasters. Other projects are youth organizations, orphanages, hospitals, libraries, vocational-training programs, and Hillel religious facilities at U.S. colleges, etc. Local chapters meet in cities around the nation.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Independent Order of B'nai B'rith booklets; 1925, no date.
Booklets are for orders of ceremonies and rituals. These particular booklets came from the Everett Lodge.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- B'nai B'rith International (creator)
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
