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| Manuscript Collection | Save | 1 | Title: | Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, Cleveland Chapter Records, Series III
| | | Creator: | Hadassah, Cleveland Chapter | | | Dates: | 1924-1994 | | | Abstract: | The Cleveland, Ohio chapter of Hadassah was founded in 1913. It is a part of a national organization established to promote Jewish institutions in Palestine and to foster Zionist ideals. The collection consists of scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, newsletters, posters, minutes, reports, correspondence, a magazine, photographs, and other administrative materials. | | | Call #: | MS 4937 | | | Extent: | 2.21 linear feet (2 containers, 3 oversize volumes, and 1 oversize folder) | | | Subjects: | Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America. Cleveland Chapter. | Jews -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Charities. | Jewish women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Women in community organization -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Zionism -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Nurses -- Education (Continuing education) -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women and peace -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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Manuscript Collection | Save | 2 | Title: | Dovie Davis Sweet Papers
| | | Creator: | Sweet, Dovie Davis | | | Dates: | 1935-1982 | | | Abstract: | Dovie Davis Sweet was a primary teacher in the Cleveland Public Schools, author, and active member of the Cleveland, Ohio, African American community. She wrote "Red light, green light", a children's book about Clevelander Garrett Morgan, and was active in many community groups. She helped organize the Glenville Area Community Council, Parkgate Avenue Street Club, East 111th Street Club, and the Retired Teachers' Union. She served as vice-president of the Cleveland Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and helped with its membership drive, Freedom Fund dinner, march on Washington, and discrimination surveys. The collection consists of biographical materials, correspondence, files on the writing and promotion of "Red light, green light", clippings, and subject files, including those for the NAACP, the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Florida Club, Delta Sigma Theta Club, and St. John's A.M.E. Church. | | | Call #: | MS 4204 | | | Extent: | 1.70 linear feet (3 containers) | | | Subjects: | Sweet, Dovie Davis. | Bell, Myrtle Johnson, 1895- | African Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | African American women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Citizens' associations -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women in church work -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women in community organization -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Church history -- Sources.
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