Finding aid for the League for Human Rights Records


Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: League for Human Rights
Title: League for Human Rights Records
Dates: 1930-1949
Extent: 2.40 linear feet (6 containers)
Abstract: The League for Human Rights was organized in 1933, by leaders of the Cleveland, Ohio, Jewish community, to promote a boycott of Nazi-produced goods and to disseminate accurate information about the Nazi regime. It later began to combat anti-Semitic and pro-Nazi activities in Cleveland and to investigate the individuals and organizations behind such activities. It was dissolved in 1946. The collection consists of correspondence, publications, clippings, minutes, news releases, and investigatory dossiers.
MS Number MS 3632
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English