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JCA: Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Records
Collection
Identifier: UR001491
Abstract
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit (Federation or JFMD) is an umbrella organization for many Jewish social service agencies in the Detroit metropolitan area that promotes philanthropy and volunteerism in the Detroit Jewish community.
The papers of the Federation document the activities of the organization, its history, and the activities of its member organizations and of organizations with which it has affiliated, including the Council of Jewish Welfare Federations,...
Dates:
1899 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1950 - 2000
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Kings-Tulare Counties Migrant Ministry Records
Collection
Identifier: LR002469
Abstract
The Kings-Tulare Counties (California) Migrant Ministry was formed by the Christian Migrant Ministry in 1959. Its purpose was to administer the Christian gospel to seasonal farm workers with a direct focus upon religious education, child-care, teenage and adult vocational and literacy training. Religious and community organizers who worked with the K-TCMM hoped that organized farm workers could exert influence, challenge established injustices and improve conditions on and off the job.
Dates:
1959 - 1968; Majority of material found within 1962 - 1966
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Women for the United Foundation Records
Collection
Identifier: UR002538
Abstract
In 1949, 17,000 women volunteers helped the United Foundation achieve success with its Torch Drive campaign. In 1954, it was decided that an auxiliary women’s group would be formed to work year-round in support of United Foundation projects. It was called the United Foundation Women’s Organization (UFWO). By 1964, the name was changed to Women for the United Foundation (WUF).
The organization works under a set of by-laws and consists of an Executive Board, Board of Directors, Advisory Board,...
Dates:
1950 - 1987; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1982
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
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