Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary David J. Kauffman Post 41 scrapbooks
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 16 scrapbooks created by Rochester, New York based Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary David J. Kauffman Post 41. The materials date between 1954 and 1990. The materials consist of scrapbooks that include newspaper clippings, photographs, newsletters, correspondence, event programs, memorandums, resolutions, by-laws, and meeting minutes.
The scrapbooks document the activities of the Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary from 1954 to 1990. The activities that the Auxiliary participated in were holding ward meetings, Chanukah, Passover, and other holiday celebrations at the Canandaigua Veterans Affairs Medical Center. They also held parties and events at the Mary Cariola Children’s Center and other children’s day cares around Rochester, New York. The Auxiliary participated in Memorial and Veteran’s day services, assisted with Post 41 Commander’s Dinners, and held an annual Mother and Daughter Dinner.
The scrapbooks also document the organizations functionality. They include meeting minutes, presidential reports, by-laws, resolutions, newsletters, and national and state level conventions.
The scrapbooks were put together annually by an appointed organization historian. The earlier scrapbooks were put together using tape to hold items. Over time, the tape has become brittle and the adhesive is no longer working. The scrapbooks that are missing from this collection are; 1963-1965, 1969-1970, 1947-1978, and 1987-1988.
Dates
- Creation: 1954-1990
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is held by the Rochester Public Library, Local History and Genealogy Division. Copyright of the papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors’ heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder[s] of copyright and the Local History and Genealogy Division before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library’s usual procedures unless otherwise specified.
Administrative History
The Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary for the David J. Kaufmann Post 41 in Rochester, New York was founded in 1933. The first auxiliary president was Ceil Dudman. Ceil Dudman’s husband Nathan Dudman was also the first Commander of the Post. The auxiliary supported Post 41 with events, fundraising, and any other needs. The Auxiliary hosted events such as the Mother – Daughter Dinner, Ward parties at the Canandaigua Veteran’s Hospital, poppy sales, and rummage sales. They also raised funds and made donations to child welfare agencies and the other local Veteran’s hospitals.
The auxiliary also participated in Memorial Day parades and Veteran’s Day ceremonies. The David J. Kaufmann Post 41 purchased a permanent Post home in 1958. It was located on Goodman Street. Previous to purchasing a Post home, the Auxiliary would conduct their business at locations around the city of Rochester.
Extent
3.0 Cubic Feet (2 boxes, 10 scrapbooks)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection consists of 16 scrapbooks created by Rochester, New York based Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary David J. Kauffman Post 41. The materials date between 1954 and 1990. The materials consist of scrapbooks that include newspaper clippings, photographs, newsletters, correspondence, event programs, memorandums, resolutions, by-laws, and meeting minutes.
Arrangement
This collection consists of 16 scrapbooks.
Processing Information
The scrapbooks that are in excellent to good condition were wrapped in archival paper and tied with string. Scrapbooks that were in poor condition with all or most items loose were removed from the scrapbooks and placed in folders. The scrapbooks that were placed in folders were re-foldered in the exact order that they were in the scrapbooks, going from top to bottom, left to right. For the items that their original placement was unknown, the archivist used the tape markings and other markings to make an educated guess as to where the items were. The archivist removed tape and metal fasteners from the scrapbook items and also recorded names, places, dates, and events on all photographs using an archival quality pen. All newspaper clippings and other acidic paper types were interleaved or placed in envelopes.
- Title
- Guide to the Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary David J. Kauffman Post 41 Scrapbooks
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Stephanie Ball
- Date
- 2018-02-23
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
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Rochester 14604 USA
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