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Zionist Organization of America, Philadelphia Branch Records, 1923-1992 (inclusive)

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12.87 linear feet (16 boxes + 1 map folder)

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Abraham L. Freedman Papers, 1850-2011 (inclusive) 1938-1971 (bulk)

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45.25 linear feet (107 boxes)

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The Honorable Abraham L. Freedman, a long-time attorney and later judge, was an influential civic leader in Philadelphia's movements towards political and civic reform in the 1940s and 1950s. As a staunch Democrat, Freedman's career highlights include helping draft a new charter for the city of Philadelphia (and later serving as city solicitor under the newly instated charter), extensive work as an anti-discrimination advocate for racial and ethnic minorities, and federal judicial appointments with the United States District Court and the United States Court of Appeals. This collection, which dates from 1850 to 2011, with bulk dates of 1938 to 1971, consists of correspondence, case files, logs, research, memoranda, writings, speeches, reports, manuscripts, and clippings evidencing the workings of city and state government, especially during the period of the City-County Consolidation. Additionally, the records document social turmoil regarding race relations in Philadelphia, and the...(see more)

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John Strock Papers, 1936-1973 (inclusive)

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1 linear feet (1 box)

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Ogontz Area Neighbors Association (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records, 1959-1998 (inclusive)

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2.5 linear feet (5 boxes)

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Young Men's Christian Association (Philadelphia, Pa.), Christian Street Branch Records, 1943-1964 (inclusive)

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24.5 linear feet (25 boxes)

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Philadelphia Board of Realtors Records, 1922-1976 (inclusive)

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85.2 linear feet (78 boxes)

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Chamber of Commerce of West Philadelphia Records, 1939-1980 (inclusive)

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5 linear feet (10 boxes)

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Eromin Center Records, 1972-1984 (inclusive)

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20 linear feet (18 boxes)

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East Mount Airy Neighbors (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records, 1954-2016 (inclusive) 1954-1977 (bulk)

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5.5 linear feet (5 boxes)

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West Philadelphia Schools Committee Records, 1960-1971 (inclusive)

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2.5 linear feet (2 boxes)

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