CONSTITUTION OF THE “SHIELD WITHIN THE CIRCLE”
[New York; Shield Within The Circle], [1919]. Item #35680
Stapled sheets. 4to. [2] pages. 28 cm. First edition. First Appearance. Two page single sided typewritten duplicate. Constitution of the 'Shield Within the Circle' organization, outlining the eight founding articles of the organization. “The 'Shield Within the Circle, ' the organization of the alumni of the Jewish Welfare Board training classes announces that the constitution of the organization has been formulated. Among the objects of the organization, as announced in the constitution, are the following: to create, foster and disseminate a spirit of loyalty and devotion to the ideals of Judaism in general and to Jewish Welfare work in particular, and to sustain the interest of the members in social service work among Jewish soldiers and sailors, and in general Jewish problems in America . ” - pg 242, 'Jewish Charities' Vol. IX March, 1919, No 11. Mention is made in the March 1920 'Reform Advocate' of the first annual convention held in New York of the Shield Within the Circle. Subjects: Jewish Welfare Board- Alumni – Shield Within the Circle. Constitution – Shield Within the Circle. Scarce. Lightly aged, light edge wear, otherwise clean and fresh. Very good condition. (AMR-46-22).
Price: $200.00