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Inventory of the Charleston Chapter #143 of Aleph Zadik Aleph (Charleston, S.C.) Records, 1947-1958
Inventory of the Charleston Chapter #143 of Aleph Zadik Aleph (Charleston, S.C.) Records, 1947-1958
Descriptive Summary
| Abstract: | Correspondence, newsletters, manuals, pledge tests and training booklets, and ephemera relating to Charleston chapter #143 of Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA), an all-male Jewish youth organization. |
| Title: | Charleston Chapter #143 of Aleph Zadik Aleph (Charleston, S.C.) records |
| Creator: | Aleph Zadik Aleph. Charleston Chapter #143 (Charleston, S.C.) |
| Date(s): | 1947-1958 |
| Extent: | 0.5 linear feet (1 document box) |
| Repository: | Special Collections, College of Charleston Libraries 66 George Street Charleston, SC 29424 Phone: (843) 953-8016 Fax: (843) 953-6319 URL: http://archives.library.cofc.edu |
| Call Number: | Mss 1129 |
| Language of Material: | Materials in English |
Historical Note
Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA), an all-male Jewish youth organization, was founded in 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska. The group was adopted by B'nai B'rith International as its official youth program in 1925 and became an international organization in 1926. AZA's Charleston chapter #143 was founded in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1931, as part of the organization's southern region. By its tenth anniversary in 1933, AZA had 100 chapters in the Unites States. In 1944, B'nai B'rith Girls (BBG) was officially established and B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO) was created to govern both groups.
Collection Overview
The collection consists of materials documenting the activities of the Charleston chapter of AZA during the early 1950s. Included are issues of the chapter's Chaza newsletter, correspondence, AZA manuals on ceremonies and officer responsibilities, pledge tests and training booklets, convention programs and applications, event programs and tickets, and membership cards.
Collection Arrangement
Materials are described at the folder level.
Search Terms
The following terms have been used to index this collection in the Library's online catalog. They are grouped by name of person, family, or organization, by topical subject, by place, and by types of material.Names
- Aleph Zadik Aleph. Charleston Chapter #143 (Charleston, S.C.)
- B'nai B'rith
Subjects
- Fraternal organizations--South Carolina--Charleston
- Jewish youth--South Carolina--Charleston--Societies and Clubs
Types of Material
- Newsletters
- Correspondence
- Programs (documents)
- Bylaws (administrative records)
- Manuals (instructional materials)
- Training manuals
- Membership cards
Related Material
Related materials in Special Collections include the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (Charleston, SC) records (Mss 1046).
Inventory
Issues cover AZA sweetheart elections, athletic tournaments, induction of new members, annual events (such as dances and the AZA Sabbath), regional convention attendance, messages from the Aleph Godol (president), and updates from various committees within the chapter.
The Charleston chapter's constitution and by-laws approved in 1952, and rules for the Kirshstein-Sonenshine Best Aleph Award, the Shield of David Award, the B'nai B'rith Cooperation Award, and the All-Around AZA Chapter Award.
Assorted programs and applications to annual AZA southern regional conventions.
Cards and name tags belonging to Jack Karesh, who served as Aleph Godol (president) of the Charleston chapter and as a regional executive committee member.
Tickets, programs and articles regarding AZA events, including minstrel shows, talent shows, and dances.
Correspondence between Jack Karesh and regional AZA officials, parents, and chapter members regarding procuring AZA pins and other materials, upcoming events, the chapter budget, and attendance at regional executive committee meetings.
Certificates, receipts, and other materials acknowledging the contribution of AZA Charleston chapter #143 to the 1955 Red Cross campaign.
Invitations and programs for the 25th anniversary celebration held on November 22, 1956.
Manuals include Aleph-in-Training, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Officers Manual, Pledge Manual, Inside Information, and Ceremony of Initiation.
Small flyers supporting nominees for the position of Charleston chapter regional sweetheart.
An Official AZA Health Certificate and an application for membership in B'nai B'rith Youth Organization.
A speech by Jack Karesh at an AZA Sabbath service and a Charleston chapter #143 song sheet.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Copyright Notice
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Charleston Chapter #143 of Aleph Zadik Aleph (Charleston, S.C.) records, College of Charleston Libraries, Charleston, SC, USA.
Acquisitions Information
Materials were donated in 2011 by Jack Karesh.
Processing Information
Processed by Amy Lazarus, July 2015.
Encoded by Amy Lazarus, August 2015.
Reviewed and uploaded by Joshua Minor, August 2015.
