December Bulletin. Americanization As War Service. National American Woman Suffrage Association
<p>Publication of the Americanization Committee of the NAWSA. Grace H. Bagley (Mrs. Frederick P. Bagley), Chairman.<br /><br />Excerpts: <br />p. 1 "SPEAKING ENGLISH IS THE FIRST STEP IN AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP AND THEREFORE THE PUBLIC SCHOOL IS THE NATION-WIDE MEDIUM FOR THE MAKING OF LOYAL AMERICAN CITIZENS OUT OF OUR ALIEN POPULATION."<br /><br />p.2 "PROVIDE FOR THE AMERICANIZATION OF THE IMMIGRANT WOMAN. Can the Americanization of our foreign population succeed without the cooperation of the mother? Past failure is due largely to the fact that no intelligent effort has been made to face the situation of the immigrant woman, who either has an infant in her arms or is expecting a baby..."<br /><br />"PATRIOTIC MEETINGS should be organized and conducted by suffragists in every foreign quarter in the United States. Music stereoptican picutres and speeches in foreign languages should be among the attractions. Learn the art of making these patriotic meetings so attractive that the crowds will have to be shut out instead of coaxed in."</p>
<p>p. 2-3 "AMERICANIZATION AND INDUSTRY. LABOR IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS in the war. We must not only feed, clothe and arm our own soldiers, sailors and civilians; we must also assist our allies. The task would be impossible without our foreign population."</p>
Americanization Committee. National American Woman Suffrage Association.
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1917 December
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[Letter to district organizations from Grace H. Bagley, Chairman Americanization Committee, NAWSA]
Letter fro Grace H. Bagley to district organizations of the NAWSA, announcing a forthcoming Americanization campaign as an act of war service. <br /><br />Header: War Service of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, Department of Americanization.<br /><br />"Americanization means the making of loyal American citizens out of alien immigrants.<br />America's supremeneed in facing the gravest crisis in its history is a solidly united people, imbued with national sentiment and love of country."
Bagley, Grace H. (Mrs. Frederick P. Bagley)
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National American Woman Suffrage Association
1917
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Oration: True Americanism
Pamphlet of speech delivered by Louis Brandeis at <a href="https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search/commonwealth:0p096x14k" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Postcard of Fanueil Hall">Fanueil Hall, Boston</a> on July 5, 1915 in which he addresses the ideals and traditions he views as distinctly "American," such as liberty, democracy, social justice and a standard of living that includes fair working conditions, decent wages, education and financial independence. Brandeis names "inclusive brotherhood" - the welcoming of immigrants, racial equality and diversity - as the feature in these ideals that is "peculiarly American" and has led to America's prosperity. He concludes by suggesting the principles of Americanism could bring about lasting peace abroad.<br /><br />Pamphlet signed by Louis Brandeis on front cover.<br /><br />Along with the text of Brandeis' oration, the pamphlet includes a photograph of Rev. Charles W. Lyons, S. J., President of Boston College, Chaplain of the Day. An appendix, "A List of Boston Municipal Orators" by C. W. Ernst, lists Boston orators appointed by the Municipal Authorities beginning in 1771. <br /><br />Excerpts: <br /><br />p. 3 "The United States has grown great. The immigrants and their immediate descendants have proved themselves as loyal as any citizens of the country. Liberty has knit us closely together as Americans." <br /><br />p. 4 "But the adoption of our language, manners and customs is only a small part of the process. To become Americanized the change wrought must be fundamental." <br /><br />p. 5 "But let us not forget that many a poor immigrant comes to us from distant lands, ignorant of our language, strange in tattered clothes and with jarring manners, who is already truly American in this important sense; who has long shared our ideals and who, oppressed and persecuted abroad, has yearned for our land of liberty and for the opportunity of aiding in the realization of its aims." <br /><br />p.9 "America...has always declared herself for equality of nationalities as well as for equality of individuals. It recognizes racial equality as an essential of full human liberty and true brotherhood, and that racial equality is the complement of democracy."
Brandeis, Louis Dembitz, 1856-1941
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City of Boston Print Dept.
1915
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Americanization Day -- July 4, 1917. Bulletin No. 8 of the Immigration Committee
One in a serial publication of the Immigration Committeee of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. This bulletin encourages local Chambers of Commerce and the industries of the country to render national service by celebrating July 4, 1917 as "Americanization Day."
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. Immigration Committee.
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1917 March 1
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Neighborhood House Confirmation Program, 1932
Confirmation Services program from the Council Religious Schools, Richmond Section Council of Jewish Women; Sir Moses Montefiore Congregation.
Council of Jewish Women, Richmond Section
<span>The National Council of Jewish Women, Richmond Section collection, </span><a href="https://bethahabah.org/bama/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives</a>
1932 June 19
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War Service of The National American Woman Suffrage Association. Department of Americanization
Letter calling for suffragists to "inaugurate the Americanization work adopted as one of the four departments of patriotic service" by "joining in a nation-wide celebration" on July 4th with a local "Reception to the Newly Naturalized Citizens."<br /><br />"Have a large reception committee at the door and remember that where English is not understood by foreign guests, a gracious manner needs no interpretation."
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Questionnaire For Survey For Americanization Work. National American Woman Suffrage Association
Questionnaire to be used by districts of the NAWSA for organizing Americanization efforts.
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National American Woman Suffrage Association
1917
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Independent Citizenship For Married Women
Pamphlet promoting the Principle of Independent Citizenship for Married Women and detailing the Curtis, Rogers, Johnson, and Shortridge bills. <br /><br />"In a study carried out under the Carnegie Foundation the replies from THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY JUDGES exercising jurisdiction in Naturalization Courts WERE TWO TO ONE IN FAVOR OF NATURALIZING WOMEN AS INDIVIDUALS and practically TWO TO ONE IN FAVOR OF ALLOWING AN AMERICAN WOMAN TO RETAIN HER CITIZENSHIP REGARDLESS OF MARRIAGE TO AN ALIEN."
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1921 - 1922
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Recent Arrivals Come for Instruction in English
An English class for immigrants held at Neighborhood House, Louisville, KY. <br /> Handwritten caption at lower right reads, "Recent arrivals come for Instruction in English."
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c. 1905
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Certificate of Confirmation for Beulah Bratman
Neighborhood House Certificate of Confirmation <br /><br />"This is to Ceritfy that Beulah Bratman was duly confirmed on the 27 day of May 5688, 1928 in the presence of Congregation Council of Jewish Women at Richmond, VA by the undersigned <br />Kate T. Goldman, President<br />Reba C. Franzblau, Chairman<br />Edward N. Calisch, Minister of the Congregation<br /><br />Motto Know Before Whom Thou Art Standing"
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The National Council of Jewish Women, Richmond Section collection, <a href="https://bethahabah.org/bama/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives</a>
1928 May 27 (5688)
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Neighborhood House Boy's Basketball Team, 1926 - 1927
Photograph of boy's basketball team from Neighborhood House, Richmond, VA. <br /><br />Nine young men and their coach are shown with a trophy and basketball on which is written "C.M.H" SR. Com. Champs 1926-27.<br /><br />In the early 1900’s, non-resident settlement houses were created throughout the country to assist with immigrant adjustment to America. In 1912, the Richmond Section of the National Council of Jewish Women established Neighborhood House at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/rfMyRcJVHNr" title="The building still stands today." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">19th and Broad Streets</a>. Programs of social, recreational and religious activities were provided for the children of recent Jewish immigrants. <br /><br />Neighborhood House was eventually funded by the Richmond general community, offering activities for all immigrant children and their families. In April 1945, after attendance had declined, Neighborhood House was closed.
<span>The National Council of Jewish Women, Richmond Section collection, </span><a href="https://bethahabah.org/bama/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives</a>
1926-27
Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives
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Neighborhood House Sabbath School Class, 1921
Photograph of children ages 8 - 9 in the Neighborhood House Sabbath School, Richmond, VA. Taken in 1921.<br /><br /><p>In the early 1900’s, non-resident settlement houses were created throughout the country to assist with immigrant adjustment to America. In 1912, the Richmond Section of the National Council of Jewish Women established Neighborhood House at 19th and Broad Streets. Programs of social, recreational and religious activities were provided for the children of recent Jewish immigrants. <br /><br />Neighborhood House was eventually funded by the Richmond general community, offering activities for all immigrant children and their families. In April 1945, after attendance had declined, Neighborhood House was closed.</p>
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<span>The National Council of Jewish Women, Richmond Section collection, </span><a href="https://bethahabah.org/bama/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives</a>
1921
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Annual Report, Neighborhood House, Richmond, VA, 1916-1917
Selected pages from the 1916-1917 Annual Report of Neighborhood House, Richmond, VA. <br /><br />p.1 Listing of Chairman, Executive Committee, Directors, and Head Worker at Neighborhood House, 1916-1917. <br /><br />p.2 "Activities at the Neighborhood House October, 1916 - June, 1917" <br /><br />p.11 "Lectures October 1916 - May 1917" <br /><br />p.12 "Star Boy Scout Troop of the Neighborhood House <br />Mr. Harold Calisch, Scout Master" <br /><br />In the early 1900’s, non-resident settlement houses were created throughout the country to assist with immigrant adjustment to America. In 1912, the Richmond Section of the National Council of Jewish Women established Neighborhood House at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/rfMyRcJVHNr" title="The building still stands today." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">19<sup>th</sup> and Broad Streets</a>. Programs of social, recreational and religious activities were provided for the children of recent Jewish immigrants. <br /><br />Neighborhood House was eventually funded by the Richmond general community, offering activities for all immigrant children and their families. In April 1945, after attendance had declined, Neighborhood House was closed.
<span>The National Council of Jewish Women, Richmond Section collection, </span><a href="https://bethahabah.org/bama/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives</a>
1916-1917
Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives
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