Isachar Widows and Orphans Benevolent Society
Title: Isachar Widows and Orphans Benevolent Society
Inclusive Dates: 1853-1999
ID: RG 1681
Extent Information
3'2"
Administrative/Biographical History
Founded in 1862 in New York by German Jewish immigrants. Organized social events, and provided sick and burial benefits, as well as death benefits for surviving family. Used the Mt. Hope and Mt. Zion cemeteries.
Administrative Information
Acquired:
06/08/2004.
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Acquisition Note:
New York State Department of Insurance; ACC 42/05
Related Materials:
Additional materials, including the constitution and bylaws dating from 1900, can be found at the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives, at Hebrew Union College.
Collection Material Type: Official Records