Action Committee of Newcomers from the Soviet Union, 1968-1978
Abstract
Various background materials on newcomers from the Soviet Union. in Action Committees. The Union of Councils for Soviet Jews created massive lists of Refuseniks and political prisoners in the Soviet Union (Prisoners of Conscience)." The Union set up action committees in cities across the U.S. and began the "Adopt a Prisoner" program. The Committees also helped immigrant Soviet families.
Dates
- 1968-1978
Creator
- Action Committee of Newcomers from the Soviet Union (Organization)
Extent
From the File: 1 Linear Feet : record box
Scope and Contents
Most of the records consist of letters, educational materials, bulletins and published newspaper accounts of activities by world-wide, national and local groups on behalf of Soviet Jews. Rhoda Friedman collected most of this material. The Records also have scrapbooks about Lillian Hoffman.
Creator
- Action Committee of Newcomers from the Soviet Union (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository