Scope and Contents
The collection consists of dolls representing 17 historical figures that represent diversity and democratic values.
Dates
- Creation: 1950 - 1960
Creator
- B'nai B'rith Women (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Biographical / Historical
In the late 1950s, and into the early 1960s, B’nai B’rith Women in Washington, D.C. created several sets of handmade dolls called “The Dolls for Democracy." One set was sent to Atlanta where they were used by the local chapter of B’nai B’rith Women to teach diversity and democratic values at local clubs, scout meetings and church and synagogue groups.
Extent
4.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Handmade dolls used to teach diversity and democratic values at local clubs, scout meetings and church and synagogue groups.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Demece “Mickey” Harvey in May 2015. It was entered into ArchivesSpace by Elisabeth Tasicotti, with revisions by Lindsay Resnick, in 2020.
Topical
- Title
- B’nai B’rith Women Dolls for Democracy, Mss 327
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Demece Harvey
- Date
- May 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Repository
1440 Spring St. NW
Atlanta Georgia 30309 United States
678-222-3700
