Anti-Defamation League

Subject

Subject Source: Local sources

Scope Note: The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry in the U.S. and abroad through information, education, legislation, and advocacy. ADL serves as a resource for government, media, law enforcement, educators and the public. Mission stement: "The immediate object of the League is to stop, by appeals to reason and conscience and, if necessary, by appeals to law, the defamation of the Jewish people. Its ultimate purpose is to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens."

ADL Charter October 1913 The League:

scrutinizes and exposes extremists and hate groups monitors hate on the Internet provides expertise on domestic and international terrorism probes the roots of hatred develops and delivers educational programs fosters interfaith/intergroup relations mobilizes communities to stand up against bigotry defends the security of Israel and Jews worldwide maintains a comprehensive and up-to-date Web site: www.adl.org

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Martin Gold

Collection

Identifier: 0012-002-008k

Scope and Contents

The Martin Gold Collection opens a window on the aspirations and apprehensions of Connecticut Jews during the last few decades of the twentieth century. Of particular note are the records regarding anti-Semitic groups, the Nation of Islam, and the treatment of religion in the public schools. Most of the material in the collection is from the 1980s and 1990s.

Dates: 1970-2000

Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Miscellaneous Organizations

Collection

Identifier: Org-0010-001-011

Dates: 1900s-2000s

Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Nahum, undated

File — Flat_file_folder 5

Scope and Contents Folder contains: 8x10 photograph pf persons seated in formal wear at ballroom dining table, including Milton Nahum, "Photo by John Vignoli AD 3-7705 West Hartford, Conn"; photocopy of photograph "Silverman col. 1976, New Synagogue Building, EMANUEL -- Mohegan Drive -- Groundbreaking, 1970, l-r: A Rothstein, Rabbi M. Silverman, L. Nassau, I Grody, Milton Nahum, xerox c - orig. 7x9 only (used in :LEDGER obit, MILTON NAHUM, 11/27/80"; newspaper clippings about Nahum's death; newspaper clippings...

Dates: undated