Purpose of the Order
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- Title (English):
- Purpose of the Order
- Collection:
- International Workers’ Order (IWO) and Jewish People's Fraternal Order (JPFO)
- Set:
- Conferences, Conventions, Meetings
- Creator:
- International Workers Order (IWO)
- Organization:
- International Workers Order
- Date:
- 1944-03-23
- Coordinates:
- 40.73591,-73.99406
- Latitude:
- 40.73591
- Longitude:
- -73.99406
- Location:
- New York, New York, United States
- ID Number:
- 5276b49f16_09
- File Name:
- 5276b49f16_09.pdf
- Address (creator):
- 80 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
- Work Type:
- reports
organization files - Subject:
- IWO JPFO- Reports, Meetings, and Conferences
Fraternal Orders- Lodges, Activities
Membership
War Effort
World War II Homefront
Political
Americanization
National Sections
Membership- Benefits, Insurance - Description:
- Explains that the purpose of the Order is as follows: "*The International Workers Order is a labor fraternal benefit society. Its principles and practices embody the experience and progressive tradìtions of American fraternalism. The Order provides sick, disability and death benefits. it organizes for its members medical aid and other forms of fraternal services. It pledges aid and comfort to its members in case of need. The doors of the international Workers Order are open to all regardless of sex, nationality, race, color, creed or political affiliation. The cultural heritage of everyone of the many national and racial groups which make up the American people has contributed to and enriched the life and the traditions of our country. Through the fraternal life of its lodges our order endeavors to make these cultural traditions a source of Americanization, of education, recreation and happiness for all of its members and their families
- Notes:
- The Jewish People’s Fraternal Order was the largest ‘national’ section of the International Workers Order (IWO) which focused on cultural awareness and celebration, mutual support especially in health insurance coverage, and anti-fascist activities. The IWO also gave particular emphasis to supporting the rights and interests of African Americans. Documents include language and representations which comprise the historical record and should not be interpreted to mean that Cornell University or its staff endorse or approve of negative representations or stereotypes presented.
- Cite As:
- International Workers Order (IWO) Records #5276. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.
- Repository:
- Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Martin P. Catherwood Library, Cornell University
- Archival Collection:
- International Workers Order (IWO) Records, 1915-2002 (KCL05276)
- Box:
- 49
- Folder:
- 16
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
- The copyright status and copyright owners of most of the images in the International Workers Order (IWO) Records Collection (Kheel Center #5276) are unknown. This material was digitized from physical holdings by Cornell University Library in 2016, with funding from an Arts and Sciences Grant to Jonathan Boyarin. Documents include language and representations which comprise the historical record and should not be interpreted to mean that Cornell University or its staff endorse or approve of negative representations or stereotypes presented. Cornell is providing access to the materials as a digital aggregate under an assertion of fair use for non-commercial educational use. The written permission of any copyright and other rights holders is required for distribution, reproduction, or other use that extends beyond what is authorized by fair use and other statutory exemptions. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of an item and securing any necessary permissions ultimately rests with persons desiring to use the item. Cornell would like to learn more about items in the collection and to hear from individuals or institutions that have any additional information as to rights holders. Please contact the Kheel Center at kheel_center@cornell.edu