Manuscript Collection
Esther Persky Papers - Accession 141 - M68 (83)
Files
Identifier
Accession 141 - M68 (83)
Inclusive Dates
1938, 1976-1977
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
10 pieces
Language
English
Historical Note
Esther Surasky Persky (Winthrop Class of 1918) helped found the Hadassah chapter in Aiken, SC. Hadassah is an American Jewish volunteer women's organization.
Scope and Content Note
The Esther Persky Papers consist of newspaper clippings, correspondence and reminiscences of Mrs. Esther Surasky Persky (Winthrop Class of 1918) concerning her role in the founding of the Aiken Chapter of Hadassah in 1938 and the work of the chapter. Hadassah is an American Jewish volunteer women's organization. The reminiscence also contains a brief remembrance of her time at Winthrop.
Provenance
The Esther Persky Papers were given to the Archives on November 22 ,1977 by Esther Surasky Persky.
Keywords
Aiken SC, Hadassah, Winthrop College, Jewish Women
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Esther Persky Papers - Accession 141 - M68 (83)". Finding Aid 99.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/99
LC Subject Headings
Persky, Esther Surasky, 1899-1985; Winthrop Normal and Industrial College--Alumni and alumnae; Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America; Jewish college students--Social life and customs; Jews--Southern States; Zionism--South Carolina--Aiken
