Collection GB 0074 ACC/3090 - JEWISH HEALTH ORGANISATION OF GREAT BRITAIN

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0074 ACC/3090

Title

JEWISH HEALTH ORGANISATION OF GREAT BRITAIN

Date(s)

  • 1923-1949 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

0.2 linear metres

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Name of creator

Biographical history

The Jewish Health Organisations consist of a number of committees whose main concern is various aspects of Jewish health. Regular contact was made between these committees and organisations such as the London County Council, Public Health Departments and Jewish and non-Jewish welfare organisations such as OZE (OZE or OSE are the initial letters of three Russian words meaning "Union for preserving the health of the Jewish people in eastern Europe" founded in 1923), Jewish Friendly Societies, the Jewish Board of Guardians, British Council of Social Hygiene and the People's League of Health.

The registered constitution of the JHO provided for every activity relating to the health of Jews and its first activities (before local work) were to organise medical help through OZE for Jewish communities abroad who had suffered during the Second World War. The JHO was affiliated to OZE, attended their conferences and appears to have had funding from Berlin OZE.

During the Second World War consideration was given to amalgamation with the OZE but was rejected at a committee meeting in February 1940.

In 1927 the JHO established a child guidance clinic to deal with school children referred by the LCC medical service. Other children were admitted at the discretion of the clinic. This was the third clinic of its kind to be established in London.

Archival history

GB 0074 ACC/3090 1923-1949 Collection 0.2 linear metres Jewish Health Organisation of Great Britain

The Jewish Health Organisations consist of a number of committees whose main concern is various aspects of Jewish health. Regular contact was made between these committees and organisations such as the London County Council, Public Health Departments and Jewish and non-Jewish welfare organisations such as OZE (OZE or OSE are the initial letters of three Russian words meaning "Union for preserving the health of the Jewish people in eastern Europe" founded in 1923), Jewish Friendly Societies, the Jewish Board of Guardians, British Council of Social Hygiene and the People's League of Health.

The registered constitution of the JHO provided for every activity relating to the health of Jews and its first activities (before local work) were to organise medical help through OZE for Jewish communities abroad who had suffered during the Second World War. The JHO was affiliated to OZE, attended their conferences and appears to have had funding from Berlin OZE.

During the Second World War consideration was given to amalgamation with the OZE but was rejected at a committee meeting in February 1940.

In 1927 the JHO established a child guidance clinic to deal with school children referred by the LCC medical service. Other children were admitted at the discretion of the clinic. This was the third clinic of its kind to be established in London.

Deposited in September 1992 with additional gift in 2012.

Records of the Jewish Health Organisation of Great Britain, comprising committees, case histories, personnel and general correspondence.

Records arranged in four series:
ACC/3090-1 - Committees;

ACC/3090-2 - Case Histories;
ACC/3090-3 - Personnel;

ACC/3090-4- General Correspondence.

These records are available for public inspection, although records containing personal information may be subject to access restrictions.

Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.
English

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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

For further information please consult the LMA Information Leaflet: "Records of the Anglo-Jewish Community at London Metropolitan Archives"; available to download here: http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Records_and_archives/Visitor_information/free_information_leaflets.htm (URL correct Feb 2010).
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Description prepared in March 2010; updated June 2017. Religion Jewish Health Organisation of Great Britain Religions Ancient religions Judaism Associations Charitable organisations Charities Cultural identity Medical charities Jewish Hygiene Health services Child health services Health Health advice Organizations Health organizations Religious groups Jews London England UK Western Europe Europe Nonprofit organizations

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Deposited in September 1992 with additional gift in 2012.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Records of the Jewish Health Organisation of Great Britain, comprising committees, case histories, personnel and general correspondence.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

Records arranged in four series:
ACC/3090-1 - Committees;

ACC/3090-2 - Case Histories;
ACC/3090-3 - Personnel;

ACC/3090-4- General Correspondence.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

These records are available for public inspection, although records containing personal information may be subject to access restrictions.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

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Finding aids

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

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London Metropolitan Archives

Rules and/or conventions used

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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  • English

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