Catalog of Manuscript Collections
MSS 14: Knights of Jerusalem Society Records, 1871-1974
Creator: Knights of Jerusalem Society
Extent: 4.75 ft. (600 items)
Description: A social and philanthropic secret society for Jewish young men, the KOJ was active until the early 1950s, when regular meetings ceased. They held anniversary dinners every five years, celebrating their centennial in 1971. The collection contains correspondence of officers and members, the organization's minutes, financial records, files, and scrapbooks.
Research Topics: Jewish organizations and life in New Haven; social and philanthropic societies in New Haven