Constitution and bylaws (in English),, undated
Scope and Contents
Records of a Reform Jewish congregation in La Crosse, Wis., called variously Ansche Chesed, Anshe Chesed and Ansche Cheset.
Six items or volumes are included on this reel of microfilm.
This includes records of the congregation include a constitution & bylaws (item #1), minutes, 1904-1921 (item #3), and financial records, 1889-1920 (item #5). The financial records are individual family accounts and are broader than the membership in the cemetery association.
Two related groups also have material represented here: the Hebrew Indigent, Sick & Burial Society (later called the Hebrew Benevolent Society)and the Ansche Chesed Cemetery Association.
The Hebrew Indigent, Sick & Burial Society (later called the Hebrew Benevolent Society) materials include a constitution and bylaws (in English), 1857 (item #2), and meeting meetings (in English and later in German), 1857-1904 (item #2), as well as financial reports, 1889-1917 (item #4). The financial reports are cemetery related.
A later group, the Ansche Chesed Cemetery Association, is represented by a constitution and bylaws as well as extracts of minutes, 1899-1927 (item #6).
Dates
- undated
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Anshe Chesed Congregation (La Crosse, Wis.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository