Letter enclosed in "Your Home and Skokie's Future" booklet for Skokie, Illinois residents intending to sell their homes, encouraging them to engage in fair housing practices in conjunction with their realtors. Circa 1966.
Letter and attachment to Mayor Albert Smith is from Rabbi Amiel Wohl of the Temple Israel of New Rochelle, NY. The letter describes an enclosed resolution, "Resolution on Upholding American Standards in Skokie, IL," passed by the temple's Board of Trustees.
The letter and notice are in regards to restrictions and safety measures that were to be implemented during the proposed National Socialist (Nazi) Party march on June 25, 1978. These restrictions included street closings, parking restrictions and
Letter from mayor to Skokie residents accompanying "Your Home and Skokie's Future," describing the booklet's contents and encouraging them to act in accordance with fair housing.
Photocopy of a letter from Frank Collin, Party Leader of the National Socialist Party of America (neo-Nazis) sent to the Skokie Park District. The letter requests permission to use Birch Park on November 6, 1976 to "conduct a public meeting." The letter is dated October 4, 1976.
Letter from Gwendoline Fortune to Herman Bloch and Skokie Human Relations Commission (SHRC) protesting the harassment of her sons by the Skokie Police Department.
Letter from Mayor (President) Smith to the Kitchener-Waterloo Skokie Support Committee in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, thanking them for their message of support. The attached memo is from E. J. Moore, Recording Secretary, to William Siegel, Village listing the names of organizations to be acknowledged for their support.
Letter from Mayor Smith to Eloise Doty of Lancaster, California responding to her letter. Mayor Smith suggests that the Village is taking legal action against the National Socialist (Nazi) Party and encourages Ms. Doty to continue to speak out against the Nazis and their actions.
Letter from the Chicago Metropolitan Association of Illinois Conference of the United Church of Christ to The Churches of Christ Metropolitan Association. The letter expresses alarm at the prospect of a National Socialist Party of America (Nazi) demonstration in Skokie on July 7, 1977 and encloses a "Statement of Conscience Against Neo-Nazism" (see second page of document). From the collection of Rabbi Neil Brief.
Letter from Rabbi Neil Brief to the members of the Niles Township Jewish Congregation, dated February 28, 1978. The letter presents resolutions regarding the attempt by neo-Nazis to hold a rally in Skokie decided by the Synagogue Council of the Northwest Suburbs. The letter is signed by Merton B. Brody and Rabbi Neil Brief. From the collection of Rabbi Neil Brief.
Letter from Rabbi Neil Brief to his congregation, dated February 6, 1978. The letter refers to Frank Collin's intent to parade through Skokie on Adolf Hitler's birthday. Other congregational news, such as information on classes and Shabbat services and a welcome back to Executive Director Cyril G. Oldham, is included in the letter, signed by Rabbi Brief. From the collection of Rabbi Neil Brief.
Photocopy of a handwritten response from Rabbi Neil Brief to a April 3rd, 1978 letter from Edgar Myer. Rabbi Brief's response acknowledges Myer's letter and thanks him for proposing the idea of wearing a Star of David armband in response to an attempted Nazi demonstration in Skokie. The letter is dated April 5, 1978. From the collection of Rabbi Neil Brief.
Photocopy of handwritten draft of letter inviting President Carter to join the citizens of Skokie in a "Service of Affirmation" on Sunday, April 16, 1978. The letter was written by Rabbi Neil Brief. From the collection of Rabbi Neil Brief.
Photocopy of typewritten letter, on Village of Skokie letterhead, addressed to Frank Collin, National Socialist Party of America, Rockwell Hall, from Village Manager John Matzer, Jr., regarding revoking the permit for their demonstration after Collin publically expressed his intention to cancel their demonstration.
Photocopy of typewritten letter, on Village of Skokie letterhead, addressed to Frank Collin, National Socialist Party of America, Rockwell Hall, from Village Manager John Matzer, Jr., regarding an application for a public assembly permit. Matzer states that Collin's application violates a Village ordinance cited and thus the "application cannot be considered." A copy of the ordinance is attached.
This letter to Mayor Smith and the Village Council [sic] from James E. Bourque, Chairman of St. Mary's-by-the-Sea's Vestry Outreach Committee mentions an attached statement and states their support, concern and sympathy for the Village and its citizens. St. Mary's-by-the-Sea is in Point Pleasant, NJ.
This letter to Mayor Smith from Eugene Schlickman, Illinois State Representative, 4 the district, is a thank you for his telegram in support of Senate Bills 1676 and 1811. Eugene Schlickman explained why he voted for bill 1676 but not 1811, as he felt
Letter to Rabbi Neil Brief from Mayor Albert J. Smith, dated February 14, 1979, informing him of a meeting to discuss "the general reactions and responses of the community of Skokie in the event [that the Nazis are] able to march." The meeting is scheduled for February 28 in the Village Hall Conference Room.
This letter is from Mrs. Cleo Gundersen of Sun City, AZ to the editor of "The Arizona Republic" and copied to Mayor Smith. In it, she suggests nationwide support and remembrance of Holocaust survivors and Skokie citizens and how to express this
In the letter, Burton Odelson, attorney for Louis Black asks that the permit issued to the National Socialist (Nazi) Party be revoked as they are in violation of Village ordinances and State laws.
Photocopy of typewritten letter, on National Socialist Party of America letterhead, addressed to John Matzer, Jr., Village Manager, Village of Skokie, requesting a public assembly permit in accordance with Village ordinances. The date, location, number of demonstrators, demonstrators' actions and dress are all addressed. Letter is signed by Frank Collin.
Typewritten letter from Evely Shlensky, Chairman of the Congregation Solel Religious Action Committee, in Highland Park, IL, to Mayor Albert Smith explaining that the congregation passed a motion to support the Village of Skokie's court actions against the National Socialist (Nazi) Party followed by typewritten thank you from Mayor Albert Smith.
Correspondence between Mayor Al Smith from Alan I. Lapping, Secretary of the Council of Traditional/Orthodox Synagogues of Greater Chicago. The first letter, from Mr. Lapping, addresses two motions that the council passed: one to show their support of Skokie's efforts and ask that these efforts continue, and the other, in case the march occurs, urges their members to participate in a peaceful counter demonstration. The second letter is Mayor Smith's response, in which he expresses thanks and states that the Village will continue its efforts.