Mailgram from the Village of Skokie to the Holiday Inn in Elmhurst, IL
Abstract
Confirmation copy of a mailgram to the Holiday Inn is regarding cancellation of hotel and banquet reservations for State Police who were to assist during the National Socialist (Nazi) Party's march.
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.
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.
Photocopy of the text of a mailgram from Mayor Smith to District 4 and 16 Illinois State Representatives and asking for their support of Senate Bills 1676 and 1811.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Handwritten note and attached editorials are from David J. Singer to Mayor (President) Albert Smith. The editorials are regarding the attempted march of the National Socialist (Nazi) Party in September of 1966 by George Lincoln Rockwell.
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.
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
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.
Typewritten note to Mayor Albert Smith from Deloris MeBain of the local NBC television affiliate in Chicago. The note regards setting up a time for Smith to record a statement in response to an attached NBC Editorial. The note contains handwritten notes about the location, about changing the dates and about cancelling. The attached editorial, which aired on February 25, 1978 and February 27, 1978, addresses the ruling by Judge Bernard Decker that the Skokie ordinances were unconstitutional.
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.
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.
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.
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
Letter from Gwendoline Fortune to Herman Bloch and Skokie Human Relations Commission (SHRC) protesting the harassment of her sons by the Skokie Police Department.
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.
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 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.