United Service Organizations (U.S.)
Biography
Formed in 1941 when the Salvation Army, Young Men’s Christian Association, Young Women’s Christian Association, National Catholic Community Services, National Travelers Aid Association, and the National Jewish Welfare Board came together to form the United Service Organization to support America's troops.
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Temple Emanuel USO Activities, circa 1940
A large number of unidentified individuals sit around dinning tables during a dinner for the USO at Temple Emanuel in Denver, Colorado. Most of the men wear World War II military uniforms.
Temple Emanuel USO Activities, circa 1940
A large number of unidentified individuals sit around dinning tables during a dinner for the USO at Temple Emanuel in Denver, Colorado. Most of the men wear World War II military uniforms.
USO - Jewish Welfare Board Conference, circa 1949
U.S.O. - Jewish Welfare Board Rocky Mountain Area conference award ceremony. Rabbi C. E. Kauvar stands at left behind a speakers podium handing a Distinguished Service Award to an unidentified man. Two more men wearing United States Army uniforms sit in front of them at a head table.
USO - Jewish Welfare Board Conference, circa 1949
U.S.O. - Jewish Welfare Board Rocky Mountain Area conference award ceremony. Rabbi C. E. Kauvar stands at left beside two unidentified men as one hands a Distinguished Service Award to an unidentified woman. An unidentified man wearing a United States Army uniform sits in front of them at a head table with Sam Frazin.
USO - Jewish Welfare Board Conference, circa 1949
U.S.O. - Jewish Welfare Board Rocky Mountain Area conference award ceremony. Rabbi C. E. Kauvar stands at left beside two unidentified men as one hands a Distinguished Service Award to an unidentified man. An unidentified man wearing a United States Army uniform sits in front of them at a head table with Sam Frazin.
USO - Jewish Welfare Board Conference, circa 1949
U.S.O. - Jewish Welfare Board Rocky Mountain Area conference award ceremony. Rabbi C. E. Kauvar stands at left beside two unidentified men as one hands a Distinguished Service Award to Nate Mendel. An unidentified man wearing a United States Army uniform sits in front of them at a head table with Sam Frazin.
USO - Jewish Welfare Board Conference, circa 1949
U.S.O. - Jewish Welfare Board Rocky Mountain Area conference award ceremony. Rabbi C. E. Kauvar stands at left beside an unidentified man who is handing a Distinguished Service Award to an unidentified woman. Other unidentified award recipients stand behind including Nate Mendel at far right. An unidentified man wearing a United States Army uniform sit in front of them at a head table with Sam Frazin.
USO - Jewish Welfare Board Meeting, 1949 November 20
Several unidentified individuals, some of the men in uniform, at a meeting of the USO and Jewish Welfare Board Rocky Mountain area. The meeting was held at Beth HaMedrosh Hagodol in Denver, Colorado. Col. Harry Triesten, JWB 5th Army area chairman sits facing the camera.
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