MS 161 - Veterans of Foreign Wars: Goldstein-Goodman Post #6909

Title	MS 161 - Veterans of Foreign Wars: Goldstein-Goodman Post #6909
Introduction	The records of the Goldstein-Goodman Post #6909, Veterans of Foreign Wars, in Toledo, Ohio include minutes, record books, scrapbooks, and printed material documenting this veterans' community service organization. The records donated to the Center for Archival Collections in 1981 with additional material in April 1995 with the cooperation of Jack Bustow, Lew Malkin, and Sidney Levinson. There are no restrictions on the research use of this collection and duplication is permitted for purposes of preservation and scholarly research. The register was prepared by Marilyn Levinson, Curator of Manuscripts in April 2004.
Agency History	The Goldstein-Goodman Post #6909, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Toledo, Ohio, was established on May 2, 1946 as a service organization made up of Jewish veterans. The Post was named for Morris Goldstein, killed during the Battle of Leyte Gulf on November 12, 1944, and Barnett H. Goodman who was killed on a bombing mission over Germany on July 29, 1943. With a stated dedication to community service, the Post initiated regular projects in aid of St. Anthony's Villa, Miami Children's Home, and the Sunshine Children's Home, support for the aged, the handicapped, and retarded children, and grave decoration for veterans on Memorial Day. Most activities were during the decades of the 1960s and 1970s, with participation dwindling as Post membership declined.
Scope and Content	The record of the Goldstein-Goodman Post #6909, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Toledo, Ohio documents the activities of a community service veterans' organization in Toledo, Ohio from its founding in 1946 through the early 1980s, as membership and participation declined. The most complete record series is a run of minutes from the establishment of the Post on May 2, 1946 through the 1970s. These minutes document discussion of post operations, social activities, community activities, and financial matters. The scrapbooks, dating from 1957 through 1981, illustrate many of the service projects undertaken by the Post, especially involvement with St. Anthony's Villa, Miami Children's Home, and the Sunshine Children's Home, support for the aged, the handicapped, and retarded children, school projects with Lagrange School, and grave decoration for veterans on Memorial Day Some scrapbooks were submitted in statewide competition, placing as high as second two different years.
Series Description	PROCEEDINGS MINUTES 1946-1958, 1960-1965, 1967-1978, Nov 1979 Arranged chronologically General minutes of meetings including discussion of post operations, social activities, community activities, and financial matters MINUTES - COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION June 23-26, 1960 Arranged chronologically Minutes of Department of Ohio meeting including discussion of situation related to Post 6909 tax exemption status associated with operation of bingo game MEMBERSHIP CARDS 1979-1980 Membership information cards for renewal or dues paid, giving information on member name and address ROLL CALL SHEETS OF OFFICERS 1957-1970 (scattered) Sheets marking presence of post officers and committee chairs at various meetings CORRESPONDENCE CORRESPONDENCE 1961, 1969, 1976 Arranged chronologically Individual correspondence files related to Articles of Incorporation, honors proposed for Joe Gallon, and the move of the Post meeting location CORRESPONDENCE - THANK YOU NOTES 1979-1980 Notes acknowledging gifts and contributions made by Post 6909 to institutions and individuals, such as Medical College of Ohio, St. Mary's Missionary Baptist Church, the Veterans' Administration Outpatient Clinic, and Little Sisters of the Poor. Also includes related clippings. SUBJECT FILES VETERANS GRAVE INFORMATION n.d. Information on veterans buried in Eagle Point and Beth Shalom cemeteries, for flag decoration on Memorial Day. REPORTS QUARTERLY AUDIT REPORTS 1962-1980 Form reports from Post to Department Quartermaster with financial receipts, expenditures and balances POST INSPECTION REPORTS 1969, 1976-1978 Form reports from Post to VFW Adjutant General stating compliance with offices, records, and post operations REPORT OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1969-1980 Forms reporting annual election of officers. Includes sheet listing VFW District I officers and committee representatives for 1980 LITERARY PRODUCTIONS HISTORIES 1961-1966 Arranged chronologically Anniversary histories produced in commemoration of the 15th and 20th anniversary of Post 6909, illustrating post activities and providing information on officers, awards, and scholarships. LEGAL DOCUMENTS TAX PAPERS 1962, 1970 Tax court docket and Lucas County return of taxable property BINGO CASE 1977-1979 Agreement for leasing facility to operate bingo games, and photocopy of Charitable Bingo License, Ohio State Attorney General ruling on bingo case, and IRS form 990 listing charitable contribution made by the post during fiscal year 1978-79 from bingo funds FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS POST QUARTERMASTER ACCOUNT BOOK 1946-1960 (wrapped) Account record with entries for dues, donations and expenses, and income from fundraising events such as banquet tickets, poppy sales, investments, and bingo SCRAPBOOKS SCRAPBOOKS 1957-1967, 1979-1981 (wrapped) Scrapbooks with clippings, photographs, and correspondence documenting Post activities. Some scrapbooks submitted in statewide competition, placing as high as second two different years PRINTED MATERIAL CERTIFICATES 1974-1980 Certificates of recognition from State and National VFW for achievement in programs and membership. PROGRAMS 1986 Program from 40th anniversary banquet, includes sketch of early history of the Post BOOKLETS 1961, 1965, n.d. National VFW publications with constitution and by-laws, manual of procedure; also pamphlet on flag etiquette PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL PHOTOPRINTS - ST. ANTHONY'S VILLA 1967-1980, n.d. Photographs showing Post sponsored activities for children at St. Anthony's Villa in Toledo, Ohio PHOTOPRINTS - CEMETERY DECORATION 1979, n.d. Photographs showing Post members with flags for grave decoration, at both Eagle Point and Beth Shalom cemeteries in Toledo, Ohio PHOTOPRINTS - FLAG DEDICATION n.d. Dedication ceremony, probably in early 1980s, possibly at Etz Chayim
Inventory	Box 1 Folder Minutes, May 1946-May 1952 Minutes, June-December 1952 Minutes, 1953 Minutes, 1954 Minutes, 1955 Minutes, 1956 Minutes, 1957 Minutes, 1958 Minutes, January 1959 Minutes, 1960 Minutes, 1961 Minutes, 1962 Minutes, 1963 Minutes, 1964 Minutes, 1965 Minutes, 1967 Minutes, 1968 Minutes, 1969 Minutes, 1970 Minutes, 1971 Minutes, 1972 Minutes, 1973 Minutes, 1974 Minutes, 1975 Minutes, 1976 Minutes, 1977 Minutes, 1978, Nov 1979 Minutes - Council of Admin. Mtg., 1960 Box 2 Folder Membership cards, 1979-1980 Roll call sheets of officers, 1957-1970 (scattered) Correspondence - Articles of Incorporation, 1961 Correspondence - Joe Gallon, 1969 Correspondence - Move of post location, 1976 Correspondence - Thank you notes, 1979-1980 Veterans grave information, n.d. Quarterly audit reports, 1962-1980 Post inspection reports, 1969, 1976-1978 Report of election of officers, 1969-1980 15th anniversary history, 1961 20th anniversary history, 1966 Tax court docket, 1962 Lucas County property tax return, 1970 Bingo Hall Lease and Charitable Bingo License, 1977 Ohio State Attorney General case ruling re: bingo, 1978 IRS form 990 listing charitable contributions, 1978-1979 Certificates, 1974-1980 Banquet program, 1986 Constitution, by-law, manual of procedure booklets, 1961, 1965 Photographs - St. Anthony's Villa activities, 1967-1980, n.d. Photographs - Cemetery flag decoration, 1979, n.d. Photographs - Flag dedication, n.d. Wrapped Post Quartermaster's Account Record, 1946-1960 Scrapbook, 1957 Scrapbook, 1957-1958 Scrapbook, 1958-1959 Scrapbook, 1959-1960 Scrapbook, 1961-1962 Scrapbook, 1962-1963 Scrapbook, 1963-1964 Scrapbook, 1964-1965 Scrapbook, 1965-1966 Scrapbook, 1966-1967 Scrapbook, 1979-1980 Scrapbook, 1980-1981