Sign, Identification
Object number2016.82.16
Date2015
MediumBronze; Wax pencil/crayon; Paint
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee
DescriptionBronze board room sign.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 3.938 × 12 × 0.25 in. (10 × 30.5 × 0.6 cm)InscriptionsObverse has raised gold-tone text "LOUIS CAPLAN / BOARD ROOM".
Verso has handwritten white text on right half "LC" or "KC"; appears to be written in wax pencil or crayon.
Historical NotesThis plaque is from the Louis Caplan board room. The American Jewish Committee was founded in 1906 to advocate for the civil liberties of Jews around the world and later expanded its mission to fight against discrimination more broadly. The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Jewish Committee was formed in 1944 and was one of the original chapters created by the national office to bring the mission of the organization into local communities. After the national office closed several regional branches around 2008, the Pittsburgh chapter re-formed as an independent affiliate called the Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee. The Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee disbanded in 2016, citing a desire to avoid duplication of services within the local Jewish community. The local chapter was involved in effort to integrate social clubs in the city and to promote interfaith dialogue among Jewish, Protestant, Catholic and Muslim groups throughout the region.
Related person
Louis Caplan
Related institution
American Jewish Committee
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Mike Young
1944-1945
