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Laurie Sokol

Laurie Sokol is a graduate student in the Department of American Studies at the University of Maryland. Her research interests include contemporary Jewish women and suburban development. She is currently working on the relationship between ethnicity and identity, specifically with Jewish women in post-World War II suburbia.

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Irene Lewisohn

Irene Lewisohn was a Jewish philanthropist whose devotion to the arts led to the formation of the Neighborhood Playhouse and the Museum of Costume Art (now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Her involvement in these and other social and philanthropic activities make her an important figure in New York’s cultural history.

Adele Lewisohn Lehman

Adele Lewisohn Lehman was a significant figure in the history of New York City philanthropy who was primarily involved in causes benefiting disabled people and children. A donor and fund-raiser, she also served as an administrator or board member for many agencies, including the East Side Free School for Crippled Children and the New York Board of Charities.

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Jewish Women's Archive. "Laurie Sokol." (Viewed on March 19, 2024) <http://jwa.org/encyclopedia/author/sokol-laurie>.