A group of boys playing billiards outside while other boys look on. Camp Sophie Wirth operated from 1911-1943. It was founded and run by the St. Paul chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women. It offered low cost recreational and rest opportunities for immigrant women and their children.
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Council Camp was establish in 1937 in Hinckley and moved in 1949 to Aitkin. Council Camp began as a W. P. A. program site: The Jewish Camping Program oversaw that at least 1/3 of the campers were low-income.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Swimmers playing in the water at Sophie Wirth Camp in White Bear Lake. Camp Sophie Wirth operated from 1911-1943. It was founded and run by the St. Paul chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women. It offered low cost recreational and rest opportunities for immigrant women and their children.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Council Camp provided a summer retreat for Jewish teens. It was administered by the Emanuel Cohen Center. Seated at front is Rhoda (Green) Lewin and behind her, Louis Kahn.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives