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Helen B. Schwartz papers MSS.266 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit May 24, 2017 Describing Archives: A Content Standard Ball State University Archives and Special Collections 1930-2014 Alexander M. Bracken Library 2000 W. University Avenue Muncie, Indiana, 47306 765-285-5078 [email protected] Helen B. Schwartz papers MSS.266 Table of Contents Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3 Biographical Note.......................................................................................................................................... 4 Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 4 Arrangement...................................................................................................................................................4 Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................6 Related Materials ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................8 Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 9 Series 1: Helen B. Schwartz education papers, 1933-1985.................................................................... 9 Series 2: Helen B. Schwartz Jewish Studies papers and publications, 1937-1997............................... 13 Series 3: Helen B. Schwartz organizational papers, 1948-2004........................................................... 22 Series 4: Helen B. Schwartz Temple Beth-El records, 1953-2002.......................................................50 Series 6: Helen B. Schwartz personal papers, 1935-2007.................................................................... 71 Series 7: Helen B. Schwartz philanthropic papers, 1957-1996.............................................................79 Series 8: Helen B. Schwartz political papers, 1968, 1973-1996...........................................................88 Series 9: Helen B. Schwartz recreational papers, 1936, 1944-1974..................................................... 90 Series 10: Helen B. Schwartz scrapbooks, 1984-1989......................................................................... 92 - Page 2 - Helen B. Schwartz papers MSS.266 Summary Information Repository Ball State University Archives and Special Collections Creator Schwartz, Helen B., 1919-2007 Title Helen B. Schwartz papers Date 1933-2007 Extent 17.3 Cubic feet 20 boxes, 1 oversize folder Language English Preferred Citation Helen B. Schwartz papers, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries - Page 3 - Helen B. Schwartz papers MSS.266 Biographical Note Helen B. Schwartz was born in New York in 1919. She graduated Hunter College High School and attended Wellesley College, graduating in 1941. She also attended Julliard School of Music and George Washington University. In 1940, Helen married Martin D. Schwartz of Muncie, Indiana. The couple resided in Muncie for a short time, then moved to Virginia while Mr. Schwartz served in the Navy during World War II. After the war, they returned to Muncie where they would remain. The Schwartzes had four daughters: Judith, Susan, Deborah, and Joan. For many years, Helen Schwartz served as the Vice President of Schwartz Paper Company, a local corporation founded by her husband. Schwartz was an active member of many philanthropic and Jewish organizations, including the Muncie Temple Beth-El Board of Directors, the World Business Council, and the Young Presidents Organization. She was also a member of the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods, where she served as the organization's vice president, and a founding member of Hoosier Bounty. Mrs. Schwartz passed away in 2007 at the age of 87. Scope and Contents This collection includes correspondence, papers, manuscripts, reports, scrapbooks, statements, photographs, minutes, and other material created, collected or compiled by Helen B. Schwartz in Muncie, Indiana ranging from 1933 to 2007 regarding coursework, Jewish history and studies, organizations, Temple Beth-El, philanthropy, politics, recreation, and finances. Arrangement Series 1: Helen B. Schwartz education papers Subseries 1.1: Hunter College High School course documents, 1933-1935, undated Subseries 1.2: George Washington University course documents, 1941-1945 Subseries 1.3: Wellesley College course and personal documents, 1936-1985 - Page 4 - Helen B. Schwartz papers MSS.266 Series 2: Helen B. Schwartz Jewish Studies papers and publications, 1937-1997 Subseries 2.1: Jewish Studies papers, 1956-1997 Subseries 2.2: Jewish Studies publications, 1937-1997 Subseries 2.3: Temple bulletins, 1960-1993 Series 3: Helen B. Schwartz organizational papers, 1948-2004 Subseries 3.1: International Women's Year papers, 1976-1977 Subseries 3.2: League of Women Voters papers, 1957-1993 Subseries 3.3: Muncie Torch Club papers, 1957-1993 Subseries 3.4: National Association of Parliamentarians papers, 1949-1969 Subseries 3.5: National Council of Jewish Women papers, 1962-1992 Subseries 3.6: National Federation of Temple Sisterhood papers, 1955-1985 Subseries 3.7: National Organization of Women papers, 1983-1989 Subseries 3.8: Riley Jones papers, 1980-2004 Subseries 3.9: Union of American Hebrew Congregations papers, 1954-1992 Subseries 3.10: United Jewish Appeal papers, 1972-1973 Subseries 3.11: Women's Zionist Organization of America papers, 1967-1973 Subseries 3.12: World Business Council Conference papers, 1974-1990 Subseries 3.13: Young Presidents Organization papers, 1957-1998 Subseries 3.14: Other organizational papers, 1948-1983 Series 4: Helen B. Schwartz Temple Beth-El records, 1953-2002 Subseries 4.1: Administrative records, 1953-2000 Subseries 4.2: Bulletins, directories, and newsletters, 1960-2000 Subseries 4.3: Special events and programs, 1953-1999 Series 5: Helen B. Schwartz Temple Beth-El Sisterhood records, 1944-1999 Subseries 5.1: Administrative records, 1953-1993 - Page 5 - Helen B. Schwartz papers MSS.266 Subseries 5.2: Correspondence, 1953-1999 Subseries 5.3: Meeting minutes and reports, 1944-1992 Subseries 5.4: Conferences, workshops, and events, 1951-1987 Series 6: Helen B. Schwartz personal papers, 1935-2003 Subseries 6.1: Correspondence, 1935-1999 Subseries 6.2: Financial and stock statements, 1962-1999 Subseries 6.3: Personal papers, 1942-1988 Subseries 6.4: Workshops and conference papers, 1952-2003 Series 7: Helen B. Schwartz philanthropic papers, 1957-1996 Subseries 7.1: Community Services Council papers, 1967-1972 Subseries 7.2: Hoosier Bounty papers, 1987-1996 Subseries 7.3: Indiana Committee for the Humanities papers, 1957-1984 Subseries 7.4: Minnetrista Cultural Foundation papers, 1989-1994 Subseries 7.5: United Way papers, 1966-1991 Subseries 7.6: Other philanthropic papers, 1966-1994 Series 8: Helen B. Schwartz political papers, 1973-1996 Series 9: Helen B. Schwartz recreational papers, 1936-1974 Series 10: Helen B. Schwartz scrapbooks, 1984-1989 Administrative Information Publication Information Ball State University Archives and Special Collections 1930-2014 - Page 6 - Helen B. Schwartz papers MSS.266 Conditions Governing Access This collection is open for research. Copyright Notice Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries, Muncie, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Archives and Special Collections. Accruals No further additions are expected. Processing Information Collection processing completed 2008/08/06 by Jenny Edenfield. Finding aid created 2008/08/06 by Jenny Edenfield. Finding aid revised 2010/06/06 by Bridget K. Hahn. EAD finding aid created 2009/05/20 by Maren L. Read. EAD finding aid revised 2010/07/06 by Bridget K. Hahn. Collection revising completed 2014/03/04 by Lindsey M. Vesperry. EAD finding aid revised 2014/03/04 by Lindsey M. Vesperry. Addition processed by Alexis Robertson on 2017/03/22. Related Materials Related Materials Materials relating to this collection may be found in the following collections in Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries, Muncie IN: MSS242: Martin D. Schwartz papers and records MSS145: Temple Beth-El records P255: Schwartz Family photographs UAV.0619: Helen B. and Martin D. Schwartz Special Collection and Digital Complex Dedication video recording Separated Materials Books in this collection were individually cataloged and separated from the collection. - Page 7 - Helen B. Schwartz papers MSS.266 Controlled Access Headings Corporate Name(s) • Temple Beth-El. (Muncie, Ind.) Genre(s) • Church bulletins • Documents • Financial records • Legal documents Geographic Name(s) • Muncie (Ind.) Personal Name(s) • Schwartz, Martin D., 1917- Subject(s) • Clubwomen • Education • Family • Judaism • Stoeckel Archives of Local History • Women--Societies and clubs - Page 8 - Helen B. Schwartz papers MSS.266 Series 1: Helen B. Schwartz education papers, 1933-1985 Collection Inventory Series 1: Helen B. Schwartz education papers, 1933-1985