Research
The Call Archive
From Family Trees to Scholarly Research
The Call Archive offers unparalleled insight into the Workers Circle and the vibrant community of members who shaped this influential movement. These digitized pages document how Workmen’s Circle members lived, celebrated, and responded to the defining moments of the 20th century.
Family historians will find thousands of names, addresses, and personal details in birth and wedding announcements, obituaries, and records of military service. Researchers can follow how this community engaged with major events, from the Great Depression to the Civil Rights era, through both family stories and organizational coverage.
Uncovering Family History
Family historians and genealogists will find a wealth of information about Workmen’s Circle members from across the United States and Canada, including births, deaths, wedding announcements, and military service. Recurring sections like Fraternally Yours, Personally Yours, and Ends of the Triangle provide insight into the day-to-day activities of regular Workmen’s Circle members.
A Crucial Resource for Scholars
The Call Archive is a primary resource for understanding secular Judaism, Yiddish culture, and Ashkenazi immigrant communities in North America. Spanning six decades, from the Depression through the Vietnam War, it documents how Jewish Americans led the labor movement, contributed to immigration reform and responded to changes in American and world politics.
