Photograph of Mt. Sinai Hospital Auxiliary workers at a cart with children's clothes hanging from it. The purpose of the Auxiliary was to promote the work of Mt. Sinai Hospital through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations. As with other Jewish women's organizations, the Auxiliary offered both service and leadership opportunities for women at a time when women had few management opportunities. With the hospital's closing in the early 1980s, the Auxiliary recreated itself as a foundation, and continues to fund projects in the Jewish community and at large.
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Two members of the Mt. Sinai Women's Auxiliary pose in the gift shop holding a sign adverstising greeting cards. The Mt. Sinai Women's Auxiliary was formed a year prior to the opening of Mt Sinai Hospital, in 1950. The Auxiliary operated the snack shop and gift cart and provided volunteers offering care to participants and family members. The Auxiliary was also responsible for the Mt. Sinai Ball, a popular fundraiser for the hospital. The Free Bed Fund was used to subsidize care for patients unable to pay for their care.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
The Book Fair, like the Mount Sinai Ball, was a defining Auxiliary fundraiser. Hundreds of volunteers worked year-round on the sale. Books for the sale were donated by individuals, organizations and department stores. The sale itself was held at Southdale Mall in the public atrium.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives