Records of the Gemilas Chesed Credit Union in Lwów, Poland (Fond 456, Opis 1)

Copyright Holder: T︠S︡entralʹnyĭ derz︠h︡avnyĭ istorychnyĭ arkhiv Ukraïny u Lʹvovi The collection consists of records of the Gemilas ChesedTax-Free Credit Union branch in Lwow, Poland (now L'viv, Ukraine). The union rendered financial assistance to craftsmen and small business owners and served as the central office for all of Eastern Galicia (Malopolska). Documents include financial reports prepared for the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (Joint) in Warsaw (a sponsor of the union), correspondence with local banks and government agencies, and the other materials. The Gemilas Chesed Tax Free credit union opened its branch in Lwow to provide financial assistance to impoverished craftsmen and small business owners. The trade union in Lwow served as the central office for the whole of Eastern Galicia (Malopolska).