A memorandum concerning the Jewish Community Relations Council's response to the 1964 Columbia Avenue riots. Includes commentary on police action during riots and role of anti-Semitism, as well as press release concerning Mayor Tate's response.
"One of the few establishments reopened for business in the riot district is a supermarket at 25th Street and Ridge Avenue. Policemen stand near boarded windows."
"Patrolman Daniel Placentra stands guard at 23rd Street and Columbia Avenue this morning where an emergency curfew is in effect following weekend riots in the area. View is looking east. Most store fronts remain boarded up as only a few...
Members of the United Businessmens Association of Philadelphia meet at the Essex Hotel to discuss the 1964 Columbia Avenue riots. The meeting was opened by Sidney Markind, chairman (at mike). Council president Paul D'Ortona is third from left at...
"Fred Ziedler, of the 14th district, drinks coffee as he nears the end of 12 hours of duty. He is standing in front of a state liquor store at 2124 Columbia Avenue looking east."
"Some of the business establishments in riot-scarred section open. With all of the windows broken, photo shows employees working in this laundry at 2610 Columbia Avenue."
