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Arab Development Society

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1945-

Administrative History

The Arab Development Society (ADS) was established in 1945 by Palenstinian leader Musa Bey Alami. Located near Jericho, the ADS provides education and vocational training for Arab youth. Their operations are largely financed by their dairy operations, including yogurt and cheese production.

Citation:
Arab Development Society scrapbook, circa 1970 (Arab Development Society)

Jericho Municipality Web site, May 28, 2009 (Arab Development Society; est. 1945; educational organization near Jericho)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Arab Development Society scrapbook

 Collection — Oversize 1: [Barcode: 31197227653505]
Identifier: UA 1381
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook of the Arab Development Society, illustrating their facilities and activities around 1970. Includes black and white photographs of vegetation, poultry, cattle, Biblical sites, and school life of the orphans.

Dates: approximately 1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Arab Development Society scrapbook

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