1967 Press Photo Label A. Katz of New Orleans is honored by B'nai B'rith

Label A. Katz (left) of New Orleans receives the B'nai B'rith President's Medal for Humanitarianism from Rabbi Jay Kaufman, executive vice-president of B'nai B'rith, in a ceremony in New York. Katz was honored for his "manifold contributions to the world Jewish community and the broad cause of human understanding." World Jewish leaders and government officials were among the 750 guests at the dinner at the Americana Hotel.

Photo is dated 1967.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.