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Series II: Families, undated, 1892-2010

 Series

Scope and Contents

This series contains records produces by several Jewish families who resided in Lynn. The members, relationships, and activities of these families are described in newspaper articles, memorial albums and programs, ephemera, photographs, and correspondence. Notably, the Backman family records include fundraising materials from the Committee to Re-Elect Senator Jack Backman. Senator Backman's (a member of the Massachusetts State Senate) re-election campaign included a cocktail party with the economist and former U.S. Ambassador to India, John Kenneth Galbraith. Probate court records document the Green family’s name change to Sussman, and the confirmation of American citizenship to Samuel Sussman. Margolskee family records include drafts of articles published by Abraham Margolskee that primarily recount his reminiscences of Lynn’s Jewish community.

Dates

  • undated, 1892-2010

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The collection is in English.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for researcher use. Please contact us to request access or to make an appointment to view this collection at jhcreference@nehgs.org.

Extent

From the Collection: 3 linear feet (2 document boxes, 1 OS box)

Arrangement

Alphabetical.

Physical Description

Box 1.

Repository Details

Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository

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