Vital Records, 1889-1921, 1942-1958, 1999

This series contains correspondence between Dorothy Gaffen and various parties, as well as family group records and research notes that contributed to the family genealogy. The series also contains photographs of Abraham and Sarah Gaffen and their children. The vital records included in the series consist of copies of Russian documents related to Abraham Gaffen, plus documentation pertaining to his immigration to the United States, a copy of Michael Gaffen’s marriage certificate, and a number of records about David Gaffen, such as his marriage certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, Honorable Discharge from the United States Army, and death certificate.