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Emigration and immigration

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Action for Post-Soviet Jewry Records

 Collection
Identifier: JHCI-018
Abstract

This collection contains subject files, project files, correspondence, programs, brochures, meeting minutes, financial records, newsletters, case files, and photographs documenting the activities and administration of Action for Post-Soviet Jewry (formerly Action for Soviet Jewry), an organization dedicated to aiding and engaging with Jewish communities and individuals in former Soviet states.

Dates: undated, 1971-2019
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Action for Post-Soviet Jewry Records

Celia and Mauricio Dulfano Papers

 Collection
Identifier: JHCP-008
Abstract

This collection contains personal documents belonging to Celia and Mauricio Dulfano, a Jewish scholarly couple who emigrated from Argentina to Israel and later to the United States. The collection consists primarily of official documents such as government-issued identity cards and academic certificates that detail their migratory life between the three countries as well as their professional success in the fields of social work and pulmonary medicine, respectively.

Dates: undated, 1937-1998
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Celia and Mauricio Dulfano Papers

Evelyn B. and Janot S. Roskin Papers

 Collection
Identifier: P-685
Abstract This collection contains items relating to the Roskin, Borofsky, and Grosbayne families, with special focus on the musical contributions of Evelyn B. (née Borofsky) and Janot S. Roskin, which make up the bulk of the collection. A smaller portion of the collection comes from the Borofsky and Grosbayne families, including Jacob and Ida Borofsky, Evelyn's sister, Edith Borofsky and her husband, Mitchell Grosbayne and his brother, Benjamin. The collection includes publicity photographs,...
Dates: undated, circa 1903-1989
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Evelyn B. and Janot S. Roskin Papers

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Boston Port Records

 Collection
Identifier: I-96
Abstract The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) was founded in New York City in the 1880s by the Russian Jewish community of New York in response to the influx of Russian Jewish immigrants fleeing the pograms in the Pale of Settlement in Russia and Eastern Europe. In 1889, a shelter which was used to house many of the immigrants adopted the name “Hebrew Sheltering House Association.” This organization merged with HIAS in 1909 and by 1914, had branches operating in Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and...
Dates: undated, 1886-1977; Majority of material found within 1938-1954
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Boston Port Records

Jews of Tachau (Czech Republic) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: JHCP-007
Abstract This collection contains material pertaining mainly to four families from the city of Tachau, Czechoslovakia, the Glaubers, Langschurs, Steiners, and Wolfners. These families are all related either through marriage or through common ancestors, there is also material for extended family. Included in the collections is genealogical research, family histories, family trees, photographs, memoirs, correspondence, cookbooks, personal papers and documents, and family film reels. Items trace the...
Dates: undated, 1910-2019
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Jews of Tachau (Czech Republic) Papers

Marcus and Feldman Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: P-1008
Abstract The Shevitz and Feldman families were first-generation immigrants from Russia who settled in Worcester, Massachusetts in the early 20th century. Wolf Shevitz changed his name to William Marcus upon enlisting in the United States Army and married Minnie Feldman after his discharge. The collection contains William’s service and naturalization records, correspondence between William and Minnie while William was serving in World War I, photographs of the Feldman and Marcus families, and a series...
Dates: undated, 1914-2015
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Marcus and Feldman Family Papers

Morrison and Levin Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: P-394
Abstract The Morrison family originated in Poland but lived in the Boston area. Morris Morrison immigrated to the United States in 1889, and eventually established his own insurance firm. He married Etta Levin (daughter of Jacob Levin) and was briefly involved in politics at the beginning of the 20th century. His brother, Ralph, was a shochet in Boston. Etta and Morris had three sons, but only two, Robert and Sidney, are represented in this collection. This collection...
Dates: undated, 1887-1989
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Morrison and Levin Family Papers

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