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MS 90 Reverend Hersz F. Kinek Circumcision Records, 1940-1967

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jennifer

A few weeks ago I posted the finding aid for one of our midwife records collections.  Midwife records can provide a wealth of information for genealogists and historians.  The following finding aid is for another type of collection that also … Continue reading →

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MS 125 The Mansbach Family Papers

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Jennifer

Family collections can take genealogy beyond the family tree.  Not only can genealogists dig out familial connections, birth and death dates, but they can sometimes see objects that their ancestors touched or even created – a letter written in their … Continue reading →

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MS 113 Lena Barber Midwife Records

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jennifer

Not long ago I posted the finding aid for MS 180 the Rosa Fineberg midwife records.  Midwife records are a rich resource for genealogists.  Besides the expected birthdates, the books also contain information about the occupations and origins of the … Continue reading →

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