GENEALOGY AND PHILADELPHIA HISTORY

Americans of Jewish Descent; A Compendium of Genealogy Stern, Malcolm H.  O-size CS 59 .S75 1971

Avotaynu Encyclopedia of Jewish Genealogy  edited by Sack, Sallyann Amdur  and Gary Mokotoff. REF CS21 .G85 2003

Avotaynu : The International Review of Jewish Genealogy DS 101 .A87

A Biographical Dictionary of Canadian Jewry, 1909-1914: from the Canadian Jewish Times Tapper, Lawrence F.  Can. F 1035 .J5 F76 1992

Chronicles Jewish Genealogical Society of Philadelphia. UPA/Ph F 158.9 .J5 N48

Consider the Years Microform : The Story of the Jewish Community of Easton, 1752-1942 Trachtenberg, Jushua.  XMF VoN 185

Dictionary of Ashkenazic Given Names : Their Origins, Structure, Pronunciation, and Migration Beider, Alexander  REF CS 3010 .B18 2001

Dictionary of German-Jewish Surnames  Menk, Lars. REF CS 3010 .M45 2005

Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from Galicia Beider, Alexander. REF CS 3010 .B45 2004

Dictionary of Jewish surnames from the Kingdom of Poland Beider, Alexander. REF CS 3010 .B419 1996

Dictionary of Jewish Names and their History  Kaganoff, Benzion C. REF CS 3010 .K28

Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from the Russian Empire Beider, Alexander. REF CS 3010 .B43 1993

Discovering Your Jewish Ancestors  Krasner-Khait, Barbara. REF CS66 .J4 K73 2001

Documents of Our Ancestors : a Selection of Reproducible Genealogy Forms and Tips for Using Them   Meshenberg, Michael  J. CS 24 .M47 1996

Encyclopedia of Jewish Genealogy  edited by Kurzweil, Arthur and Miriam Weiner. REF CS 21.E53 1991

FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions about Jewish Genealogy / by Warren Blatt. REF CS 21.B53 1997

Finding Our Fathers : A Guidebook to Jewish Genealogy  Rottenberg, Dan. REF BM 712 .S44 2007

First American Jewish Families : 600 Genealogies, 1654-1977 Stern, Malcolm H. REF CS 59 .S76 1991 FOLIO

From  Generation to Generation : How to Trace Your Jewish Genealogy and Family History Kurzweil, Arthur. CS 21 .K87 1994

Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy   Mokotoff, Gary and Warren Blatt. REF CS21 .M65 2000

Guide to Jewish Genealogical Research in Israel   Sack, Sallyann and the Israel Genealogical Society REF CS 21 .M65 2000

How to Document Victims and Locate Survivors of the Holocaust Mokotoff, Gary. REF D 804.3 .M65 1995

Jewish Genealogy Resources : Mid-Atlantic States  Preisler, Julian H. UPA CS 66 .J4 P74 1999

Jewish Quarter of Philadelphia : A History and Guide, 1881-1930, Boonin, Harry D. UPA/Ph F158.9 .E17 B66 1999

Jewish Personal Names : Their Origin, Derivation, and Diminutive Forms Gorr, Shmuel.  REF CS 3010 .G67 1992

Jewish Roots in Poland : Pages from the Past and Archival Inventories  Miriam Weiner in cooperation with the Polish State Archives. REF CS 877 .J4 W45 1997

Jewish Roots in Ukraine and Moldova : Pages from the Past and Archival Inventories  Miriam Weiner in cooperation with the Ukrainian State Archives and the Moldovan National Archives. REF DS 135 .U4 W45 1999

Jewish Surnames in Prague : (15th-18th centuries) Beider, Alexander.REFCS 3010 .B44 1994

Jewish Vital Records, Revision Lists and Other Jewish Holdings in the Lithuanian Archives  Rhode, Harold and Sallyann Amdur Sack. CS 879.6 .R48 1996 FOLIO

List of Surnames.REFCS 25 .L57 1985 FOLIO

My Jewish Roots : A Practical Guide to Tracing and Recording Your Genealogy and Family History  Kranzler, David.CS 21 .K69

A Practical Guide to Jewish Cemeteries Menachemson, Nolan. REF BM 712 .M46 2007

Russian-Jewish Given Names : Their Origins and Variants  Feldblyum, Boris.REF CS 3010 .F45 1998

Sephardic Genealogy : Discovering Your Sephardic Ancestors and Their World Malka,  Jeffrey S. REF CS 66 .J4 M35 2002

Sephardic Jews in America : A Diasporic History  Ben-Ur, Aviva.E 184.36 .E84 B46 2009

ShtetlFinder : Jewish Communities in the 19th and early 20th Centuries in the Pale of Settlement of Russia and Poland, and in Lithuania, Latvia, Galicia, and Bukovina, and with Names of Residents  Cohen, Chester G.REF DS 135 .R9 C58 1980

Some Archival Sources for Ukrainian-Jewish Genealogy  Kronik,  Aleksander and SallyannAmdur Sack. REF CS 863 .K76 1997

Sourcebook for Jewish Genealogies and Family Histories   Zubatsky, David S. and Irwin M. Berent. INDEX CS 31 .Z83 1996

Student's Guide to Jewish American Genealogy Schleifer, Jay. REF E 184 .J5 S33184 1996

A Time for Planting : The First Migration, 1654-1820 Faber, Eli. E 184 .J5 F3 1992

Tracing Your Jewish Roots  Stern, Malcolm H. PAM CS 21 .S73

Where Once We Walked : A Guide to the Jewish Communities Destroyed in the Holocaust Mokotoff, Gary and Sallyann Amdur Sack. REF DS 135 .E83 M65 2002

SYNAGOGUES

Beth Sholom Congregation, Philadelphia. Book of Remembrance 1950-1951.BM 225 .P5 B4x

Congregation Mikveh Israel, 7^th above Arch St., 1782-1861. SPC 222 Microfilm, drawer 293

Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 North Broad St., Birth, Death Marriage 1802-1910 XCh 593

Elite Directory of Hebrews and Directory of Jewish Houses of Worship, Charity Institutions, etc. of the City of Philadelphia, 1897. UPA/Ph F 160 .J5 E45 1897

Frank Synagogue, 5501 Old York Road. Celebrating 100 years. FHC NA 5238 .J4 2001

Freedom of Worship: Meeting Houses, Churches and Synagogues of Early Philadelphia. F158.62 .A1 W5x; Wg* v.19

Har Zion Temple, North 54^th St. [Bet ha-keneset Har Tsiyon, 684-709]: A Quarter Century of Service.UPA/Ph BM 225 .P5 H375 1949

Mikveh Israel Jewish Congregation, 7^th above Arch St., Birth 1776-1886; Marriage and Death 1776-1843 XCh 493: 1-2

CEMETERIES

Belvue Cemetery, "H" and Tioga St. MFilm XR 486:2

B'nai Israel Cemetery (see Hebrew Mutual Cemetery)

Chevra Bikier Cholim Cemetery, 1853 Bridge St. c. 1860-1985 XR 894

German Hebrew Congregation (see Rodeph Shalom Congregation)

Har Jehuda Cemetery, 8400 Lansdowne Ave. Upper Darby XR 906: 1-8

Hebrew Mutual Cemetery, 1850 Cemetery Lane.  XCh 772

Jewish Burying Ground, 31 South Duke St., Lancaster, Pa. Gravestone Inscriptions La 30A

Mikveh Israel Cemetery (Federal St. Cemetery) 1114 Federal St. Gen Z26; Ph 76A; XCh 493: 1-2

Mount Caramel, Frankford and Cheltenham Av. 1891-1985 XR 890

Mount Sinai Cemetery, Bridge and Cottage St. 1853-1987  XR 941:7

Rodeph Shalom Congregation, 615 North Broad St. 1859-1960 XCh 593

The Jewish Cemetery, 9th and Spruce Streets.   F 158.61 .M55 J3x; Ph76A

MANUSCRIPTS

Bender, Rose I. (1895-1964) Papers, 1929-1946. Collection consists of correspondence, clippings, and miscellaneous items relating to Bender's activities in various Jewish organizations. MSS 020

Boonin Family Papers, 1908-1978. Collection contains family correspondence and documents describing the voyage and early experiences in America.  4S 137G

Cahn, Julius Correspondence, 1906-1921. Correspondence concerning theater bookings.  SC 127

Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Records, 1782-1861.  Collection consists of documents from the congregation's archives.  Microfilm, drawer 293

Florence Kohn Abrahams genealogical research materials, 1898-1975 bulk 1950-1975.HSP Collection GSP 020

Forverts (Forward), Philadelphia Edition Records, 1945-1960.  Records of the Philadelphia edition of Forverts.  4S 135 c-h

Francis, Gale Papers, 1945. A personal letter to Max Fallk, and a receipt from the Young Men's Hebrew Association.  SC 184

Hendricks Family Papers, 1758-1867.  Correspondence, financial records, and other papers of a Jewish family in New York City.  Microfilm, drawer 293

Hershey, Bernard (1886-1986) Papers, 1920-1985. Interview with Hershey conducted by one of his daughters and also includes material relating to his 100th birthday. SC 205

Hillquit, Morris (1869-1933) Papers. Collection documents Hillquit's personal, professional, and political activities. Microfilm, drawer 278

Hurshman, Abraham E. (1886-1973) Papers, 1943-1973. The collection contains an affidavit attesting that Hurshman is a naturalized citizen, photocopies of obituaries and a letter describing some of the family's history.  SC 093

Kaganov Family Papers, 1877-1900.  1 folder.  The collection contains travel and military certificates issued for the family, apparently for their immigration to the United States.  SC 245

Kaplan, Saul (1877-1943) Manuscript, 1890-1900.  1 folder.  This autobiography details his experiences during the voyage and working in Philadelphia after his arrival.  SC 172

Labor Educational Centre Records, 1936-1974. The collection includes documentation for the building, correspondence, and general administrative and financial records.  MSS 046

Lopez, Aaron Papers, 1763-1775.  The collection includes account books, daybooks, ledgers, shipping records, invoice book, miscellaneous correspondence, and other papers.  Microfilm, drawer 292

Lukas, Edwin (1902-1973) Papers, 1937-1973. The collection primarily documents Lukas' private life and his work with the American Jewish Committee from 1950 to 1968.  MSS 032

Marmarosher Jewish Center, Cleveland, Ohio Records, 1911-1966. The collection contains minutes and financial records, a program, and a dues book. Microfilm, drawer 286

Morning Freiheit Scrapbook, 1940-1941.  The collection consists of a scrapbook primarily containing items clipped from the Philadelphia edition of the paper.  SC 196

Newmayer, Henrietta Ulman Papers, 1905.  The collection consists of the wedding album of Henrietta Ulman Newmayer (nee Hirsh). SC  198

Northern Chevra Kadisha of Philadelphia Records, 1920-1933.  The volume contains minutes.  SC 103

Oestrer, Wechsel-und Passage Document, 1887.  1 item.  A receipt was issued in Philadelphia to Moses Wallenstein, possibly towards the price of passage to America.  SC 013

Paull, Joseph (1893-1966) Papers, 1932-1966.  Joseph Paull was a butcher and an influential member of the Jewish community in Philadelphia. The collection contains biographical material, correspondence, clippings, and awards.  MSS 044

Pythian Sisters, Beta Temple No. 180 Records, 1939-1954. This Philadelphia women's service group was affiliated with the Knights of Pythias. The collection consists of financial records. SC 143

Rachman, Bernard and Jennie Papers, 1923.  The collection consists of papers related to Rachman's passage to the United States, including quarantine certificates and a visa.  SC 295A

Rubin Family Papers, 1893-1908. The collection contains documents pertaining to Rubin's immediate family, including birth certificates and Rubin's naturalization certificate. SC 240

Rubin/Root Family Papers, 1894-1950. The collection consists of papers from his extended Russian family. SC 239

Shaindele di Chazante (Jean Gornish) (1916-1981) Papers, 1941-1963. A liturgical singer, she performed Orthodox music in concert and on the radio. The collection contains correspondence, clippings, publicity and other printed materials. 4S 137a

Shamus, Isaac (1874-1956) Papers, n.d. The collection consists of Shamus' memoirs.  SC 236

Sherit Jacob Synagogue, Cleveland, Ohio Records, 1919-1938. The collection includes printed material and dues records. Microfilm, drawer 286

Silverman, Faigel Katz Papers, 1927-1965. The collection includes material related to the career of Silverman and the community activities of Mayer Katz.  4S 137c

Simon Iano, Mavra Papers, 1927.  The collection consists of two letters, one of which discusses rising anti-Semitism in Europe, particularly in Russia. 4S 137c

Slobidanski, Schulim Correspondence, 1915.  1 page.  This collection consists of a letter from a Philadelphia ticket agent verifying the purchase of a ticket to Philadelphia via New York from Libau by Slobidanski.  SC 238

Solis-Cohen, Emily Papers, 1930-1948.   The collection contains miscellaneous correspondence, clippings, poems, published articles, and memorabilia. MSS 019

Solis-Cohen, Jacob, Jr. (1890-1968) Papers, 1925-1960.  The collection consists primarily of correspondence relating to genealogical matters and to Solis-Cohen's activities with the Foster Home for Hebrew Orphans and other charitable organizations. MSS 014

Strick-Abramowitz Family Manuscript, 1975.  The collection consists of a research paper on the family, taped interviews and transcripts, and related correspondence.  SC 234

Temple on the Heights: Hungarian Congregation, B'ne Jeschurun, Cleveland, Ohio Records, 1881-1920. The collection contains ledgers and minutes.  Microfilm, drawer 286

United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) This collection consists of a pamphlet for UNRRA and United Jewish Appeal to solicit donations for efforts in Europe on behalf of Jews displaced by World War II.  SC 201

Walinsky, Ossip (1886-1973) Papers, 1916-1973. The collection contains biographical material, correspondence and organizational records from the Pocketbook Workers Union and the International Leather Goods, Handbag, Belt, and Novelty Workers Union, and records from several Jewish organizations. MSS 039

Wendkos, Dora Barenbaum Manuscript, 1940.  This narrative describes the journey of the Barenbaum family to the United States in 1893 from their village in Russia. SC 222

Whiteman, Maxwell (1914- ) Papers, 1957-1968. The collection includes Whiteman's notes on Jewish calendars, two letters, and a flyer for his book Mankind and Medicine.   SC 117

Worst, Helen N. collection, 1930-1950. HSP Collection GSP 129

PERIODICALS

Aufbau

Newspaper, 1934-1970.  36 reels.  Published biweekly in New York City by the German Jewish Club, 1934-1940. "Nachrichtenblatt des German-Jewish Club."  Microfilm, drawer 320

Avotaynu : the international review of Jewish Genealogy

Serial  DS 101 .A87

B'nai B'rith Messenge

Newspaper, 1898-1913.  4 reels.  Published weekly in Los Angeles, California.  Microfilm, drawer 320

Carolina Israelite

Newspaper, 1944-1958.  1 reel.  Microfilm, drawer 320

Chronicles = Divre ha-yamin

Quarterly, spring 1985- Balch serial

Fur Worker

Newspaper, 1916-1930.  1 reel.  Published semi-monthly in English and Yiddish. Microfilm, drawer 320

Jewish Chronicle

Newspaper, 1921-1943.  11 reels.  Published weekly in Newark. Miscrofilm, drawer 319

Jewish Exponent

Newspaper, 1887-1926, 1928-1955, 1979.  47 reels.  Published weekly in Philadelphia.

First issue preceded by "Prospectus." Microfilm, drawer 329 

Jewish Journal

Newspaper, 1956-1971.  3 reels.  Published semimonthly in New Brunswick. Microfilm, drawer 317

Jewish Messenger

Newspaper, 1857-1902.  15 reels.  Published weekly in New York. In English, German and Hebrew.  Microfilm, drawer 324

Jewish Record

Newspaper, 1926-1950.  15 reels.  Published in St. Louis, Missouri in Yiddish and English. Microfilm, drawer 286

Jewish Voice

In Yiddish. Microfilm, drawer 262

Menorah

Periodical, 1896-1907.  8 reels.  Published monthly in New York. Official organ of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith. Microfilm, drawer 325

Morgenshtern

Newspaper, 1890.  1 reel.  Published weekly in New York City, "A Jewish Labor Weekly devoted to the interests of the downtrodden and oppressed Humanity".  In Yiddish.  Microfilm, drawer 325

Sephardic Bulletin

1928-1930. Monthly publication for the Sephardic Community of New York. Balch serial

Sephardic Home News

1951-, Sephardic Home for the Aged. Balch serial

United Synagogue Recorder

Quarterly, 1920-1929. Balch serial

United Synagogue Review

 Biennial, 1943-. Balch serial

Warheit Newspaper, 1905-1919.  37 reels.  Published daily in New York City. Some partial notices in English.  In Yiddish.  Microfilm, drawer 260

Yiddisher Kaempfer

Volumes 1-9, 1906-1920. In Yiddish. Microfilm, drawer 332

Yiddisher Pok

1894-1896. Published weekly in New York City. In Yiddish. Microfilm, drawer 333

PHOTOGRAPHS AND IMAGES

Ohav Zedek Synagogue (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.), SPC 880

Eman-El Congregation , SPC 397

Keneseth Israel Reform Congregation (Elkins Park, Pa.), SPC 405

Temple Adath Israel (Merion, Pa.), SPC 399

Temple Beth Zion , SPC 398

Albert Einstein Medical Center South, Photographs, 1895-1935.  19 prints.  Group portraits of personnel, patients and facilities of Mt. Sinai and Jewish Hospital. V10

Bender, Rose I Photograph, 1939.  1 print. PG 029

Beth Israel Congregation, SPC 404

Cavalry Temple , SPC 403

Congregation Mikveh Israel , SPC 222

Congregation Rodeph Shalom, SPC 450

Fine Family Photographs, 1915-1975.  12 prints. PG 033

Forverts (Forward) Philadelphia Edition Photographs, 1920-1960.  22 prints. PG 040

Goldstein Family Photograph, ca. 1897.  1 print.  PG 011

Gratz CollegePhotograph, 1920.  1 print. PG 144

Hershey, Bernard Photographs, 1984.  2 prints PG 274

Janowsky, Oscar I. Photograph, n.d.  1 print. PG 246

Jewish Publication Society Photograph, 1938.  1 print.  PG 145

Lukas, Edwin  Photographs, 1958-1968.  16 prints.  PG 121

Paull, Joseph Photographs, 1920-1960.  267 prints.  PG 129

Portnoff, Alexander Photograph, n.d.  1 print.  PG 285

Rachman Family Photographs, 1905-1974.  17 prints.  PG 038

Rakhman, Vitaly Photographs, 1970s.  10 prints.  PG 254

Rosner Family Photographs, 1900-1970s.  35 prints. PG 078

Sattinger, Alphonse Photograph, 1971.  1 print. PG 295

Silverman, Faigel Katz Photographs, 1920-1960.  19 prints.  PG 131

Solis-Cohen, Jacob, Jr. Photographs, 1923-1949.  36 prints. PG 061

Southwark School Photographs, 1918.  1 print. PG 273

Walinsky, Ossip Photographs, 1916-1977.  112 prints. PG 125

Whiteman/Eisenstadt Cabinet Portraits Photographs, ca. 1900.  45 prints.  PG 109

Workmen's Circle, Philadelphia District Photographs, 1937-1977.  40 prints.  PG 127

Zemil-Suttleman Family Photographs, 1890-1950.  32 prints.  PG 094

Two former Balch Institute tenants did not merge HSP: the Philadelphia Jewish Archives Center (PJAC) is now at Temple University’s Urban Archives; the Center for Immigration Research (CIR) is at The Battery Conservancy in NYC.  Contact information: PJAC, Urban Archives, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA  19122 (215-204-5750); Center for Castle Garden Immigration,The Battery Conservancy, 1 New York Plaza, New York, NY  10004 (212-344-3491).