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Identify Streets and Buildings on Aerial Map of Wyszkow from 1944
#poland
Howard Orenstein
Using info >from a contemporary map of Wyszkow, I superimposed the
names of some streets on an aerial map >from 1944 (see link below). This photo is large (2.2 MB) and was taken by the German Army. Stanley Diamond procured it >from the U.S. National Archives Cartographic Section of the Special Media Archives Services Division (NWCS). If you can name other streets, as well as buildings, please let me know privately. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/Psychology/HBO/ WyszkowAerialPhoto1944Streets.jpg -- Howard B. Orenstein, Ph.D. Westminster, MD 21157 horenstein@mcdaniel.edu
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JRI Poland #Poland Identify Streets and Buildings on Aerial Map of Wyszkow from 1944
#poland
Howard Orenstein
Using info >from a contemporary map of Wyszkow, I superimposed the
names of some streets on an aerial map >from 1944 (see link below). This photo is large (2.2 MB) and was taken by the German Army. Stanley Diamond procured it >from the U.S. National Archives Cartographic Section of the Special Media Archives Services Division (NWCS). If you can name other streets, as well as buildings, please let me know privately. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/Psychology/HBO/ WyszkowAerialPhoto1944Streets.jpg -- Howard B. Orenstein, Ph.D. Westminster, MD 21157 horenstein@mcdaniel.edu
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Re: Old photos of non-relatives
#general
Naidia Woolf <rnwoolf@...>
I had a very satisfying (& productive) experience along those lines. A year
or so ago I posted a group pix of my father taken in the late '40's or early '50's in Birmingham, England, where he (and the family) lived. The pix was posted to the British-Jewry online newsgroup (a great group of people, BTW). The outcome was that 2 or 3 men in England who read my posting were able not only to identify their family members - fathers or (in one case) uncle in the photo but to identify all of the other men in the pix. One of them showed the pix to his "mates"at the Singers Hill shul in Birmingham, of which my family were long-term members. Another one contacted a friend of his (who grew up in Birmingham but who had moved away) who was able to identify *his" father as one of the men in the pix. Just before the First World War, my father was a member of the B'ham branch of the Jewish Lads' Brigade (since renamed the Lads and Girls Brigade). The pix included former members of the Brigade and was (I was told) possibly taken at the old Jewish community center in Birmingham. Most of the men (like my father) were in the clothing business. So - don't discard old pix of "non-relatives" -- someone (searching for long-lost relatives) may be able to identify all of those (hitherto unknown) faces for you! Think of it as a possible mitzvah! Naidia Woolf rnwoolf@earthlink.net San Francisco, CA Formerly >from Birmingham, England Researching: DROZDIAS (or variants) - Karczew, Poland; England ISAACS, family of Solomon and Sarah - Poland (town unknown), Birmingham, England RAUS - Karczew, Poland; England KUJAWSKI (family of Szya Wolf KUJAWSKI) - Lodz, Poland, Birmingham, England SHORN, family of Morris & Yetta - Poland (town unknown), London, England SUPERSTAYN/SAFIRSTEIN (or variants) - Karczew, Poland; England
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen RE: Old photos of non-relatives
#general
Naidia Woolf <rnwoolf@...>
I had a very satisfying (& productive) experience along those lines. A year
or so ago I posted a group pix of my father taken in the late '40's or early '50's in Birmingham, England, where he (and the family) lived. The pix was posted to the British-Jewry online newsgroup (a great group of people, BTW). The outcome was that 2 or 3 men in England who read my posting were able not only to identify their family members - fathers or (in one case) uncle in the photo but to identify all of the other men in the pix. One of them showed the pix to his "mates"at the Singers Hill shul in Birmingham, of which my family were long-term members. Another one contacted a friend of his (who grew up in Birmingham but who had moved away) who was able to identify *his" father as one of the men in the pix. Just before the First World War, my father was a member of the B'ham branch of the Jewish Lads' Brigade (since renamed the Lads and Girls Brigade). The pix included former members of the Brigade and was (I was told) possibly taken at the old Jewish community center in Birmingham. Most of the men (like my father) were in the clothing business. So - don't discard old pix of "non-relatives" -- someone (searching for long-lost relatives) may be able to identify all of those (hitherto unknown) faces for you! Think of it as a possible mitzvah! Naidia Woolf rnwoolf@earthlink.net San Francisco, CA Formerly >from Birmingham, England Researching: DROZDIAS (or variants) - Karczew, Poland; England ISAACS, family of Solomon and Sarah - Poland (town unknown), Birmingham, England RAUS - Karczew, Poland; England KUJAWSKI (family of Szya Wolf KUJAWSKI) - Lodz, Poland, Birmingham, England SHORN, family of Morris & Yetta - Poland (town unknown), London, England SUPERSTAYN/SAFIRSTEIN (or variants) - Karczew, Poland; England
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Non-Relation Photos - More info - Any Connections?
#general
Robert Dodell <RADodell@...>
I have old photos of my grandfather.
Murray Greenman born 1902 in Russia, born came to the US when he was 4 years old. Attended Syracuse University, New York in early 1920s. (Believe start in 1920 or 1921) Exhibition dancing with a Murray Taylor at the University Dance at Syracuse. After 3 years, left for medical school (3 years, leaving early due to early acceptance to medical school), Graduated George Washington University Medical School, Washington D.C, 1928. Have many photos the include male friends >from college years, both >from Syracuse and GW. Only name I have is Dr. Brownstein. Don't know if have photo of Murray Taylor, but assume so. If you have had a relation there, email me privately so we can see if I have a photo of your relative. Robert A. Dodell Scottsdale, Arizona RADodell@worldnet.att.net
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Non-Relation Photos - More info - Any Connections?
#general
Robert Dodell <RADodell@...>
I have old photos of my grandfather.
Murray Greenman born 1902 in Russia, born came to the US when he was 4 years old. Attended Syracuse University, New York in early 1920s. (Believe start in 1920 or 1921) Exhibition dancing with a Murray Taylor at the University Dance at Syracuse. After 3 years, left for medical school (3 years, leaving early due to early acceptance to medical school), Graduated George Washington University Medical School, Washington D.C, 1928. Have many photos the include male friends >from college years, both >from Syracuse and GW. Only name I have is Dr. Brownstein. Don't know if have photo of Murray Taylor, but assume so. If you have had a relation there, email me privately so we can see if I have a photo of your relative. Robert A. Dodell Scottsdale, Arizona RADodell@worldnet.att.net
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JGSGW Celebrates 25th Anniversary
#general
JGSGW <jgsgw_dc@...>
Members and friends of The Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington
(JGSGW) will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the founding of the organization: DATE: Sunday, October 16, 2005 TIME: 1:30 PM PLACE: Beth El of Alexandria, 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA The Guest Speaker for the event is Gary Mokotoff. His address is titled "Genealogists as Historians." There will be a display of genealogical artifacts and fun for all. A kosher dairy luncheon will be served. For reservations information, contact jgsgw_dc@comcast.net A limited number of seats are available. The Banquet Committee, Sallyann Amdur Sack, Chairperson
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JGSGW Celebrates 25th Anniversary
#general
JGSGW <jgsgw_dc@...>
Members and friends of The Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington
(JGSGW) will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the founding of the organization: DATE: Sunday, October 16, 2005 TIME: 1:30 PM PLACE: Beth El of Alexandria, 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA The Guest Speaker for the event is Gary Mokotoff. His address is titled "Genealogists as Historians." There will be a display of genealogical artifacts and fun for all. A kosher dairy luncheon will be served. For reservations information, contact jgsgw_dc@comcast.net A limited number of seats are available. The Banquet Committee, Sallyann Amdur Sack, Chairperson
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JGS of Long Island Meeting
#general
Jackie Wasserstein
The Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island invites you to join us at our
Sunday, October 23 meeting. Topic: "Genograms for Genealogists" Our guest speaker is Reverend Tom Taylor, pastor of Grace Luthern Church in North Bellmore. Pastor Taylor will present a non-denominational program on using genograms to determine family patterns. Time: 2:00PM Place: Mid-Island Y JCC 45 Manetto Hill Road Plainview, New York Admission is free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Our "Mavens" will be available at 1:30 to take your genealogy questions. Resource books will be available. For more information please contact Rhoda, rmiller871@aol.com Jackie Wasserstein Past President
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JGS of Long Island Meeting
#general
Jackie Wasserstein
The Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island invites you to join us at our
Sunday, October 23 meeting. Topic: "Genograms for Genealogists" Our guest speaker is Reverend Tom Taylor, pastor of Grace Luthern Church in North Bellmore. Pastor Taylor will present a non-denominational program on using genograms to determine family patterns. Time: 2:00PM Place: Mid-Island Y JCC 45 Manetto Hill Road Plainview, New York Admission is free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Our "Mavens" will be available at 1:30 to take your genealogy questions. Resource books will be available. For more information please contact Rhoda, rmiller871@aol.com Jackie Wasserstein Past President
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Re: Seeking ADLER, LIVIUS, SASIENI, ROSENFELD. LEVINE, BAUSKIN
#southafrica
Adam Yamey <adamandlopa@...>
Does N. ADLER of Port Elizabeth, who was living there
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in 1877 mean anything to you? Adam Yamey. --- David Conway <smerus@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
I am seeking information about the ADLER family, a
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Re: Records 1920 - 1923
#southafrica
Ann Rabinowitz <annrab@...>
In regard to Beryl Baleson's questions regarding lack of records for the
period of 1920-1923 in official resources in South Africa, I am providing the following info: According to Prof. Aubrey Newman who is the expert on the Poor Jews' Temporary Shelter, his database does not go beyond September, 1914, although there are further registers which end in 1919. There are some limited lists existing for the 1930's, but nothing between 1919 and the 1930's. Sometimes, records are not kept, or disappear or are destroyed accidently or lost through War and other means. Beryl, there are Juter records relating to your family in the earlier Shelter records while not for the period when your family came in 1921 or so. The limited registers or lists we have for JEWISH naturalizations were not prepared by the government and therefore are not found in the Archives, but at the Kaplan Centre. There are naturalization records that are found in the Archives, although some of the pre-1924 records have disappeared or been disposed of as I found when I went to look for them. The same goes for the JEWISH arrival records which are limited to the period 1924-1929 and were not prepared by the government either. However, there are ships' manifests in the PRO in London relating to arrivals in SA. These records are part of an indexing project that is underway at the moment that has been discussed on this digest previously. There are always going to be natural conditions or various reasons why there are gaps in records and it isn't always a matter of the records being lost and needing to be found somewhere. Many times, just changes in government breaks the continuity of recordkeeping such as may have happened in South Africa. In America, for instance, there is almost an entire census year of 1891 that is missing due to a fire. This was a critical year when many Jewish families had come to America and there is nothing now to document their information except perhaps ships' manifests on their arrival. Another instance is the fire that destroyed Army records at the St. Louis, Missouri depository. Also, another instance of missing records is to be found in England as many records were destroyed during the bombings of WWII. Other records in certain localities were thrown out when lack of space confronted the keepers of the records or they forgot to transfer the records to larger repositories. Others were retained and access denied due to damaging personal materials in certain of these. However, I always feel that researchers should keep looking and following tips they may run across regarding possible locations of missing records. There is always the possibility that something was misplaced or misfiled or tucked away in some storage facility and mislabeled. All this means is that genealogical researchers have to become adept record scavangers by visiting Archives and other holding repositories, chatting with staff where possible, talking to old employees, and following leads from other researchers.Ann Rabinowitz annrab@bellsouth.net
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South Africa SIG #SouthAfrica Re: Seeking ADLER, LIVIUS, SASIENI, ROSENFELD. LEVINE, BAUSKIN
#southafrica
Adam Yamey <adamandlopa@...>
Does N. ADLER of Port Elizabeth, who was living there
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
in 1877 mean anything to you? Adam Yamey. --- David Conway <smerus@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
I am seeking information about the ADLER family, a
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South Africa SIG #SouthAfrica RE: Records 1920 - 1923
#southafrica
Ann Rabinowitz <annrab@...>
In regard to Beryl Baleson's questions regarding lack of records for the
period of 1920-1923 in official resources in South Africa, I am providing the following info: According to Prof. Aubrey Newman who is the expert on the Poor Jews' Temporary Shelter, his database does not go beyond September, 1914, although there are further registers which end in 1919. There are some limited lists existing for the 1930's, but nothing between 1919 and the 1930's. Sometimes, records are not kept, or disappear or are destroyed accidently or lost through War and other means. Beryl, there are Juter records relating to your family in the earlier Shelter records while not for the period when your family came in 1921 or so. The limited registers or lists we have for JEWISH naturalizations were not prepared by the government and therefore are not found in the Archives, but at the Kaplan Centre. There are naturalization records that are found in the Archives, although some of the pre-1924 records have disappeared or been disposed of as I found when I went to look for them. The same goes for the JEWISH arrival records which are limited to the period 1924-1929 and were not prepared by the government either. However, there are ships' manifests in the PRO in London relating to arrivals in SA. These records are part of an indexing project that is underway at the moment that has been discussed on this digest previously. There are always going to be natural conditions or various reasons why there are gaps in records and it isn't always a matter of the records being lost and needing to be found somewhere. Many times, just changes in government breaks the continuity of recordkeeping such as may have happened in South Africa. In America, for instance, there is almost an entire census year of 1891 that is missing due to a fire. This was a critical year when many Jewish families had come to America and there is nothing now to document their information except perhaps ships' manifests on their arrival. Another instance is the fire that destroyed Army records at the St. Louis, Missouri depository. Also, another instance of missing records is to be found in England as many records were destroyed during the bombings of WWII. Other records in certain localities were thrown out when lack of space confronted the keepers of the records or they forgot to transfer the records to larger repositories. Others were retained and access denied due to damaging personal materials in certain of these. However, I always feel that researchers should keep looking and following tips they may run across regarding possible locations of missing records. There is always the possibility that something was misplaced or misfiled or tucked away in some storage facility and mislabeled. All this means is that genealogical researchers have to become adept record scavangers by visiting Archives and other holding repositories, chatting with staff where possible, talking to old employees, and following leads from other researchers.Ann Rabinowitz annrab@bellsouth.net
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Bessarabia (Moldova) Yizkor Books
#romania
Terry Lasky <tlasky@...>
There are over 30 Yizkor books dealing with Bessarabia/Moldova or towns
within them. Only four of these books have had any significant portion of them translated. The book on Rezeny is completed, and although beautifully written, it was written by one person about her life in that town. Three other books have been partially translated – Dubossary, Yedintzi and Orgeyev. These books were written by many different people and talk about the history of Bessarabia, the Jewish youth groups, The Jewish sports organizations, the education and cultural organizations, the labor and cooperative groups, agriculture, the Holocaust and many other subjects. Sadly not one of these books has been fully translated. The Orgeyev (Orhei) book talks about all of the Jewish organizations and the history of Bessarabia and is an excellent example of a typical town in Bessarabia. It also has over 250 pictures that have been scanned and put online. Over 80% of this book has been translated and it is estimated that it will require less than $1000 more to finish the translation. There are over 1000 researchers who have listed Moldova as their ancestral country in JGFF. If just 20 of you would donate $50 (or 40 of you donate $25) we could finally have a completed Yizkor book for Moldova. You do not have to have family >from Orgeyev to want to support this effort, this book tells about Jewish organizations that existed in most of the Moldovan shtetls and is typical of all of the towns. This is the only yizkor book >from Moldova currently requesting donations through Jewishgen. Now that we have started a new year please help us get one Yizkor book completed for the country of Moldova (Bessarabia) this year by going to http://www.jewishgen.org/JewishGen-erosity/v_projectslist.asp?project_cat=23 and contributing to the Orhei, Moldova effort. Terry Lasky Project Lead Colorado, USA
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Romania SIG #Romania Bessarabia (Moldova) Yizkor Books
#romania
Terry Lasky <tlasky@...>
There are over 30 Yizkor books dealing with Bessarabia/Moldova or towns
within them. Only four of these books have had any significant portion of them translated. The book on Rezeny is completed, and although beautifully written, it was written by one person about her life in that town. Three other books have been partially translated – Dubossary, Yedintzi and Orgeyev. These books were written by many different people and talk about the history of Bessarabia, the Jewish youth groups, The Jewish sports organizations, the education and cultural organizations, the labor and cooperative groups, agriculture, the Holocaust and many other subjects. Sadly not one of these books has been fully translated. The Orgeyev (Orhei) book talks about all of the Jewish organizations and the history of Bessarabia and is an excellent example of a typical town in Bessarabia. It also has over 250 pictures that have been scanned and put online. Over 80% of this book has been translated and it is estimated that it will require less than $1000 more to finish the translation. There are over 1000 researchers who have listed Moldova as their ancestral country in JGFF. If just 20 of you would donate $50 (or 40 of you donate $25) we could finally have a completed Yizkor book for Moldova. You do not have to have family >from Orgeyev to want to support this effort, this book tells about Jewish organizations that existed in most of the Moldovan shtetls and is typical of all of the towns. This is the only yizkor book >from Moldova currently requesting donations through Jewishgen. Now that we have started a new year please help us get one Yizkor book completed for the country of Moldova (Bessarabia) this year by going to http://www.jewishgen.org/JewishGen-erosity/v_projectslist.asp?project_cat=23 and contributing to the Orhei, Moldova effort. Terry Lasky Project Lead Colorado, USA
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Fw: Ghettos of Gomel region during of the Nazi occupation of Belarus
#belarus
Leonid Smilovitsky <smilov@...>
Here is the direct link:
http://www.jewishgen.org/Belarus/newsletter/GomelGhettos.htm regards, Leonid Smilovitsky
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Belarus SIG #Belarus Fw: Ghettos of Gomel region during of the Nazi occupation of Belarus
#belarus
Leonid Smilovitsky <smilov@...>
Here is the direct link:
http://www.jewishgen.org/Belarus/newsletter/GomelGhettos.htm regards, Leonid Smilovitsky
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Re: Travel to Belarus
#belarus
Franklin J. Swartz <eejhp@...>
Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 10:36:10 AM
Dear All, I forgot to mention in my last post that JewishGen's Shtetlschlepper programme offers an excellent service not just for Belarus but all countries in Europe. In addition to making in-country arrangements Joanna Fletcher of Shtetlschleppers can arrange flights and international land transport: jfletcher@jewishgen.org. Shtelschleppers offers a highly professional service with added the benefit that your trip also helps to support JewishGen's important work. I have always been impressed by Joanna's attention to detail and concern for her clients and would Shtetlschleppers them above all others. Best regards, Franklin J. Swartz Executive Director East European Jewish Heritage Project P.O.Box 97 Minsk 220074 Republic of Belarus eejhp@voluntas.org http://eejhp.netfirms.com
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Belarus SIG #Belarus Re: Travel to Belarus
#belarus
Franklin J. Swartz <eejhp@...>
Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 10:36:10 AM
Dear All, I forgot to mention in my last post that JewishGen's Shtetlschlepper programme offers an excellent service not just for Belarus but all countries in Europe. In addition to making in-country arrangements Joanna Fletcher of Shtetlschleppers can arrange flights and international land transport: jfletcher@jewishgen.org. Shtelschleppers offers a highly professional service with added the benefit that your trip also helps to support JewishGen's important work. I have always been impressed by Joanna's attention to detail and concern for her clients and would Shtetlschleppers them above all others. Best regards, Franklin J. Swartz Executive Director East European Jewish Heritage Project P.O.Box 97 Minsk 220074 Republic of Belarus eejhp@voluntas.org http://eejhp.netfirms.com
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