Balta Benevolent Congregation of the City of New York Records
Scope and Contents
Collection contains: Cemetery maps. Cemetery deeds, 1989. Certificate of incorporation, 1898. Correspondence, 1962-1992. Address book. Member lists. Meeting invitations. Souvenir journal, 1935. Financial Records, 1955-1987. Stamper.
Dates
- 1898 - 1992
Creator
- Balta Benevolent Congregation of the City of New York (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is unprocessed, but available for use. If you have any questions, please contact reference@yivo.org.
Biographical / Historical
Founded in New York by immigrants from Balta, Ukraine. Incorporated on February 4, 1898. Dissolved by New York State Department of Insurance on October 15, 1952. Provided sick and death benefits. Maintained a fund for the needy. Supported local institutions. Functioned as a burial society. Society used the New Montefiore Cemetery in Long Island, NY.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research Repository
