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Zamechover Progressive Benevolent Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG 1710

Scope and Contents

Collection contains: Cemetery maps, 1965-1969. Cemetery deeds, 1921-1944. Certificates of incorporation, 1912. Financial Records, 1975-1985. Membership dues ledgers, 1974-1985. Stamp.

Dates

  • 1912 - 1985

Creator

Language of Materials

A complete list of languages found in collection has not yet been assessed.

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 Zamechov (Zamekhov, Zamechow, Zamichov), Ukraine. Incorporated on May 31, 1912. Provided philanthropic aid. Functioned as a burial society. Society used the Mt. Hebron and Cedar Grove cemeteries in Queens, NY.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research Repository

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