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Abraham Miller Association of Williamsburg Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG 1883

Scope and Contents

Collection contains: Constitution and by-laws, English. Cemetery maps, 1936-1963. Cemetery deeds, 1925-1953. Correspondence, 1967-1998. Agreement forms, 1944-1997. Membership directory, 1975-1998. Record of deceased members, 1993. Grave reservation lists, 1992. Death certificate, 1983. Financial Records, 1963-1999. Dissolution Papers. Miscellaneous, 1988-1997.

Dates

  • 1925 - 1999

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

Mutual aid society founded in New York on November 30, 1923. Incorporated in 1932. Provided sick and burial benefits, medical services, and relief aid to needy members. Established endowment fund for family of deceased member. Distributed monetary holiday gifts to members. Covered funeral expenses. Maintained cemetery plots. Donated to various Jewish institutions, including Pioneer Women Na'Amat USA and the Jewish National Fund. Functioned as a burial society. Society used the Wellwood, Beth David, and Mt. Judah cemeteries in Long Island and 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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