Pinkes family papers

Collection

Identifier: SM 9

Content Description

SM 9 Pinkes Family papers (1923-1946; 0.09 cubic feet) consists of the immigration records, marriage certificates, personal narratives, letters, and financial papers of Herman and Tobe Pinkes. Some items are in French or Russian.

Dates

Creation: 1923 - 1946
Creation: Majority of material found within 1923 - 1934

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Biographical Note

Herman (unknown-1977) and Tobe (unknown-1971) immigrated from Russia to America in the late 1920s. They settled in the Hartford area, where Herman worked as a tailor. They had three children: Alexander, Sam, and Margery Pinkes.

Full Extent

0.09 Linear Feet (3 legal folders)

Language of Materials

English

Russian

French

Hebrew

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection has been arranged by type and date of materials.

Folder 1 contain personal documents, inlcuding immiration records, naturalization papers, marriage certificates, and a letter in French from a nephew, 1923-1946.

Folder 2 contains documents relating to Herman Pinkes' business as a tailor, 1928-1934.

Folder 3 contains a bound personal narrative written by Herman Pinkes in 1976 and a hand-written draft.