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Category : Cemeteries
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Mt. Lebanon's First Burial Ground
Author: Persistence and Flexibility
Author: Walter P. ZennerPublisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 1438424795
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Using a variety of anthropological approaches, the authors illustrate how the Jewish identity has persisted in the United States despite great subcultural variation and a wide range of adaptations. Within the various essays, attention is given to both mainstream Jews and to the Hasidim, Yemenites, Indian Sephardim, Soviet Emigres, and "Jews for Jesus." Institutions such as the family, the school, and the synagogue, are considered through techniques of participation/ observation and in archeological research. Persistence and Flexibility provides a means of viewing the Jewish community through the prism of key events, or rituals, and symbols.
Pioneer Recollections of the Early 30's and 40's in Sandusky County, Ohio
Author: James Mitchell BowlandPublisher:
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Category : Sandusky County (Ohio)
Languages : en
Pages : 1048
Book Description
1800-1876
Author: The Graveyard Shift
Author: Carolee R. InskeepPublisher: Ancestry Publishing
ISBN: 9780916489892
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Trying to find some peace in the City That Never Sleeps"" has always been difficult-even for dead New Yorkers. Rapid development, rising property values, a lack of space, health concerns, and government regulation have all conspired to move the dead from one graveyard to the next. The Graveyard Shift: A Family Historian's Guide to New York City Cemeteries documents the changing landscape of New York City cemeteries, telling the story behind each decision to move, as well as providing the new names and locations of each burial ground. This book, with its complete index, is an invaluable tool for anyone researching New York City ancestors.""
The Jewish Community of South Philadelphia
Author: Allen MeyersPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780752412023
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
For many Jewish immigrants to America, Philadelphia's row houses provided an instant community of neighbors where they were able to combine the traditions of the Old World with new American ideals. In their flight to a new land and a new life, Jewish immigrants found a place to call home in South Philadelphia. This unprecedented collection of images celebrates the people and places of this community, from their struggles to their triumphs and the family bonds that provided their strength along the way. The Jewish Community of South Philadelphia is a tribute to tradition and pride that will serve as a valuable tool in teaching the history of Jewish immigrants in America. Join Allen Meyers in this exploration of the past that will be enjoyed for generations to come.
The history of Pittsfield
Author: Joseph Edward A. SmithPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
A Message from Mount Lebanon
Author: Layyah A. BarakatDeath in New York: History and Culture of Burials, Undertakers & Executions
Author: K. KrombiePublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467149659
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Like every aspect of life in the Big Apple, how New Yorkers have interacted with death is as diverse as each of the countless individuals who have called the city home. Waves of immigration brought unique burial customs as archaeological excavations uncovered the graves of indigenous Lenape and enslaved Africans. Events such as the 1788 Doctors' Riot--a response to years of body snatching by medical students and physicians--contributed to new laws protecting the deceased. Overcrowding and epidemics led to the construction of the "Cemetery Belt," a wide stretch of multi-faith burial grounds throughout Brooklyn and Queens. From experiments in embalming to capital punishment and the far-reaching industry of handling the dead, author K. Krombie unveils a tapestry of stories centered on death in New York.
Resting Places
Author: Scott WilsonPublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786479922
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 887
Book Description
In its third edition, this massive reference work lists the final resting places of more than 14,000 people from a wide range of fields, including politics, the military, the arts, crime, sports and popular culture. Many entries are new to this edition. Each listing provides birth and death dates, a brief summary of the subject's claim to fame and their burial site location or as much as is known. Grave location within a cemetery is provided in many cases, as well as places of cremation and sites where ashes were scattered. Source information is provided.