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United Hebrew Charity Ledger

United Hebrew Charity Ledger

Investigate how an immigrant family in the 1870’s got help in a time of need.

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Associated Family Story Article

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The Gumpertz Family Story

Learn about the Gumpertzes, a German American family who lived in 97 Orchard Street in the 1870s.

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Associated Lesson Plans

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Inspect an 1870s Charity Ledger

Students learn about a German community that worked together through an 1870’s Charity ledger.

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