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L’Emmanuello Italian Episcopal Mission Church in Philadelphia
In the late 19th century, L’Emmanuello Mission served Italian immigrants in South Philly, offering services and…
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Boening v. North American Union
A lawsuit by Catherine Boening provides valuable insights into her son George’s life and work.
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Some Chicago genealogy and history resources
Resources I’ve found interesting and/or useful.
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Finding Latvian Immigrant Ancestors
Looking for immigrant records can be monumentally frustrating. Here are some resources you may find helpful…
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Newspaper Searches: Grandpa Runs Away from Home
Doing newspaper research provides valuable source information as well as social contexts you might not find…
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Wednesday’s Child: Salvatore and Domenic Jr.
This is the grave of my great-grandfather and 2nd great grandfather. But it’s also the grave…
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Shopping Saturday – Rose Inke’s Latvian Women’s Hat Shop
Genealogists rely on the kindness and hard work of strangers. So much of what we learn…
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Giovanni Oliva and the Order Sons of Italy
The Order of Sons of Italy in America was founded in 1905 as a mutual aid…
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Julius Purweet’s Patent
On October 12, 1935, Julius Edward Purweet applied for a Patent for a spring assembly he had devised. …
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Philip J Boening’s Meritorious Conduct Award
An interesting piece from a Google Books search, about the 131st US Infantry (First Infantry IL National Guard)…