Migration Case Files

Identifier: C
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Series
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://www.cjhn.ca/en/permalink/cjhn16331

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Scope and Content

These records are comprised of the case files of individuals and families migrating to and from Canada, serviced by JIAS.

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.

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1. English (2)
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1. Canada (2)
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1. Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives (2)

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Numbered case and subject files = migration series
- Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives
- A
- English
- 1920-1951
- 45.98 metres of textual records.
- Updated 1 year ago
This sub-series contains all case files of immigrants processed by JIAS within the given period. Information in a typical file includes correspondence between the immigrant (or potential immigrant) and the Jewish agencies involved in the immigration process to Canada. Files include the client's place of origin and family information. Content analysis of a sample of 50 files out of an estimated total of 3,100 has been provided in the descriptive list of articles in the Finding Aid. These files are arranged numerically, corresponding to the chronological sequence in which files were opened. F...
Alphabetical case files
- Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives
- B
- English
- 110 metres of textual records.
- Updated 1 year ago
These 24 files are arranged alphabetically by family name of clients or potential clients wishing to migrate either to Canada or to the United States.

Migration Case Files

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Numbered case and subject files = migration series

Alphabetical case files