A Translation Guide to 19th-Century Polish-Language Civil-Registration Documents
Author | Judith R. Frazin |
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Language | English |
Subject | Poland |
Genre | Genealogy |
Publisher | Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois |
Publication date | 1989 (second edition) |
Publication place | United States of America |
Media type | Print (hardcover) |
Pages | 311 |
ISBN | 0961351217 |
OCLC | 20037008 |
A Translation Guide to 19th-Century Polish-Language Civil-Registration Documents (including Birth, Marriage and Death Records) is a book written by genealogical researcher Judith R. Frazin as a tool to help researchers unlock the meaning of 19th-century Polish language civil records. Many researchers use such tools, including Ms. Frazin's guide, to help decipher records found in resources including the LDS (Latter day saints) Family History Library.[1]
Included in the book are the following:
- A step-by-step guide, which teaches researchers how to divide each document into a series of "mini-documents" so as to make easier the task of understanding what each document says
- 7 sample documents with important words and the information which follows these words highlighted
- 15 topical vocabulary lists, such as Age, Family and Occupations, which are composed of words that actually occur in 19th-century documents.
The first edition of the book (1984)[2] was significantly revised in its second edition (1989),[3] which expanded upon the various topical lists and added a listing of numerous given names as found in the relevant records.
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois, publishers of the book, have announced that a third revised edition is to be released in 2009[4]. Set in larger type, it further expands the topical lists, includes a map, and provides information about census records and how the Polish language works (including an explanation of case endings and name suffixes). The third edition also includes tips on how to locate one's ancestral town and records from that town (also see History of Jews in Poland).
Due to her work on the book, the Polish Genealogical Society of America (PGSA) recognized Judith Frazin's contribution to the field of genealogy by selecting her to receive its Wigilia award in 2000.[5]The PGSA's Wigilia Award, made to those individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to Polish-American Genealogy. [6]
Reviews
- Pathways and Passages; Winter 1989 issue (Vol. 6, No.1); published by the Polish Genealogical Society of Connecticut and the Northeast, Inc.]
- Gen Dorbry! (Volume IV, No 11, 30 November 2003)
- Wandering Volhynians Newsletter, Vol 3-1, March 1990 (see also Mar 96) Wandering Volhynians Newletter was a quarterly publication serving the genealogical, historical and heritage interests of descendants of Germans who migrated to or through Congress Poland and Volhynia. Ceased publication in 1999.]
References
- ^ Canadian Jewish News; October 3, 1996 "Finding Jewish Records in Utah (Family History Library, Mormon Church)"; Pg. v.37(23) October 3, 1996 pg 13 ISSN: 0008-3941
- ^ Frazin, Judith R., A Translation Guide to 19th-Century Polish-Language Civil-Registration Documents: Birth, Marriage and Death Records, Northbrook, Illinois, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois. 1984 (first edition); ISBN 0-9613512-0-9
- ^ Frazin, Judith R., A Translation Guide to 19th-Century Polish-Language Civil-Registration Documents: Birth, Marriage and Death Records, Northbrook, Illinois, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois, 1989 (second edition); ISBN 0-9613512-1-7
- ^ Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois; announcement of 3rd edition
- ^ "29th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, 2009"
- ^ Polish Genealogical Society of America PGSA Award Recommendations, per their nomination form
External links
- "Polish Genealogical Society of America"
- "East Central European Genealogy and Local History: Sources for Research"; Library of Congress Local History and Genealogical Reading Room; see section "Genealogical Guides and Handbooks: Polish"
- The Newberry Library's index of Jewish Genealogy resources; see section "Translation Resources."