Moses Goldstein Collection, 1907-1910
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains the correspondence of Moses Goldstein during his travels in South America.
- Extent:
- .25 linear feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains correspondence, postcards, and ephemera dating from 1907 to 1910 and relating to Moses Goldstein’s travels in South America.
- Biographical / historical:
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Moses Max Goldstein of Elmira, N.Y., was the son of a local businessman and clothier. In 1907, he took a job as a police officer for the Isthmian Canal Commission in Panama. In late 1909, he traveled to Brazil before returning to Elmira. Goldstein died in January of 1910 from malaria contracted during his travels.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by Ruth Hample in 2003.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Panama Canal (Panama)
- Names:
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Isthmian Canal Commission (U.S.)
Goldstein, Moses - Places:
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Elmira (N.Y.)
Panama
Panama Canal (Panama)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- (607) 734-4167cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org