Identifier:

Series 10:

Dates:

1859-1964

Extent:

Carton 62, folders 17-23; Cartons 90-91; Oversize Boxes 11-14; Oversize Box 15, folders 1-4; Volumes 68-71

Scope and content:

This series consists of the marriage records of Congregation Sherith Israel dating from 1859 to 1964. Included are marriage contract books from 1859 through 1901. These include names of bride and groom, witnesses, and rabbi who performed the ceremony. The earliest marriage contract book (1859-1871) also includes an inserted document with marriages recorded in the first minute book. Also in this series are marriage certificate stub books (with names of bride and groom and dates) from 1905 through 1957; some marriage certificates dating mostly from 1887 to 1903; and marriage authorizations from 1888 to 1964. Marriage authorization permits were documents from the Congregation's Board to the rabbi authorizing the marriage of a given couple.

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