Klein Collection
Scope and Contents
Included in this collection of personal documents are the birth, marriage, grammar school diploma and naturalization certificate and correspondence regarding said certificate of Fannie Goldstein Klein. Additionally, an alien registration receipt card for Jacob Klein with a fingerprint is included which is undated.
Dates
- Creation: 1883-1941
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials are available for use in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center only.
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Biographical / Historical
Fannie Goldstein was born in England to Polish parents Jacob and Rachel (Katz) Goldstein. The family immigrated to the United States in 1887.
Joseph/Jacob Klein was born in Minsk, Russia in 1882 to parents Abraham and Leah (Garber) Klein. Jacob emigrated in 1902. He was a peddlar merchant dealing in second hand iron for many years in Davenport.
The couple married in Davenport in 1907 and had two daughters. Jacob died in November 1950 and Fannie in June 1972.
Extent
1.33 Linear Feet (in one oversized custom folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The documents are arranged by physical size.
Physical Location
Range 33 Section 03
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
321 Main Street
Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
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