Case Studies from Sherlock Cohn, the Photo Genealogist

Организатор:
Center for Jewish History

In this fun and informative workshop, Sherlock Cohn, The Photo Genealogist, the internationally-known Jewish genealogy sleuth, will demonstrate how and why it is important to mine the clues our ancestors left for us in their photographs.

The first part of the program will focus on understanding how immigration and assimilation, as well as religious customs and practices of our Jewish ancestors, help us learn more about the personalities and the stories hidden within our family photos.

In the second portion of the program, Sherlock will use case studies, including one from Yeshiva University Museum’s current exhibition, Lost and Found – A Family Photo Album, to illustrate how photo dating, photo identification, knowledge of fashion and artifact history, and matching vital records can illuminate our relatives’ lives and help us solve some of our vexing genealogy mysteries. At the conclusion, she will help workshop attendees begin the process of analyzing their own family photos.

If you plan to attend this workshop and have a family photo you would like Sherlock Cohn to analyze, please read the photo submission guidelines here: sherlockcohn.brownpapertickets.com/

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Ticket Info: Free RSVP at sherlockcohn.bpt.me or 800-838-3006

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Адрес: Center for Jewish History, 15 W 16th St, Нью-Йорк, 10011, США

Case Studies from Sherlock Cohn, the Photo Genealogist

Center for Jewish History, 15 W 16th St, Нью-Йорк, 10011, США