Language: Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (; 1 box, 1 flat file)
Abstract:: John Popovich (Ioan Popovici) (1890-1973) was born in Brăila (Romania) and shortly after his birth, the Popovich family moved to Şoimuşul Român (Olahsolymos) in Transylvania (part of Austria-Hungary at the time). In 1907, Popovich immigrated to the United States and in 1923 was ordained as a priest. He served in the St. John Baptist parish in Erie, PA until 1929, when he became the pastor of the Descent of the Holy Ghost parish in Philadelphia. He retired in 1968 from his position in Philadelphia but continued to administrate, temporarily, the Holy Cross parish in Washington D.C. The collection contains correspondence, family papers, photographs, pages from Popovich’s journal and other material.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

Extent:: 4.2 linear feet (; 54 volumes, 1 flat file)
Abstract:: Founded in 1906 by immigrants to Philadelphia from the province of Banat in southwestern Romania, the Societatea Banateana was one of the first Romanian-American beneficial and cultural organizations created in the United States. In 1913, it merged with Vasile Alecsandri, a similar society that was founded in 1912, and formed Societatea Banateana-Vasile Alecsandri. Like many other ethnic organizations of the time period, the society offered social opportunities and economic relief for its members. Through the society, members enjoyed cultural events that celebrated Romanian heritage, and the society also provided its members with sick and death benefits. The society was also responsible for the establishment of Philadelphia’s first Romanian Orthodox parish, Descent of the Holy Ghost Romanian Orthodox Church (known today as Descent of the Holy Spirit Romanian Orthodox Church). The society’s headquarters was located on the northwest corner of Third and Brown Streets in Old Fellows...(see more)

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]

Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]

Extent:: 8 linear feet (11 boxes)
Abstract:: The Nir and Inna Feldman collection of Haifa material documents the city of Haifa's (Israel) culture, infrastructure and immigration. The bulk of the collection dates from the early 1900s until the 1960s, consisting primarily of photographs, architectural drawings and correspondence.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]

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