By: Marilyn S. and Pauline C.

Documents are like time machines. They let us go back in time to see our ancestors’ past, and relive their life. They show us their accomplishments, values, jobs, family, and their hobbies. We can relate to how our ancestors lived even though it was such a long time ago.

These documents are very valuable to the families that own them. Included in this gallery are many interesting documents such as a diploma, certificates, a wedding invitation, a ketubah, a book of community marriages, naturalization papers, and a taxi license,.

Sarah A. is very lucky to have a diploma that her grandfather received from elementary school. The ketubah is a Jewish marriage contract that Rebecca C. and her family own. The book of community marriages is very valuable to the community and to Ariel A. and her family. Shelly N. has an actual wedding invitation from her great grandparents! It’s amazing that they have documents that show our ancestors marriages! Rachel and her family actually have a taxi license that belonged to their ancestor. In addition, the D. family has naturalization papers that show when their great grandmother became a citizen of the United States.

We hope you’ll enjoy this gallery as much as we do! You will have so much pleasure reading these documents from the past!