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THE PHILADELPHIA JEWISH ARCHIVES CENTER 125 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106Tel: (215) 925-8090 Fax: (215) 925-8186
The following is a list of genealogical material held by the PJAC A. Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) Records 1.Records of Arrivals to the port of Philadelphia, compiled
by HIAS representatives, 1884-1921. 2.Indexes to Philadelphia port Arrivals, 1884-1921. 3.HIAS Naturalization Cards, c.1910-1950.
4.Passage Order Books
a. Blitzstein Bank, June 1888-June 1902, Dec. 1903-Dec. 1930; with index. c. Lipshutz Bank, 1906-1920, 1923-1948. d. Rosenbaum Bank, 1894-1927.
e. Rosenbluth Company, 1907-1926.
HIAS Search Request Form (please read directions carefully)
B. The Forward, Philadelphia Edition (microfilm), Nov. 1903-Dec. 1946. C. The Jewish Times (microfilm), Apr. 30, 1926-Dec. 26, 1968. D.
The Jewish Exponent, 1946 to present (1887-1954 are available on microfilm at the Balch Library). Researchers are required to call ahead before visiting the Philadelphia Jewish Archives Center. The staff will
do its best to accommodate all research request. If asked to do so, the staff will perform a search of the HIAS records for a prepaid fee of $18.00 per name searched. Please click on the link above, print, and
fill out the form and mail it to the Philadelphia Jewish Archives Center with a check for $18.00. Other genealogical resources in Philadelphia
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