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Aaron Katz Diaries, 1913-1916, Volume 3

This volume is one of four diaries kept by Aaron Katz between 1913 and 1916. Written in small cursive script, each diary contains daily entries averaging about 15 lines. The entries detail Katz's personal life, family matters, business dealings (as a junk dealer specializing in metals), social interactions, religious observances (Reform Judaism), and news events. This volume covers the year 1915. Aaron Katz was born in Germany in 1860, immigrated to the United States in 1866, married Sophie in 1888, and had two sons, Albert and Felix. He resided at 250 Broadway, Kingston, NY.

Associated People/Businesses

Katz, Aaron, 1860-1922.

Geography

Kingston

Subjects

Diaries
Jews
Social conditions
Social life and customs
Family

Physical Location

MS 56, Codex 005.1, v. 3