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===Indexed Records=== | ===Indexed Records=== | ||
==== JewishGen ==== | ====JewishGen==== | ||
[https://www.jewishgen.org/ JewishGen.org] is an excellent resource to aid you in your Jewish research not only in Latvia, but throughout Eastern Europe. To register for a '''free''' '''account''' click [https://www.jewishgen.org/CURE/jgidadd.asp?OK=Y here.] All JewishGen records are free and accessible to all registered users; however, additional search features that may aid you in your research are available to donors who give $100 or more. To make a donation to JewishGen, click [https://www.jewishgen.org/jewishgen-erosity/ here.] | [https://www.jewishgen.org/ JewishGen.org] is an excellent resource to aid you in your Jewish research not only in Latvia, but throughout Eastern Europe. To register for a '''free''' '''account''' click [https://www.jewishgen.org/CURE/jgidadd.asp?OK=Y here.] All JewishGen records are free and accessible to all registered users; however, additional search features that may aid you in your research are available to donors who give $100 or more. To make a donation to JewishGen, click [https://www.jewishgen.org/jewishgen-erosity/ here.] | ||
'''JewishGen Latvia Database''' | '''JewishGen Latvia Database''' | ||
The [https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Latvia/ JewishGen Latvia Database] is a multiple database search facility with access to over 175,000 indexed records. In addition to vital records (1854-1921), the database also includes indexes of | The [https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Latvia/ JewishGen Latvia Database] is a multiple database search facility with access to over 175,000 indexed records. In addition to vital records (1854-1921), the database also includes indexes of Yizkor book necrologies, the 1897 All-Russia Census, voter lists, passport issuance books (1919-1941), enlistment registers and family lists, and much more. | ||
'''JewishGen Town Finder''' | '''JewishGen Town Finder''' | ||
The town finder is a useful online gazetteer for locations in Eastern Europe. Note that wild card searches are not supported. To view an entry page, click on the '''Jewish star''' to the left of the town name. Entry pages provide jurisdictions for before WWI, the interwar period, after WWII and modern-day. Alternate names and Yiddish and Russian spellings are also included. In the center, you'll find a map and a list of additional Jewish communities located nearby. Finally, under '''Additional Information''' and '''in the green box''' at the top, you'll find links to references and additional resources that may help you in your research. | |||
====Digital Images==== | ====Digital Images==== | ||
[https://raduraksti.arhivi.lv/collections/1:4:13:2022 Raduraksti] has Jewish records available online for the following locations: | [https://raduraksti.arhivi.lv/collections/1:4:13:2022 Raduraksti] has Jewish records available online for the following locations: Aizpute, Bauska, Daugavpils, Glazmanka (now Gostiņi), Grīva, Grobiņa, Ilūkste, Jaunjelgava, Jēkabpils, Jelgava, Kuldīga, Liepāja, Ludza, Malta (now Silmala), Piltene, Rēzekne, Ribinišku (Riebiņi), Rīga, Sabile, Saldus, Sasmaka (now Valdemārpils), Skaistkalne, Subate, Tukums, Varakļāni, Ventspils, Viļaka, and Višķi. | ||
For help navigating the Raduraksti website, please see the [[Latvia "How to" Guides|Raduraksti: Online Records "How to" Guide]]. | For help navigating the Raduraksti website, please see the [[Latvia "How to" Guides|Raduraksti: Online Records "How to" Guide]]. | ||