I would caution you as to thinking that there were Portuguese contracted
workers: contracting outside labor was illegal in the US by the time mass
immigration from Portugal was happening, and if there was "behind the scenes"
negotiations going on, they were *very* much behind the scenes and usua
I'll very quickly add that in Canada the "Notice of Intention" is called the
"Long Form" version of the Marriage Certificate
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From: "\"E\" Sharp"
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 3:34:06 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [
That technology actually already exists and is currently used by major
libraries and research institutions worldwide; below is a pictorial example of
how it can be configured (I'm familiar with it in a different format)
http://www.uea.ac.uk/polopoly_fs/1.35866!imageManager/115198276.jpg
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You are correct Cheri.
The APGHS (American-Portuguese Genealogical and Historical Society) materials
are indeed housed at the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives.
These materials include the vast indexing system of known Portuguese immigrants
to the United States that the APGHS
All of the Canadian census are available free of charge through various
legitimate online sources.
If anybody would like information on where to find these, feel free to contact
me directly and I will provide URL's for the sites.
Sonia
Sónia Pacheco
Librarian Archivist
Ferreira-Me
Just a minor correction: the current form is actually 'Paixão' (Mary of the
Passions, a reference to the suffering that Jesus endured)
Sonia
Sónia Pacheco
Librarian Archivist
Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives
Claire T. Carney Library
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Thank you for posting Emil!
I was away for the holidays for two weeks and only saw this message this
morning on my return.
For those who may not be aware, our site has the digital images for the major
Portuguese language newspaper on the East Coast and 15 California titles.
I'm currently work
Dano,
The site is maintained by the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives, not
the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture.
Sonia
Sónia Pacheco
Librarian Archivist
Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives
Claire T. Carney Library
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Ol
John--
The rule you wrote is correct
Santo = first name starts with vowel
São = first name starts with consonant and the letter H
Female saints are *always* Santa
There are a small number of exceptions: Santo Tirso, Santo Cristo, Santo Jó ,
São Estêvão, Santo Jeremias
Both may be used in
I need to correct my own information!
The abbreviation is 'S' not 'J' #-o
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From: "Sonia Pacheco"
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 3:28:30 PM
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] The Azores are a part of Por
For those interested in the Portuguese in the "Wild West", Donald Warrin has
written the comprehensive resource on the subject. The book was recently
re-issued as is available through Tagus Press
http://www.upne.com/1933227481.html
His research archives was recently donated to the Ferreira-Men
"E",
As far as I'm aware (and I'd be the one who'd ok work to the site ;)), the site
is up and running.
There are two addresses that can be used:
http://www.lib.umassd.edu/archives/paa/PADigitalNewsColl.html (where you then
click on the box to search);
or
https://news.arcasearch.
Hi guys!
I'm continuing to pursue the research that I started in Lisbon in September
2011 and come to you guys with yet another question!
For those of you whose families had a significant change in surname (i.e.
Castanho became Brown; Pereira became Perry etc), have you been able to
pinpoint
It's also interesting to note that there was active movement between Brazil &
Portugal as soon as the Portuguese colonized it. It wasn't just a matter of
folks leaving and then never returning.
And much like there are stories in the US of African-Americans "passing" for
"white", the same can
It could :) but I don't know if we'd ever go to that trouble--it's not
something we're overly concerned with as the medical issues are well treated
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From: "nancy jean baptiste"
To: "azores group"
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 3:48:06 PM
Subject: RE: [AZORES-
done by Sonia
Pacheco, Archivist for the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives at the
following:
J.A. Freitas Library : April 28 at 6:00 PM (1120-24 E. 14th Street, San
Leandro, CA)
Portuguese Historical Museum : April 29 at 2:00 PM, History Park San Jose,
Phelan Ave entrance, San Jose
I have limited internet access at the moment and am not able to write an
extensive reply. There are two further presentations tomorrow and Thursday. I
have not followed up on the link listed in the article but do believe that it
is wrong, rather it takes you to the screen *before* the one list
I have to agree with John.
I have evidence from the Comissariado da Polícia Especial de Emigração
Clandestina (Special Police Commission for Illegal Immigration) that there was
an "established" methodology for the ship captains and "stowaways". It all
starts with the knowledge that all Portugu
Fair enough Cheri.
The calculated number of immigrants that reached the shores of the United
States through illegal means has actually been calculated to be between 13-15%
.
Maria Ioannis Baganha, one of the foremost respected historians on Portuguese
migration, wrote a paper where she calcul
: "John Raposo"
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, July 7, 2012 7:30:08 AM
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] History of the Azores
Thank you! You are correct; I did misread the text. Are there any plans for
publishing some of the unedited manusxripts which Lewis left behi
There is no such thing as a 'traditional' turkey stuffing from Portugal:
roasted & stuffed turkeys are not part of any traditional celebration in any
part of Portugal.
Sonia
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From: "Tony Rodrigues"
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 8:04
I don't want to turn this into a debate :) BUT while turkey is eaten in
Portugal occasionally, and occasionally there is some stuffing inserted into a
piece of meat (poultry, pork or beef) *stuffed turkeys* are not "traditional".
There is NO traditional turkey stuffing recipe that was "brought o
There are big differences between recording a family's genealogy (names,
places, dates) and telling family history (the context to the names, places,
dates). What you're asking, is if in telling the family history you should
include the less 'savory' aspects.
My answer as somebody who gathers
And I have a different thought process :)
You've confirmed they were alive in 1930 and you know where they were living.
I'd start looking at the city directory for that city in 1930 and confirm at
which date they were no longer there: that will give you the next starting
point as opposed to bli
An announcement regarding the newspapers will be made the same day as the book
lecture.
Sonia
Sónia Pacheco
Librarian Archivist
Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives
Claire T. Carney Library
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road
N. Dartmouth, MA 02747
Eggs are only used in açordas not in any other style of soup, regardless of it
being from the Continental Portugal, Madeira or the Açores :)
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From: "Jason Fraga"
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 1:34:07 PM
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealo
It's already been mentioned, but I would like to reiterate that it is illegal
for a private individual to make copies of this book and distribute
them--whether they are doing so at no cost or for a profit they are breaking
copyright law.
Sónia Pacheco
Librarian Archivist
Ferreira-Mendes Por
John,
I most certainly do not want to turn this into an ethical discussion that veers
away from the intent of the list-serv; however, I feel beholden to let you know
that an item does not need to state that it is copyrighted in order for it to
be and the argument that you made about the perpet
It's actually "Mais fica" not "mas fica"
The difference in not having the "i" is quite important.
Mais fica: there's more for me
Mas fica: but stay
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From: "Tish Meals"
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 3:50:25 PM
Subject: Re: Re: [AZORE
Hello List!
I'd like to announce the soft launch of the integration of 15
Portuguese-language newspapers from California to the existing database that is
hosted by the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives. It's a soft launch
as we still have to do some work to the webpages BUT the data
Hello group,
Just a gentle reminder that the APGHS donated its library and research
materials, in their entirety, to the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American
Archives.
While we are not genealogists, nor are we able to provide extensive
genealogical research assistance, I am always willing to
Hello list,
As per my email several weeks ago, here are the instructions on how to search
the Portuguese-American newspapers that have been digitized by the
Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives. I have this information in the
format of a brochure (with examples integrated into it), so
Please reply directly to me, thank you.
I am currently doing some research on illegal emigration from Portugal to the
United States during the time period (roughly) between 1890-1910. If you had a
relative who emigrated during this time period and you have either their
passport but not the
I'll also throw out there that there is absolutely no guarantee that Jose
Faustino actually *lived* in SantaCat(h)arina.
My maternal great grandmother was born out of wedlock, to a relationship that
was well known, but that had the two individuals living in completely different
villages
Rick,
I am not Anne, but as the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives
Archivist I can confirm that the APGHS has officially seized to exist. Their
materials are certainly at our archives and are open to the general public to
use (but have limited useability when it comes down to it).
actively collects documents
and promotes and advocates efforts to preserve Portuguese heritage, identity
and representation in the U.S. For more information on our holdings and
activities or to donate materials, please contact Sonia Pacheco at (508)
999-8695 or spach...@umassd.edu.
The Claire T
A quick note: there are indeed "censuses" for Portugal (which include the
Azores), however, the individual family forms are not available for public
consultation (this is not unique to Portugal--Canada instituted an 'opt-in'
option for having individual census information made public in the appr
Just to put a plug in for the UMas s site , the newspapers a v aila ble on it
were all scanned from the original copies (including the Hawaiian o nes) , so
the quality of the images (and read ability) will be much clearer ; as well,
the U of Manoa site does not allow you to search within the new
jumped ship = crewman who abandoned the ship at a port
Sonia
Sónia Pacheco
Librarian Archivist
Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives
Claire T. Carney Library
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road
N. Dartmouth, MA 02747
Tel. 508-999-8695
Fax 508-999-8424
Thank you for the assistance Sandra. The browser buttons should not be used in
the database.
Bill--if you still continue to have problems, please feel free to contact me
once I return from vacation (after July 20th)
Sonia
Sónia Pacheco
Librarian Archivist
Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese A
A ferreiro is actually a blacksmith, and yes, this was a key position in a
village.
Sonia
Sónia Pacheco
Librarian Archivist
Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives
Claire T. Carney Library
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road
N. Dartmouth, MA 02747
Tel. 508-
Unfortunately, this search is going to be more difficult than you realize--the
first clue to this difficulty is that you're starting off with information that
just doesn't add up.
The first 2 ships to arrive in Canada did so in 1953, so Connie is either
remembering the wrong date, or he wasn't
I don't know where you're located Barb, but the Claire T. Carney Library (UMass
Dartmouth) also has the complete run of the films that can be used on-site.
We are open to the public (you do not need to be affiliated with the
university) Monday-Friday 7.30am-1.30am; Saturday 9am-11pm; Sunday 12pm
These records *do* exist but they are not grouped together in a single
Portuguese archive, or even archival collection.
I found a whole series of them (about 20-25 departures) for the years around
1896-1911 in the correspondence files of the general government administration
(Torre do Tombo), w
You can't--what you've linked to is the finding aid. It tells you what the
physical object is and where it can be found in the archives in Ponta Delgada.
You will either have to visit the archives in person and request to see the
document or you can try and contact the archives and ask if they w
Poi is made from taro
Taro = inhames
Inhames are native to the Azores, and there are actually a number of different
varieties found in the islands.
Whereas in Hawaii the traditional way to eat taro is to make a paste with it,
in the Azores, inhames are usually boiled and salted and eaten that
There is no historical evidence that this is true: "most animal, etc. names
came about because of the new Christians having to hide being in truth a Jew"
and in fact there is much more evidence that this was not the case.
I can provide multiple citations disproving this fact if folks are intere
Kathlene,
I strongly encourage you to have a fluent (non-heritage learner) speaker and
reader check your list of phrases for accuracy in spelling and context unless
your intention is to document how your family adapted and modified the language
within their own circumstances. If your intention
I have to disagree with you Joaquin, as a non-genealogist I am weary of
redacting information that is not legal in nature (such as social security
numbers). As a matter of fact, I am not aware of any digitization projects that
have redacted causes of death.
The information that is provided in
Vila is NOT a city
Vila is a town
Cidade is a city
Keep in mind that places would go from being aldeias to vilas and sometimes
back to aldeias depending on population numbers and available amenities. There
are specific amenities that *must* be present in order for a vila to be
considered a
It says: "cuja naturalidade não consta"
Whose naturality does not matter
From: azores@googlegroups.com on behalf of Richard
Francis Pimentel
Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 2:26:34 PM
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Marriage Ribeiri
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Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Marriage Ribeirinha, Sao Miguel 1895
Não consta, in here, tranlates to “unknown”
The priest didn’t have that piece of info.
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On Feb 8, 2018, at 2:46 PM, Sonia Pacheco
ma
The spelling is Sãosinha, which is usually further shortened to São
From: azores@googlegroups.com on behalf of JR
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 7:31:31 PM
To: Azores Genealogy
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with name and location
I see Margaret already
The US equivalent of Tras os Montes is actually a state. And they've listed
some of the information in the wrong order
So:
Tras os Montes=province where his village is found
Boticas: municipality
Vilarinho Seco: village
Alturas was likely the specific neighborhood/street he lived on, but t
Consular records are indeed available but where they're located and the dates
varies...widely.
New Bedford (and *only* New Bedford) records, pre-1960s, are for the most part
at the New Bedford Whaling Museum
The national archives (in Portugal) holds some of the very early US
consular/embassy
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