Gavin Beinart-Smollan

Gavin Beinart-Smollan, a public historian and PhD candidate at NYU, explores the intricacies of Jewish immigration history. He shares fascinating insights on the National Desertion Bureau Card Catalog, revealing how it tracked deserted husbands and included details like causes of abandonment. Gavin explains the significance of a genealogy database created by the Jewish Board to connect individuals with their pasts, discussing the ethical implications of sharing these historical records. He also introduces the United Hebrew Charities dataset, shedding light on early charitable practices and social divides in New York.