Benjamin Dorman's Gregorevski Sugar Factory "Diploma"

Benjamin and Goldie Dorman were Eva's parents. Translation: "Gregorevski Sugar Factory, Gregorovka, October 16, 1896, DIPLOMA, Given from the office of the principals of the Gregorovka Sugar Factory to Berko Volkov Dorman to certify that he worked for the factory for four years as a carpenter and as a cabinet maker very accurately and honestly; today he is relieved at his own request. Moneys for all the time of his employment were paid to him in full. Signed by the Director of the factory."

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Benjamin Dorman's Kyev Carpentry Work Permit, 1901

Translation: "Permit No. 1825. From Kiev to a temporary craftsman from Oberchow to a middle class man Berko Volkov Dorman and that he in accordance with (the law cited), effective 1893, has the right to produce in the city of Kiev carpentry and building and has the right to hire professional workers. This document expires with the expiration of the holder's passport on July 21, 1902, and at the end of that time this man is obliged to bring this document immediately to the office for exchange. Given out in the city of Kiev July 20, 1901. According to Law 467, craftsmen who get this permit must get a shop within one month with all the necessary tools for production of the specified trade and must have at least one worker. If this requirement is not met, this permit is void. This permit costs one ruble."