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The Position and Duties of 'Young America'

The Position and Duties of 'Young America'

This pamphlet contains an address delivered by Edwin De Leon before the literary societies of South Carolina College in December 1845. The address outlines De Leon's perspective on the 'Young America' movement, its social, moral, and political doctrines, and its role in shaping American society and literature. Published in Columbia, South Carolina, by A. S. Johnston.

Legal Judgment Search: Cohen, J. Barrett and Simon, James, Columbia, South Carolina, February 2, 1864

Legal Judgment Search: Cohen, J. Barrett and Simon, James, Columbia, South Carolina, February 2, 1864

Legal document concerning a judgment search conducted by Cohen, J. Barrett on February 2, 1864, in Columbia, South Carolina. The document, written on English watermark paper typical of Blockade Run paper, details a search for money decrees in Confederate court against three unnamed individuals. Cohen, a New York City attorney admitted to the bar in 1857, was captured crossing the Potomac River and paroled due to poor eyesight. During the war, he was put in charge of county records.

Letter from L. Carr to Isaac Leeser Regarding the Reestablishment of Orthodox Judaism in Columbia, South Carolina, 1867

Letter from L. Carr to Isaac Leeser Regarding the Reestablishment of Orthodox Judaism in Columbia, South Carolina, 1867

A three-page letter written by L. Carr from Columbia, South Carolina, to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 1867. The letter describes the efforts to revive Orthodox Judaism in Columbia following the Civil War, including details about fundraising, the establishment of a temple and Sunday school, and a visit from Leeser himself. It provides insights into the challenges faced by the Jewish community in the South during Reconstruction.

Trade Card for S. Cohen & Bro's, Philadelphia Shoe Store

Trade Card for S. Cohen & Bro's, Philadelphia Shoe Store

This embossed trade card features a child wearing a pink winter coat and carrying a small package. It advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 163 Locust Street. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the store. The card has a red border and is embossed in a decorative pattern.

Trade Card: S. Cohen & Bro., Boots and Shoes, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Trade Card: S. Cohen & Bro., Boots and Shoes, Columbia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro., a boot and shoe store in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a child wearing a boot. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. [Selig Cohen, the likely owner of the business, was born in Easton, PA in 1845 and died in Columbia, PA in 1909. He was a well-known shoe merchant, never married, and survived by several sisters and a niece. His death was noted in the *Lebanon (PA) Courier and Semi Weekly Report*. His remains were taken to Brooklyn, NY for burial.]

Trade Card for S. Cohen & Bro.'s

Trade Card for S. Cohen & Bro.'s

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro.'s, a clothing store located in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a colorful scene of a snow-covered landscape adorned with red roses. The design is evocative and visually appealing, likely intended to attract customers. The background features a row of buildings in the distance. The card's back is blank. The card's edges are slightly worn.

Trade Card for J. Rothschild, Clothier

Trade Card for J. Rothschild, Clothier

This trade card, advertising J. Rothschild, a clothier in Columbia, Pennsylvania, features a depiction of a single, large pink rose. The rose is centered against a white background. The business's address, 236 Locust Street, is printed beneath the rose, with the last line of text appearing to be cut off.

Trade Card for F. N. Ehrlich, Clothier

Trade Card for F. N. Ehrlich, Clothier

This trade card advertises F. N. Ehrlich, a clothier located at 162 Main Street in Columbia, South Carolina. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a baseball player in an exaggerated pose, catching a ball. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for F.N. Ehrlich, Clothier

Trade Card for F.N. Ehrlich, Clothier

This trade card advertises F.N. Ehrlich, a clothier located at 162 Main Street in Columbia, South Carolina. The card depicts a baseball player in a humorous pose, running to a base with an outstretched arm. The card is part of a rare set, and there is another card in the same set (#459). The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for S. Cohen & Bro's, Philadelphia Shoe Store

Trade Card for S. Cohen & Bro's, Philadelphia Shoe Store

This embossed trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's, a Philadelphia shoe store located at 163 Locust Street, Columbia, Pennsylvania. The card features a depiction of two playful puppies, possibly representing the two brothers of the Cohen family firm. The card indicates that S. Cohen & Bro's was a 'Philadelphia Shoe Store' despite operating in Columbia. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Trade Card: S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 142 Locust St., opposite the Franklin House in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a drawing of a rose on what seems to be an Edsel car. The back of the card is blank. A second card is present in this record, but a description is not available.

Trade Card: S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Trade Card: S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a prominent illustration of roses, a detail that may suggest a connection to the store's name or branding. Below the image, the card displays the store's address: 142 Locust St....opp. Franklin House. The text "Philadelphia Shoe Store" is also clearly visible. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Trade Card: S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 142 Locust St., opposite the Franklin House, in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a prominent yellow flower, which may have been a design element popular during the late 19th century. The text on the card clearly states the business name and address. The back of the card is blank. A second image shows the back of the card, which is blank.

Trade Card: S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Trade Card: S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 142 Locust St., Columbia, PA. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a young girl milking a cow in a pastoral setting. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of wholesome, rural simplicity, contrasting with the urban location of the shoe store. The back of the card is blank. A second card in this record is present in the collection but is not described.

Trade Card for Jacob Rothschild, Ladies' Outfitter

Trade Card for Jacob Rothschild, Ladies' Outfitter

This trade card advertises Jacob Rothschild's ladies' outfitting store located at 236 Locust Street in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of angels fitting a woman for clothing. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Cohen & Bro.'s, Clothing and Furnishing Goods

Trade Card for Cohen & Bro.'s, Clothing and Furnishing Goods

This trade card advertises Cohen & Bro.'s, a clothing and furnishing goods store located at 142 Locust Street, Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features four kittens wearing blue ribbons sitting atop a cigar holder. The back of the card is blank. The card was on exhibit at the Library of Congress in Cincinnati, Ohio, during 2005.

Trade Card for S. Cohen & Bro's, Clothing and Furnishings

Trade Card for S. Cohen & Bro's, Clothing and Furnishings

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's, a clothing and furnishings store located at 142 Locust Street in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a rose on an easel, a simple but elegant design. The image suggests that the business offered high-quality clothing and furnishings. The back of the card is blank. There are two more cards in this record. The other cards are not described, as only the front of the first card in the record is visible.

Trade Card for S. Cohen & Bro's, Clothiers

Trade Card for S. Cohen & Bro's, Clothiers

This is one of three trade cards advertising S. Cohen & Bro's, clothiers located at 142 Locust Street in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a rose on an easel. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for S. Cohen & Bro's

Trade Card for S. Cohen & Bro's

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's, a clothing store located at 142 Locust Street in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a rose on an easel, suggesting the store may have also sold floral arrangements or accessories. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for S. Cohen & Bro's

Trade Card for S. Cohen & Bro's

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's, a clothing store located at 142 Locust Street, Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of an easel with a yellow rose painted on a canvas, with the address printed below. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Trade Card: S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 163 Locust Street. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a jockey riding a cat. The image is likely intended to be humorous and eye-catching. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business name and address. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for S. Bernstein, Jeweler

Trade Card for S. Bernstein, Jeweler

This trade card advertises S. Bernstein, a jeweler located at 244 Locust Street in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a Chinese vase with cranes. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed in black ink on white paper.

Trade Card: J. Rothschild, Progress Boot and Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Trade Card: J. Rothschild, Progress Boot and Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild's Progress Boot and Shoe Store in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two boys engaged in a playful game, possibly a jumping contest. They are depicted with exaggerated features, enhancing the comical effect. The image is lively and engaging, characteristic of late 19th-century advertising styles. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the store's name, "Progress Boot and Shoe Store," and its address, "236 Locust St." The back of the card features a full advertisement including a poem.

Trade Card: J. Rothschild's Progress Boot and Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Trade Card: J. Rothschild's Progress Boot and Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild's Progress Boot and Shoe Store in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two boys, one playing a horn and the other seemingly dancing with a turtle. The style is lighthearted and playful, characteristic of late 19th-century advertising. Below the illustration, the text identifies the store as "Progress Boot and Shoe Store" and provides the address as "236 Locust St." The back of the card contains a full advertisement, including an extended advertising poem. The imagery and text suggest a focus on attracting customers with a humorous, memorable design.

Trade Card for A. Jessel, Ladies' Dress and Dry Goods

Trade Card for A. Jessel, Ladies' Dress and Dry Goods

This trade card for A. Jessel, a ladies' dress and dry goods store in Columbia, Pennsylvania, features a young girl dressed in floral-patterned clothing. The girl stands in a pose reminiscent of Victorian-era fashion plates. She is depicted in the center of the card, with text above her and below, likely indicating the name of the business and address. The back of the card is blank. [Based on the card's style and the date range of the collection, it's likely that A. Jessel was a Jewish merchant running a successful dry goods store in Columbia, Pennsylvania.]

Billhead - Hardy Solomon, Columbia, South Carolina, March 3, 1869

Billhead - Hardy Solomon, Columbia, South Carolina, March 3, 1869

Invoice from Hardy Solomon, a wholesale and retail dealer in family groceries, foreign and domestic liquors, located on Main Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Dated March 3, 1869. The billhead includes an illustration of barrels, bottles, and a wine glass. The bill lists items bought by P. A. Duncan. It includes a list of quantities, prices, and totals, and a final total of $30.98. The billhead has a printed header and decorative borders.

Billhead - Hardy Solomon, Columbia, South Carolina, April 16, 1868

Billhead - Hardy Solomon, Columbia, South Carolina, April 16, 1868

Billhead for Hardy Solomon, a wholesale and retail dealer in family groceries and foreign and domestic liquors, located on Main Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Dated April 16, 1868. The bill lists the purchase of 1 box of sugar and 120 lbs of coffee by E. W. Faucell. The billhead has a decorative border and a small illustration depicting a barrel of wine, bottles, and glasses in a framed section. The billhead also features a 2-cent U.S. Internal Revenue stamp at the lower left corner.