Geography: Columbia

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.

A letter dated January 10, 1878, from G. W. Amar & Co. to Joseph Garfunkel in Columbia, South Carolina. The letter encloses $2.00 for two bottles of Dr. Brooks' Wine of Tar.

Legal document detailing a judgement search. The document, written on English watermark paper typical of blockade-run paper, originates from the Office of Common Pleas in Charleston, South Carolina. It notes that records had been removed to Charleston. Dated December 21, 1863.

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.

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.

Check drawn on Wells Fargo & Company on September 10, 1873, payable to S. & H. Levy in Columbia, California. The check includes a revenue stamp.

Trade card advertising the clothing business of J. Rothschild, located at 232 Locust Street, Columbia, Pennsylvania. The card dates from between 1897 and 1898.

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.

Embossed trade card advertising S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 163 Locust St., Philadelphia. The card depicts a child sitting under a large parasol. The card is circa 1885.

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.]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises Jacob Rothschild, a clothier located at 236 Locust Street in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The card features a decorative image of a single feather. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's, a Philadelphia Shoe Store located at 142 Locust Street, Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a bird playing a banjo. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

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 advertising S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 142 Locust St., Columbia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts roses on a towel. Circa 1885.

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 advertising S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 163 Locust Street. The card depicts children looking over a wall. The card is undated, but based on genealogical research is circa 1885.

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.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro.'s, a clothing store located at 163 Locust Street, Columbia, Pennsylvania. The card features a whimsical illustration of a giant red shoe with children riding inside. Four butterflies are flying around the shoe, adding to the fantastical atmosphere. The back of the card is blank.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.]

A letter written by Sol. D. Epstin, Attorney and Counsellor at Law in Columbia, South Carolina, to Simons & Simons in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 12, 1876. The letter pertains to the case of M. David, a creditor of P. Lyons.

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 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.

A letter dated October 25, 1848, from L. Elias (per P.S. Jacobs) in Columbia, South Carolina, to Jacobs & Meyer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses a request for Torah portion books ("Parasha books") and a discrepancy in a prior merchandise bill. The letter also mentions business dealings and financial matters.