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Golden Jubilee Program: Celebrating Dr. Henry Cohen's 50th Anniversary as Rabbi of Congregation B'nai Israel and 75th Birthday

Golden Jubilee Program: Celebrating Dr. Henry Cohen's 50th Anniversary as Rabbi of Congregation B'nai Israel and 75th Birthday

This pamphlet is a program commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Henry Cohen's tenure as rabbi of Congregation B'nai Israel in Galveston, Texas, and his 75th birthday. The program, dated April 27, 1938, likely details the events and speakers of the jubilee celebration. It offers a glimpse into the history of Congregation B'nai Israel and the life and work of Dr. Henry Cohen, a prominent figure in Galveston's Jewish community.

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Billhead - Leon & H. Blum, Galveston, Texas, February 28, 1870

Billhead - Leon & H. Blum, Galveston, Texas, February 28, 1870

Deposit slip from Leon & H. Blum, wholesale dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, hats, boots, and shoes, located at Bank Buildings, Strand, Galveston, Texas. Dated February 28, 1870. The bill lists deposits made to the business by M.P. Hart & Co., an associated business. The deposit slip is printed on heavy, off-white paper with the company's logo and address in black. Leon H. Blum is overprinted in red.

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Billhead - Leon & H. Blum, Galveston, Texas, March 10, 1870

Billhead - Leon & H. Blum, Galveston, Texas, March 10, 1870

Deposit slip from Leon & H. Blum, importers and wholesale dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, located at Bank Buildings, Strand, Galveston, Texas. Dated March 10, 1870. The deposit slip lists a deposit from BLUM, LEON / BLUM, H. and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header and clear details of the business address and transaction.

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Billhead - LOUIS SCHLESINGER, Reliable Shoe House, Galveston, Texas, May 1, 1895

Billhead - LOUIS SCHLESINGER, Reliable Shoe House, Galveston, Texas, May 1, 1895

Invoice from LOUIS SCHLESINGER, Reliable Shoe House, located at 406 and 408 Tremont Street, Galveston, Texas. Dated May 1, 1895. The bill lists 1 pair of ladies Oxfords purchased by the Dominican Sisters for Miss Daisy Hood. The billhead features a decorative header with the business name and address in bold, formal lettering. The bill includes a note stating that errors or claims will be rectified within five days of purchase.

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Billhead of Greenleve, Block & Co., Galveston, Texas, May 14, 1882

Billhead of Greenleve, Block & Co., Galveston, Texas, May 14, 1882

Billhead from Greenleve, Block & Co., a prominent Galveston wholesale dry-goods firm, dated May 14, 1882. The billhead displays the company's address: Greenleve, Block and Company Building, 2310-2314 Strand, Galveston, Texas. The building, designed by architect Nicholas Clayton, was a significant structure in Galveston.

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Letter from Hannah Dyer to Isaac Leeser, Galveston, Texas, January 20, 1855

Letter from Hannah Dyer to Isaac Leeser, Galveston, Texas, January 20, 1855

A one and one-half page personal letter from Hannah Dyer to Isaac Leeser, written in Galveston, Texas on January 20, 1855. Dyer expresses gratitude to Leeser for publishing memorials in *The Occident*, comments on Leeser's western trip, and mentions an upcoming visit to Philadelphia. This letter represents scarce early Jewish Texicana. Hannah Dyer was the sister of Texas patriot Leon Dyer and married Henry Symonds. The Dyer siblings were early settlers of Galveston (1830) and close friends of Isaac Leeser.

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Letter from Michael Seeligson to Isaac Leeser, Galveston, Texas, June 19, 1853

Letter from Michael Seeligson to Isaac Leeser, Galveston, Texas, June 19, 1853

One-page letter written by Michael Seeligson from Galveston, Texas, to Isaac Leeser on June 19, 1853. Seeligson discusses his acceptance of the mayoral position in Galveston, emphasizing his commitment to upholding the dignity of Judaism for himself and his fellow Jews. The letter highlights the intersection of Jewish identity and civic leadership in 19th-century Texas.

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Trade Card for G. Seeligson & Co., Wholesale Grocers and Commission Merchants

Trade Card for G. Seeligson & Co., Wholesale Grocers and Commission Merchants

This trade card advertises G. Seeligson & Co., a wholesale grocery and commission merchant company in Galveston, Texas. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a young Swiss child, likely promoting the sale of Silver Spoon baking powder. The back of the card provides the business address: Corner 24th and Mechanic Streets, Seeligson's Buildings.

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Billhead - Leon & H. Blum, Galveston, Texas, November 22, 1880

Billhead - Leon & H. Blum, Galveston, Texas, November 22, 1880

Billhead for Leon & H. Blum, merchants located in Galveston, Texas, dated November 22, 1880. The bill is addressed to F. Prug, in San Diego, California. The billhead lists a total owed amount of $100.36 with two charges. The first charge is for merchandise and the second charge is for less, and likely related to returned merchandise. The billhead is written in cursive script and includes printed lines for the account details.

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Billhead - Freiberg, Klein and Co., Galveston, Texas, September 9, 1890

Billhead - Freiberg, Klein and Co., Galveston, Texas, September 9, 1890

Invoice from Freiberg, Klein & Co., importers, distillers, and rectifiers of wholesale liquor and cigar dealers. Located at 5 & 7 Strand, Galveston, Texas, and 28 & 30 Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated September 9, 1890. The bill lists three items: 3 doz. assorted brandy, 1 doz. Belle of Anderson Whiskey, and 1 doz. Bourbon Whiskey. The billhead features a company logo with the text “Belle of Anderson,” the company's trademarked whiskey, and the words “Southern Agents” appear below the logo.

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Billhead - J. Rosenfield & Co., Galveston, Texas, September 1, 1892

Billhead - J. Rosenfield & Co., Galveston, Texas, September 1, 1892

Invoice from J. Rosenfield & Co., wholesalers of fancy and variety goods, trimmings, cutlery, stationery, and toys, located at No. 2215 and 2217 Strand, Galveston, Texas. Dated September 1, 1892. The bill details a transaction for numerous items sold to M. Lichtenstein in Goliad, Texas. The billhead includes a printed header and an itemized list with quantities, prices, and totals.

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Billhead - N. Salzmann, Galveston, Texas, June 13, 1883

Billhead - N. Salzmann, Galveston, Texas, June 13, 1883

Invoice from N. Salzmann, Swiss watchmaker and jeweler, located at the corner of Post Office and Centre Streets in Galveston, Texas. The bill is dated June 13, 1883. The invoice is for repair services to a clock, likely for the County Clerk's office. The billhead features a decorative image of a clock shop interior and a framed title section with stylized lettering.

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Billhead - Greenleve, Block, & Co., Galveston, Texas, November 11, 1879

Billhead - Greenleve, Block, & Co., Galveston, Texas, November 11, 1879

Invoice from Greenleve, Block, & Co., importers of wholesale dealers and staple & fancy dry goods, boots, shoes, notions, hats, trunks, etc., located at 126, 128 & 130 Strand Street, Galveston, Texas. Dated November 11, 1879. The bill lists various goods purchased for a total of $731.15 from the Notion Department, and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header with a small image of a building, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

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Billhead - Klopman & Fellman, Galveston, Texas, October 28, 1876

Billhead - Klopman & Fellman, Galveston, Texas, October 28, 1876

Billhead for Klopman & Fellman, wholesale and retail dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, located at 155 & 157 Tremont Street, Galveston, Texas. Dated October 28, 1876. The bill lists the purchase of 6 blankets for $21. The billhead features a woodcut illustration of a building, possibly their store, and uses ornate Victorian-style lettering.

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Letter from Leon & H. Blum to John M. Lewis, October 28, 1876

Letter from Leon & H. Blum to John M. Lewis, October 28, 1876

A commercial letter dated October 28, 1876, from Leon & H. Blum, a wholesale dry goods company with offices in Galveston, Texas and New York City, to John M. Lewis in Jefferson, Texas. The letter features a vignette of the company's Galveston building and lists the company's addresses.

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Billhead - A. Blum & Brother, Galveston, Texas, October 19, 1860

Billhead - A. Blum & Brother, Galveston, Texas, October 19, 1860

Billhead for A. Blum & Brother, a fancy and staple dry goods business in Galveston, Texas. Dated October 19, 1860. The billhead lists an itemized purchase by S. N. Cayce, likely of dry goods or clothing. The billhead features a printed header with the business name, address, and a list of goods offered. It has an ornate Victorian-style lettering and includes a company logo of a hand and a star.

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Trade Card: J. R. Seligman & Co., General Merchandise, Galveston, Texas

Trade Card: J. R. Seligman & Co., General Merchandise, Galveston, Texas

This trade card, issued by J. R. Seligman & Co. of Galveston, Texas, is a cabinet card commemorating the nation's Semi-Centennial in 1876. The front of the card displays a photographic image of a collection of portraits of U.S. presidents. The style of photography suggests a studio portrait. The image is likely to be a selection of images of past presidents. The back of the card includes the business name, address (N.E. corner 21st & Market Street), and description: "Semi-Centennial Souvenir."

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Letter from Solomon Billitz to Heidenheimer Bros., March 20, 1879

Letter from Solomon Billitz to Heidenheimer Bros., March 20, 1879

A letter written by Solomon Billitz on March 20, 1879, to Heidenheimer Bros. in Galveston, Texas. The letter, written on the letterhead of H. Schifer & Co., a Houston, Texas scrap dealer, discusses a land sale involving rice and sugar and questions the legality of the transaction. D. Rosenthal is listed as the manager of H. Schifer & Co.

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