Geography: Nashville

Broadside issued by the Porter National Detective Agency on July 10, 1891, offering a $50 reward for the apprehension of S. Levy, a Polish Jew also known as Baker, Barker, or Backer. Levy is described as unable to write but fluent in English, and having worked as a butcher in Athens, Georgia, for the past six years. He is wanted for grand larceny. The broadside was likely circulated in Nashville, Tennessee.

Commission appointing Virginius Tobias as Commissioner for the state of Tennessee in and for the state of South Carolina, signed by Governor Andrew Johnson on June 23, 1856. The document is partially printed and measures 10" x 7.5".

A two-page letter written by Lem Hillman to Isaac Leeser on May 8, 1853, from Nashville, Tennessee. Hillman describes the activities of the small Nashville Jewish congregation, their plans for incorporation, and their use of Leeser's periodical, The Occident, for disseminating news.

This trade card advertises L. Rosenheim, Bro. & Co., a dry goods store in Nashville, Tennessee. The front of the card features a hand holding a bouquet of roses. The back of the card contains a full printed letter.

Billhead from Rosenheim & Brother, manufacturers and wholesale dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at No. 9 Cherry St., opposite the Maxwell House, Nashville, Tennessee. Dated April 28, 1881. The bill is for a purchase of cigars or tobacco by McDaniels & Thompson. The billhead features the company name in bold and capitalized lettering, a note on the top stating 'Remittances by Express Must Be Prepaid', and the names of the business owners, S. Rosenheim and M. Rosenheim.

Invoice from Herman, Winter & Co., wholesale dry goods dealers in clothing, boots, shoes, hats, and millinery, located at 88 South Market Street in Nashville, Tennessee. Dated November 1, 1881. The bill shows a transaction, likely for dry goods, for a customer identified as McDaniel, Thompson & Co. It lists items, quantities, prices, and total purchase amount. The billhead includes details of the company’s business, addresses, terms of payment, and location in New York and Boston. The billhead is printed with ornate lettering and a framed header.

Tintype portrait of Leibman Hirsh, born January 1854 and died June 1865 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. The photograph, dating to circa 1860, shows a clear image of a young Jewish boy. Hirsh is buried in the Temple Cemetery in Nashville. The inscription "Nephew" on his gravestone suggests he may have been an orphan raised by relatives.

Invoice from Herman Bros. & Co., a wholesale dry goods and notions business, located at 88 South Market St., Nashville, Tennessee. Dated September 4, 1885. The bill lists items purchased by LaGrange & Loon Co, including various types of fabric and quantities. The billhead features the business name in a bold, decorative typeface. The billhead has a printed header with clear details of the business address and transaction.

A business letter dated September 1851, written by Felix Kahn in Nashville, Tennessee, to L. Mayer & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter details an order for dry goods, including ginghams, tablecloths, spoons, razors, handkerchiefs, and stockings. Kahn requests prompt shipment and specifies the desired assortment and pricing. The letter provides insights into commercial transactions and the dry goods trade in the mid-19th century United States.

Commercial letter from Cowan & Co., a dry goods and notions business located at 36 & 37 Public Square in Nashville, Tennessee, to Robert Williams, dated September 7, 1882. The letter contains business-related content and indicates the company's involvement in Jewish affairs.

Billhead from Cowan & Co., wholesale dealers in dress goods, notions, men's furnishing goods, and other items, located at 36 & 37 Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee. Dated September 5, 1882. This bill lists a purchase of a variety of goods by Robert Williams, likely for personal use. The billhead includes an itemized list of the transaction, including the price, total, and details of the transaction. The billhead features a simple design with a printed header and clear lettering, typical of the period.

Billhead from Jos. Frankland & Co., dry goods and notions, located at 46 Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee. The billhead is dated April 3, 1883, and was likely issued to Robert Williams. The billhead indicates that the business was owned by a Jewish Civil War veteran.

Billhead for Jos. Frankland & Co., jobbers in dry goods, notions, and other items. Located at 46 Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee. The bill is dated April 3, 1883 and includes an itemized list of the transaction for Robert Williams. The billhead is printed on thin paper and includes a framed header with the business name and address.

Billhead for Jos. Frankland & Co., jobbers in dry goods, notions, and other goods. Located at 46 Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee. Dated April 3, 1883. The bill is addressed to Robert Williams and lists a series of purchases by quantity and price. The billhead uses a standard format and includes the company name in ornate text.

Seven subpoenas and a court decision from the Circuit Court of Davidson County, Tennessee, pertaining to the case of James Batts versus Sulzbacher Bros. Grocers. The subpoenas, issued in September 1888, summon various individuals to testify. A handwritten court decision, dated February 12, 1889, reinstates the case without costs to the plaintiff. The nature of the dispute is not explicitly revealed in the surviving documents. Numerous handwritten notations are present on the backs of the subpoenas.

Collection of seven subpoenas and a court decision from the Davidson County Circuit Court, Tennessee, related to the case of James Batts v. Sultzbacker Bros. The subpoenas, dated September 1888, summon several individuals to testify. A handwritten court decision, dated February 12, 1889, reinstates the case without costs to the plaintiff. The specific nature of the dispute remains unclear.

Collection of seven subpoenas and a court decision from the Davidson County Circuit Court in Nashville, Tennessee, pertaining to a case between James Batts and Sultzbacker Bros. Grocers. The documents date from September 1888 to February 1889. The subpoenas summon various individuals to testify, while the court decision reinstates the case without costs to the plaintiff. Handwritten notations are present on the backs of the subpoenas.

Seven subpoenas issued by the Circuit Court of Davidson County, Tennessee, in September 1888, for a case between James Batts and Sultzbacker Bros. Grocers. The subpoenas summon several individuals to testify. A handwritten court decision, dated February 12, 1889, is also included, reinstating the case without costs to the plaintiff. Numerous handwritten notations are present on the back of each subpoena.

Seven subpoenas and a court decision from the Davidson County Circuit Court in Nashville, Tennessee, related to the case of James Batts v. Sulzbacher Bros. Grocers. The subpoenas, issued in September 1888, summoned various individuals to testify. A subsequent court decision, dated February 12, 1889, reversed an earlier ruling, reinstating the case without costs to the plaintiff. Handwritten notations appear on the reverse of each subpoena.

Seven subpoenas issued by the Circuit Court of Davidson County, Tennessee, in September 1888, summoning witnesses for the case of James Batts v. Sultzbacker Bros. Grocers. The subpoenas summon Alex Chisman, Edwin Cross, J. F. Parr, Jacobs, and John Glenn to testify. A handwritten court decision dated February 12, 1889, is also included, reinstating the case without costs to the plaintiff. Numerous handwritten notations appear on the backs of the subpoenas.

Seven subpoenas and a court decision from the Davidson County Circuit Court in Nashville, Tennessee, related to the case of James Batts vs. Sultzbacker Bros. Grocers. The subpoenas, dated September 1888, summon several witnesses to testify. The court decision, dated February 12, 1889, reinstates the case without costs to the plaintiff. The nature of the dispute is not fully revealed in these documents. Handwritten notations are present on the back of several subpoenas.