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Trade Card: W. Duke, Sons & Co., Durham, North Carolina

Trade Card: W. Duke, Sons & Co., Durham, North Carolina

This trade card advertises W. Duke, Sons & Co. The front of the card features a caricature depicting a man, possibly Ockstein, greeting a baby. The illustration is in a style common to late 19th-century trade cards, employing simple lines and shading. The name "Duke & Sons" is prominently displayed. The back of the card is blank. The card's imagery, combining a friendly scene with the company name, suggests a marketing strategy aimed at establishing a positive brand image. However, the subject tags provided by the donor indicate the presence of anti-Semitic elements, which should be interpreted carefully by researchers and viewers. This is particularly important given the historical context of anti-semitism and the representation of Jewish merchants in this period.

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Jacob Mordecai Notebooks, circa 1810-1820: Theological Polemics

Jacob Mordecai Notebooks, circa 1810-1820: Theological Polemics

Two manuscript notebooks containing theological polemics written by Jacob Mordecai (1762-1838), a prominent American Jew. The notebooks, spanning approximately 156 pages, present Mordecai's arguments defending Judaism against Christianity. They include personal reflections, letters to Christians, and biblical passages used as proof texts. The content offers insight into the thought processes of a significant American Jewish figure in the early 19th century. The notebooks were purchased from the Harry Rinker collection of manuscripts. The first notebook is numbered page 1-81. The second notebook is numbered pages 81-156 (page 81 may be a repetition). The notebooks are undated but likely predate 1820 based on the topical relevance of the content in relation to the writings of Joseph Priestly. The material is written in English and Hebrew. The notebooks are held at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries, MS 56, Codex 035.1, v. 1 & v. 2.

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Shipping Record: Aaron Lopez to Richard Ellis, November 30, 1769

Shipping Record: Aaron Lopez to Richard Ellis, November 30, 1769

Partially printed shipping document dated November 30, 1769, detailing goods shipped by Aaron Lopez of Newport, Rhode Island to Richard Ellis, a merchant in New Bern, North Carolina. The document lists a variety of goods including rum, candles, molasses, onions, potatoes, cider, apples, and cloth, illustrating the scope of Lopez's commercial activities.

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Letter from Captain Edwin Warren Moise to Colonel Seaborn Jones, Camp French, North Carolina, August 10, 1862

Letter from Captain Edwin Warren Moise to Colonel Seaborn Jones, Camp French, North Carolina, August 10, 1862

A threatening letter written by Captain Edwin Warren Moise, a Jewish officer in the 7th North Carolina Cavalry Battalion of the Confederate Army, to Colonel Seaborn Jones in Columbus, Georgia, on August 10, 1862. The letter, sent from Camp French, North Carolina, expresses Moise's anger and intent to confront Jones regarding perceived mistreatment. The original envelope is included, bearing postal markings and endorsements. A transcript is also included.

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