Geography: Stockton

Handwritten minutes book of the B'nai Israel Congregation, Keokuk, Iowa, covering the period 1885-1906. The 206-page ledger includes a 1902 copy of the 1855 deed for the congregation's cemetery on the last page (#384). This book represents the earliest surviving communal records of the Keokuk Jewish community. The book also contains approximately 25 additional documents, including letters related to congregation affairs and bill heads. Keokuk, Iowa, had one of the largest Jewish communities in the Midwest during the 1880s. B'nai Israel Congregation was the first permanent Jewish house of worship in Iowa, founded in 1855, with a permanent synagogue built at 8th and Blondeau streets in 1877.

An envelope featuring an advertisement for "Robert Mantell Havana Cigars" from Wertheimer Co., located at the northwest corner of Bush and Battery Streets in San Francisco, California. The envelope also mentions C. W. Morey & Co. and is dated September 24, 1895. The envelope was addressed to Stockton, California.

Signed receipt from I. H. Marks to Charity Lodge No. 6, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), Stockton, California, dated March 22, 1852. The receipt acknowledges a $10 loan to Marks to enable him to travel to San Francisco, with a note that repayment is contingent upon his ability. The document is noteworthy for its unusual nature, representing a loan from a Gentile charity to a Jewish individual. Charity Lodge No. 6 was founded on February 7, 1852.

Handwritten receipt from S. Steinheiser & Bro. to Charity Lodge No. 6, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), for goods or services. The receipt is dated August 21, 1852, in Stockton, California, United States. Charles Walles' name appears on the receipt.

Handwritten and printed application for membership to the Charity Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Stockton, California. Dated February 16-23, 1859. The application proposes Luis Rosenthal for membership, with Alexander Isaac and A. Kohlberg as proposers. This document is signed.

Newspaper issue of the Occident and American Jewish Advocate, Volume VII, Number 9, published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 1, 1849. This issue covers topics related to Jewish life and possibly other contemporary issues.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Crawford, clothing merchants located in Stockton, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a woman tending her garden. She is depicted in a long dress, and several flowers and plants surround her, suggesting a cultivated and idyllic setting. The image is likely intended to convey a sense of elegance and refinement, aligning with the clothing business. The business name, "ROSENBAUM & CRAWFORD," is prominently displayed at the top of the card in a clear and simple font, and their address ("COR. MAIN & SAN JOAQUIN STREETS") is provided below. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Crawford, clothiers located at the corner of Main and San Joaquin Streets in Stockton, California. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of an older gentleman playfully flirting with a younger woman. The style is lighthearted and suggestive of courtship or romance, likely intended to be charming and memorable for the viewer. The business name, "ROSENBAUM & CRAWFORD," is prominently displayed, along with the address: "COR. MAIN & SAN JOAQUIN STREETS." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Crawford, a clothing store located at 240 Main Street in Stockton, California. The front of the card depicts a young girl in a blue and pink outfit, holding a mail pouch and a letter as if delivering mail. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Crawford, a clothing store located at the corner of Main and San Joaquin Streets in Stockton, California. The front of the card features a woman standing with a staff, looking out at a wave-filled ocean. The card is primarily green and gray. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.

Trade card for Rosenbaum & Crawford, located at the southwest corner of Main and San Joaquin Streets, Stockton, California. The card depicts a Black man playing a drum. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises the Paradise Store, owned by J. Cohn, in Stockton, California. The front of the card features an idyllic landscape with two figures standing on a rock overlooking a waterfall. A bridge with an underpass is also visible.

This trade card advertises the Paradise Store, owned by J. Cohn in Stockton, California. The front of the card depicts a family enjoying a day in a park. They are watching boats on a body of water. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Steinhart, Goldsmith & Co., the I X L Store, located at 178 Eldorado Street in Stockton, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a baby being delivered by a stork. The card has an orange border, with the business name and address printed in the center. The illustration likely represents the store's wide variety of baby goods. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Marks' Astor Branch Clothing Store, located at 176 El Dorado Street in Stockton, California. The card features a bold blue design with the words “Astor Branch Clothing Store” printed in white lettering. “J. Marks” is printed below the store name, with the address “176 El Dorado Street” underneath. The back of the card is blank. [R. B. Mallett was a salesman for the business.]

This trade card advertises Steinhart, Goldsmith & Co.'s IXL Store in Stockton, California. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man with an unusually large head. The text on the card clearly states the business name, “STEINHART, GOLDSMITH & CO.”, and the store name, “IXL STORE,” along with the address: 178 Eldorado Street. The style of the illustration and typography suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank. There is a second image associated with this record, but it is not described in the metadata provided.

This die-cut trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Crawford, jewelers located at 240 Main Street in Stockton, California. The card features a charming illustration of a child listening intently to a pocket watch. The child is dressed in a white dress and sits on a stool. The child's face is filled with wonder as the child holds the watch to the ear. The watch is prominently displayed with intricate details and a prominent chain. The card is trimmed in gold and features a decorative border.

This trade card advertises Steinhart, Goldsmith & Co.'s I X L Store in Stockton, California. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a vase of flowers, possibly indicating the store's offerings of fine goods or jewelry. Below the illustration, the business name, "Steinhart, Goldsmith & Co." is prominently displayed, along with the store's designation, "I X L Store," and its address: 178 Eldorado Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Marks, a clothing store located at 176 El Dorado Street in Stockton, California. The card features a white lily on the front. The card is designed to be a business card, with space provided to write a name or message. The back of the card is blank. [R. B. Mallet worked as a salesman at the store.]

This trade card advertises J. Glick, a jeweler in Stockton, California. The front of the card features an image of a child surrounded by roses. The back of the card is blank.

A commercial letter dated May 21, 1881, from Offer & Friedman, cigar manufacturers in Stockton, California, to Sim Sun Ho & Co., a Chinese grocer. The letter is docketed in Chinese.