Geography: United States of America


Associated Items

Boycott Hitler Not Germany: Two Sheets of Twenty Stamps, 1936 Boycott Hitler Not Germany: Two Sheets of Twenty Stamps, 1936

Two sheets of twenty stamps, each depicting a Jewish star, a dog, and a gate, with the message "Boycott Hitler Not Germany." The stamps are red, white, and blue. Published in the United States in 1936.

New Year's Greeting Card from Cowan Family to George Murray, 1900 New Year's Greeting Card from Cowan Family to George Murray, 1900

Celluloid booklet-form New Year's greeting card with a heart-shaped cover. Filled out by the Cowan family and sent to George Murray. Includes a page of greetings in English and Hebrew. Published in the United States in 1900.

New Year's Greeting Card: 'Bank of Heaven' New Year's Greeting Card: 'Bank of Heaven'

A New Year's greeting card in the shape of a check, printed in Germany circa 1910. The card features a design incorporating a passenger ship, menorah, zeppelin, and scrolls. The text on the card reads, "PAY TO ______ THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY; FIVE DAYS OF HEALTH, WEALTH AND HAPPINESS______BANK OF HEAVEN."

Antisemitic Cartoon from Leslie's Judge, January 1901 Antisemitic Cartoon from Leslie's Judge, January 1901

A full-page color antisemitic cartoon from the periodical Leslie's Judge, published in the United States in January 1901. The cartoon, titled "Levi Wins," depicts Jews in fur shops with the caption "Furs, Furrier, Furriest."

Antisemitic Cartoon from Leslie's Judge, December 1, 1895 Antisemitic Cartoon from Leslie's Judge, December 1, 1895

Full-page color cartoon from the periodical *Leslie's Judge*, depicting an antisemitic portrayal of Moses Cohen, a pawnbroker, and children begging for Christmas. Published in the United States on December 1, 1895.

Life Magazine, July 1, 1915: Cartoon Depicting Joshua Subduing the Hittites Life Magazine, July 1, 1915: Cartoon Depicting Joshua Subduing the Hittites

This archival item consists of a single page from the July 1, 1915, issue of *Life* magazine. The page features a cartoon depicting a baseball game, allegorically representing Joshua subduing the Hittites. Published in the United States.

Puck: Anti-Semitic Cartoon Strip, January 1, 1894 Puck: Anti-Semitic Cartoon Strip, January 1, 1894

A full-page color cartoon strip from the January 1, 1894, issue of *Puck* magazine. The cartoon, titled "Out Heroding Herod," depicts a Jewish clothier and his son and is considered anti-Semitic. Published in the United States.

Puck: A Useful Accomplishment; Or, The Beauty of Swelling a Customer's Head.  Anti-Semitic Cartoon, January 1, 1897 Puck: A Useful Accomplishment; Or, The Beauty of Swelling a Customer's Head. Anti-Semitic Cartoon, January 1, 1897

A full-page color cartoon from the January 1, 1897 issue of *Puck* magazine, depicting an anti-Semitic caricature. The cartoon is part of a series of nine on a single page and is titled "A Useful Accomplishment; Or, The Beauty of Swelling a Customer's Head."

Puck: Antisemitic Cartoon Strip, January 1, 1897 Puck: Antisemitic Cartoon Strip, January 1, 1897

A full-page color cartoon strip from the January 1, 1897, issue of *Puck* magazine. The strip, titled "An Ill Wind," depicts a Jewish hat seller in a stereotypical manner. The imagery is considered antisemitic.

Carte-de-visite Photograph of Joseph Greenewald, 1875 Carte-de-visite Photograph of Joseph Greenewald, 1875

Carte-de-visite photograph of Joseph Greenewald, taken in 1875. The photograph is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

Carte-de-visite Photograph of Felix Mendelssohn Carte-de-visite Photograph of Felix Mendelssohn

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Felix Mendelssohn. From the series "Portraits of Musical Celebrities," No. 7. Published by G.D. Russell & Company, 126 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. Undated, but likely circa 1875 based on the collection date. The photograph is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Box 10, Folder 2.

Trade Card: Royal Glue Featuring Sarah Bernhardt Trade Card: Royal Glue Featuring Sarah Bernhardt

This trade card advertises Royal Glue, proclaiming it the "World's Best Glue." The front of the card features a portrait of the renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt. The image is likely a reproduction of a popular photograph or print of Bernhardt. The style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for Royal Glue; details of the advertisement are not available from this record.

Financial Records of Simon and Mary Lewy, Eufaula, Alabama, 1870-1948 Financial Records of Simon and Mary Lewy, Eufaula, Alabama, 1870-1948

This archive contains a collection of financial documents spanning from 1870 to 1948, primarily related to Simon and Mary Lewy, Jewish merchants in Eufaula, Alabama. The collection includes loan documents, balance sheets, mortgages, and tax receipts, offering insights into the Lewys' business activities and financial dealings. Specific documents include a loan from Solomon Lewy to Simon Lewy (1870), three complete balance sheets from the 1880s, numerous loan documents from 1890 to 1904, several poll tax receipts (circa late 1890s), and approximately ten documents from the 1940s concerning local taxes. The collection provides a valuable glimpse into the financial life of a Jewish merchant family in a small Southern town. Notable documents include a mortgage between Simon and Mary Lewy and an illegible seller (possibly J. G. Guire) dated December 30, 1890; a mortgage between Mary Lewy et al. and an illegible seller (possibly J. G. Guire) dated December 30, 1890; documentation of a loan taken out by Simon Lewy from the Eufaula Building and Loan Association for $2,000 on April 17, 1875; and a mortgage between Simon and Mary Lewy and A. Friedlander & Co. dated March 30, 1886. The collection comprises over 50 documents.

Receipt from L. P. Hone & Co. to T. I. Tobias & Co., New York City, March 16, 1825 Receipt from L. P. Hone & Co. to T. I. Tobias & Co., New York City, March 16, 1825

A commercial receipt documenting a transaction between L. P. Hone & Co. and T. I. Tobias & Co. in New York City on March 16, 1825. The receipt measures 8" x 6.5".

Receipt: Purchase by T. I. Tobias & Co. from Haggerty, Austin & Co., New York City, May 2, 1825 Receipt: Purchase by T. I. Tobias & Co. from Haggerty, Austin & Co., New York City, May 2, 1825

A commercial receipt documenting a purchase made by T. I. Tobias & Co. from Haggerty, Austin & Co. in New York City on May 2, 1825. The receipt measures 8" x 6.5".

Receipt: Purchase by Tobias & Co. from Hicks, Lawrence & Co., New York City, April 7, 1825 Receipt: Purchase by Tobias & Co. from Hicks, Lawrence & Co., New York City, April 7, 1825

A receipt documenting a purchase made by T. J. Tobias & Co. from Hicks, Lawrence & Co. in New York City on April 7, 1825. The receipt lists three unspecified items. It measures 8" x 6.5".

Receipt from Hicks, Lawrence & Co. to T. J. Tobias & Co., New York City, November 9, 1825 Receipt from Hicks, Lawrence & Co. to T. J. Tobias & Co., New York City, November 9, 1825

Receipt documenting a purchase made by T. J. Tobias & Co. from Hicks, Lawrence & Co. in New York City on November 9, 1825. The receipt measures 8" x 6.5".

License to Peddle, Myer Eisenberg, Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, November 10, 1856 License to Peddle, Myer Eisenberg, Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, November 10, 1856

License issued to Myer Eisenberg on November 10, 1856, in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, permitting him to peddle goods and merchandise with a two-horse wagon for three months. The license fee was $7.00. This document is part of a larger collection of business records and licenses. A similar license was issued the same day to Marx Cohen.

Cabinet Photograph of David Levy Yulee Cabinet Photograph of David Levy Yulee

Cabinet photograph of David Levy Yulee, an American politician from Florida and the first Jewish member of the United States Senate. The photograph is undated, but likely dates from circa 1860 based on his appearance and life events. The photograph is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.