Geography: Wheeling

Billhead from Augustus Pollack's business in Wheeling, West Virginia, dated June 22, 1889. The billhead includes biographical information about Pollack, noting his marriage to Rosalie Weinberg in 1855, his civic contributions (including the use of his building by the government during the Civil War), and his role as a leading citizen and friend of labor. The description also mentions the presence of a statue in his honor in Wheeling.

A one-page letter written by Daniel Stein from Wheeling, West Virginia to Isaac Leeser on March 21, 1854. Stein describes Jewish communal activities in Wheeling, including the election of Joel Eppinger as the congregation's shochet, hazzan, and teacher. He notes that the congregation, formed in 1849 as a cemetery association, has 25 to 30 members.

This trade card advertises David Ash, a merchant tailor located at 30 Twelfth Street in Wheeling, West Virginia. The front of the card features a paint pallet with a scene of a village. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Bloch Brothers, a tobacco business located in Wheeling, West Virginia. The card depicts a man with a mail pouch and includes a full advertisement on the reverse. The card is circa 1885. The card is part of the E collection, Arc.MS.56, Volume 13, Page 47.

A business letter dated October 22, 1879, from Henry Schmulbach & Co. in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the Pleasant Valley Wine Company in Hammondsport, New York. The letter concerns a shipment of wine received. The letter features an elaborate lithograph on the letterhead.

A business letter dated August 21, 1884, from C. Kraus & Co. in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the Pleasant Valley Wine Company in Hammondsport, New York. The letter discusses a wine shipment received by C. Kraus & Co. The letterhead of C. Kraus & Co. shows their address as #6 & #8 12th Street, Wheeling, West Virginia.

This trade card advertises Sonneborn Bros., a men's clothing store located at 1207 Market Street in Wheeling, West Virginia. The front of the card features a small girl holding a baby doll against a shiny gold background. The back of the card is blank.

Billhead from S. Horkheimer & Co., dealers in wool, sheep-pelts & shipping furs, tobacco, cigars, and produce, located at Cor. Eleventh & Market Streets, Wheeling, W.V. The billhead shows a purchase by Machetanz & Son on October 7, 1874, for two dozen blue tips and one dozen screws. The billhead features an illustrated storefront and a decorative, scrolled company name.