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City of Philadelphia Six Per Cent Loan Bonds (1850s-1872)

Collection of ten interest-bearing six per cent loan bearer bonds issued by the City of Philadelphia between the 1850s and 1872. Issued to various Jewish organizations and individuals, including prominent figures such as Isaac J. Phillips, Treasurer of the United Hebrew Beneficent Society; S. M. Etting; Philip Nathans; and Henry Myer Phillips. The bonds feature illustrations of Philadelphia City Hall, early locomotives, a wharf, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and other imagery. Each bond bears the signatures of the City Controller and Treasurer. Bond denominations range from $100 to $9,000.

Associated People/Businesses

Etting, Samuel
Pennsylvania Company for Insurances on Lives and Granting Annuities
Etting, S. M.

Geography

Philadelphia

Subjects

Bonds
Municipal finance
Jews--United States
Nineteenth century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 14