Invitation to the Ladies Hebrew Sewing Society Annual Meeting and Related Correspondence: Letter from Louise B. Hart to Isaac Leeser
This archival collection contains a letter from Louise B. Hart, a prominent Philadelphia Jewish woman and associate of Rebecca Gratz, to Isaac Leeser. Dated circa 1830s-1840s, the letter invites Leeser to the annual meeting of the Ladies Hebrew Sewing Society at the Portuguese Synagogue on October 8th. The collection also includes a second undated note from Hart to Leeser, acknowledging payment for "The Occident" and a book, and mentioning an upcoming meeting. The original envelope addressed to Leeser is also included. Accompanying materials consist of photostats from "The Jews of Philadelphia" (Morais, 1894) which reference Hart's prominence in Philadelphia Jewish organizations and her close association with Rebecca Gratz, and mention the publication of a memoir, "The Diary and Letters of Louise B. Hart," by M. M. Cohen.
Associated People/Businesses
- Leeser, Isaac
- Hart, Louise B.
Geography
No geographic information available.
Subjects
- Jewish women -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- 19th century
- Philanthropy -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- 19th century
- Synagogues -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- History -- 19th century
- Hebrew Sunday Schools -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- History -- 19th century
- 19th Century Correspondence
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 5|Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 5|Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 5