Memorial Book Presented to the Family of Myer S. Isaacs

A leather portfolio containing a calligraphic memorial book presented to the family of Myer S. Isaacs in 1904. The portfolio includes six pages of parchment paper with calligraphic text, signed by trustees of the Baron de Hirsch Fund: Jacob H. Schiff (Vice President), Eugene S. Benjamin, Emanuel Lehman (Treasurer), (a name difficult to read), A. Abraham, Henry Rice, Wm B. Hackenburg, Mayer Sulzberger, and A. S. Solomons. It also contains a glossy portrait print of Isaacs and a cover letter signed by Adolphus S. Solomons, agent for the Baron de Hirsch Fund (the letter is cataloged separately). The book serves as a testament to influential American Jews and their involvement in Jewish-American organizations in the late 19th century. The portfolio measures 7.5" x 10", is lined with purple silk, and has a gilt-covered pebbled leather exterior. The leather shows wear at the spine and borders; the portrait print has some soiling and small tears. Overall condition is Very Good.

Associated People/Businesses

• Isaacs, Myer S. / Schiff, Jacob H. / Benjamin, Eugene S. / Lehman, Emanuel /(name hard to read) / Abraham, A. / Rice, Henry / Hackenburg, Wm B. / Sulzberger, Mayer / Solomons. Adolphus S

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Subjects

• Jews, American
• Charity organization

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