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Subject: 20th century


Arthur Seligman Correspondence: Envelope Arthur Seligman Correspondence: Envelope

Envelope addressed to Arthur Seligman, dated February 15, 1931. The envelope's contents are unknown. Geographic location is inferred from the collection's metadata as being near Albuquerque, New Mexico, based on coordinates 35.692133,-105.939593.

Billhead - A. & B. Schuster, Holbrook, Arizona, April 12, 1901 Billhead - A. & B. Schuster, Holbrook, Arizona, April 12, 1901

Billhead for A. & B. Schuster, located in Holbrook, Arizona, dated April 12, 1901. The billhead indicates a purchase of several items by M. A. B. May. It appears to be an invoice for freight, listing the cost of shipping 2000 flour, 27 wire nails, 125 blue canyon, and a total of 3870. The billhead states that A. & B. Schuster are wholesalers and retailers, and that they specialize in general merchandise, Indian Curios, and Navajo Blankets. The billhead also lists branch stores located at St. Johns and Fort Apache, Arizona. A. & B. Schuster are listed as government contractors and general forwarding and commission merchants. The billhead includes handwritten notes and numbers.

Billhead - J. Frankel Co., Ltd., Crowley, Louisiana, June 30, 1903 Billhead - J. Frankel Co., Ltd., Crowley, Louisiana, June 30, 1903

Billhead from J. Frankel Co., Ltd., a general merchandise store, located in Crowley, Louisiana. Dated June 30, 1903. The bill was made out to Crowley Drilling Co. and lists a transaction for several items, including salt, butter, bacon, sugar, and coffee, with corresponding quantities and prices. The total amount due is $4.00. The billhead features a large image of the store's storefront, a printed header, a printed footer with company details, and a handwritten signature.

Billhead - Stearn & Co., Cleveland, Ohio, December 2, 1907 Billhead - Stearn & Co., Cleveland, Ohio, December 2, 1907

Invoice from Stearn & Co., importers and jobbers of fancy goods, toys, and novelties, located at 240 to 248 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Dated December 2, 1907. The billhead displays a full picture of the store and the business address printed on the billhead. The invoice lists a purchase of 2 dozen chicken at $0.85 a dozen and 1/2 dozen glass vase at $1.20 a dozen, for a total of $2.70. The billhead indicates the terms of payment are 30 days net and 10 days less 2% discount.

El Ritual for Jewish Soldiers: A Prayer Book for the Mexican Border Campaign, 1916 El Ritual for Jewish Soldiers: A Prayer Book for the Mexican Border Campaign, 1916

Published by the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) in 1916, this Jewish prayer book was distributed to Jewish soldiers serving on the U.S.-Mexico border during the Mexican Revolution. This specific copy was presented to John Honigman of Co. F, 5th Maryland Infantry, at Eagle Pass, Texas, on Rosh Hashanah 1916, as indicated by a dedication plate. The book contains 146 pages and is designed for field use. This edition is rare, with only a handful of copies known to exist.

Feltman's Postcard: 5 Cents Feltman's Postcard: 5 Cents

Postcard featuring the name 'FELTMAN'S' on the front and '5 CENTS' on the back. The postcard's geographic location is New York, NY. Date is estimated as January 1, 1900.

Fifty-Cent Brass Token: Kaufman & Rodgers Fifty-Cent Brass Token: Kaufman & Rodgers

Brass token with a face value of 50 cents, issued by Kaufman & Rodgers. The date of issue is unknown, but based on the style and condition of other similar tokens, it is estimated to have been produced around 1920. The exact nature of Kaufman & Rodgers' business is unknown. The token is found in the Judaica Americana collection and may have been in circulation within a community.

Glaser Café Trade Token Glaser Café Trade Token

Trade token for Glaser Café, located at 601 East Tuscarawas Street, Canton, Ohio. The token is valued at 25 cents. While undated, it is assigned a date of circa 1900 based on its style and context.

Gottlieb's Store Trade Token Gottlieb's Store Trade Token

Aluminum trade token for Gottlieb's Store. The token is marked with '5 CENTS'. While the token is undated, it is estimated to be from around 1910 based on the style and materials.

Letter from Albert Flingcbbavn? to Erwin Piscator, October 28, 1946 Letter from Albert Flingcbbavn? to Erwin Piscator, October 28, 1946

A two-page handwritten letter dated October 28, 1946, from Albert Flingcbbavn? to Erwin Piscator. The letter concerns acceptance to Piscator's school of drama at the New School for Social Research. Piscator is identified as a noted director and director of the school's theater. The letter mentions Piscator's career beginning in Palestine.

Match Safe Advertising Stagg 315 Market Street Match Safe Advertising Stagg 315 Market Street

Match safe advertising Stagg located at 315 Market Street. The exact date is unknown, but based on the style of the match safe, it is likely from the early to mid 20th century. The object is part of the Judaica Americana collection.

Photograph of Al Jolson Photograph of Al Jolson

A photograph of Al Jolson. The image is dated circa January 1, 1921. The photograph's physical location is MS. Coll. 1410, M, Oversize box 1, folder 21.

Photograph of Rhoda Bernard Photograph of Rhoda Bernard

A photograph of Rhoda Bernard. The image is dated January 1, 1916. The photograph is part of manuscript collection MS. Coll. 1410, housed in Oversize box 1, folder 26. The geographic location associated with this item is New York, New York.

Photograph of Shirley Temple, 1935 Photograph of Shirley Temple, 1935

A photograph of Shirley Temple, dating from January 1, 1935. The image is part of the collection of Judaica Americana. The photograph's provenance and specific context within the collection are not fully detailed beyond the names of Ted Koehler and Irvin Caesar.

Postcard:  Yankovich, S.  [Cleveland, Ohio] Postcard: Yankovich, S. [Cleveland, Ohio]

Postcard featuring the name 'YANKOVICH, S.' on the front and '10 CENTS' on the back. The postcard's geographic origin is indicated as Cleveland, Ohio, based on the provided geolocation data. The date of the postcard is unknown.

Postcard: 25 Cents; 3 of a Set of 3 Postcard: 25 Cents; 3 of a Set of 3

A postcard depicting an unknown scene. This is one of three in a set and was sold for 25 cents. The exact date of creation and publishing information are unknown. The postcard is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, housed in Box 3, Folder 16.

Religion and Politics: Papers for the Jewish People, No. XXIX Religion and Politics: Papers for the Jewish People, No. XXIX

This document is part of a series titled "Papers for the Jewish People." Numbered XXIX, it addresses the intersection of religion and politics. The document's content is not further specified beyond that, but it is dated January 1, 1931. The document was part of a collection donated to the university.

Store Coupon: Good at Any of Our Stores Store Coupon: Good at Any of Our Stores

A store coupon, circa 1900, advertising a 50-cent discount. The coupon indicates it is valid at any of the issuing store's locations. The text includes "STORE NO. 6" and "..."GOOD AT ANY OF OUR STORES"; 50 CENTS;".

Trade Card for Florsheim Bros., Shoe Merchants Trade Card for Florsheim Bros., Shoe Merchants

This trade card, likely dating from around 1885, advertises Florsheim Bros., shoe merchants located in the McVicker's Theatre Building on Madison Street in Chicago, Illinois. The card features an image of a woman in a black dress and hat adorned with red flowers. She is holding a bottle of Button's Raven Gloss shoe dressing. The back of the card includes a full advertisement, listing cities where Florsheim Bros. products could be purchased.

Trade Card for Lansburgh & Bro., Dry Goods Trade Card for Lansburgh & Bro., Dry Goods

This is one of four trade cards advertising Lansburgh & Bro., a dry goods store located at 420 and 406 Seventh Street in Washington, D.C. The front of the card depicts a teacher with two clown boys. The back of the card is blank.

Truth in Religion and Other Sermons Truth in Religion and Other Sermons

This book contains a collection of sermons delivered at the services of the Jewish Religious Union. The sermons were largely influenced by Claude G. Montefiore, whose efforts led to the founding of the Liberal Jewish Union of England in 1902. The book was published in 1927 and includes sermons by Rabbi S. B. Freehof of Pittsburgh, PA.