Subject: American Jewish Historical Society

This pamphlet from June 1892 details the founding of the American Jewish Historical Society in Baltimore, Maryland. It includes the minutes from the first official meeting, the society's constitution, a list of its officers, and a roster of its members. The creation of this organization marked a pivotal moment in the documentation of Jewish history in America, preceding the mass migration of Jews to the United States.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of David Sulzberger. The photograph's reverse indicates that Sulzberger was the secretary of the Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia for 34 years, an original member of the American Jewish Historical Society, and the first secretary of Dropsie College. It also notes his involvement in the manufacturing of extracts, perfumes, and essential oils. The photograph is undated, but based on biographical information, it is estimated to date from around 1890 or earlier.

This pamphlet is an 1894 reprint of an article from the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS) detailing the family history of David Mendez Machado. Authored by N. Taylor Phillips, the pamphlet provides genealogical information and biographical details about Machado and his family, tracing their lineage and contributions to American Jewish life. The reprint was likely undertaken to disseminate this historical account to a wider audience.

This pamphlet is a reprint of an article from the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS) publication, number 22, published in 1914. The article focuses on the life and work of Judah Monis, the first instructor of Hebrew at Harvard University. The author, Lee M. Friedman, meticulously details Monis's biography, exploring his intellectual contributions, religious background, and his unique position in early American higher education. This reprint likely served to disseminate information about Monis's significant role in the history of both Jewish life in America and the evolution of academic studies in the United States.

A pamphlet about Judah Touro, written by Max Kohler and signed by the author. Published in 1905. Associated with the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS).