Subject: Baltimore (Md.) -- History

Issue of the *American and Daily Advertiser* newspaper published in Baltimore, Maryland on February 5, 1800. This issue contains an article about Mordecai, described as the first Jew in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Issue of the American and Mercantile Daily Advertiser newspaper from Baltimore, Maryland, dated January 27, 1800. This issue contains an article mentioning Mordecai, the first Jew in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Billhead from E. Rosenfeld & Co., Night Robe Specialists, dated June 25, 1891. The billhead features a lithograph of a man in a robe. The company's address is listed as 304 & 306 Sharp Street, Baltimore, MD. Other individuals associated with the business are listed as N. Dillenberg and G. Harsh. E. Rosenfeld & Co. later became The Faultless Pajama Company and then Rosenfeld & Steppacher Company. This Baltimore-based garment manufacturer was a major employer in the city's garment industry and was sold to Wilson Brothers in the 1940s. Wilson Brothers continued to produce pajamas under the Faultless Pajama name.

One-page letter written by Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., founder of the banking house J. I. Cohen, Jr., & Brothers in Baltimore, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia on August 4, 1830. Cohen pledges to secure at least 25 additional subscribers for Leeser's forthcoming book, "Instruction in the Mosaic Religion," and promises continued support. The letter highlights the collaboration among Jewish leaders to strengthen Jewish education, with Leeser's book representing a key initiative. Background information on Jacob I. Cohen, Jr. details his family's history, his prominent role in Baltimore's Jewish community and municipal life, and his involvement in various public enterprises.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a young man. The photograph is attributed to Bendann Brothers, located at 207 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The photograph shows a young man in a formal pose against a backdrop suggesting a professional studio setting. The image shows the studio information: "207 Baltimore Street....BENDANN BROTHERS....Baltimore, Maryland". The exact date is unknown, though the image is likely from the period when the Bendann Brothers were actively operating their studio, which was before 1872. The Bendann brothers were known for their artistic approach to photography, creating elegant backgrounds for their sitters. They also developed and sold backgrounds to other studios.

Letter from David Judah to Isaac Leeser regarding book business, dated July 3, 1848, in Baltimore, Maryland. This letter is part of a larger correspondence spanning several years, with a notable gap between 1831 and 1848. The letter sheds light on the business dealings and relationship between the two men.

Two-page letter written by Joshua I. Cohen to Isaac Leeser from Baltimore on September 10, 1848 (5608). The letter discusses Hebrew subjects of mutual interest, referencing a previous letter (HCA catalog No. 765, September 21, 2006). Cohen's writing, described as small and untidy, includes some Hebrew words. He mentions a woman whose character he discusses, and invites Leeser to visit the new synagogue in Baltimore upon its consecration. The verso acts as a cover sheet with Leeser's address. The letter also includes biographical information about the Cohen family of Baltimore, tracing their origins from Bavaria to their prominence in the Baltimore Jewish community and municipal life starting in the early 19th century.

A collection of three business letters. The first letter is from Einstein Brothers, Wholesale Liquor Dealers, located at 42 Merwin St., Cleveland, Ohio, dated November 3, 1874. The second letter is from Ullman, Einstein & Co., Whiskey Merchants and distillers of Ohio grape brandy, featuring a lithograph of their office at 154-156-158 Sheriff St., Cleveland, Ohio, and noting their establishment in 1866. The third letter is from Ullman-Einstein & Co., Whiskies, Distilleries, Baltimore Distilling Co. & Blenders of fine old Whiskies, located at 657-659 Bolivar Rd & 2166-2176 East 7th St., Baltimore, noting their establishment in 1866 and incorporation in 1904, and listing nine directors. The business ceased to exist in 1919.

Issue of Niles' Weekly Register, a newspaper published in Baltimore, Maryland on August 24, 1816. This issue contains an article on page 429 discussing the expulsion of Jews from Lubec, a European city.

Pamphlet titled "REPORT ON COKE & COAL USED WITH THE PASSENGER TRAINS ON; THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAIL ROAD." Includes a biographical sketch of Mendes Cohen (1831-1915), born in Baltimore, detailing his career in railroad engineering and management, involvement with the American Jewish Historical Society and Maryland Historical Society, and contributions to Baltimore's civic life. The biographical sketch was written by Cyrus Adler and is dated August 29, 1854.

Earthenware whiskey jug advertising S. Stansberg, an importer and wholesale liquor dealer located at the southwest corner of Pratt and Sharp Streets in Baltimore, Maryland. The exact date of manufacture is unknown, but based on stylistic elements and business practices, it is estimated to be from around the late 19th or early 20th century.