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Letter from Adolphus S. Solomons regarding Memorial Book presented to the children of Myer S. Isaacs, July 7, 1904Letter from Adolphus S. Solomons regarding Memorial Book presented to the children of Myer S. Isaacs, July 7, 1904

A one-page letter and cover letter, signed by Adolphus S. Solomons, agent, on the letterhead of the Central Committee of the Baron De Hirsch Fund. Dated July 7, 1904. The letter accompanies a memorial book (Item 13-1687 in the collection) presented to the children of Myer S. Isaacs. Solomons describes his long-standing association with Myer S. Isaacs and expresses his deep interest in the Baron De Hirsch Fund. The memorial book is a leather portfolio containing calligraphic text on six pages of parchment paper, signed by trustees of the Baron de Hirsch Fund.

Letter from S. Baroway to Louis Levy Regarding Jewish Immigrants in Baltimore, December 14, 1892Letter from S. Baroway to Louis Levy Regarding Jewish Immigrants in Baltimore, December 14, 1892

Letter from S. Baroway, agent for the Baltimore Committee of the Baron de Hirsch Fund, to Louis Levy in Philadelphia. Dated December 14, 1892, the letter responds to Levy's request for the number of Jewish immigrants who arrived in Baltimore in September, October, and November 1892. The letter is written on the letterhead of the Baltimore Committee of the Baron de Hirsch Fund, located at 1208 East Baltimore Street. Levy's address is given as S.E. Corner 7th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia.

Memorial Book Presented to the Family of Myer S. IsaacsMemorial 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.