Subject: Cohen family

This archival collection contains two distinct items: an account book belonging to Israel L. Jacobs spanning the years 1840-1856, and a broadside advertisement for Madame Egerie Jules Martin's Private Dancing School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated November 5, 1866. The verso of the broadside includes a signed receipt from Madame Martin to Henry Cohen for 24 dance lessons, presumably for his daughter, Mary M. Cohen. The account book provides insight into the financial activities of Israel L. Jacobs, while the broadside offers a glimpse into Philadelphia's social life during the 19th century. Accompanying biographical information details the prominent Cohen family, including Mary M. Cohen's contributions to Jewish and women's causes.

This book contains the address delivered at the funeral service of Henry Cohen on June 23, 1879. The address was originally in Hebrew and translated into English by Rev. S. Morais. Henry Cohen was the father of Mary and Katharine Cohen and president of Mikveh Israel.

Stock receipt No. 3577, issued November 11, 1854, to Israel Cohen for 50 shares of capital stock in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. The receipt is signed by B&O Treasurer J.J. Atkinson and canceled with red stamps dated November 20, 1854. The receipt is endorsed on the back by Israel Cohen.

Genealogical note detailing family connections among the Hart, Levy, and Cohen families. Mentions addresses in Philadelphia (236 South 36th St.) and New York City (No. 1 Barclay St.). Notes a merger in 1871 and a possible connection to Mikveh Israel. The date is estimated as 1850 based on the available information.

Manuscript genealogical research on the Lyons, Hart, and Cohen families, spanning the mid-1700s to the early 1820s. The document lists names, birth and death dates, and grave locations of family members. Compiled circa 1860-1880s.

Rare miniature deck of cards, possibly used by sailors, with no numbers on the cards. Handwritten on one spade is "brought from Calcutta by B. Tuttle of the ship John Clark 1869-7". The cards were manufactured by A & E Cohen of London, and are tied with a ribbon with printed suits. This deck is significant due to its connection to the Cohen family, prominent figures in the American and British stationery and playing card industries. The London branch of A & E Cohen played a role in the founding of Henry Cohen Stationary of Philadelphia in the late 1830s. Lewis I. Cohen, born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1800, received training in London and became the first American to produce lead pencils and sell steel pens. He mechanized color printing for playing cards in 1835. His son, Solomon L. Cohen, and nephew, John M. Lawrence, continued the business as Lawrence and Cohen, later forming the New York Consolidated Card Company in 1871 with Samuel Hart & Co. and other partners. The deck was likely produced before 1871, given the connection to A & E Cohen London and the handwriting indicating its use in 1869-70.

This trade card for Cohen & Bro., shoe dealers, was likely produced in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, sometime between 1880 and 1909. The card features an image of Rear Admiral Sampson, Commander-in-chief of the North Atlantic Squadron. Additional information from census records and newspaper obituaries provides biographical details about Selig Cohen, a prominent member of the firm. The card is part of a larger collection of Judaica Americana.

Broadside advertising the Union Canal Lottery to be drawn on June 14, 1826. It directs interested parties to Cohen & Brothers Lottery and Exchange Office on South Third Street in Philadelphia for tickets and shares. The broadside also mentions the office in Baltimore and notes that J.I. Cohen & Brothers represented the House of Rothschild in the USA. The broadside further highlights the President of the Baltimore City Council's fight for Jewish rights and the founding of the Bank of J. I. Cohen & Brothers.