Collection of legal documents and a letter penned by Moses Aaron Dropsie (1821-1905), a prominent Philadelphia lawyer, philanthropist, and founder of Dropsie College. The materials include Dropsie's first legal argument, dated October 17, 1849, a letter from October 1860 concerning a legal matter involving a ship captain, and a legal document signed by Dropsie as attorney on May 6, 1858. Also included are two biographical sketches highlighting Dropsie's significant contributions to American Judaism and public affairs.
Subject: Dropsie College
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This collection contains two account books maintained by Moses Aaron Dropsie, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer and philanthropist. The first ledger is 6" x 15" with 95 pages of entries from 1840-1848, detailing repairs. The second ledger measures 7" x 12" and contains 262 pages of entries from 1841-1847. These meticulously kept records offer a glimpse into Dropsie's early life and business dealings before his legal career and his significant contribution to Jewish higher education by founding Dropsie College.