Subject: Education

This is the first edition of Samuel Sewall's Hebrew grammar, published in Boston in 1763 by R. and S. Draper. Based on the works of Israel Lyons and Richard Grey, it includes a praxis from sacred classics and a sketch of Hebrew poetry as retrieved by Bishop Hare. This book is one of only two Hebrew grammars printed in the Americas before the 19th century and is considered an important companion to Judah Monis's lexicon (1753). The book is dedicated to the President and Fellows of Harvard College, reflecting the importance of Hebrew studies in colonial American education.

This pamphlet contains the 1856 annual report of the Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb. The report includes a historical section noting that Reverend David G. Seixas was the institution's first teacher and initially supported it at his own expense. Page 16 contains an eulogy for Jacob Gratz. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1857. Printed by Crissy & Markley.

Invoice from Charles Desilver, Publisher and Bookseller, located at No. 1229 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Dated June 4, 1864, for goods purchased from the Hebrew Education School. The bill lists a variety of items purchased, including inkholders, pens, copy books, and a U.S. Arithmetic book. The billhead is printed on blue lined paper, with a decorative header.

Invoice from H. Cowperthwait & Company, publishers, booksellers, and importers located at No. 609 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Dated December 9, 1857. The bill lists items purchased by the Hebrew Education Society, including ‘Puckna Copy Bks’ and ‘Wind. Slates’. The billhead is printed on a thin sheet of paper and features a framed header.

Broadside printed circa 1820, soliciting funds for the newly established Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb in Philadelphia. The broadside was produced by David G. Seixas, founder of the school. It features a copper engraving and is priced at 25 cents.

Broadside announcing a school term program in Jacksonborough, South Carolina, circa 1805. Moses Simons (1768-1808) is listed, and M.A. Simons is also mentioned, possibly his son. The implication is that if M.A. Simons was 18 at the time, Moses Simons would have been 19 when his son was born.

This pamphlet, published on April 3, 1822, presents documentation related to the dismissal of David G. Seixas from the Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb. Published for the contributors to the institution, it aims to provide information and transparency surrounding the decision. The pamphlet likely includes official correspondence, statements, and possibly testimony related to the circumstances of Seixas's dismissal.

First American Judaic textbook for teachers and students. Published in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1883 by H. Abrabanel. Contains over 100 selected articles on history, biography, and narratives related to Judaism.

This is the third, improved edition of Louis Naumburg's elementary Hebrew reading textbook, published in Philadelphia in 1869. Naumburg, a cantor with a distinguished family history in the profession, served congregations in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. This edition is notable for being the earliest recorded in OCLC, with only two other copies known to exist worldwide. It was printed by the Christian-Pa. German printing house of Schafer & Kordi.

This is the first edition of *First Lessons in Plane Geometry*, a textbook by Francis J. Grund, published by Carter and Hendee in Boston in 1830. This book is notable for being one of the first non-religious textbooks written in America by a Jewish author. The text includes basic principles of plane geometry along with practical applications in problem-solving.

Printed invitation to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia from the Hebrew Education Society. The invitation, dated November 3, 1853, requests his attendance at a meeting to elect a principal English teacher. The invitation is partially filled out.

An invitation to the inauguration dinner of the Bnai Jeshurun Educational Institute in New York, New York. The invitation is dated 1863.

One-page letter written on December 9, 1867, from E. Selmehoff, Secretary of ObeF Scholem, to Isaac Leeser. The letter requests the discontinuation of an advertisement due to the organization's acquisition of a teacher. The letter's content suggests a connection to a school or educational institution and an advertisement related to its operations. The letter is part of the Isaac Leeser Papers.

A letter written by I. I. Isaacs, secretary of the Hebrew Free School Association, to Isaac Leeser on March 15, 1866. The letter requests a duplicate statement of account for books and other purchases, as the original statement has been misplaced. The letter is addressed from 510 Broadway, New York, New York. This is letter #4 of 9 in a larger collection.

Two uncut lottery tickets, numbers 20549 and 20460, for the New York State Lottery for the Encouragement of Literature. The first ticket is for a 1/2 share, and the second is for a 1/4 share. Both tickets are signed by Isaac M. Gomez, 97 Maiden Lane, New York City. Verso is blank. Circa 1805.

Reprint of an article titled "On Keeping Young and Growing Old" from the *Journal of Education*, March 1916. The reprint is found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 5, Folder 2.

Booklet reporting on examinations held at the Zane Street School on May 11th and 12th, 1865. The report includes information about Isabel E. Cohen, who attended Girls High School and performed poorly. The booklet mentions an address: 723 Brown Street. Published in 1865.

A streetcar ticket for the Fourth Avenue Line, used on a Sunday in 1908. The reverse side features an advertisement for evening school courses offered by the Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) at 17th Street and Lexington Avenue, starting September 28, 1908. The ticket itself is dated September 27, 1908. The advertisement lists 17 courses.

This small children's book recounts the biblical story of Jonah. Published by the American Tract Society around 1833, it was printed by Fanshaw and Mahon Day. The book's author, Reverend Gallaudet, was the former principal of the American Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, and his methods influenced David Seixas's work in Philadelphia.

This 165-page book contains the 39th annual report of the First School District of Pennsylvania, encompassing the city of Philadelphia. The report includes details on the administration and operations of the school district, highlighting the roles of individuals such as the president and secretary of the 21st section (pages 110-111). Notably, Jacob Hyneman is listed as a school board director. The report also provides context for understanding the involvement of Nathan Nathans, a Jewish Philadelphia attorney, in the city's public school system. The report's publication date is 1858.

A trade card depicting children in a classroom, likely advertising a mercantile business owned by W. J. Beckfeld located at 61 & 63 Ohio Street. The card dates to circa 1885. The card is part of the O collection, found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59.