Subject: Families

This volume contains the diary entries of Aaron Katz for the year 1914. Written in small cursive script, each day has a separate entry of approximately 15 lines, detailing Katz's daily life in Kingston, New York. The entries cover a wide range of topics, including family matters, business dealings (Katz was a junk dealer), local news, religious observances (Katz identifies as Reform Jewish), and reflections on community events. This diary provides a valuable glimpse into the life of a German-Jewish immigrant and his family in the early 20th century.

This volume comprises one of four diaries kept by Aaron Katz between 1913 and 1916. Written in small cursive script, each diary contains a daily entry of approximately 15 lines. Katz, a junk dealer residing at 250 Broadway, Kingston, New York, details his daily life, including family matters, business dealings, local news, and religious observations. His entries reveal his Reform Jewish faith, his work schedule (including Sabbath observance), and his participation in High Holiday celebrations. This volume covers the year 1913.

First edition of *Home Scenes and Heart Studies*, published by Appleton in New York City in 1853. The first flyleaf contains an advertisement by A. Hart (late Cary & Hart) for a composite book to be compiled by Sarah Aguilar, the author's mother. Grace Aguilar died at age 31, and most of her works were published posthumously.

This book, published in 1898, features illustrations by Katherine M. Cohen, daughter of Henry Cohen, a prominent figure in the Philadelphia Jewish community. The illustrations depict scenes and sentiments associated with the Jewish Sabbath and the Kiddush ceremony. The book offers a visual and textual representation of Jewish domestic life at the turn of the 20th century.

A photograph depicting the Rosenbaum residence. The date of the photograph is circa 1910. The photograph's location is indicated as being in the collection Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 8. The geographic location is approximately 32.365046999932, -88.7036059995763

This trade card, likely from the late 19th century, advertises R.H. Macy & Co. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a mother and child shopping in a department store. The image is reminiscent of the era and creates a positive feeling about the shopping experience. The store's name, "R.H. Macy," is prominently displayed, possibly near the bottom. The illustration is likely a depiction of the store's interior, showcasing the welcoming ambiance. The back of the card is blank. [Isidor and Nathan Straus were owners of R.H. Macy & Co. at this time.]

Trade card depicting young boys with their father looking at a sign for Stadler's, located at the intersection of Broadway and Prince Street, and 8th Avenue and 40th Street in New York City. The reverse side features a full advertisement. Circa 1885. This item is part of the collection, Arc.MS.56, Volume 17, Page 12.