Subject: Fund raising

Newspaper clipping from the *Pennsylvania Packet*, published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 21, 1790. The clipping contains an advertisement for a lottery to benefit Mikveh Israel.

Printed letter or broadside from the Committee "To the Friends of Religious Reform" in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated October 11, 1864. This appeal for a new Reformed Congregation solicits subscriptions. The committee members were S.L. Nasits, L.A. Levy Jr., N. Barnett, Alexandar Marks, B. S. Lichtenstein, Marx, Julius Weis, Mayer Stern, Edward Newman, G. M. Cohen, Henry Abraham, B. Sternklar, and Leon Blum. This is the only known copy, identified by Singerman #1864. Further research is needed to determine if this effort led to the founding of Temple Sinai in 1870.

Collection of materials related to fundraising efforts by the Arion Lodge and Arion Temple, circa 1930. The materials mention a "Buck for Luck" campaign, a Passover Relief Fund, and the distribution of food baskets. Further details about the nature of the materials are limited.

Blank printed receipt from Congregation Mikveh Israel for an offering for the year 56xx (circa 1830s). The receipt is printed in Hebrew and English. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Yiddish broadside announcing a public meeting at the National Bank Hall, 203 Pine Street, Philadelphia, on December 31, 1891, at 7 PM. The meeting was called to discuss an urgent letter from Rabbi Joshua Leib Diskin regarding the solicitation of funds for Kollel America. The call was issued in the name of Philadelphia's rabbinate. The broadside mentions Kollel America of Rebbe Meir Ba'al ha-Nes, which solicited funds for the poor of Eretz Israel.

Broadside announcing the annual report of the Hebrew Benevolent Society of New York, dated October 27, 1862. The report details expenditures of $10,000 for transient applications and pensioners, and $4,000 to support 34 orphans. It appeals for further funds for a new orphan asylum and general needs. Signed by J. D. Edrehi, 165 West 21st Street, New York, New York. Includes a list of trustees and donation committee members.

Broadside invitation to the cornerstone laying ceremony of the Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asylum Society in New York City on May 7, 1883. Features printed signatures of Society officers, including Jesse Seligman, Henry Rice, and Myer Stern. Includes a depiction of the asylum building. Not listed in Singerman.

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.

Printed broadside (5 x 8 inches) appealing for contributions to the Society of the United Hebrew Charities in Philadelphia. Dated "Phila.; Tishri 5641 / Oct. 1880," the broadside features a bold heading "TO THE CONGREGATION MIKVE ISRAEL" and two short paragraphs describing the urgent needs of the poor and requesting donations. The broadside includes a printed signature of Charles Cohen, Parnas, and instructions for sending pledges. This item is not recorded in Singerman's bibliography.

Broadside circular appealing for funds to aid in recovery from a devastating fire that occurred in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on December 24, 1806. The appeal is addressed to the clergy of all religious denominations in the United States and is notable for its nondenominational approach, including appeals to Jewish communities. Published in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in January 1807.

Printed broadside issued by a Baltimore Citizens' Committee, chaired by Mayor General Samuel Smith, on or about December 23, 1835. The broadside appeals for aid for New York City following the Great Fire of 1835, detailing the committee's efforts to offer relief and suggesting Congressional action to alleviate the economic consequences of the disaster. The document is accompanied by two manuscript letters (described below) addressed to U.S. Congressman Gideon Lee, providing firsthand accounts of the fire's devastation and suggesting federal intervention. The letters express the scale of the destruction, the financial ruin of insurance companies, and the need for national support.

Multi-colored lithograph broadside advertising a fundraiser for Talmud Torah Yeshivat Haye Olam & Orphans' Kitchen in Jerusalem. Printed in English, Yiddish, and Hebrew, the broadside features six candles and scenes of the Holy Land. The date of publication is unknown, but the item is likely from around 1900. The broadside was filled in by hand.

Broadside invitation from the Directors of the Baltimore United Hebrew Assistance Society to a general meeting at Rechabite Hall on February 1, 1853. The invitation expresses concern over declining membership and increasing needs of the poor, warning that the Society may cease to exist if the trend continues. It contrasts the situation in Baltimore with other cities where such societies are thriving.

A broadside promoting the Jewish Relief Campaign. The broadside features imagery of a loaf of bread with the word "SHARE" on it, and text emphasizing the need for aid for those "in the shadow of death". While the exact publication date is unknown, contextual clues suggest it may relate to post-World War I relief efforts.

Broadside printed on both sides, issued by the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts on July 1, 1845. It solicits funds from the public and art from artists following a fire on June 12, 1845. Hyman Gratz, a founder and director, is mentioned. This broadside is considered rare.

Cast iron charity (tzedakah) box in the shape of a safe with a locking door and coin slot. Made of green and black metal. Below the coin slot, it reads "Alms" in English and "Tzedakah" in Hebrew. Circa 1880. This item was never previously cataloged.

Certificate documenting a donation to the Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 28, 1864. The U.S. Sanitary Commission was a precursor to the American Red Cross, raising funds to aid Civil War soldiers.

A complimentary ticket issued by Lewis Gotthold to Rev. Isaac Leeser for a benefit performance to raise funds for an Asylum for the Aged and Infirmed. The ticket is inscribed to Rev. Isaac Leeser on the front and signed by Lewis Gotthold on the back. Date: November 17, 1864.

Printed dunning notice from the Pacific Hebrew Orphan Asylum and Home Society in San Francisco, California, to Asher Marks in Roseburg, Oregon, regarding overdue dues. Dated August 20, 1886. The notice includes a handwritten notation indicating possible settlement of the debt.

Sheets of forty stamps for the Emergency Fund of Beth Zekeinim Ha-Klali of Jerusalem, Palestine. The stamps are printed in both English and Yiddish. The organization's address is listed as 215 East Broadway, NYC. Date is estimated to be 1930 based on donor information.

Trilingual (English, Arabic, Yiddish) fund-raising broadside issued by the Allgemeiner Israelitischer Krankenhaus Misgav Ladach in Jerusalem, circa 1895. The broadside appeals for financial assistance due to economic hardship and troubles in Russia. It features the seals of the Grand Rabbi of Palestine, Eliau M. Panigel, and the hospital.

Eight sheets of four stamps each, promoting the Great Charity Matzo Fund. Features a young girl wearing a hat. Text in English and Yiddish. Published in New York City circa 1930. Associated with institutions in Jerusalem. Address listed: 211 East Broadway, NYC.

A booklet promoting Histadrut Ivrit, likely used to collect donations from youth. It features stamps. Dated 6/1/1948. Found in MuseumL2010.10.52.

An invitation to a ball held on January 28, 1846, at the Chinese Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to benefit the German Hebrew Female Benevolent Society. The invitation is printed on punched paper.

Printed invitation to a box social hosted by the Rose of Zion Zionist organization at Zion Hall, 1851 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 29, 1905. The invitation lists numerous names of attendees.

Printer's proof for the program cover of a charity ball in aid of the Mount Sinai Hospital & Dispensary, held at the Academy of Music in New York City on March 15, 1883. The program cover features the event's name and date, and is associated with the Purim Association.

Printed invitation to a fair held on December 18, 1886, in New York, NY, to benefit the Montefiore Home for Chronic Invalids. The invitation is addressed to Frederick Cook, Secretary of State of New York.

Invitation to a Soirée Dansante held at Dodworth's Academy in New York City on January 5, 1858, issued by the Society for the Relief of Indigent Persons of the Jewish Persuasion. The invitation is printed on a ticket and includes the location (806 Broadway).

An invitation to a soirée held on January 20, 1864, at Chapin's Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, to benefit the Hebrew Widow & Orphan Asylum Fund. The invitation is printed on a broadside and includes details about the event.

Invitation to the Annual Hebrew Charity Ball held at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 6, 1873. The invitation lists Moses Stern as Master of Ceremonies.

Lithographed invitation to the Hebrew Charity Ball held at the Academy of Music in New York City on March 2, 1882. The event was managed by the Purim Association and raised funds for the Building Fund of the Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asylum Society. The invitation features an illustration depicting Queen Esther, children, and other figures.

A 5 x 5 inch manuscript note written by Isaac Leeser, requesting funds for Palestine. The note appears to be a draft in preparation for publication. This document was discovered among other papers belonging to Leeser and has been verified by Dr. Arthur Kiron, the Schottenstein-Jesselson Curator of Judaica Collections, and Bruce Nielsen, Judaica Public Services Librarian and Archivist, at the Katz Center of the University of Pennsylvania. Date of creation is unknown.

This four-page manuscript (8 x 10 inches) is a translation by Isaac Leeser of a letter dated September 13, 1849, from Rabbi Joseph Schwarz in New York to Leeser. The original letter, written in German, was a solicitation for funds for the Israelites in Palestine. This is considered an early example of a broad appeal to American synagogues for philanthropic support of Palestine, foreshadowing later large-scale organizations like the United Jewish Appeal. Leeser's translation includes notations about printing a broadside with accompanying certificates (200 copies planned). The original broadside was possibly never printed, making this translation a unique record of this early appeal. The letter details the history of Jewish presence in Palestine, the hardships faced, and the need for a permanent relief fund. Signatories include Rabbi Joseph Schwarz and Rabbi Zadok Levy. The manuscript is located in Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 6.

A postcard or announcement card from the Jewish National Fund Bureau for America, circa 1930. The card informs the recipient that a collector will visit their home within the next 14 days.

A Hadassah membership brochure, likely published around January 1, 1948, advertising membership and promoting Hadassah as "A Guardian of Democracy in America." The brochure includes advertisements within, featuring matches with the tagline "A Perfect Match for You and Hadassah."

Ledger and journal of Rabbi Abraham Nissan Weinstein (Ashkenazi), a Jewish emissary (Shadar) traveling from the Land of Israel to California in 1861. This ledger meticulously records his travels, transactions, and the sale of religious books and ritual objects from Liverpool to the East Coast, Midwest, and finally California. The record includes testimonials from American rabbis and documents the establishment of an "Ohavei Zion - Friends of Zion Society" in San Francisco to support the impoverished community in Eretz Israel. The ledger contains 23 pages (excluding blanks) and is unbound. Some staining and wear are present.

Three-page letter dated January 1, 1878, from a committee of American Jews in Jerusalem (David Lilienthal, Moses Teiler, and H. Z. Sneersohn) to Col. George I. Fisher in Washington, D.C. The letter solicits funds for impoverished Jews in Jerusalem, explaining that they are not seeking government funds but requesting assistance in publishing a plea for aid in leading American journals. The letter references Simon Wolf and Rabbi Weiss. The letterhead features a blue seal depicting an American eagle over Solomon's Temple.

A one-page letter from A. J. Satz in St. Louis, Missouri, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated April 8, 1851. Satz requests a detailed list of subscribers for the purpose of collection.

This letter, written circa January 1, 1849, from A.S.D. to Isaac Leeser, discusses collections from various individuals. It mentions Moses Schloss and Mr. Finkel in Albany, Mr. Jordan in Hudson, New York, and Mr. Beckel. The writer also notes that Mr. Wysinger is in prison due to a badly managed bankruptcy, resulting in an inability to collect anything. The letter's geographic context is Albany, New York.

A letter dated 1776, written by Rabbi Aharon ben Yosef HaCohen, a rabbinical emissary (Shadar) to America. The letter details a fundraising mission to America and includes a promise to return 500 Dutch Florins upon his return to Amsterdam. This fundraising mission is also referenced in Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai's travelogue *Maagal Tov* and *Shluchei Eretz Yisrael*. The letter is written in Hebrew.

A letter dated January 13, 1944, from Aron Z. Propes, Executive Director of the Rally of Hope Committee, to Erwin Piscator. The letter discusses a rally held on January 2, 1944, at Manhattan Center. Dr. Piscator was a noted director and the director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research. The letter is from Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 8, Folder 18.

A one-page letter written by D. Stein of Wheeling, West Virginia, to Isaac Leeser on July 17, 1854. The letter discusses issues with subscriptions for Bibles, specifically mentioning Messrs. Heyman & Block's refusal to accept their copies due to a misunderstanding about the type of Bible. Stein expresses regret about their actions and notes that this is not for publication. The letter also mentions the collection of over $300 by the Israelites of Wheeling and includes a copy of their meeting minutes.

A small note written by E. Wolff to Isaac Leeser in New York City on December 15, 1856. Wolff encloses free tickets to the Ladies Fair and requests a contribution.

A three-page letter written by Gershom Kursheedt to Isaac Leeser from New Orleans on March 20, 1848. Kursheedt discusses the construction of a new synagogue, his involvement in Judaic affairs, his interactions with Judah Touro, and his fundraising efforts for the Occident and prayer books. He also expresses his high regard for Leeser and shares personal anecdotes. The letter includes a postmark and is signed boldly 'GERSHOM K.'

Four-page letter dated April 5, 1854, from Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter details Kursheedt's plans for the return and burial of Judah Touro's remains in Newport, Rhode Island, including specifics about the ceremonies and the allocation of funds for Leeser's proposed Educational Society.

Printed letter outlining the Jewish Hospital Association of Philadelphia's fundraising efforts to raise $50,000 without a fair. The second page lists over 70 names of the fundraising committees. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 1, 1871.

Letter from Henry S. Allen to Isaac Leeser expressing gratitude for a free advertisement for their seventh anniversary ball. Written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 19, 1848.

A one and one-half page letter written by Isaac Hart from New Orleans, Louisiana on March 8, 1854, to Isaac Leeser. Hart describes the success of the Jewish Benevolent Society's ball held on March 7, 1854, and discusses business matters related to books.

A one-page letter written by Israel J. Jones, President of Congregation Sha'arai Shomayim in Mobile, Alabama, to Isaac Leeser on December 16, 1856. Jones informs Leeser about a fire that destroyed the synagogue and requests that a plea for donations be published in *The Occident*. The letter also references an attached newspaper clipping detailing the event. The Sha'arai Shomayim Synagogue, originally a Unitarian church built in 1846, was dedicated in 1853 and rebuilt after the fire with the help of both Jewish and non-Jewish Mobile residents.

A mimeographed letter from J. G. Rosengarten to multiple recipients, dated December 27, 1897, soliciting $25 each to underwrite a lecture series by Canon Cheyne at the University of Pennsylvania in January 1898. The letter is accompanied by a broadside detailing Canon Cheyne's credentials and a list of six lectures titled "Jewish Religious Life After Exile."

A printed broadside/letter dated November 6, 1808, from J. L. Goldsmid in London, appealing for subscriptions to aid Spanish patriots. Goldsmid, along with his brother Abraham, were prominent figures on the London Stock Exchange and served as a committee member for this effort. The letter was addressed to the Chief Magistrate of the City of Margate.

Printed broadside letter dated February 1, 1879, written by Jacob Ezekiel, Secretary of the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Rev. George Jacobs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter solicits books and periodicals relating to Israelites for the Hebrew Union College library. The letter includes a lithographic emblem of the College. This is an important historical document relating to the early development of the Hebrew Union College library. According to Singerman, no other copy of this broadside is known to exist. Cincinnati, Ohio, was the historic center of Reform Judaism, where Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise established the Union of Reform Judaism in 1873 to fund the Hebrew Union College, founded in 1875.

A Hebrew letter dated 18 Shevat 1850, written from Amsterdam by Jakob Meir Lehren and Zalman Rubens of the Pekidim ve-ha-amarkalim Society to Yitzchak Dov HaLevi Bamberger and Abraham Wechsler. The letter discusses issues with a charity collector misappropriating funds intended for indigent Jews in Eretz Israel, disputes between Sephardic and Ashkenazic agents collecting funds in America, and the death of a collector sent by Chief Rabbi Chaim Abraham Gaguin. It also requests that R. Bamberger not issue a proclamation against the organization's collectors. The letter is four pages long, written in Hebrew.

A letter dated September 11, 1853, from Joseph Morrison in New York to Isaac Leeser. Morrison apologizes for a perceived attack in an article he wrote for the Asmonean, defending Leeser's fundraising efforts for the destitute in New Orleans. The letter discusses a misunderstanding regarding the article's reception and clarifies Morrison's respect for Leeser despite differing opinions. The letter is approximately 8 x 10 inches in size.

Two-page letter written by L. M. Plant of Evansville, Indiana, to Isaac Leeser on April 8, 1861. Plant requests Leeser to publish an advertisement soliciting donations for the construction of the first synagogue in Evansville. Plant's postscript suggests Leeser is authorized to collect the funds raised through the advertisement. The letter indicates that the Civil War delayed the synagogue's construction, which was completed shortly after the war's end. The B'Nai Israel congregation in Evansville was formed in 1857 by German immigrants.

Period copy of a letter dated January 19, 1847, from Moses Montifiore to Gershom Kursheedt and Solomon Isaacs in New York. The letter expresses gratitude for the congregations' donation of 64 pounds sterling to "our poor brethren in the Holy Land." Montifiore notes that the Distribution Committee in Amsterdam will manage the disbursement of funds. The verso contains a note requesting publication of the letter, suggesting its intended publication in the Occident, edited by Isaac Leeser. The letter is a full single page measuring 8" x 10". A related item (20-658) in the collection documents a separate donation of one hundred and forty dollars sent to Hersh Lehrem in Amsterdam for the same purpose. By 1824, the Amarkalim Society in Amsterdam served as the primary collection agency for charitable aid to the Holy Land, with significant contributions from Gershom Kursheedt and Shearith Israel.

Three-page letter written by Samuel Hart, Senior (agent for Isaac Leeser's Occident) from Charleston, South Carolina on July 23, 1849 to Isaac Leeser. The letter includes a check for collections made for the Occident and the Jewish Publication Society. Hart requests a receipt be sent to David Lopez for a previous payment. The letter also discusses printing matters and includes an order for a dozen copies of a Hebrew vocabulary. Page 3 itemizes subscribers' names and amounts paid for both the Jewish Publication Society and the Occident, along with a donation from Miss Henrietta Hart for the poor in Jerusalem. The letter features two signatures from Samuel Hart. Hart's prominence as a Charleston Jewish publisher, bookseller, president of Temple Shearith Israel, and Confederate soldier (Charleston Guards) is noted.

Letter from Simeon N. Leo, an insurance, note, and exchange broker in New York City, to Isaac Leeser, editor of The Occident, in Philadelphia. Dated February 8, 1864, the letter includes a ticket to a fundraiser at Niblo's Saloon to benefit an asylum for aged and infirm Jews. Leo requests a free advertisement in The Occident for the event.

A one-page printed letter dated November 21, 1853, from the Baltimore United Hebrew Assistance Society to its members. The letter announces a meeting to raise funds due to depleted resources. Addressed to Dr. J. Cohen at 115 N. Charlotte Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Signed by officers Putzel, S.G., Lauer, Lewis, Dellevie, S., and Lauer, Ignatius.

Letter from the "Office of the Committee of Public Safety" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to David H. Solis, dated April 26, 1861. The letter expresses gratitude for a $50.00 contribution from Solis to the Philadelphia militia for defense against potential invasion. The letter is part of the Collection E at the University of Pennsylvania.

A letter dated May 15, 1873, from the Society of the Alumni of the Medical Department, University of Pennsylvania, appealing for endowment funds for the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. The letter includes a list of the Society's officers. Isaac Hays is listed as one of four vice presidents.

Letter of thanks to Erwin Piscator from Hattie Grossman, Co-Chair of the Rally of Hope Committee. The rally was held on January 2, 1944, at Manhattan Center. Dr. Piscator was a noted director and the director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research.

Lottery ticket number 3235 for the Elizabeth Town and New-Brunswick Church Lottery of 1786. The ticket is signed by Matthew Baker. The name Benjamin Judah is signed on the reverse.

Lottery ticket #26297 B from the Easton Delaware Bridge Lottery. The ticket is undated, but likely dates to circa 1802. The reverse side bears the signature of Hyman Gratz.

Issue of Niles' Weekly Register newspaper published in Baltimore, Maryland on May 8, 1824. This issue contains an early report (possibly the first) about a rabbi from Jerusalem arriving in Charleston, South Carolina to seek funds for the redemption of captives held by the Turks in Jerusalem. The newspaper is 15 pages long and measures 24 cm.

This newspaper clipping from the *Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser*, published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 16, 1788, features an article about two Jews from Jamaica who are collecting funds for Jews in Hebron. The article is found on page 3, column 2.

A photograph depicting the Home of the Sons and Daughters of Israel located at 232 East 12th Street in New York City. The image shows the building's exterior, possibly including a bust of a man and woman. An inscription mentions a "Buy a Brick" campaign for $1.00. The photograph dates from approximately 1930.

Printed broadside letter from J. Solis Cohen and Mayer Sulzberger inviting the recipient to a meeting in Moses Dropsie's office at 29 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, on November 6, 1864. The purpose of the meeting was to found a college to educate youth for Jewish ministry. The meeting's president was to select two members from each Jewish congregation to raise funds within their respective congregations. This broadside represents the first official attempt to establish Maimonides College, the first rabbinical seminary in America, which was founded on October 28, 1867, and closed in 1873.

Printed receipt for $1.00 for a brick for the Congregation Agudath Israel of Darby & Collingdale, Pennsylvania. Issued in 1920. The receipt is in English and Yiddish and features graphics of the American flag, a Jewish star, and a Torah ark.

Broadside outlining revised rules for purchasing honors related to the dedication of a new temple in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 5, 1823. The document includes an address by W. David Nathans, who had the honor of dedicating six steps at the Parnassus. Not listed in Singerman.

Silk ribbon used as a souvenir or decoration for the Hebrew Charity Ball. The ribbon features the words "MASTER OF CEREMONIES OF THE HEBREW CHARITY BALL" printed in large blue lettering and includes gold braided fringe. Printed by Scheler Printer and Bookbinder. Date: February 15, 1882.

Ticket stub and rule sheet for the Purim Association Fancy Dress Ball held on March 15, 1881. The event was a fundraiser for the Building Fund of the Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asylum Society in New York City. The ticket features lithographic artwork depicting Queen Esther on her throne, surrounded by children in ragged clothes, a jester offering a coin, and a masked prince and princess. The rule sheet includes a 'No Smoking' rule. This item provides insight into 19th-century Jewish community life in New York City and fundraising practices for charitable organizations.

Ticket to a "GRAND FESTIVAL AND FETE CHAMPETRE IN AID OF A FUND FOR THE SHELTER OF THE RUSSIAN HEBREW REFUGEES," held at 23rd Ward Park, 147th Street near 3rd Avenue, on June 6th, 1882. The ticket features a large colored lithograph of Miss Liberty greeting Jewish immigrants. The ticket number is 4358, and the price is $1.00. A list of vice presidents is printed on the back.

Ticket to the Annual Ball in aid of the funds of the Hebrew Benevolent Society. Undated illustrated card, measuring 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches, printed on coated stock. Shows minor wear and mount remnants on the verso. The illustration depicts Moses showing the Ten Commandments to a boy in modern dress. While undated and without a specified location, the style and wording are consistent with annual balls held by the New York Hebrew Benevolent Society from 1840 to at least 1848.

Ticket to the Purim Association Fancy Dress Ball held at the Academy of Music in New York City on February 26, 1880. The event was a fundraiser for the Building Fund of the Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asylum Society. The ticket features a lithograph of Queen Esther and her court. The reverse side lists over 100 managers.

Ticket to the Second Annual Charity Ball given by the Hebrew Ladies Aid Society. The event was held on Tuesday evening, November 22, 1898, at Music Hall, located at 213 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Admission was 50 cents.

A Yiddish-language broadside soliciting purchases of Liberty Loan bonds in denominations of $1000, $500, $100, and $50. Printed in red and blue on heavy cardboard, it measures 22 inches high by 14.5 inches wide. The only English text reads "Liberty Loan Committee of New England." The broadside shows some staining and slight wear to the bottom corners. Published in Boston, Massachusetts in 1918.