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Fourth Annual Report of the Jewish Hospital Association of Philadelphia Fourth Annual Report of the Jewish Hospital Association of Philadelphia

This pamphlet contains the fourth annual report of the Jewish Hospital Association of Philadelphia, published in 1869. The report details the hospital's activities, finances, and patient care during that year. It likely includes statistics on the number of patients treated, the hospital's financial status, and possibly a list of officers and board members. The report offers insight into the early years of the Jewish Hospital Association and the state of healthcare for the Jewish community in Philadelphia during the late 19th century.

Memoriam to Isidore Binswanger Memoriam to Isidore Binswanger

This book, printed in Philadelphia in 1890, commemorates the life and contributions of Isidore Binswanger (1820-1890), a prominent figure in Philadelphia's Jewish community and a successful businessman. It details his significant involvement in various Jewish institutions and charitable organizations, including his role in founding the Jewish Hospital (1865) and Maimonides College, and his association with Rabbi Isaac Leeser.

National Jewish Hospital at Denver: 50th Anniversary National Jewish Hospital at Denver: 50th Anniversary

Commemorative material related to the 50th anniversary of the National Jewish Hospital at Denver. The exact nature of the item is unknown, as the provided description is brief. The date of publication is inferred from the anniversary year (1955), assuming the hospital's founding was in 1905. The material's geographic context is Denver, Colorado.

New York Daily Times, May 18, 1855: The Jews' Hospital Inauguration New York Daily Times, May 18, 1855: The Jews' Hospital Inauguration

Newspaper; NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, May 18, 1855. This issue contains a significant two-column article on the back page detailing the inauguration of "The Jews' Hospital," now known as Mount Sinai Hospital. The article provides an extensive report on the dedication ceremony and lists the hospital's initial officers. Published in New York City.

Postcard: Home of the Sons & Daughters of Israel, New York City Postcard: Home of the Sons & Daughters of Israel, New York City

Postcard depicting the Home of the Sons & Daughters of Israel in New York City. The front of the card shows a hospital, while the back shows a rabbi and his wife. The address 282 East 10th St., NYC, is printed on the card. A one-dollar coin is also mentioned in the description. The date is circa 1920.

Programme for the Dedication of the New Jewish Hospital and Home for the Aged and Infirm Programme for the Dedication of the New Jewish Hospital and Home for the Aged and Infirm

This 7-page book is a program from the dedication ceremony of the new Jewish Hospital and Home for the Aged and Infirm in Philadelphia, held on September 14, 1873. The program offers insight into the history of the Jewish Hospital Association of Philadelphia, its founding in 1865, and its mission to provide medical care and support to the Jewish community, addressing the lack of access to care and employment discrimination faced by Jews in other hospitals.

The Golden Book of Life: Presented to the Jewish Hospital, Philadelphia The Golden Book of Life: Presented to the Jewish Hospital, Philadelphia

This book, presented to the Jewish Hospital in Philadelphia by Mr. and Mrs. Lazarus Morgenthau of New York in 1873, serves as a commemorative volume. It contains 243 pages and is bound in contemporary red and gold printed wrappers. This volume is considered a companion piece to "The Dedication of the New Jewish Hospital and Home for the Aged and Infirm," published on September 14, 1873. Only two copies are known to exist, according to Singerman 2412 and WorldCat.

Trade Card for Lucien Moss Trade Card for Lucien Moss

This plain print trade card advertises the services of Lucien Moss at 1631 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card notes that Moss's Home for the Incurables (now Moss Rehabilitation Center) is located at the same address. The card also mentions the Jewish Hospital, suggesting that Moss's services may have been related to medical care, possibly in conjunction with the Jewish Hospital or as a direct service. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: German General Benevolent Society's German Hospital, San Francisco Trade Card: German General Benevolent Society's German Hospital, San Francisco

This trade card advertises the German Hospital of the German General Benevolent Society, located at 14th & Noe Streets in San Francisco. The front of the card lists the hospital's address and phone number (W 268) and features a list of the doctors associated with the hospital. The back of the card is a photograph of the hospital building. The style and image quality suggest a late 19th-century origin.