Subject: Jewish Immigration

This 63-page book, published in 1913 under the auspices of the Connecticut Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), serves as a guide for Jewish immigrants to the United States. It is a nearly literal translation of the second Yiddish edition and includes a large map of the USA in both Yiddish and English, as well as photographs. The book aims to assist Jewish immigrants in navigating their new lives in America.

Newspaper clipping from the *Boston Recorder*, February 5, 1820, reporting on Mordecai Manuel Noah's petition for a Jewish colony on Grand Island, near Buffalo, New York. The article, reprinted in *The Salem Gazette*, expresses approval of Noah's plan, highlighting America's potential as a safe haven for Jewish immigrants.

A leather portfolio containing a calligraphic memorial book presented to the family of Myer S. Isaacs in 1904. The portfolio includes six pages of parchment paper with calligraphic text, signed by trustees of the Baron de Hirsch Fund: Jacob H. Schiff (Vice President), Eugene S. Benjamin, Emanuel Lehman (Treasurer), (a name difficult to read), A. Abraham, Henry Rice, Wm B. Hackenburg, Mayer Sulzberger, and A. S. Solomons. It also contains a glossy portrait print of Isaacs and a cover letter signed by Adolphus S. Solomons, agent for the Baron de Hirsch Fund (the letter is cataloged separately). The book serves as a testament to influential American Jews and their involvement in Jewish-American organizations in the late 19th century. The portfolio measures 7.5" x 10", is lined with purple silk, and has a gilt-covered pebbled leather exterior. The leather shows wear at the spine and borders; the portrait print has some soiling and small tears. Overall condition is Very Good.

Collection of over fifty original snapshots depicting scenes in Israel circa 1945-1948. Subjects include immigrants arriving by truck, Arab individuals, tent camps, individuals possibly including Weizmann and Herzl, military personnel, children, and various other scenes.

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.

Trade card advertising M. Newmyer's West End Dry & Fancy Goods Store, located at 1920 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. The card depicts children feeding ducks against a gold background. The reverse side contains a full advertisement. The card dates from circa 1885. M. Newmyer was involved with the National Farm School (for Jewish immigrants).