Subject: Jewish soldiers

Published by the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) in 1916, this Jewish prayer book was distributed to Jewish soldiers serving on the U.S.-Mexico border during the Mexican Revolution. This specific copy was presented to John Honigman of Co. F, 5th Maryland Infantry, at Eagle Pass, Texas, on Rosh Hashanah 1916, as indicated by a dedication plate. The book contains 146 pages and is designed for field use. This edition is rare, with only a handful of copies known to exist.

Patriotic envelope with an allover design, published by Magnus, N.Y. The illustration depicts a troop encampment with the inscription "Camp of the 5th Pen. Cavalry near Williamsburg, Va." The 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment was organized in Philadelphia in 1861 by Colonel Max Friedman and included many Jewish soldiers. The regiment notably had the first Jewish chaplain in the U.S. military, Michael Allen, a Philadelphia Hebrew school teacher, who was later compelled to resign due to existing regulations.

A patriotic envelope featuring an image of Col. Max Friedman and the text "Headquarters; Cameron Dragoons." The envelope likely dates to circa 1863 and relates to the Civil War. It was found in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Roll sheet documenting Company "C" of the 67th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, dated March 31, 1862. The record includes information about Marcus M. Spiegel, who commanded the company and was later promoted to Colonel of the 120th Regiment. It notes his bravery in battle, wounding at Winchester, and death in Louisiana. Isaac L. Rice is also mentioned.

Photographs from a newspaper file depicting Haganah soldiers wearing the side curls of Orthodox Jews. The images show the soldiers at a sandbag emplacement in no man's land between Jaffa and Tel Aviv. The photographs were taken on November 1, 1948.

Invitation letter to Erwin Piscator from Gabriel Wechler, National Secretary, inviting him to a National Proclamation Dinner. Dated December 2, 1942. The letter notes Piscator's role as director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research and mentions the Committee for a Jewish Army of Stateless and Palestinian Jews. Piscator signed the letter. The invitation is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

Invitation letter addressed to Dr. Erwin Piscator, a noted director and director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research. The invitation is from Gabriel Wechler, National Secretary, to attend the National Proclamation Dinner. The letter is dated November 25, 1942. Dr. Piscator's signature is present on the letter. The letter also mentions the Committee for a Jewish Army of Stateless and Palestinian Jews.

A threatening letter written by Captain Edwin Warren Moise, a Jewish officer in the 7th North Carolina Cavalry Battalion of the Confederate Army, to Colonel Seaborn Jones in Columbus, Georgia, on August 10, 1862. The letter, sent from Camp French, North Carolina, expresses Moise's anger and intent to confront Jones regarding perceived mistreatment. The original envelope is included, bearing postal markings and endorsements. A transcript is also included.

Blank lettersheet with elaborate graphics, including a Union Flag in color and a depiction of a soldier on horseback. The letterhead features the text: "Head Quarters Cameron Regiment (in red)", "Dragoons (in blue)", and "Col. Max Friedman, Commander (in red)". Colonel Friedman was the first Jewish chaplain in the Union Army.

Letter from Pierre van Paassen, National Chairman of a committee for a Jewish Army of stateless and Palestinian Jews, to Erwin Piscator, noted director and director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research. Van Paassen requests Piscator's signature on a proclamation. Dated September 16, 1942.

Lithograph depicting Jewish soldiers of the Prussian army observing Yom Kippur prayers in Metz, 1870. Published by H. Schile, 18 Division St., New York City. The scene shows soldiers in uniform, some wearing tallit, gathered around a Torah ark. A cartouche includes a quote in Hebrew and German: "Have we not the same father, only one god created us." Explanatory text in German is at the four corners. The lithograph is of historical significance, illustrating the observance of Jewish religious practice amidst wartime.

A government record documenting the service of Marcus M. Spiegel in the 67th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. The record details his promotion to Colonel and subsequent death at Snaggy Point, Louisiana. The document is a roll sheet from Company "C".

Printed promissory note, signed, paying David Rittenhouse interest on a depreciation certificate. The note is dated November 5, 1785, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was issued by the Pennsylvania Council and countersigned by Charles Biddle and Jonathan Nicholson. The verso is signed by Nathan Levy, a private in the 6th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line, for whom the payment was made. The note records a payment of 3 pounds, 17 shillings for one year's interest.

A promotion certificate for Abraham Rosenthal to the rank of corporal in Company A, 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry Volunteers. Issued in Manassas, Virginia, on June 23, 1862, and signed by Regimental Commander L.B. Pierce.