Subject: Jews, American

Almanac published in Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1885. This is the second year of issuance. The publication includes calendars for each month, articles, and numerous advertisements.

Full-page black and white antisemitic cartoon titled "The American Stage...In the Role of the Lion's Bride." The cartoon depicts a lion with a Jewish face controlling the stage. Published January 17, 1901. Geographic context: New York, NY.

A three-page autograph letter written by James Joseph Sylvester to Dr. John W. Francis on June 13, 1846, from London, England. Sylvester expresses gratitude for Francis's kindness during his previous stay in New York and discusses his current situation and prospects in London. The letter reveals Sylvester's experiences in America, including professional rebuff due to his religion and a violent incident at the University of Virginia.

This is a commemorative banquet program from a dinner held on October 1, 1891, in honor of Jesse Seligman. The program, printed by Dempsey & Carroll in New York City, includes a hand-drawn watercolor illustration on the front and back covers, a multi-course menu (in French), and a record of speeches given by prominent figures in the New York Jewish community, including Jacob H. Schiff, Oscar S. Strauss, Myer S. Isaacs, Myer Sulzberger, and Julius Goldman. Rabbi Gustav Gottheil delivered the grace. The program is a unique artifact offering a glimpse into late 19th-century Jewish high society in New York City.

Bookplate depicting hands in a blessing pose, with the inscription 'Famous Jew of His Time...Fought in Civil War...Father of Laryngology'. The bookplate is part of a group of approximately 100. Circa 1885.

Bookplate featuring the name "Wolf" and a crown. Simon Wolf (1836-1923) was a prominent lawyer, diplomat, and Jewish community leader in the United States. This bookplate likely dates from around 1885.

This calling card belonged to Simon Adler Stern, described as "the foremost authority among American Jews of his day on literature and music." The front of the card features a simple, elegant design. The text on the card reads "Congratulations" in what appears to be Stern's own handwriting. The image is a high-quality scan, showing fine details of the script and card's texture. The back of the card is blank. There is a second image in the record which shows the same card but with different lighting and from another angle.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph. The reverse of the photograph is inscribed "PROPERTY OF MRS. CHAS. P. HOFFMAN." The photographer is credited as Bendann Bros., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / Baltimore, Maryland. The subject of the photograph is Isaac Leeser. The image is dated circa 1860.

Brass Civil War store token. Obverse: "H. RICE..SUTLER..McCLERNANDS BRIGADE..ILL. VOL..10 CENTS"; Reverse: "JOHN STANTON DIE SINKER..CINCINATTI". This token, issued by sutler Henry Rice for McClernands Brigade, Illinois Volunteers, is one of a set of four (5, 10, 25, and 50 cents) circulated during the Civil War. The collection contains the 5, 10, and 25-cent tokens. The token's description notes its rarity (#7). Henry Rice, a Jewish immigrant who knew Abraham Lincoln, was a military storekeeper and businessman. He established Henry Rice & Co., a clothing business in Jacksonville, Illinois, and later co-founded Rice, Stix and Company in Memphis, Tennessee.

Brass Civil War store token. Obverse: "H. RICE..SUTLER..McCLERNANDS BRIGADE..ILL. VOL..25 CENTS"; Reverse: "JOHN STANTON DIE SINKER..CINCINATTI". This token, issued circa 1863, is one of four (5, 10, 25, and 50 cent denominations) circulated among soldiers of McClernand's Brigade, Illinois Volunteers. The token belonged to Henry Rice, a Jewish immigrant, friend of Abraham Lincoln, and philanthropist who served as a sutler for the U.S. Army in Cairo, Illinois. The Shapell Manuscript Foundation notes that this token is uncommon (Rarity #6).

Brass Civil War store token issued by sutler H. Rice for McClernand's Brigade, Illinois Volunteers. Obverse: "H. RICE..SUTLER..McCLERNANDS BRIGADE..ILL. VOL..5 CENTS". Reverse: "JOHN STANTON DIE SINKER..CINCINATTI". This token is one of a set of four (5, 10, 25, and 50 cents), with this collection holding all four. The token's description also includes information about Henry Rice, a Jewish immigrant, friend of Lincoln, and philanthropist, who established a successful clothing business and later a retail business, Rice, Stix and Company, in Memphis, Tennessee, with fellow co-religionists William Stix and Benjamin Eiseman. Dated circa 1863.

Deed of conveyance, dated May 23, 1842, documenting the transfer of property in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from Alexander W. Robertson to Henry Meyer Phillips. The deed reflects a significant property transaction involving a prominent Philadelphia Jew of the period.

An article titled 'The Jews in America' by Alfred Trumble, extracted from Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly, volume 4, number 2, August 1877, published in New York by Frank Leslie's Publishing House. The article, featuring illustrations of Jewish rituals and customs, aims to present American Jewish life to a non-Jewish audience.

Free franked envelope addressed to John Rumsey from Henry Myer Phillips, dated November 25, 1858. Henry Myer Phillips (June 30, 1811 - August 28, 1884) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania (35th Congress).

A handwritten letter from Philip J. Joachimson to the Chief Rabbis in Eretz Israel, dated September 19, 1880. The letter expresses gratitude for New Year greetings and conveys warm regards to the rabbis, their families, and congregations. Joachimson also mentions his continued prayers for Eretz Israel and requests that the letter be shown to Rabbi Avraham Eisenstein and other friends in Jerusalem. The letter is written in English with some Hebrew and consists of three leaves, 35.5 cm, sewn and glued at the top. It shows signs of age, including stains, folding marks, and minor tears.

Newspaper clipping from the March 6, 1789, issue of the New-York Daily Gazette. Features a substantial elegiac poem (an epitaph) for Jacob Rodriguez Rivera (1717-1789) of Newport, Rhode Island. This may be the first published epitaph for an American Jew. The clipping also includes a couple of advertisements by Isaac Moses. Four pages in total.

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.

Blank enrollment form for the Jewish Publication Society of America, circa 1900. The form is part of the M collection, found in Ms. Coll. 1410, Box 6, Folder 36.

Issue of Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper from May 10, 1856, featuring a notable print and article on Mordecai Manuel Noah. The article provides a biographical account of Noah's life and career, including his work as a newspaper publisher. Published in New York.

A one-page letter from A. J. Peixotto to Rabbi Isaac Leeser, dated January 7, 1849, written in Kingston, Jamaica. Peixotto discusses selling books, mentions financial difficulties in Jamaica, and references several individuals.

A one-page business letter dated April 1, 1874, written by Adolph L. Sanger of the law firm Isaacs & Sanger. The letter is on the firm's letterhead, indicating their office location at 243 Broadway, Rooms 9 & 10, New York City. The letter also mentions Isaac A. Isaacs and R. B. Regensurger.

Two-page business letter written by Adolph L. Sanger on his law office stationary, "Adolph L. Sanger...Counselor at Law, 113 Broadway, NYC," dated May 15, 1885. Sanger was a prominent figure in American Judaism, serving as a leader in the B'nai B'rith, president of the Board of Delegates of American Israelites, and vice-president of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. The letter's content pertains to mercantile affairs. Biographical information about Sanger is included in the description.

Personal letter written by Colonel Leon Dyer of Baltimore, Maryland, to Isaac Leeser on January 1, 1848. Dyer's letter requests a favor from Leeser regarding five dollars owed by his brother Abraham and includes information about his sister. The letter reflects the close personal relationship between the Dyer siblings and Leeser. This letter is complemented by another letter from Dyer's sister, Hannah, written from Texas in 1855 to Leeser, also held within this collection. Additional biographical information on Colonel Leon Dyer is included, detailing his adventurous life and continued devotion to his religious community.

A one and one-third page letter written by Daniel Wolff to Isaac Leeser from New Orleans, Louisiana on February 6, 1850. Wolff discusses the formation of a Jewish Benevolent Society in New Orleans and the appointment of Reverend M. N. Nathan as minister of the Hebrew Portuguese Congregation in New Orleans.

Autograph letter signed from David Judah to Isaac Leeser, written in Baltimore, Maryland on April 20, 1830. The letter discusses the poor health of Zalma Rehine and suggests a visit. It also mentions events involving Mr. Etting. This letter is part of a larger correspondence between Judah and Leeser spanning from 1826 to 1849.

This archival item is a letter from Isaac Leeser providing instructions for a response to a toast at a banquet held in honor of Benjamin Franklin Peixotto, Grand Master of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (I.O.B.B.) in the United States. The banquet likely took place during the General Convention in Philadelphia on July 21, 1862, possibly coinciding with Peixotto's formal election as Grand Saar. Leeser, a representative from District Grand Lodge No. 3, I.O.B.B., attended the convention. The letter originates from Leeser's papers at the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS) and is dated between 1862 and 1867. Biographical information about Peixotto is included within the letter's description, detailing his career as a journalist, lawyer, diplomat, and his involvement with the Hebrew Benevolent Society and B'nai B'rith.

A one-page letter written by Jacob Leeser to his brother, Isaac Leeser, in Baltimore, Maryland on December 29, 1833. The letter discusses family and friends, including a mention of Miss Cozen, Isaac's housekeeper. This letter is notable for its rarity, as Jacob Leeser's correspondence is scarce.

A letter written by Josiah Cohen to Isaac Leeser on January 6, 1866, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cohen requests the publication of a notice. The letter also includes historical information about the Jewish community in Pittsburgh, detailing the establishment of Rodef Shalom Congregation, its early challenges, and the founding of the more conservative Etz Hayim congregation. It notes the arrival of Cohen in 1861 to lead the religious school and preach in English, his later success as a judge, and his distinction as the first Jew admitted to the Pittsburgh bar. The letter describes the early struggles of the Jewish community in Pittsburgh, including the destruction of records in the 1845 fire and the gradual growth of the community with the arrival of the railroad.

One-page letter from M. N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser written in London, England on November 21, 1854. Nathan describes an emergency visit due to the death of his sister's husband, leaving him to care for the widow and three children. He sends regards to Rebecca Gratz. This letter is one of six in the collection from Nathan to Leeser.

Autograph letter written by Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen to Isaac Leeser on August 29, 1855, in Savannah, Georgia. The letter discusses a check for Rebecca and books, and includes friendly remarks.

Six-page letter written by Rabbi Moses N. Nathan in Kingston, Jamaica, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 4, 1863. The letter discusses the Civil War, the state of Jewish communities in New Orleans and Cincinnati, Nathan's pulpit in St. Thomas, and the need for a Jewish boarding school in Britain. It also details the declining state of the Judah Touro Synagogue in New Orleans.

Letter written by Myer S. Isaacs to Isaac Leeser on July 21, 1863, on the letterhead of "The Jewish Messenger." The letter acknowledges Leeser's request to convene a meeting of the "Board of Delegates." Isaacs, a prominent New York attorney and judge, discusses the request.

Single-page handwritten letter from Phillip Mann to Levi Phillips, dated 1834, requesting permission for Rabbi Isaac Leeser to officiate at Mann's wedding to Clara Forst. The letter highlights the then-contemporary practice of laymen performing marriage ceremonies and the emerging role of the rabbi in such matters within the Jewish community. It also touches upon the later disagreements between Rabbi Leeser and lay leaders of Mikveh Israel regarding religious authority. The letter is part of a larger collection of materials related to the history of Judaism in America.

A three-page letter written by R. C. Moise of Charleston, South Carolina (possibly Augusta, Georgia) to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia on December 21, 1861. The letter, written during the first year of the Civil War, discusses their relationship, American Jewish education, and Isaac Leeser's reputation.

Two-page letter written by Rabbi A. L. Mayer of Syracuse, New York, to Isaac Leeser on September 23, 1864. Mayer, formerly of Easton, Pennsylvania, discusses his involvement with the National Commercial College as a professor and requests Leeser to place advertisements for the college in the Occident. The letter includes details about the college's curriculum, faculty, and student body. The second page contains the advertisement itself, also available in German with an English translation. The letter sheds light on Mayer's activities after leaving his rabbinical position and offers a glimpse into the commercial education landscape of mid-19th century Syracuse.

A four-page letter written by Rebecca (Catherine) Cohen Moise of Charleston, South Carolina, to Isaac Leeser on December 14, 1845. Moise discusses various topics, including mutual acquaintances from Philadelphia, her views on Leeser's work, the establishment of a Jewish Publication Society in America, and a poem enclosed with the letter. The letter also includes a postscript from Moise's daughter, Sarah Ann. The letter offers insights into the social and intellectual life of American Jews in the mid-19th century.

Autograph letter written by Richea Gratz Hays to Rebecca Gratz on September 28, 1799. The letter was written from Bloomfield, New Jersey, and addressed to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The letter is notable for its discussion of Richea Gratz Hays being one of the first American Jewish women to attend college (Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA).

A single-page letter (8 x 10 inches) written from Wilkes-Barre, PA, on August 8, 1867 (or possibly an earlier date, as the year is difficult to decipher), by Samuel to Isaac Leeser. The author expresses his interest in an article titled "THE JEWS" from the Episcopal Recorder of Wilkes-Barre and requests Leeser to republish it in the Occident, with or without commentary. Samuel highlights the article's candor and fairness, believing its republication would positively impact Jewish-Gentile relations. The reverse of the page serves as the cover, addressed to Leeser, and includes a postmark. The postmark indicates the letter arrived at the Philadelphia Post Office on August 8, 1867.

A single-sheet letter, measuring 8 x 10 inches, penned by Solomon Weil in New York on January 8, 1854. Weil writes to Isaac Leeser, enclosing $2.00 for his publication *The Occident*, and requests several back issues to complete his volume. He also asks Leeser to publish a marriage announcement in the next issue. The letter shows slight damp staining in one corner. The letter is written in English and includes the date in both Gregorian and Hebrew calendars (Tamuz 8th 5614 AM). Weil's address is given as No. 469 Eight Avenue, between 34th & 35th Streets.

A 2 1/2-page letter written by Sophie Waldon Cohen in San Francisco on May 29, 1862, to Isaac Leeser. Cohen sends Leeser an article she authored, requesting its publication in the *Occident*. She also asks Leeser to typeset the Hebrew words in Hebrew letters and mentions sending a copy of the article to Rabbi Eckman of the *Gleaner* for publication. Cohen requests copies of the *Occident* once the article is printed. A postscript identifies her as the wife of Jas. Cohen, who previously corresponded with Leeser from Auburn, California, regarding Chinese Jews. The article mentioned in the letter is not included.

A one-page letter written by Zalma Rehine of Baltimore to his nephew, Isaac Leeser, circa 1830. Rehine discusses family well-being, upcoming events, and the weather. The letter offers insights into the personal and social life of Baltimore Jews during this period. Zalma Rehine (1757–1843) was a merchant and communal leader in Baltimore, playing a significant role in the early development of Jewish life in the city. This letter is one of approximately 15 letters from Rehine to Leeser within a larger collection that provides valuable insight into Leeser's life and career.

An undated letter advocating for unity among American Jews, regardless of synagogue affiliation or national origin. The author emphasizes the importance of unity for Jews in America, using the phrase "Union as strength" as a motto, highlighting the country as a "refuge of the oppressed" and a "land of the free."

A two and a half page letter written on a small note sheet with an envelope. The author, whose name is illegible, requests Isaac Leeser to consider publishing a paper in *The Occident*. The letter is dated March 20, 1852, and mentions a mutual acquaintance, Mrs. Josephs. The handwriting is described as poor.

Congratulatory letter addressed to Mayer Sulzberger regarding an address he delivered at the Young Men's Orthodox Talmud Torah Association (Y.M.O.T.A.) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 5, 1884. The letter's sender is illegible. The letter was sent from 39 Broadway, New York, NY.

Levytype Company portrait of Hyman Gratz, a prominent Philadelphia merchant and philanthropist. The oval portrait shows Gratz in a seated pose, with a facsimile signature. The print measures 6" x 9", with the image itself being 3.5" x 4.5". Created circa 1880 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Lithograph portrait of Mayer Sulzberger (1843-1923), a jurist, Hebraist, communal leader, one of the founders of the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPS), and secretary of the Board of American Israel Delegates. Elected to the Court of Common Pleas in 1895, he later became its president. The lithograph is circa 1885.

American Jewish marriage contract (Ketubah) written and signed in New York City on September 20, 1832. Officiated by Rabbi Isaac B. Seixas of Congregation Shearith Israel. Jonathan Mitchell and William (?) Isaacs served as witnesses. The document is written in Hebrew and English.

Partly-printed manuscript document, boldly signed by officers elected by the Grand Lodge of the State of New York on June 20, 1833. Sent as a stampless letter to a Vermont Lodge. Includes the signature of Mordecai Myers as Deputy Grand Master.

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.

Newspaper clipping from the *National Intelligencer*, published in Washington, D.C., on November 24, 1849. The clipping features a report and letter from Daniel Webster to the Hebrew Benevolent Society and the German Hebrew Benevolent Society on the occasion of their joint anniversary celebration.

Issue of the New York Evening Post newspaper, published July 2, 1816, in New York, New York, featuring an obituary for Gershom Mendes Seixas, the first native-born American Jewish Rabbi.

Issue of the New-York Enquirer newspaper published in New York, New York on February 2, 1828. This issue mentions Mordecai Manuel Noah.

Issue of the New-York Enquirer newspaper published in New York, New York on February 7, 1828. This issue contains an article mentioning Mordecai Manuel Noah.

Issue of Niles' Weekly Register, published in Baltimore, Maryland on November 26, 1831. This issue contains a report on the laying of the cornerstone of the city of Ararat, a project of Mordecai Manuel Noah, and commentary on Noah's recent appointment as sheriff of New York City.

Issue of Niles' Weekly Register, published in Baltimore, Maryland on October 1, 1825. This issue contains an article dismissing the laying of the cornerstone of a building in Buffalo, New York, described as anti-Semitic.

Newspaper issue of the Occident and American Jewish Advocate, Volume VII, Number 9, published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 1, 1849. This issue covers topics related to Jewish life and possibly other contemporary issues.

Bound volume 8 of the Occident and American Jewish Advocate newspaper, published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1850. The volume contains the complete newspapers for the year, excluding advertisements, a common practice at the time. The volume bears the ex-libris of Gratz College.

This archival item is an October 1, 1825, issue of the *Christian Register*, a Boston, Massachusetts newspaper. The back page contains a full reprint of Mordecai Manuel Noah's proclamation to the Jews, delivered in Buffalo, New York on September 15, 1825, by A. B. Seixas.

An oil painting depicting Miriam Marks Nones holding her child. This is the second in a pair of family portraits; the first, depicting Benjamin Nones, is item 1.289 in this collection. Miriam married Benjamin Nones on May 2, 1782, in Philadelphia, and they had 13 children. The painting may have been created in 1791, the year Benjamin became President of Congregation Mikveh Israel. If so, the child depicted is Isaac Moses Nones (October 29, 1788 – October 28, 1805). Note that Benjamin Nones experienced bankruptcy in 1795 and subsequent financial hardship; it is therefore unlikely that he commissioned portraits after that date. Benjamin Nones (1757-1826) was an American soldier who emigrated from Bordeaux to Philadelphia around 1777. He served with distinction in the Revolutionary War, notably under Count Pulaski during the siege of Savannah. Post-war, he worked in brokerage with Haym Solomon, was naturalized on October 9, 1784, and served as president of Congregation Mikveh Israel from 1791. In 1800, he published a defense of Judaism and republicanism in the *Gazette of the United States* (Philadelphia).

This book contains the papers presented at the Jewish Women's Congress held in Chicago on September 4-7, 1893. Published by the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPS), this volume offers insights into the concerns, activities, and perspectives of Jewish women at the end of the 19th century. The congress addressed various topics relevant to Jewish women's lives in America, including religious observance, social justice, education, and philanthropy.

Issue No. 9, Volume XI of the Detroit Jewish Chronicle, a periodical published in Detroit, Michigan on December 15, 1905. This issue contains articles of general Jewish interest and comprises 8 pages.

Pewter tankard engraved "To Lindsay Musel from Purser Etting New Year's Day 1855." Presented to Lindsay Musel by Purser Henry Etting on New Year's Day, 1855. Henry Etting (1799-1876) was a Baltimore-born Jew who served in the U.S. Navy for 53 years, retiring as a Commodore.

This 8-page prospectus, published by Froman Bros. in New York in 1886, appeals for moral and material support for the establishment of the Jewish Theological Seminary Association. It's a crucial document illustrating the early development of American Jewry and the efforts to establish a prominent institution of Jewish higher learning.

Invoice from R. H. Macy & Co., located at Broadway at 6th Ave., 34th St. to 35th St., for a canoe and paddle. The invoice is dated December 17, 1900. The invoice is associated with Nathan Straus (1848-1931), an American merchant and philanthropist who, along with his brother Isidor, were partners and co-owners of R.H. Macy & Company. The description includes biographical information about the Straus brothers, their involvement with Macy's, and Nathan Straus's philanthropy in Israel, as well as a connection to Anne Frank through Otto Frank, who worked at Macy's.

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.

This is a printed copy of a speech delivered by Senator Richard Mentor Johnson of Kentucky concerning the transportation of mail on Sundays. The speech, delivered to a Senate committee chaired by Senator Johnson, discusses the separation of church and state and makes numerous references to American Jews. Printed by Henry Bowen at 167 Washington Street, Boston. The date of publication is estimated to be around January 1, 1829. While not listed in the Rosenbach or Singerman collections, the subject and speech have been written about by educators.

This 71-page book contains the ritual of the Independent Order Free Sons of Israel. Written by Rev. Dr. Rudolph Grossman, it was published in New York in 1890. The book is bound in contemporary boards.

This book, published by Block & Co. in Cincinnati around 1866, contains the prayer book for the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) used by American Israelites. The book includes 307 pages of text, 55 additional pages, and two tipped-in leaves for family records. A notation in the family record section notes the death of Samuel Ollendorff on March 17, 1886. The book is bound in contemporary blind-embossed brown cloth with gilt bands and lettering on the spine. Authored by Isaac M. Wise, a prominent figure in American Jewish religious life known for bridging traditional Judaism with American ideals.

Pamphlet titled "THE AMERICAN JEW AS PATRIOT, SOLIDER AND CITIZEN", published by the Levytype Company. Simon Wolf (1836-1923), born in Germany, emigrated to the United States in 1848 and settled in Ohio. He was an alternate delegate to the 1860 Democratic National Convention before becoming a Republican. He opened a law practice in Washington in 1862, defended Ulysses S. Grant against charges of anti-Semitism, and held various government posts until 1882 when he resumed his legal practice. Wolf claimed acquaintance with every US president from Lincoln to Wilson. A Reform Jew, he also served Jewish organizations, including as president of B'nai B'rith in 1904 and permanent chairman of the Committee on Civil and Religious Rights of the Union of Hebrew Congregations. Published circa 1895.

Newspaper article from the October 19, 1844 edition of *The Anglo-American*, published in New York, New York, detailing the 23rd anniversary dinner of the Hebrew Benevolent Society. The article names M.M. Noah (President) and A.H. Lissac (Vice President), along with the managers: Lionel A. Myers, Mark Levy, Louis Genslers, Solomon I. Hart, and Solomon Joseph.

Newspaper clipping from the *Christian Inquirer*, published in New York, New York on June 17, 1854. This clipping features a column on the funeral of Judah Touro in Rhode Island, including an eulogy by Isaac Leeser. Volume VIII, page 36.

This book contains the daily prayers for American Israelites, as revised in a conference. Published by Bloch & Co. in Cincinnati, it comprises 271 pages, plus an additional 42 pages in the back containing English-only prayers. A copy owned by Isaac Davidson, dated October 31, 1878, is in the collection. The book's content is entirely in Hebrew, except for the additional 42 pages.

Newspaper clipping from The Independent, a Christian newspaper published in New York, New York, on April 18, 1861. The clipping includes a sermon "On the War" by Henry Ward Beecher and an article on the state of Jews in America, specifically focusing on German Jews and their socio-economic conditions.

Issue number 37, Volume XVII of *The Occident and American Jewish Advocate*, a newspaper published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 8, 1859. This issue features a sermon on Rosh Hashanah by Rev. Wechler of Indianapolis.

Newspaper issue of The Occident and American Jewish Advocate, Vol. XVIII, No. 31, published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 25, 1860. Includes an advertisement by S. N. Carvalho.

Newspaper clipping from the *Watertown Reformer*, published in Watertown, New York on May 14, 1884. The clipping features a lengthy article about the life of Judah P. Benjamin.

Reprint of the 1913 original. Two copies. Signed by P. Abraham. This pamphlet, "What Would You Have Us Do?: Papers for the Jewish People, No. VII," is a reprint of a 1913 publication. The reprint includes two copies and bears the signature of P. Abraham.

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.