Subject: Jews -- United States -- History

Silver Kiddush cup inscribed "Humbly Presented to the Right Honourable Benjamin Nones for his Dedicated Service to the Jewish Community of Philadelphia." This presentation piece honors Benjamin Nones (1757-1826), a significant figure in early American Jewish history and a veteran of the American Revolution. The cup has been exhibited at prominent institutions, including the Skirball Cultural Center, the American Jewish Archives, and the Museum of American Jewish Heritage. Its image was featured in the 350th-anniversary book presented at a dinner attended by President George W. Bush. The inscription reflects Nones's contributions to the Jewish community of Philadelphia and his service as an officer of the Society of Ezrath Orchim (the first organized Jewish charity in Philadelphia) and president of Congregation Mikveh Israel. The object's history also highlights Nones's political involvement and his outspoken defense against anti-Semitic attacks during the 1790s. This piece is considered an iconic object of early American Jewish life. See Sotheby's auction catalogue of October 2, 1992, in Tel Aviv, and the 350th-anniversary dinner book (September 2004).

This port of entry document records a shipment of finished copper from Hendricks & Brothers to New Bedford, Massachusetts. The document originates from Hendricks & Isaacs' Soho Copper Refinery in Soho, New Jersey. The document is dated September 8, 1840. The Hendricks family, prominent in New York City's Jewish community, played a crucial role in the American Industrial Revolution through their copper production. The provided description details the family's history, their contributions to American industry and the Navy, and their significant role in the development of copper manufacturing in the United States. The document highlights the business's importance in supplying copper for various applications, including shipbuilding and steam engines.

Second annual publication of the American Jewish Historical Society, 1894. Contains numerous articles on early Jews in America.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, dated April 12, 1836, detailing the shipment of finished copper from New York, New York to Charleston, South Carolina. The record provides insight into the business operations of Hendricks & Brothers, a prominent American copper manufacturing firm.

Pamphlet titled "The War Record of American Jews," published by the American Jewish Committee on January 1, 1919, in New York City. This is the first report detailing the contributions of American Jews during World War I.