Subject: Journalism

This billhead from the True American Steam Power Book and Job Printing Establishment in Trenton, N.J., dated April 9, 1869, details an account for "Naar, Day & Naar." The bill is "To Naar, Day & Naar, Dr." and lists a charge for "sub. to daily True American to 1 Oct 1869 - 12." The item features a distinctive masthead for the "Daily & Weekly True American, Book, Card, and Fancy Job Printing, of every description." The masthead includes a decorative border with floral elements and ornate Victorian-style lettering in red and green for the "To Naar, Day & Naar, Dr." portion, and black script for other text. The bill is also identified as coming from "Central Bank." A handwritten note at the bottom reads, "Please receipt + return." The bill is signed "Naar, Day & Naar" indicating receipt of payment.

This chromolithograph is a color caricature of Sir John Simon, Knt., M.P., Serjeant-at-Law, published in Vanity Fair on September 25, 1886. The artwork, credited to "Spy," depicts Sir John Simon in a top hat and formal wear, with his hands in his pockets, characteristic of the satirical style of Vanity Fair prints. The item also includes a separate page containing a printed biography of Sir John Simon, providing context for the portrait.

Newspaper clipping from the October 1, 1833, edition of the *Daily Evening Transcript* reporting on a duel between J. Hemphill, editor of the *Sumter Gazette*, and Capt. M. M. Levy of Camden, South Carolina. The article includes a letter from C. Levy expressing satisfaction with the resolution of the duel. Published in Boston, Massachusetts.

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.

Two-page letter written by Dr. Sigismund Waterman to Isaac Leeser on July 19, 1849, in New York, New York. Waterman sharply criticizes Leeser's personal attacks and handling of debate, questioning Leeser's journalistic ethics and fairness. Waterman, the first Jewish medical graduate from Princeton, discusses his role as translator and future plans. The letter is marked as strictly confidential.

Memorial broadside commemorating Charles de Young, editor-in-chief of the San Francisco Chronicle, following his assassination on April 23, 1880. The broadside includes a miniature reprint of three pages from the April 24th and 29th, 1880 issues of the San Francisco Chronicle, along with a memorial portrait and tribute on the back. Published in San Francisco, California.

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 4, 1828. This issue features an article about Mordecai Manuel Noah, a prominent Jewish figure of his time.

Newspaper clipping from the *New-York Mirror*, March 28, 1835, featuring an editorial piece titled "A Day at Carthage." The clipping is from Volume F, Page 20 of the archival collection.

This is an issue of the "Daily National Intelligencer," a newspaper published in Washington, D.C., on July 12, 1843. Page 3 notably features the first instance of "Noah's Weekly Messenger," a weekly column by Mordecai Manuel Noah. The newspaper is laid out in a multi-column format with densely printed text and includes small woodcut illustrations, typical of 19th-century periodicals.

This issue of "The Israelite," a newspaper published in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 27, 1868, prominently features correspondence and articles discussing General Grant's Order No. 11. Content includes letters from Hon. I. N. Morris and Adolph Moses, along with a response from General Ulysses S. Grant himself, offering his perspective and regret regarding the controversial order that expelled Jews from various Union army departments during the Civil War. The newspaper displays a distinctive masthead with "THE ISRAELITE" rendered in a decorative font, accompanied by a small engraving.

Reprint of an article titled "On Keeping Young and Growing Old" from the *Journal of Education*, March 1916. The reprint is found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 5, Folder 2.

This item is a complete weekly issue of "Chambers' Edinburgh Journal," dated Saturday, November 12, 1842, Number 563. The periodical features a prominent article reporting on the establishment and publication of "The Voice of Jacob," which is described as the first English-language newspaper for British Jews. This article spans three full columns across pages 343 and 344. The masthead of the journal displays "CHAMBERS' EDINBURGH JOURNAL" in an ornate banner, typical of 19th-century publishing. The issue also includes other articles on various topics such as book stalls, natural history, and "Signs of the Times." 3.

This is an issue of Harper's Weekly, a journal of civilization, published in New York on April 4, 1863. The periodical features articles and numerous woodcut illustrations primarily depicting scenes from the American Civil War, including fortifications along the Mississippi River, military encampments, and riverine operations. The issue contains a full-page map titled "Map of the Course of the Mississippi from Bayou to Baton Rouge," which includes a plot of land owned by Judah P. Benjamin. The front page features a prominent masthead with "HARPER'S WEEKLY JOURNAL OF CIVILIZATION" and two large woodcut illustrations. 3.

Stereoscopic view card depicting Broadway in New York City, showing the building of the Jewish Messenger. Founded in 1857 by Rabbi Samuel M. C. Isaacs and his father, the newspaper lasted until 1902. Circa 1880.

This volume represents the first issue of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences* in 1828. Published by Carey, Lea & Carey, it marks the beginning of Dr. Isaac Hays's 52-year association with the journal, starting as co-editor and later becoming the sole editor in November 1827, when the journal's expansion led to its renaming. Initially, Dr. Hays' connection with the journal began in 1827. The journal was also known as the "Hays Journal" over time. Dr. Hays was the son of Samuel and Richea Gratz Hays.

This archive documents the life and death of Benjamin Leider, the first American volunteer killed in the Spanish Civil War (February 19, 1937). The collection includes a 13-page booklet, *The Flying Reporter* (Vol. 1, No. 3, March 1938), issued by the Ben Leider Memorial Committee; a press release announcing his death; a broadside detailing his death and including letters and newspaper reports; a photograph of Leider with friends; a love letter from Leider to S. Marshak (January 24, 1931); and a second love letter to S. Marshak (circa 1935). The archive also contains biographical information detailing Leider's early life in Kishinev, Russia, his family's emigration to the United States, his career as a journalist and aviator, his involvement in labor activism, and his service in the Spanish Loyalist Air Force. Additional information provides context on the 1905 Kishinev massacre, Leider's work with the New York Graphic, New York News Association, and New York Post, and the memorial service held at Carnegie Hall in 1938.

Newspaper issue of The Sun, published in New York, New York, on April 21, 1834. The issue includes a 4 3/4" column on page 2 detailing Mordecai Manuel Noah's attack on the Courier and Enquirer newspaper.