This collection comprises ten items: nine letters and one billhead, pertaining to the B'nai Israel Congregation and various businesses in Keokuk, Iowa, dating from 1900 to 1908. The materials include correspondence regarding congregational affairs, as well as business documents such as a bill from the Keokuk Gas and Light company and receipts. The items were found within a handwritten minute book from the B'nai Israel Congregation spanning 1885-1906, suggesting their relation to the broader history of the Keokuk Jewish community. The physical location of these items is varied, and some items are referenced by multiple IDs within the collection.
Subject: Keokuk (Iowa)
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A business letter written by the Spiesberger Brothers, located at 406 Main Street, Keokuk, Iowa, on August 19, 1889. The letter's recipient and contents are unknown, though the subject may relate to their clothing business. The letter mentions Meyer Spiesberger's role as president of Keokuk's first building for a synagogue.