This manuscript account book documents the history of Shiloh Lodge No. 17 of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (U.O.B.B.) in Albany, New York, from 1853 to 1876. Written entirely in German, the book details the lodge's organization, membership, finances, charitable activities, and includes obituaries, notably a lengthy tribute to Abraham Lincoln in 1865. This manuscript offers a rare glimpse into the early development of the B'nai B'rith movement in the United States.
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This large, leather-bound folio is a hotel register from 1870 containing numerous entries, many of which appear to be names of Jewish guests. Further research is needed to identify the specific hotel and to fully analyze the contents.