Letter from Adolphus S. Solomons regarding Memorial Book presented to the children of Myer S. Isaacs, July 7, 1904A one-page letter and cover letter, signed by Adolphus S. Solomons, agent, on the letterhead of the Central Committee of the Baron De Hirsch Fund. Dated July 7, 1904. The letter accompanies a memorial book (Item 13-1687 in the collection) presented to the children of Myer S. Isaacs. Solomons describes his long-standing association with Myer S. Isaacs and expresses his deep interest in the Baron De Hirsch Fund. The memorial book is a leather portfolio containing calligraphic text on six pages of parchment paper, signed by trustees of the Baron de Hirsch Fund.
Memorial Book Presented to the Family of Myer S. IsaacsA 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.