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Billhead - Dr. Hyman Rosa, Kingston, New York, October 10, 1888 Billhead - Dr. Hyman Rosa, Kingston, New York, October 10, 1888

Invoice from Dr. Hyman Rosa, dentist, located at the corner of Clinton Avenue and Maiden Lane, Kingston, New York. The invoice is dated October 10, 1888. The bill lists charges for 'Expenses of Orchestra' and 'Music' for two days for the Kingston Masonic Lodge #10. This includes costs for orchestra on the 'night', 'extra', 'matinee', and expenses 'for evening'. The bill is signed by Dr. Hyman Rosa and the recipient, N. E. Brodhead, Treasurer of the Masonic Lodge, at the bottom of the invoice.

Boston Museum Broadside Advertising Julius Eichberg's Performances Boston Museum Broadside Advertising Julius Eichberg's Performances

A broadside advertising performances at the Boston Museum, likely dating from the 1860s. The broadside features the music of Julius Eichberg, and one of four such broadsides in the collection.

Boston Museum Broadside: Programme for a Performance Featuring Julius Eichberg's Music, February 6, 1861 Boston Museum Broadside: Programme for a Performance Featuring Julius Eichberg's Music, February 6, 1861

A broadside program advertising performances at the Boston Museum in Boston, Massachusetts on February 6, 1861. The program features the music of Julius Eichberg, a violinist, director of music, and composer.

Boston Museum Theatre Programme: Julius Eichberg's Performances, November 21, 1861 Boston Museum Theatre Programme: Julius Eichberg's Performances, November 21, 1861

A broadside program for performances at the Boston Museum Theatre, advertising the works of Julius Eichberg. Published in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 21, 1861. The broadside includes biographical information about Eichberg, highlighting his musical career and compositions.

Broadside Advertisement for the Berger Family Musical Troupe Broadside Advertisement for the Berger Family Musical Troupe

A broadside advertising the Berger Family musical troupe, featuring 13 performers, including Miss Alice Kellogg, the only lady trombone player. The broadside includes illustrations of the Berger family and the troupe. The date is unknown but based on stylistic clues and other materials in the collection, the broadside likely dates from the late 19th century.

Broadside: Boston Academy of Music; Ullman and Strakosch Opera Company; Boston, Massachusetts; January 15, 1860 Broadside: Boston Academy of Music; Ullman and Strakosch Opera Company; Boston, Massachusetts; January 15, 1860

Playbill broadside advertising a performance by the Ullman and Strakosch Opera Company at the Boston Academy of Music on January 15, 1860. The program includes Donizetti's opera, *The Martyrs*.

Broadside: Boston Museum Programme, September 30, 1861 Broadside: Boston Museum Programme, September 30, 1861

A broadside program for a performance at the Boston Museum in Boston, Massachusetts on September 30, 1861. The program features performances by Julius Eichberg.

Broadside: Song Sheet, "To Old Willamette" Broadside: Song Sheet, "To Old Willamette"

A song sheet containing the lyrics to "To Old Willamette." Printed on a card and possibly associated with the Masons. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1885.

Certificate of Attendance for Gertrude Gottheil, Music Gymnastics Class, December 15, 1876 Certificate of Attendance for Gertrude Gottheil, Music Gymnastics Class, December 15, 1876

Certificate awarded to Gertrude Gottheil for completing a Music Gymnastics class on December 15, 1876. Accompanying the certificate is a handwritten note from Richard James Horatio Gottheil, dated May 13, 1903, to Gilbert Rich. The note indicates the certificate came from the library of Rabbi Gustav Gottheil, the grandfather of Gilbert Rich.

General Siegel's March: Sheet Music Dedicated to Major A. J. Cohen General Siegel's March: Sheet Music Dedicated to Major A. J. Cohen

Six-page sheet music titled "General Siegel's March," composed by Adolph Birgfeld and published in 1861 by Lee and Walker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The sheet music is dedicated to Major A. J. Cohen, Assistant Inspector General of the Philadelphia Home Guards. Features a portrait of Major Cohen on the cover.

Grand Concert Program of the Great Levy Company, Rockford, Illinois, November 18, 1893 Grand Concert Program of the Great Levy Company, Rockford, Illinois, November 18, 1893

Broadside program for a concert by the Great Levy Company, held at the Corner Street M.E. Church in Rockford, Illinois on November 18, 1893. The program featured Jules Levy, a renowned cornetist, performing four pieces. Following the musical program, Hon. Henry George delivered a speech on "The Single Tax Question". Jules Levy (April 24, 1838 - November 28, 1903) was a cornetist, teacher, and composer born in London, England. He immigrated to the United States and had a significant musical career as a cornet soloist. He is considered arguably the first cornetist to be recorded, participating in an early demonstration of Thomas Edison's phonograph and later recording commercially for Victor and Columbia Records.

Playbill for the Boston Museum, January 13, 1862 Playbill for the Boston Museum, January 13, 1862

Playbill for a performance at the Boston Museum on Monday evening, January 13, 1862, featuring Julius Eichberg as leader and musical director. The broadside advertises the performance and highlights Eichberg's role. Published in Boston, Massachusetts.

Playbill for the Boston Museum, January 16, 1865 Playbill for the Boston Museum, January 16, 1865

Playbill for a performance at the Boston Museum theater on January 16, 1865. The playbill features the name of Julius Eichberg as Music Director four times, highlighting his contributions to the evening's entertainment, including original compositions. The playbill lists various events of the evening and features bold, multi-style typeface. Published in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Program for the Yale Senior Promenade Concert, July 9, 1872 Program for the Yale Senior Promenade Concert, July 9, 1872

Program for the Yale Senior Promenade Concert featuring music by A. Bernstein of New York. Held at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut on July 9, 1872.

Sheet Music by Euday L. Bowman Sheet Music by Euday L. Bowman

Sheet music composed by Euday L. Bowman. The exact title and publication information are unknown; the only available information is the composer's name and the date of 1919.

Sheet Music:  Great Drawing of the Band in Beards Sheet Music: Great Drawing of the Band in Beards

Sheet music featuring a drawing of a band with beards. Published by Jack Mills Music Publishers in 1923.

Sheet Music: 'It Is the Chime!' by Benjamin S. Hart Sheet Music: 'It Is the Chime!' by Benjamin S. Hart

Sheet music for the song 'It Is the Chime!' composed by Benjamin S. Hart. Published by Atwill at 201 Broadway, New York City in 1845. Includes a romantic drawing.

Sheet Music: "A Brivele fun der Heim" by Doctor Rubin Sheet Music: "A Brivele fun der Heim" by Doctor Rubin

Sheet music for the song "A Brivele fun der Heim" (A Letter from Home), words and music by Doctor Rubin, arranged by H. A. Russotta. Published by the Hebrew Publishing Co., 50-52 Eldridge St., New York, New York, circa 1900.

Sheet Music: "A Gut Masoldig" by D. Meyerowitz Sheet Music: "A Gut Masoldig" by D. Meyerowitz

Sheet music for the song "A Gut Masoldig" by D. Meyerowitz, arranged by D. Hornstein. Sung by William Schwartz. Published in New York, New York in 1915 by the Hebrew Publishing Co., 50-52 Eldridge St. Advertisements are present on the front and back covers.

Sheet Music: "Composed & Respectfully Dedicated To M. M. Noah Of New York" Sheet Music: "Composed & Respectfully Dedicated To M. M. Noah Of New York"

Sheet music composed by Henry Russell and Charles Mackay, respectfully dedicated to Mordecai Manuel Noah of New York. Published by Parker & Ditson, 135 Washington St., Boston, in 1838. The sheet music includes a light embossed stamp on the front cover indicating it was sold by Peters & Webster in Louisville.

Sheet Music: "Southern Flowers" and "Daisy Polka" by S. Schlesinger Sheet Music: "Southern Flowers" and "Daisy Polka" by S. Schlesinger

Sheet music for piano, four hands, entitled "Southern Flowers" and "Daisy Polka," composed by S. Schlesinger in 1861. Published in Mobile, Alabama by Joseph Bloch at 55 Dauphin St. Includes a full-page advertisement by the publisher. This piece is notable for being composed by a Jewish composer and published by a Jewish music publisher during the Civil War. Sigmund Schlesinger, born in Germany in 1835, emigrated to America at age 25 and settled in Mobile, Alabama a year later, a city with a growing Jewish community. He carried a letter of introduction to Joseph Bloch, one of the first music teachers in Alabama.

Sheet Music: "The Fairmount Quick Step" by Irenus Isaac Solomon Sheet Music: "The Fairmount Quick Step" by Irenus Isaac Solomon

Sheet music for "The Fairmount Quick Step," composed by Irenus Isaac Solomon and published in Philadelphia by George Willig in 1835. The piece is attributed to Irenus Isaac Solomon, author of "Remembrance of Strauss."

Sheet Music: "To The Young Ladies Of New York Mirabel Schottich" by Abram Nussbaum Sheet Music: "To The Young Ladies Of New York Mirabel Schottich" by Abram Nussbaum

Six-page sheet music for "To The Young Ladies Of New York Mirabel Schottich," composed by Abram Nussbaum and published in New York by Sarony & Knapp circa 1845. The sheet music features a color portrait in the center of the cover. Shows some age-related darkening at edges.

Sheet Music: Drawing of a Mother Praying Sheet Music: Drawing of a Mother Praying

Sheet music for "Drawing of a Mother Praying," published by Henry McCaffrey at 207 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1862. A Confederate imprint from the American Civil War era. The composer is Otto Sutro.

Sheet Music: Sung by the Nurses to the Wounded in the Hospitals Sheet Music: Sung by the Nurses to the Wounded in the Hospitals

Sheet music for the song "Sung by the Nurses to the Wounded in the Hospitals," published by Sep. Winner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1862. The music was composed by J. H. Nones and arranged by Albert H. Bassler.

Sheet Music: Tell Me Why You Come to Me Sheet Music: Tell Me Why You Come to Me

Sheet music for the song "Tell Me Why You Come to Me," with words by Victor Hugo and music by Baroness Willy de Rothschild. Published in San Francisco, California in 1867 by M. Cray.

Sheet Music: The Brave Old Oak, Composed by Henry Russell, 1837 Sheet Music: The Brave Old Oak, Composed by Henry Russell, 1837

Sheet music for the song "The Brave Old Oak," composed by Henry Russell and dedicated to Dr. Kelsey of Rochester, New York. Published in New York in 1837 by James L. Hewitt & Co. The cover is signed by Russell.

Sheet Music: The Grave of Uncle True Sheet Music: The Grave of Uncle True

Sheet music for "The Grave of Uncle True," lyrics by Jefferson Henri Nones, music by H. S. Colman. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Beek & Lawton in 1854. Based on a character from Maria Susanna Cummins' novel *The Lamplighter*. The sheet music features a pictorial cover depicting a graveyard scene.

Sheet Music: The Hebrew Fancy Ball Sheet Music: The Hebrew Fancy Ball

Sheet music for "The Hebrew Fancy Ball," published by Richard Saalfield in New York, New York in 1898. The music contains antisemitic caricatures.

Sheet Music: To Mademoiselle Rachel...Rachel Polka Sheet Music: To Mademoiselle Rachel...Rachel Polka

Sheet music for "To Mademoiselle Rachel...Rachel Polka," published in New York, New York in 1855. The sheet music features a large colored lithograph. Mademoiselle Rachel was a world-famous French/Jewish actress (1820-1858).

Sheet Music: Turner March, Respectfully Dedicated to... Sheet Music: Turner March, Respectfully Dedicated to...

Sheet music for the "Turner March," published by Ziegfeld & Wilson in Chicago, Illinois in 1865. The sheet music features a Jewish star under the Ziegfeld name. The composer is noted as Florence Ziegfeld (father of Florenz Ziegfeld, of Ziegfeld Follies fame). The publisher's address is 88 & 90 Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois.

Steinway Piano Advertising Booklet: Featuring Jewish Artists, 1865 Steinway Piano Advertising Booklet: Featuring Jewish Artists, 1865

An advertising booklet promoting Steinway pianos. The booklet features numerous endorsements from prominent Jewish artists of the time and includes a description of a musical presentation titled "Allegory and Tableaux, The Great Rebellion." Published in 1865.

The Concordia March: Sheet Music for the German Cultural Society, Baltimore, Maryland The Concordia March: Sheet Music for the German Cultural Society, Baltimore, Maryland

Sheet music for "The Concordia March," composed for the opening of the new building and opera hall of the German Cultural Society in Baltimore, Maryland. The sheet music features a colored print of the new building on the cover. Published circa 1865. The German Cultural Society's building was destroyed by fire in 1891.

The Feast of Tabernacles: A Poem for Music The Feast of Tabernacles: A Poem for Music

This 38-page pamphlet contains Henry Ware Jr.'s poem, "The Feast of Tabernacles," written for musical accompaniment by Charles Zeuner. Published in Cambridge, Massachusetts by John Owen in 1837, with Folsom, Wells, and Thurston as printers, the poem was intended for performance at the Odeon by the Boston Academy of Music choir. This version differs from the oratorio version, as noted in the author's preface, maintaining the original form for independent readership.

Trade Card for Liebman & Davis, Music Dealers Trade Card for Liebman & Davis, Music Dealers

This trade card advertises Liebman & Davis, a music dealer located at 27 South Phelps Street, Youngstown, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a humorous scene of musicians playing instruments in a band. The musicians appear to be enjoying themselves, and the card is a playful representation of music and the joy of making it. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for P. Fleischner & Co. Trade Card for P. Fleischner & Co.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features an illustration of two boys singing and playing a violin. They are dressed in suits and are positioned in front of a large, ornate window with a view of the city. The illustration is in a colorful, stylized art style with bold lines and vibrant colors.

Trade Card for R. Bornstein, Clothier Trade Card for R. Bornstein, Clothier

This trade card, two out of three, advertises R. Bornstein, a clothier located at 473 and 681 Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey. The card features a Scottish boy playing a violin. The card is from the 1880s. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Saint Petersburg Conservatory Trade Card for Saint Petersburg Conservatory

This trade card is a reward card for the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. [It features a portrait of Anton Rubinstein, a renowned Russian pianist and composer]. The card's back provides a biographical sketch of Rubinstein.

Trade Card: Gregor Speck & Son, Musical Merchandise, Stationery, and Periodicals, New York, NY Trade Card: Gregor Speck & Son, Musical Merchandise, Stationery, and Periodicals, New York, NY

This trade card advertises Gregor Speck & Son, successors to Isaac Cohen, in New York City. The front of the card lists their business as dealers in musical merchandise, books, stationery, and periodicals, along with pianos and organs. The text indicates their location as Third Avenue, New York. The card's design is simple and text-heavy. The back of the card is blank. A second image is included in this record, but it is not described, as no information about it is available.

Trade Card: Palmer's Victor Agency, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Trade Card: Palmer's Victor Agency, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Trade card depicting Mme. Gluck and advertising Palmer's Victor Agency. The card shows Mme. Gluck's picture and biography on the front. The agency is described as "Palmer's Victor Agency" and is located "opposite the Court House" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is dated circa 1885. The back of the card mentions the Victorla.