Subject: New York (N.Y.)--Social conditions

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Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper: "The Old Clo' Traffic on the Lower East Side", December 11, 1886 Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper: "The Old Clo' Traffic on the Lower East Side", December 11, 1886

Half-page illustration and accompanying article from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, depicting "The Old Clo' Traffic on the Lower East Side" of New York City. Published in New York, New York on December 11, 1886.

Handbook for Visitors to the Poor: The Sanitary Rights of Dwellers in Tenement and Lodging Houses in NYC and Brooklyn Handbook for Visitors to the Poor: The Sanitary Rights of Dwellers in Tenement and Lodging Houses in NYC and Brooklyn

Pamphlet titled "Handbook for Visitors to the Poor: The Sanitary Rights of Dwellers in Tenement and Lodging Houses in NYC and Brooklyn," published by the State Charities Aid Association, No. 16, in 1878. The pamphlet addresses sanitary conditions and the rights of residents in tenement and lodging houses in New York City and Brooklyn.

Harper's Weekly, February 18, 1882: Exiles from Russia Harper's Weekly, February 18, 1882: Exiles from Russia

Issue of Harper's Weekly newspaper published in New York, New York on February 18, 1882. This issue features an article and accompanying illustration about Russian exiles arriving in New York City.

Kollel America Tiphereth Jerusalem Stamp Book: 26 Canal Street, New York Kollel America Tiphereth Jerusalem Stamp Book: 26 Canal Street, New York

Complete book containing five sheets of ten stamps each, plus covers. The stamps depict Rabbi Kollel America Tiphereth Jerusalem and solicit aid for orphans and the poor. The book indicates an address of 26 Canal Street. Published circa 1910.

Lottery Ticket for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children, New York, 1803 Lottery Ticket for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children, New York, 1803

Lottery ticket number 57 for a 1/4 share in the 1803 Lottery for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children. The ticket is signed by Naphtali Judah, Bookseller and Stationer, located at No. 84 Maiden-Lane, New York City. The verso is blank.

Postcard: Home of the Sons & Daughters of Israel, 282 East 10th Street, New York City Postcard: Home of the Sons & Daughters of Israel, 282 East 10th Street, New York City

Postcard depicting the Home of the Sons & Daughters of Israel at 282 East 10th Street in New York City. The front of the postcard shows the hospital, while the back features a photograph of a rabbi and his wife. The postcard is dated circa 1920.

Stereoscopic View of Five Points, New York City, circa 1875 Stereoscopic View of Five Points, New York City, circa 1875

Stereoscopic photograph depicting a street scene in the Five Points neighborhood of New York City, circa 1875. Five Points was a notorious area known for its poverty and high concentration of immigrant populations. The image offers a glimpse into the living conditions and street life of the time.

Tenement to Rent:  Rental Sign, New York, New York Tenement to Rent: Rental Sign, New York, New York

A painted wood rental sign reading "TENEMENT TO RENT." The sign likely dates from the early 20th century, judging by its style and the subject matter. It was found in New York, New York.