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Subject: Obituaries


Eulogy for an Unidentified German-Jewish Scholar by Isaac Leeser, 1857 Eulogy for an Unidentified German-Jewish Scholar by Isaac Leeser, 1857

Manuscript eulogy written by Isaac Leeser in 1857. The eulogy, written on a 10" x 8" page, is addressed to the readers of the Occident. Leeser praises the unidentified scholar's work, mentioning his contributions to wisdom and learning over the previous seventy years. The eulogy concludes with the date 'Berlin, September 1857'. The manuscript was found among other Leeser papers and verified by Dr. Arthur Kiron and Bruce Nielsen at the Katz Center of the University of Pennsylvania.

Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, April 5, 1862 Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, April 5, 1862

Issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper published in New York, New York on April 5, 1862. This issue contains a lengthy obituary, notes on the War of 1812, details about a two-year period as a prisoner of war, the purchase of Monticello, the abolishment of flogging, the gift of a Jefferson statue to Congress, and a review of the recently published "Manual of Rules and Regulations for Ships of War."

Letter from L. E. Bruel to Isaac Leeser regarding the death of Samuel Bruel, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 11, 1864 Letter from L. E. Bruel to Isaac Leeser regarding the death of Samuel Bruel, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 11, 1864

Letter written by L. E. Bruel of Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 11, 1864, informing Isaac Leeser of the death of his father, Samuel Bruel. The letter includes an obituary from a Cincinnati newspaper. Samuel Bruel was a prominent member of the Cincinnati Jewish community, a hatter, founder of the Hebrew Beneficent Society of Cincinnati (1839), and Gabah Beth Haim of Bnai Israel (1849). He was known for his contributions to the Occident and his involvement in the Kosher Dead Sheep controversy of 1840/41.

New York Clipper, October 5, 1867 New York Clipper, October 5, 1867

Issue of the New York Clipper newspaper from October 5, 1867, featuring a major biographical sketch and obituary of Izzy Lazarus (1812-1867), a renowned Jewish American boxer, trainer, and promoter. The newspaper also includes a report on Lipman Pike (1845-1893), the first Jewish baseball player, who played for the Mutuals against the Eckfords.

Newspaper clipping: National Intelligencer, January 27, 1820 Newspaper clipping: National Intelligencer, January 27, 1820

Newspaper clipping from the *National Intelligencer*, published in Washington, D.C. on January 27, 1820. The clipping contains a detailed report from Albany, NY (dated January 20, 1820) concerning Mordecai Manuel Noah's proposal to establish a settlement for foreign Jews on Grand Island (near Buffalo). The editorial expresses sympathy for Noah's plan. Also included is an obituary of Starr Barrett of Charleston, South Carolina, reprinted from the *Southern Patriot* of January 14, 1820. The obituary describes Barrett as being over 120 years old, a claim that seems highly improbable given the detail provided.

Obituary of Alfred Andrew Cohen from the San Francisco News Letter and California Advertiser Obituary of Alfred Andrew Cohen from the San Francisco News Letter and California Advertiser

This pamphlet reprints an obituary of Alfred Andrew Cohen (1829-1887) from the November 19, 1887, edition of the *San Francisco News Letter and California Advertiser*. The obituary details Cohen's life, noting his arrival in California in 1849, his English parentage, his significant estate, and his well-known criticism of railroad monopolies. The obituary is reprinted in this pamphlet and is a valuable historical record for understanding the life of a prominent figure in 19th-century San Francisco.

Poulson's American Daily Advertiser: August 14, 1804 Poulson's American Daily Advertiser: August 14, 1804

Issue of Poulson's American Daily Advertiser newspaper published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 14, 1804. This issue contains a death notice mentioning Morris, an Algerian Jew who taught Hebrew at Cambridge University, and an advertisement for Israel as an auctioneer.

The Spectator: December 6, 1797 The Spectator: December 6, 1797

Newspaper clipping from *The Spectator*, published in New York, New York on December 6, 1797. The clipping contains an obituary, mentioning a person who died at age 78, possibly the father of Raphael and grandfather of Jacob. The obituary is located on page 3, column 3.

Trade Card: Lowenstein's Philadelphia Clothing Store, Mansfield, Ohio Trade Card: Lowenstein's Philadelphia Clothing Store, Mansfield, Ohio

Trade card for Lowenstein's Philadelphia Clothing Store located at the southwest corner of 3rd and Main Streets in Mansfield, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a Black man playing a clarinet. The back features an advertisement. The card also includes an obituary for Jacob Lowenstein, father of Benjamin and Samuel Lowenstein, proprietors of the Lowenstein Bros. clothing house in Mansfield, Ohio. Jacob Lowenstein died on March 2, 1897, at age 75. Portions of the obituary are reprinted from the Canton (OH) News Democrat, as noted in the Semi-Weekly News, Vol. 13, No. 18, of March 2, 1897. Samuel Lowenstein resided at 1359 North Market Street.