Subject: Orphanages

This pamphlet contains the text of an 1830 anniversary discourse delivered by Dr. Daniel L. M. Peixotto before the Society for the Education of Orphan Children and the Relief of Indigent Persons of the Jewish Persuasion in New York City. The discourse reflects Peixotto's views on Jewish faith and culture, and the importance of education and charity within the Jewish community. Singerman #500.

Multi-colored lithograph broadside advertising a fundraiser for Talmud Torah Yeshivat Haye Olam & Orphans' Kitchen in Jerusalem. Printed in English, Yiddish, and Hebrew, the broadside features six candles and scenes of the Holy Land. The date of publication is unknown, but the item is likely from around 1900. The broadside was filled in by hand.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a young boy in a light-colored uniform, possibly a Confederate prisoner of war, housed in an orphanage. The verso is inscribed in pencil: “A Levy Cleveland Orphans home / war.” The photograph is undated but is likely from the 1860s.

This pamphlet contains the first official Constitution and By-Laws of the Jewish Foster Home Society of Philadelphia, published in 1862. It includes a list of members, with handwritten notations indicating those who have since deceased or resigned. The pamphlet offers insight into the early organizational structure and membership of this important charitable institution.

A pin with a lithograph of the Jewish Ladies' Day Nursery located at 1695.97 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. The pin also features a plastic key with the word "Benefactor" attached. The nursery was dedicated to providing care for orphaned and deserted children. The pin commemorates the dedication of this new home for 250 children. The date of the dedication is not explicitly stated, but the creation date of this item can be inferred from the collection's metadata as circa 1910.

This book contains the eighth and ninth annual reports of the Association for the Relief of Jewish Widows and Orphans in New Orleans. It also includes the anniversary oration delivered by Isaac T. Hart on January 8, 1863, a prayer by Rev. Dr. Illowy, and an oration by Alexander Dalsheimer of Baton Rouge delivered on January 10, 1864. The reports detail the activities and finances of the organization, providing insights into the charitable work undertaken to support Jewish widows and orphans in the New Orleans community during the mid-19th century.

Envelope postmarked March 10, 1914, from 415 West 128th Street, New York City, addressed to Miss Alice H. Myers. The envelope features a lithograph of a mother holding a child and an advertisement for The Hebrew Infant Asylum, located at Kingsbridge Road and Aqueduct Avenue, New York City.

This book contains the Fourth Annual Report of the Association for the Relief of Jewish Widows and Orphans, along with an anniversary address delivered by Eleazer Block on March 27, 1859, in New Orleans. The report details the activities and finances of the association during its fourth year. It also includes significant historical information about the Abi Yetomim Ubne Ebyonim (Hebrew Orphan Society) of Charleston, South Carolina, founded in 1801, making it the oldest continuously operating Jewish charitable organization in the United States. The text details the society's founding, its mission to care for widows and orphans, and the history of its building.

Check for $5000 issued to the Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asylum Society of the City of New York on July 10, 1869. The check is endorsed by Henry Goldsmith, Secretary of the Asylum, and signed by Mayor A. Oakley Hall and Comptroller Richard B. Connolly. Hall and Connolly were associated with the corrupt Tweed Ring.

A photograph depicting the full body of a girl, likely associated with the Hebrew Kindergarten & Infants Home. The image's date is inferred to be around 1920 based on available metadata, though the exact date remains unknown. The photograph's geographic location is uncertain, though metadata suggests a potential connection to New York City, based on coordinates provided. No further descriptive information is available.

Postcard depicting an outline of a boy's bust. Addresses listed include 35 & 37 Montgomery Street, New York City, and Central & Plainview Avenues, Far Rockaway. Date is circa 1920 based on contextual information.

An invitation to a soirée held on January 20, 1864, at Chapin's Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, to benefit the Hebrew Widow & Orphan Asylum Fund. The invitation is printed on a broadside and includes details about the event.

Postcard invitation to a special meeting of the Hebrew Female Orphan Dowry Society of New York, held at Temple Beth-El on May 16, 1875. The invitation lists J.C. Bachman and Nathan Herman.

Printed invitation to the dedication of a new building for the Jewish Foster Home and Orphan Asylum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 12, 1881. The invitation is addressed to Mayer Sulzberger. The new location was on Mill Street (later Church Lane near Chew Street) in Germantown.

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.

A one-page letter dated February 24, 1863, from Esther Levy, Matron of the Jewish Foster Home in Philadelphia, to Isaac Leeser. Levy requests the loan of a prayer book for the High Holidays. The letter's return address is the Jewish Foster Home Society of Philadelphia, located at 1431 North 15th Street. The letter is undated, but internal evidence suggests a date between 1860 and 1863.

A one-page letter written by José Silvestre Rebello in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Professor Joshua Cohen in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 12, 1838. Rebello requests that two barrels of sugar be given to a Mr. Nathan in Washington, D.C., for the benefit of Josephine Cohn (Cohen), an orphan under Nathan's wife's care. Rebello explains that he would send more but is financially constrained by the current government.

A one-page letter written by M. M. Davis of New York, New York, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 9, 1866. Davis requests Leeser's assistance in finding a Catholic orphanage in Philadelphia to train a young girl in domestic service, citing Leeser's extensive connections with charitable institutions. He also inquires about Leeser's health. The letter includes a few lines of response in Leeser's handwriting.

Letter from M. William Leszynsky, physician, to the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society in New York, New York, dated November 30, 1893. The letter certifies that newly admitted children to the society's care are free from infectious diseases.

Letter from Priscilla J. Joachimsen to the President of the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society in New York City, dated January 5, 1891. The letter certifies that the number of children at the shelter exceeded the number of beds allowed by the New York City Board of Health. The letter bears the official gold seal of the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society.

A thirteen-page letter from the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society to the Mayor of New York City, certifying the number of children admitted to their care, including their names, admission dates, and charges, from January 1 to March 31, 1895. The letter includes a separate signed page.

Collection of materials related to the Jewish Foster Home Society of Philadelphia. Includes handwritten minutes from the eighth annual meeting on approximately February 24, 1863, and three printed invitations to annual meetings (February 14, 1860; February 10, 1863; and February 20, 186[?]). The letters are from Evelyn Bomeisler to Isaac Leeser, and were written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1860 and 1863.

A receipt dated December 1, 1875, documenting the transfer of Jewish orphans from the Mayor's office to the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society in New York City. The receipt lists the names of Stern, Myer and Cohen, Jacob, who were involved in the transaction.

This document is a receipt from the Mayor's Office of New York City, dated between December 1, 1892, and March 1, 1895. It includes a list of orphans and is associated with the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society. The receipt indicates a transaction or payment related to the care of orphans under the society's purview.

A receipt dated December 1, 1875, issued from the Mayor's Office in New York, New York. The receipt lists orphans under the care of the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society. The receipt mentions Priscilla Joachimison.

This pamphlet contains the sixth annual report of the Board of Trustees of the Orphan Asylum, Districts No. 2, 6 & 7, of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (I.O.B.B.), Cleveland, Ohio, for the year ending October 1, 1874. The report details the activities, finances, and possibly the names of individuals associated with the orphanage during that period. It was printed by Bloch & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio.

This 22-page book contains the constitution of the Hebrew Orphan Society, founded in Charleston, South Carolina in 1801. The document includes revisions from 1802, 1859, 1867, and 1887, reflecting the society's evolution over nearly a century. The book was published in Charleston in 1887 and is housed in contemporary wrappers.

Ticket stub and rule sheet for the Purim Association Fancy Dress Ball held on March 15, 1881. The event was a fundraiser for the Building Fund of the Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asylum Society in New York City. The ticket features lithographic artwork depicting Queen Esther on her throne, surrounded by children in ragged clothes, a jester offering a coin, and a masked prince and princess. The rule sheet includes a 'No Smoking' rule. This item provides insight into 19th-century Jewish community life in New York City and fundraising practices for charitable organizations.

Ticket to the Purim Association Fancy Dress Ball held at the Academy of Music in New York City on February 26, 1880. The event was a fundraiser for the Building Fund of the Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asylum Society. The ticket features a lithograph of Queen Esther and her court. The reverse side lists over 100 managers.