Subject: Periodicals

This billhead from The San Francisco Chronicle, dated March 11, 1887, details a charge of $4.00 to A. W. Furst for an advertisement. The document advertises "THE WEEKLY CHRONICLE, The Star Weekly of the Pacific $1.50 a Year" and boasts an average circulation of 43,500. The left side of the billhead features a section of "TESTIMONIALS from some of the Leading San Francisco Merchants." The item displays ornate Victorian-style lettering for the date and the main business name, and decorative borders enclosing the testimonial section. 3.

Issue of the Boston Magazine from January 1785, published in Boston, Massachusetts. This issue contains a notice regarding the death of Haym Salomon on page 39.

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."

Newspaper issue of the *Gazette of the United States* and *Philadelphia Daily Advertiser*, published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 20, 1798. The issue includes advertisements for the sale or charter of a ship and for a play titled "The Jew" at the New Theatre.

Issue of the Independent Gazetteer; or, the Chronicle of Freedom newspaper published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1783. This issue contains advertisements from Barnett & Moses.

This letter, dated January 11, 1853, was written by Jacob Seligman, Librarian of the Hebrew Young Men's Literary Association in New York City, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Seligman encloses three dollars for a subscription to Leeser's *The Occident* and inquires about the publication date of Leeser's new Bible edition. The letter is part of a collection of nine letters.

A two and a half page letter written on a small note sheet with an envelope. The author, whose name is illegible, requests Isaac Leeser to consider publishing a paper in *The Occident*. The letter is dated March 20, 1852, and mentions a mutual acquaintance, Mrs. Josephs. The handwriting is described as poor.

This issue of Scientific American, a weekly journal of practical information, art, science, mechanics, chemistry, and manufactures, dated February 23, 1878, features an illustrated article on "Carvalho’s Feed Water Heater and Superheater." The masthead prominently displays the publication's title in ornate, Gothic-style lettering, accompanied by a decorative border. The periodical contains various scientific and technological articles, diagrams of machinery, and advertisements of the period. 3.

Excerpt from the May 4, 1833, issue of the *Christian Register*, a periodical published in Boston, Massachusetts. The excerpt features an article from the *Portland Courier* about a visit to Charleston, South Carolina. The excerpt is presented in English.

Issue of the New-York Journal & Patriotic Register newspaper published in New York, New York on November 9, 1791. This issue includes advertisements from Gomez and Nathan, notably a bilingual (English and French) advertisement by Nathan. The newspaper also contains the first official U.S. Census compiled by Thomas Jefferson.

This is an issue of the "Daily National Intelligencer," a newspaper published in Washington, D.C., on July 12, 1843. Page 3 notably features the first instance of "Noah's Weekly Messenger," a weekly column by Mordecai Manuel Noah. The newspaper is laid out in a multi-column format with densely printed text and includes small woodcut illustrations, typical of 19th-century periodicals.

This is an issue of *Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper* from December 17, 1870, featuring various articles and detailed wood engravings. The cover prominently displays illustrations related to "Machinery for Clipping Horses Expeditiously and Easily—Mr. Babee's Invention" and "New York City—Shearing Horses with New Clipping Apparatus." Inside, a full-page spread titled "The Great Hebrew Charity Fair, Under the Auspices of the Hebrew Benevolent Association, for the Benefit of Mount Sinai Hospital & the Hebrew Orphan Asylum" presents nine prints depicting the event. Another half-page print illustrates "The Hebrew Orphan Asylum, East 77th St. Near Third Ave.," accompanied by a related article. The periodical showcases typical late 19th-century illustrated news reporting through its extensive use of woodcut illustrations and diverse content.

This issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, dated September 12, 1891, features numerous illustrations and articles documenting current events and social life. Key illustrations include a full-page print by J. Durkin titled 'Market Night in the Jewish Quarter of New York,' a panoramic view of a disastrous fire in Jacksonville, Florida, and illustrations of a train accident at Bostian Bridge in North Carolina. Other visual content includes scenes of people returning from summer vacation, portraits of jockeys and racing scenes, women bicycling, and various other topics of interest common to illustrated newspapers of the period. The masthead features ornate Victorian-style lettering with an illustration of the U.S. Capitol building. 3.

An issue of the newspaper "Public Opinion," edited by I. N. Choynski, published in San Francisco, California, on October 14, 1882. This four-page newspaper features news, editorials, and numerous advertisements. The masthead prominently displays the title "PUBLIC OPINION" in a bold, serif typeface, with publication details including volume and issue numbers (Vol. IV. No. 21) and price (Five Cents) in smaller type. The pages are laid out in multiple columns, characteristic of 19th-century newspapers.

This issue of "The Daily Delta" newspaper, published on July 23, 1850, contains an article on page 2 titled "Jewish Synagogue." The article details the solemn ceremony of laying the cornerstone for the Shangarai Chasset synagogue, located on Rampart Street, near Conti Street in New Orleans. It notes that the synagogue will be under the pastoral charge of the Rev. J. K. Gutheim. The newspaper features a masthead with "THE Daily Delta." and an illustration depicting a river or harbor scene with boats and figures. 3.

Issue of Niles' Weekly Register newspaper published in Baltimore, Maryland on November 19, 1825. This issue includes an article on page 183, column 1, reporting on a lawsuit concerning a draft due on Saturday, with discussion of observing the Sabbath.

Issue of Niles' Weekly Register newspaper published in Baltimore, Maryland on November 28, 1829. This issue contains a report on page 214 alleging that the Rothschilds have purchased Jerusalem.

Issue of Niles' Weekly Register newspaper published in Baltimore, Maryland on September 24, 1825. This issue contains a brief article on page 52, column 1, dismissing the laying of the cornerstone at Ararat (Buffalo, NY).

This excerpt from the *North American Review*, Volume 24 (1826), contains a critical review of Jacob Newton Cardozo's treatise on political economy. The review, spanning pages 169-187, provides an assessment of Cardozo's work by an anonymous author for the *North American Review*. Cardozo was a well-known economist and editor, who died in 1873 at the age of 84.

This pamphlet contains two full-page advertisements from a 1879 "Clothier and Hatter Periodical." One advertisement is for M. Sampter & Sons, located at 261 & 263 Canal Street, New York. It promotes their Spring and Summer 1879 collection of Youths', Boys' and Children's Clothing, noting their recent move to more extensive quarters. The second advertisement is for Hammerslough Brothers, Wholesale Clothiers, located at 478, 480 & 482 Broadway, New York. It features their Spring and Summer stock of "Novelties" and highlights their specialization in "White Vests" made from various fabrics. Both advertisements feature bold, period-appropriate typography and decorative borders. The Hammerslough Brothers ad includes a distinctive illustrative logo with three stylized vests framed in an arch. 3.

This is the first periodical published west of the Rocky Mountains. Volume 1, Issue 1, published October 20, 1864, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Published by E.L.T. Harrison and E.W. Tullidge in the 20th Ward, this magazine featured articles on science, literature, and art. Notably, the first article in this issue is Benjamin Disraeli's "Miriam Alroy, A Tale of the Jewish Captive." The magazine ran for six issues and was financially supported by Salt Lake City's leading gentiles, including Col. Sam Kahn. It was printed at Fort Douglas.

This item is a complete weekly issue of "Chambers' Edinburgh Journal," dated Saturday, November 12, 1842, Number 563. The periodical features a prominent article reporting on the establishment and publication of "The Voice of Jacob," which is described as the first English-language newspaper for British Jews. This article spans three full columns across pages 343 and 344. The masthead of the journal displays "CHAMBERS' EDINBURGH JOURNAL" in an ornate banner, typical of 19th-century publishing. The issue also includes other articles on various topics such as book stalls, natural history, and "Signs of the Times." 3.

This issue of *Flake's Bulletin*, a daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas, dated March 5, 1868, contains various local and telegraphic news, market reports, and numerous advertisements. Notably, it includes an announcement for a meeting of the "Hebrew congregation" at Goeppinger's Hall, which was the precursor to Congregation B'nai Israel. Advertisements from various Jewish merchants, including lawyer Henry Jacob Labatt, are also present. The newspaper is formatted with multiple columns of text, typical of mid-19th century periodicals.

This item is an issue of the periodical "Puck" from 1879, featuring an antisemitic political cartoon by Joseph Keppler titled "The New Judea." The cartoon depicts a chaotic scene with caricatured figures associated with the "Jewish Colonization Company" and the "Office of the Superintendent," including individuals handling animals, an "old clothes" vendor, and people arriving by cart, implying a critique or satire of Jewish settlement efforts. The artwork is a lithograph, characteristic of the era's political cartoons. The reverse side contains additional articles and text. 3.

This double-page spread from Puck, dated December 8, 1880, features the political cartoon "The Chosen People" by Joseph Keppler. The cartoon presents an antisemitic caricature of a Jewish peddler, depicted with items labeled "sobriety," "industry," "literature," and "prosperity," seemingly "thumbing his nose" at figures representing Bismarck, Hilton, and Corbin. The accompanying caption reads: "I have thriven on this sort of thing for Eighteen Centuries--Go on, gentlemen, Persecution helps de Pizness." The illustration is a color lithograph, characteristic of Puck's pioneering use of this technique for caricature, known for its caustic wit. The spread also includes other articles and textual content typical of the period's periodicals.

This is an issue of "Scientific American," a weekly journal of practical information in art, science, mechanics, agriculture, chemistry, and manufactures, dated August 24, 1861. The issue features an article on "Carvalho's Steam Superheater," detailing Solomon Nunes Carvalho's new system for superheating steam. The cover prominently features an engraving titled "Rifling Cannon" and includes various other articles related to technology and current events of the period, likely relevant to the American Civil War era. The publication uses typical 19th-century typography and engravings. 3.

This is an issue of "The Herald; A Gazette for the Country," a newspaper published in New York on October 29, 1796. The newspaper features a prominent article reporting on the petition of Jews in Holland being granted equal rights and privileges by the Convention, thereby making them full citizens in the Batavian Republic. The article expresses support for this progress, noting the historical oppression faced by Jews. The item displays typical 18th-century newspaper formatting with multiple text columns and a prominent masthead.

Printed receipt for a subscription to the *New-York Journal of Commerce*, issued to H. Tobias & Co. at 158 Pearl Street, New York City, on January 18, 1841. This receipt is part of a larger collection of financial records.

This item is a blank pre-printed receipt form from the Editor of The Occident, located in Philadelphia. The form is for a subscription to "The Occident" for "Vol. 8," at a cost of "$3," covering the period up to "March 18." It includes blank spaces for the date and the recipient's name, as well as a line for acknowledging "Received Payment." The form features standard serif typography for most of the text, with a more decorative script used for the honorific "Mr."

This issue of *Scientific American*, dated February 10, 1866, features a full-page article with illustrations on Solomon Nunes Carvalho's apparatus for super-heating steam. The article details the design and functionality of Carvalho's invention, likely providing technical specifications and diagrams. This periodical offers insight into 19th-century engineering and the contributions of a prominent Jewish inventor.

This is a July 1890 issue of *Styles and Fashions*, a monthly periodical published in Baltimore, Maryland, for the hat trade. Published by Brighman Hopkins & Co., the periodical features styles and fashions relevant to the hat industry. The pamphlet is associated with Isaac Friedenwald, a member of a prominent Baltimore Jewish family involved in business and commerce.

Issue of *The American Centinel and Mercantile Advertiser*, a Philadelphia newspaper, published on September 19, 1817. This issue contains articles by or mentioning F. Montmollin and S. Moses. The newspaper covers commercial and other news.

Volume II of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences*. Isaac Hays was connected with this journal for 52 years (1827-1879), first as co-editor and later as editor. Over time, it was also known as the "Hays Journal." Isaac Hays was the son of Samuel and Richea Gratz Hays. Published in 1828.

This is Volume III of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences*, published in 1828. Isaac Hays, son of Samuel and Richea Gratz Hays, was associated with the journal for 52 years, initially as co-editor and later as editor. Over time, the journal became known as the "Hays' Journal."

This is Volume X of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences*, published in 1832. The journal contains articles and contributions from leading physicians of the time. The volume includes a contribution by Isaac Hays, a prominent ophthalmologist, one of the founders of the American Medical Association, and author of its code of ethics. Hays was also a founder of the Franklin Institute and president of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. He was the son of Samuel Hays and the father of Israel I. Hays, MD.

This volume of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences*, Vol. XV, published in 1834, contains articles and contributions from leading medical professionals of the time. A significant portion of the journal likely focuses on ophthalmology, given the biographical information regarding Isaac Hays's expertise in that field. The journal reflects the state of medical knowledge and practice in the United States during the 1830s.

This pamphlet, titled "The Associate," is Volume I, Issue 1, published by the Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 1, 1889. The pamphlet contains numerous names within its contents. Further details about the content are not available.

This is the first issue of Volume III of *The Association Bulletin*, a tri-monthly periodical published by the Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) of Philadelphia in January 1883. The bulletin likely contained news, announcements, and articles of interest to the members of the YMHA.

This 17-page pamphlet, published by Carey & Hart in Philadelphia in 1845, reprints caricatures from the British humor magazine *Punch*. The pamphlet includes six humorous illustrations and a four-page back section listing other books for sale by Carey & Hart. The content is likely satirical and reflects the popularity of *Punch* in America.

Issue of the Gentleman's Magazine from August 1, 1753, published in London, England. This issue features an extensive discussion of the 1753 Jewish Naturalization Act, presenting diverse opinions ranging from purely biblical antisemitism to anti-foreigner sentiments. The article provides a detailed overview of the arguments for and against the Act, which granted Jews the right to be naturalized by Parliament without taking the sacrament.

This archival item contains the January 1768 edition of The Gentleman's Magazine, a British periodical. Of particular note are two letters written by Benjamin Franklin, published under pseudonyms, supporting the American cause. These letters are mentioned in Paul Leicester Ford's "A List of Books Written By, Or Relating to Benjamin Franklin." The magazine also includes a brief, unrelated piece opposing Jewish emancipation.

Issue of *The Independent Gazetteer, Or, the Chronicle of Freedom*, a newspaper published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 29, 1787. This issue contains an advertisement for the purchase of stock, currency, and land certificates, and mentions a connection to Mikveh Israel.

This is a 24-page pamphlet representing Volume 10, Number 6 of *The Jewish Chronicle*, published in December 1853 by the American Society for Meliorating the Condition of the Jews. The periodical, edited by Rev. E. R. McGregor, focused on Christian missionary efforts aimed at the conversion of Jews in the United States.

This pamphlet is a July 1853 issue of *The Jewish Chronicle*, a periodical published by the Society for Meliorating the Condition of the Jews. It is a Christian publication aimed at promoting the conversion of Jews in the United States. The content likely includes articles, essays, or sermons supporting this goal.

Partial run of *The Jewish Times*, Volume 1, published in New York, New York, beginning January 1, 1870. This volume is in German and English, and was published by Bloch & Co. The publisher, M. Ellinger, published the newspaper between 1869-1877. This is copy 2 of an old bound volume, and is partial (through issue 51).

This volume contains ten issues of *The Occident and American Jewish Advocate*, a monthly periodical edited by Isaac Leeser. The issues included are Volume VIII, numbers 6 (Elul 5610, September 1850) and 9 (Kislev 5611, December 1850), and Volume IX, numbers 5 (Ab 5611, August 1851) and 8 (Marcheshvan 5612, November 1851), and others. The periodical focused on Jewish literature and religion.

This collection contains five issues of *The Occident*, a 19th-century American Jewish monthly magazine edited by Isaac Leeser. The issues included are June-July 1855, January 1856, February 1856, May 1867, and September 1867. Each issue is in its original wrappers.