Subject: Periodicals

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

A collection of issues from The Jewish Messenger newspaper, published in New York, New York, between 1858 and 1862. The collection includes issues #4 (October 29, 1858), #6 (August 5, 1859), #7 (February 24, 1860 and April 6, 1860), #8 (August 12, 1860), #9 (April 5, 1861 and June 28, 1861), #10 (July 12, 1861 and November 13, 1861), #11 (January 10, 1862), and #12 (containing various issues). The collection contains a total of 84 issues and features significant content related to the American Civil War.

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.