Subject: Philadelphia (Pa.)--Social life and customs

Admission card for Moses A. Dropsie to a banquet at Belmont Mansion in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1873. The banquet was hosted by the U.S. Centennial Commission and the Centennial Board of Finance for the President of the United States.

Cabinet card photograph of Moses Levi, taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1880 by Frederick Gutekunst. The photograph depicts Levi in formal attire, possibly taken around the time of his 1879 election to City Council. Two duplicate photographs are included.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of David Sulzberger. The photograph's reverse indicates that Sulzberger was the secretary of the Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia for 34 years, an original member of the American Jewish Historical Society, and the first secretary of Dropsie College. It also notes his involvement in the manufacturing of extracts, perfumes, and essential oils. The photograph is undated, but based on biographical information, it is estimated to date from around 1890 or earlier.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Hattie E. Liebman. The photograph was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Frederick Gutekunst. The photograph is undated, but likely dates from circa 1870 based on photographic style and the photographer's career.

Two carte-de-visite (CDV) photographs of Abraham Sulzberger, a hazzan (cantor) and co-founder of the Jewish Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The photographs are undated, but circa 1875 based on the donor's information. They were taken by Menderoth & Co.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Brena De Young, identified as Mrs. Sam'l R. Hunter. The photograph was taken by Wenderoth & Taylor (formerly Broadbent), located at 912, 914 & 916 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Circa 1875.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Marie Bechtel Liebman, daughter of Harriette DeYoung, taken by Frederick Gutekunst at his studio located at 704 & 706 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Mary Abrahams (Mrs. Berg), taken by Wenderoth & Taylor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875. The photograph displays the photographer's address: 912, 914 & 916 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. The sitter is identified as the daughter of Harriette DeYoung.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Mrs. Ellis. The verso of the photograph features an advertisement for F. Gutekunst, located at 712 Arch Street, Philadelphia. The photograph is related to Schuller and has a connection to Mikveh Israel. The photograph is undated, but based on Gutekunst's career, it is estimated to be from circa 1875.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Marie Bechtel Liebman, daughter of Harriette DeYoung. The photograph was taken by Broadbent & Co., located at 814 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875.

Sheet music for "Hassler's Polka," composed by Mark Hassler and respectfully dedicated to the Saturday Evening Sociable. Published in Philadelphia by Jas. Couenhoven in 1854.

Handwritten invitation to a dinner party at the home of J. Weiner located at 866 North 7th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 24, 1880. The invitation was most likely sent to Mayer Sulzberger.

Invitation from Mayer Sulzberger to an unknown recipient for a dinner at the Hotel Bellevue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to meet Mr. Justice Dean and Mr. Justice Fell. The invitation is dated circa 1885. The Hotel Bellevue's address is listed as the Northeast Corner of Sixth and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA.

Color invitation to an event at the Museum Parkway and Twenty-First Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The invitation was sent to Etta Mastbaum and is in its original envelope. The date of the event is November 29, 1929. Connection to Mikveh Israel Congregation is noted.

Two-page letter written by David C. Levy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 13, 1848, to T. J. Tobias in New York, New York. Levy expresses gratitude for Tobias' hospitality in New York and describes his new life in Philadelphia, mentioning his family and social engagements.

Four-page letter from Ellen Solis in New York, New York, to her sister, Mathilda Samuel Cohen, in Fort Hamilton, New York, dated June 2, 1848. The letter contains detailed family information and is one of six letters written to Mrs. Henry Cohen from various relatives. This archive offers insight into the daily life of a prominent Philadelphia Jewish family.

A letter dated August 9, 1866, from Mr. Haart of Trenton, New Jersey, to Isaac Leeser of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Haart apologizes for an incident involving Leeser's mentally unbalanced son and requests Leeser to discipline and send the son home if he returns.

Autograph letter written by I.W. Moses (likely Israel Moses, MD, 1821-1870) to Horace Moses on November 7, 1852, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses family matters, including instructions to lend clothing to "Becky" (likely Rebecca Gratz) for the boys, and details the location of prayer books belonging to the writer and his brother, Isaac Moses Jr. The letter is part of the Gratz collection, with some materials having ended up in Canada.

Three-page letter (8" x 9.5") written by Joseph Gratz to his brother Benjamin Gratz on November 9, 1810, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses family matters while Benjamin was traveling in Europe. It is an early example of correspondence between the two brothers, who were sons of prominent Philadelphia merchant Michael Gratz and the brother of Rebecca Gratz.

Three-page letter written by L.J. Sylvester in Philadelphia to T.I. Tobias in New York City on April 17, 1853. The letter contains general gossip about mutual friends and relatives.

A four-page letter written by Mariam Gratz Hays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1834, to Sarah Ann Minis (later Hays) in Savannah, Georgia. The letter details local gossip, family matters, and preparations for Sarah Ann's upcoming marriage to Dr. Isaac Hays on May 12, 1834. It mentions a house located at the corner of 8th and Sansome Streets.

Letter written by Mayer Sulzberger on May 26, 1880, on the letterhead of Mayer Sulzberger, 6th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter is one of a set of four letters written to Simon Muhr while he was traveling abroad. The letter includes news about the Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA).

Four-page letter written on September 6, 1835, from Richea Gratz Hays and Ellen Hays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Sarah Ann Minis Hays in Lexington, Kentucky. The letter details the death of Reyna Hays, discusses family matters, and mentions visitors. Richea Gratz Hays's portion constitutes three pages, while Ellen Hays's comprises one page.

A three-page letter written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 20, 1810 by Sarah Gratz (1779-1817) to her brother Joseph Gratz in Hamburg, Germany. The letter provides family news, including the recovery of her ill sisters Rachael (1783-1823) and Frances (1771-1852). Sarah, as the eldest daughter living at home after the death of her mother in 1808, acts as the matriarchal head of the family. Her father was to die in 1811.

Three-page letter written by Sarah Minis Hays to her sister-in-law, Francis Rosa Marx, on August 13, 1839. Written from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the letter details family affairs, including Francis's cancelled visit to Philadelphia and Rebecca Gratz's delayed country trip.

Letter from Sol. L. Haas to Mayer Sulzberger, written on Mayer Sulzberger's Attorney at Law letterhead. Haas discusses seeking Sulzberger's legal advice on a document and expresses concern about financial losses due to delays. The letter is dated July 7, 1877, and originates from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A letter written by Zalma Rehine in Baltimore, Maryland to his nephew Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1835. Rehine discusses family matters, including David's (possibly Judah's) rheumatic pain and his upcoming vacation with his wife at Berkeley Springs, near Warrenton, Virginia.

A one-page handwritten letter (4 x 8 inches) from Zalma Rehine to his nephew, Isaac Leeser, dated November 3, 1835, in Baltimore. Written in a phonetic, slightly misspelled English, the letter playfully chides Isaac for infrequent correspondence, mentions receiving an almanac sent by Isaac, praises Isaac's officiant role at a wedding, conveys greetings from friends in Baltimore, and requests that these greetings be passed on to the Peixotto family in Philadelphia. The letter closes with personal news and comments, and a request to be remembered to old acquaintances. Zalma Rehine (1757-1847) was a significant figure in Isaac Leeser's life; he was one of the founders of the Richmond Light Infantry Militia Unit in 1793, and in 1829, he organized the first Jewish communal religious service in Baltimore, which led to the formation of the city's first congregation.

Congratulatory letter addressed to Mayer Sulzberger regarding an address he delivered at the Young Men's Orthodox Talmud Torah Association (Y.M.O.T.A.) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 5, 1884. The letter's sender is illegible. The letter was sent from 39 Broadway, New York, NY.

Letter to Mayer Sulzberger, written on The American Hebrew letterhead, concerning plans to publish full accounts of the Montefiore celebrations in New York and Philadelphia. The writer requests permission to print Sulzberger's oration in full. Dated October 11, 1884.

New Year's card with a die-cut cover depicting a Torah plate in blue. The card includes four pages of greetings and was sent from Mary M. Cohen to Leon H. Elmaleh in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1908. The card is accompanied by its original envelope. The card shows a connection to Mikveh Israel.

Oil on canvas portrait of a South Philadelphian Jew, painted by Joseph Sachs circa 1920. The painting measures 20" x 16" and remains in its original, untouched frame. Joseph Sachs (1887-1974) was a Philadelphia Jewish artist who studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts under William Merritt Chase. His primary medium was oil paint, and his subject matter primarily consisted of portraits. Sachs is listed in *Who Was Who in American Art* by P. Falk (1985).

Program for the dedication of the new club buildings of the Mercantile Club of Philadelphia. The program includes details of musical performances, speeches, and an inspection of the new buildings. Circa 1885.

Four-page program for the First Annual Grand Ball of the Milton Club held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 1, 1917. Includes an advertisement from Friedman's Clothing and Rental. The program also contains World War I era songs.

Sheet music for "Mysteries of the Nile March" by Simon Hassler. Published by F.A. North in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1872. The piece is four pages long.

Sheet music for "The First Love Schottisch," as performed by Hassler's Orchestra. Published by Charles W. A. Trumpler in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1866. The piece is attributed to G. Weingarten.

Ticket to the Second Annual Ball of the Rieser Reading Association, held at Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 17, 1866. The ticket, number 170, is signed on the back by M. Thalheimer.

Trade card depicting a scene at the 18th and Ridge Avenue Farmers Market in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1885. The image shows a well-dressed boy holding an oboe and stalls numbered 102, 4, and 6. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, housed in the Out-of-Series collection, Box 2, Folder 59.

A trade card depicting a young man in a graduation cap and his girlfriend walking down the street at 132 S. Eleventh Street. The image is dated circa 1885. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out of Series (OOS) collection, Box 2, Folder 59.

Tree planting certificate commemorating the 75th birthday of Solomon Solis-Cohen. Includes a lithograph of Theodor Herzl and an orchard scene. The certificate is associated with Mikveh Israel Congregation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated January 1, 1934.

This archival item consists of a Western Union envelope addressed to J. Binswanger at 436 Franklin Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1885. The envelope's contents are not specified. The envelope is associated with Moses A. Dropsie, both individuals being noted for their activity in Jewish affairs. The envelope is part of the collection of Judaica Americana and housed at the University of Pennsylvania.