Subject: Pittsburgh (Pa.)--History

Autograph letter signed by Solomon Mayer written in German to L. Mayer, likely in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on December 4, 1851. The letter is commercial in nature. It was written in Savannah, Georgia.

Billhead of Louis I. Aaron & Co., malsters and dealers in barley, rye, hops, and brewers' supplies, located at 901 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated November 5, 1892. The principals of the company were Louis I. Aaron, Aaron Cohen, and Marcus Aaron. The City Malt House, associated with the company, was located at 12-20 Vinial Street, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. This billhead is accompanied by biographical information about Louis I. Aaron (1840-1919), including his early career, business ventures, and philanthropic activities. He immigrated to the United States in 1857 and established himself in the malt and brewers' supply business before later investing in the Homer Laughlin China Company. He was also noted as a major contributor to Jewish causes.

One-page letter written by A. Fromenfeld to Isaac Leeser on April 20, 1862, from Pittsburgh. The letter includes an advertisement inserted by Fromenfeld. The back of the letter contains handwriting that appears to be Leeser's, listing subscribers/agents with the number of copies, including J. Seligman in San Francisco. A note in Yiddish is also present.

A letter written by William Frank of the Frankstown Glass Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the Pleasant Valley Wine Company in Hammondsport, New York, on June 20, 1868. The letter concerns enclosed invoices and a bill of lading.

Postcard depicting 321 Euclid Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the postcard shows an image, and the back features a horseshoe design. The date is inferred to be circa 1930 based on the collection's overall dating and the description.