Subject: Social reformers

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Calling Cards of Mary M. Cohen and Leon H. Elmaleh, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 9, 1909 Calling Cards of Mary M. Cohen and Leon H. Elmaleh, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 9, 1909

Two calling cards. The first card is a birthday greeting to Rabbi Leon H. Elmaleh. The second card contains a personal note to Rabbi Elmaleh. The cards were sent from Mary M. Cohen, a well-known social worker and women's rights advocate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 9, 1909. The cards mention addresses: 419 S. Broad Street and 1814 North Broad Street.

Letter from a Father in New York City to his Son, December 26, 1835 Letter from a Father in New York City to his Son, December 26, 1835

A two and a half page letter written by a father in New York City to his son Jacob on December 26, 1835. The letter, which is numbered 7, offers advice on living a meaningful life, emphasizing kindness, charitable work, and the importance of encouraging labor over mere alms-giving. Portions of the letter containing checks or bills of exchange have been removed, resulting in a missing address. The letter's content is otherwise complete.

Twenty-Fifth Annual Report of the American Society for Meliorating the Condition of the Jews Twenty-Fifth Annual Report of the American Society for Meliorating the Condition of the Jews

This pamphlet contains the twenty-fifth annual report of the American Society for Meliorating the Condition of the Jews, presented in 1848. The report details the society's activities and accomplishments during the year, likely including information on its charitable work, advocacy efforts, and overall progress in improving the lives of Jewish people in the United States. The report was likely presented to the society's members and possibly distributed more broadly to raise awareness and solicit further support.