Subject: Societies and clubs

This book contains the 1880 annual report of the Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) of Philadelphia. Published by Edward Stern in Philadelphia, the report includes financial statements, the organization's constitution and bylaws, and a roster of its active members. The YMHA served as a Jewish equivalent to the YMCA, providing social, cultural, and educational opportunities for young men. This report offers valuable insight into the activities and structure of this important organization in the late 19th century.

This book contains the by-laws of Ahaveth Sholem Lodge No. 160, I.O.B.B. (Independent Order B'nai B'rith) in Corry, Pennsylvania, and the constitution of District Grand Lodge No. 3, I.O.B.B. Founded in 1871 by Meyer and Jacob Berliner, prominent Corry citizens involved in the fur trade, the lodge's regulations and the broader organizational structure of the Independent Order B'nai B'rith are detailed within. Published by Jones & Potsdamer in Philadelphia in 1873, this 68-page book offers insight into the structure and operations of a 19th-century Jewish fraternal organization.

This book contains the constitution of the Independent Order B'nai B'rith, revised and amended at the General Convention held in New York City from March 1st to 6th, 1885. The text is presented in both German and English. The book was printed by order of the convention and was published in New York in 1885. It is noted for its rarity, with only one copy listed in Singerman 3322 and none found in OCLC.