Subject: World War, 1914-1918

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Broadside: Appeal from the Jewish Welfare Board, November 11, 1918 Broadside: Appeal from the Jewish Welfare Board, November 11, 1918

Sepia-toned broadside depicting a soldier in a battle scene. The text includes an appeal for aid, stating "Civilians when we; Through this we need all the help and comfort you can give." Issued by the Jewish Welfare Board on November 11, 1918.

Jewish Welfare Board Materials Distributed to Jewish Soldiers, 1919 Jewish Welfare Board Materials Distributed to Jewish Soldiers, 1919

This archival item pertains to materials provided by the Jewish Welfare Board to Jewish soldiers during 1919. The exact nature of the materials is unspecified.

Program for the First Annual Grand Ball of the Milton Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 1, 1917 Program for the First Annual Grand Ball of the Milton Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 1, 1917

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.

Receipt for Donation to the American Relief Administration, New York City, December 13, 1922 Receipt for Donation to the American Relief Administration, New York City, December 13, 1922

Purchaser's receipt from the American Relief Administration for a $20 donation. The receipt is trilingual (English, Yiddish, Russian) and indicates that a donation would result in the sending of clothing to a designated recipient. Herbert Hoover was the chairman.

The War Record of American Jews: First Report The War Record of American Jews: First Report

Pamphlet titled "The War Record of American Jews," published by the American Jewish Committee on January 1, 1919, in New York City. This is the first report detailing the contributions of American Jews during World War I.

World War I Food Conservation Poster in Yiddish World War I Food Conservation Poster in Yiddish

Colored poster promoting food conservation during World War I. Published by the U.S. Government for distribution in areas with Yiddish-speaking immigrant populations. The poster depicts immigrants and food. This poster is framed and museum-mounted; it has two pieces missing from the edge, with no loss of picture or text. Comparable posters have sold at auction for $1000-$2100 depending on condition. Published in the United States in 1917.