Newspaper issue of the *Maine Inquirer*, published in Bath, Maine on October 7, 1825. This issue features Mordecai Manuel Noah's proposal for a Jewish homeland in upstate New York, to be called "Ararat." The article is a reprint of the original published in the *Buffalo Patriot* on September 15, 1825. The issue is signed by A. B. Sexias, Sec. Peo Tem.
Subject: Zionism -- History -- 19th century
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Article from the New-York Observer, dated December 23, 1848, covering Mordecai Manuel Noah's address at a Hebrew Synagogue. Noah discusses his reasons for establishing a homeland for Jews in the United States. The article transitions into a Christian sermon.
Newspaper clipping from the *Indiana Palladium*, October 21, 1825, reporting on the ceremonies surrounding Mordecai Manuel Noah's attempt to establish a Jewish refuge called "Ararat" on Grand Island in the Niagara River near Buffalo, New York on September 15, 1825. The article details Noah's vision for a Jewish homeland in the United States, his motivations stemming from witnessing Jewish oppression in Europe and the Barbary Coast, and the ultimately unsuccessful attempt to establish the colony. Approximately 90% of page 2 is dedicated to Noah's proclamation and the events surrounding the laying of the cornerstone. The article includes a complimentary paragraph suggesting that a new Jewish homeland should be under the United States flag. The clipping provides background on Noah's utopian vision and the historical context of the Ararat project, which is considered a precursor to modern Zionism.
Supplement to Niles' Weekly Register, published in Baltimore, Maryland on January 29, 1820. This issue features a significant article detailing Mordecai Manuel Noah's proposal to establish a Jewish settlement called "Ararat" on Grand Island in the Niagara River. The supplement also includes news on the Missouri Question, the New York Legislature, and a list of US naval vessels. The newspaper measures approximately 6 1/8" x 9 1/2" and consists of 16 pages.
Newspaper clipping from Poulson's American Daily Advertiser, Philadelphia, dated January 25, 1820. The article features Mordecai M. Noah's Memorial to the New York Assembly, advocating for the purchase of Grand Island in the Niagara River to establish a Jewish community. The Memorial, signed by Noah, is reproduced in full on page 2. The same page also includes an article titled "THE JEW," discussing Noah's plan for a Jewish homeland. This clipping provides an early and comprehensive report of the Memorial, originally presented in Albany on January 16, 1820.