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1. Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Peixotto, A. J.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1849 January 7
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Title:
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Peixotto, A. J.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1849 January 7
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Peixotto, A. J.. Kingston, Jamacia, A one page letter to Rabbi Isaac Lesser from A. C. Peixotto in Kingston, Jamaica, discussing the sale of Leeser's books
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Peixotto, A. J.
Date:
1849-01-07
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56
2. Legal document; Pasco, Simon; Portello, Aaron; Jamaica; 1705 September 29
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Title:
Legal document; Pasco, Simon; Portello, Aaron; Jamaica; 1705 September 29
Description:
Pasco, Simon and Portello, Aaron. Jamacia, West Indies, Manuscript legal document from Jamaica, West Indies listing the expenses of "Suppressing Rebelliouse Negroes" including signatures of Jews, such as DeSilva. One of the earliest records relating early Jewish settlers in the Americas to the slave trade
Personal Name:
Pasco, Simon; Portello, Aaron
Date:
1705-09-29
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56
3. Port of entry; Nunes Brothers; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1862 January 22
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Title:
Port of entry; Nunes Brothers; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1862 January 22
Subject:
Metal trade; Food industry and trade; Jewish merchants; Ports of entry
Description:
Port of entry for copper and sugar shipped by Nunes Brothers of Montego Bay, Jamaica to D. A. Wetzlar & Co. in Philadelphia copper; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Philadelphia, PA
Corporate Name:
Nunes Brothers; D. A. Wetzlar & Co.
Date:
1862-01-22
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56
4. Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Pyke, E.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1847 February 16
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Title:
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Pyke, E.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1847 February 16
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Pyke, E.. Kingston, Jamacia, Letter from E. Pyke in Kingston, Jamaica to Isaac Leeser. In this letter, Pyke brings Leeser up to date on the progress of Jewish institutional matters on the island as well as on family events. He also lists the current subscribers to the Occident
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Pyke, E.
Date:
1847-02-16
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56
5. Pamphlet; United Congregation of Israelites; Kingston, Jamaica; 1888 July 19
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Title:
Pamphlet; United Congregation of Israelites; Kingston, Jamaica; 1888 July 19
Subject:
Pamphlets; Rabbis; Judaism -- Customs and practices; Religious communities
Description:
Pamphlet containing the Order of Service at the Consecration of the Synagogue of the United Congregation of Israelites. The Dedication Ceremony Will be Performed and the Service Conducted by the Rev. Solomon Jacobs, Minister of the Congregation. The title in Hebrew translates to the Holy Congregation Gates of Peace: Hymns and Songs to be Sung by the Choir on the Day of the Consecration of the Synagogue; Duke Street, Kingston, Jamaica
Corporate Name:
United Congregation of Israelites
Date:
1888-07-19
Language:
English; Hebrew
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56
6. Letter; Samuels, Michael H.; Kingston, Jamaica; New York, New York, United States; 1824 November 6
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Title:
Letter; Samuels, Michael H.; Kingston, Jamaica; New York, New York, United States; 1824 November 6
Subject:
Correspondence; Jewish merchants; Manuscripts (documents)
Description:
Letter from Michael H. Samuels to Tobias I. Tobias, asking him to forward a letter, refers to Asher Levy as "quite rich and equally eccentric as he was 20 years ago”, and asks for his regard to be sent to their mutual friend U. Hendricks; Kingston, Jamaica; New York, NY
Personal Name:
Samuels, Michael H.; Tobias, Tobias I.; Levy, Ashera
Date:
1824-11-06
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56
7. Letter; Tobias, Charles; Kingston, Jamaica; New York, New York, United States; 1840 August 24
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Title:
Letter; Tobias, Charles; Kingston, Jamaica; New York, New York, United States; 1840 August 24
Subject:
Correspondence; Jewish merchants; Manuscripts (documents)
Description:
Letter from V. A. Sanginetti to Charles Tobias, reporting that drought is destroying sugar crops and he will be going to see coffee fields in a few days; Kingston, Jamaica; New York, NY
Personal Name:
Tobias, Charles
Date:
1840-08-24
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56
8. Letter; Levy, Hyman; Kingston, Jamaica; New York, New York, United States; 1824 November 4
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Title:
Letter; Levy, Hyman; Kingston, Jamaica; New York, New York, United States; 1824 November 4
Subject:
Correspondence; Jewish merchants; Manuscripts (documents)
Description:
Letter from Hyman Levy to Tobias I. Tobias, thanking Tobias and his brother for the hospitality they extended to his friend Costello and provides an update on family in Jamaica; Kingston, Jamaica; New York, NY
Personal Name:
Levy, Hyman; Tobias, Tobias I.
Date:
1824-11-04
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56
9. Letter; Joseph, Henry; Kingston, Jamaica; New York, New York, United States; 1823 April 20
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Title:
Letter; Joseph, Henry; Kingston, Jamaica; New York, New York, United States; 1823 April 20
Subject:
Correspondence; Jewish merchants; Manuscripts (documents); Debt
Description:
Letter from Henry Joseph to Tobias I. Tobias, giving excuses as to why he cannot currently pay his debt to Tobias I. Tobias. He mentions A. Piexotto and T. R. DeCordova in the letter; Kingston, Jamaica; New York, NY
Personal Name:
Joseph, Henry; Tobias, Tobias I.
Date:
1823-04-20
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56
10. Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Sollas, W. M.; New York, New York, United States; 1866 March 6
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Title:
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Sollas, W. M.; New York, New York, United States; 1866 March 6
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Sollas, M. M.. Kingston, Jamacia, A letter from Moses Mendes Sollas, a wealthy merchant, lay leader, and benefactor of K. K. Shahar Ashamaim in Kingston, Jamaica, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this letter, Sollas thanks Leeser for being his spiritual teacher, since, being old men, he doubts they will ever meet again
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Sollas, W. M.
Date:
1866-03-06
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56
11. Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Nathan, Moses N.; Kingston, Jamaica; 1863 January 5
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Title:
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Nathan, Moses N.; Kingston, Jamaica; 1863 January 5
Description:
A letter written by Rev. Moses N. Nathan from Kingston, Jamaica to Rev. Isaac Lesser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this Civil War era letter, Nathan writes of slavery and the war.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Nathan, Moses N.
Date:
1863-01-05
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56
12. Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Myers, M.; Kingston, Jamaica; 1863 January 4
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Title:
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Myers, M.; Kingston, Jamaica; 1863 January 4
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Myers, M.. Kingston, Jamacia, A letter from M. Myers in Kingston, Jamaica to rev. Isaac Leeser, lamenting the personal attacks on Leeser and commenting on Rev. De Sola, Rabbi I.M. Isaacs and Mr. Piza
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Myers, M.
Date:
1863-01-04
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56
13. Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Nathan, Moses N.; Kingston, Jamaica; 1863 July 5
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Title:
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Nathan, Moses N.; Kingston, Jamaica; 1863 July 5
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Nathan, Moses N.. Kingston, Jamaica, A highly detailed twelve page letter written by Rev. Moses N. Nathan, writing from Kingston, Jamaica, to Rev. Isaac Lesser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a detailed account of the interworking of the Curaçao Synagogue in the early 1860's. He also writes as to the deliberations on a proposed job offer from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Nathan, Moses N.
Date:
1863-07-05
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56
14. Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Nathan, Moses N.; Kingston, Jamaica; 1863 September 4
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Title:
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Nathan, Moses N.; Kingston, Jamaica; 1863 September 4
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Nathan, Moses N.. Kingston, Jamaica, A six page letter written by Rabbi Moses Nathan from Kingston, Jamaica to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nathan writes to Leeser on numerous subjects including the Civil War, the state of Jewry in New Orleans., his new pulpit in St. Thomas, issues with Joseph Abraham in Cincinnati and the lack of a Jewish boarding school in Britain
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Nathan, Moses N.
Date:
1863-09-04
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56
15. Postcard entitled "No. 67. Coolie huts, Jamaica"
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Title:
Postcard entitled "No. 67. Coolie huts, Jamaica"
Subject:
East Indians--Caribbean Area; East Indians--Jamaica
Description:
Black and white photo postcard depicting a group of people of South Asian descent near their homes. Printed in Germany but issued by "Duperly, Kingston, Ja."
Language:
English
Creator:
A. Duperly & Sons
Rights:
https://rightsstatements.org/page/CNE/1.0/?language=en
Collection:
Postcards relating to Indo-Caribbeans
Call Number:
Print Coll. 40, Box 1, folder 4
16. Postcard entitled "No. 37. Coolies washing."
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Title:
Postcard entitled "No. 37. Coolies washing."
Subject:
East Indians--Caribbean Area; East Indians--Jamaica
Description:
Colorized photo postcard depicting a group of people of South Asian descent washing clothing. Distributed by "A. Duperly & Sons, Kingston, Ja."
Language:
English
Creator:
A. Duperly & Sons
Rights:
https://rightsstatements.org/page/CNE/1.0/?language=en
Collection:
Postcards relating to Indo-Caribbeans
Call Number:
Print Coll. 40, Box 1, folder 4
17. Postcard entitled "Typical Native Garden of East Indians, Jamaica, B.W.I."
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Title:
Postcard entitled "Typical Native Garden of East Indians, Jamaica, B.W.I."
Subject:
East Indians--Caribbean Area; East Indians--Jamaica
Description:
Colorized photo postcard depicting a farmstead. Postcard manufactured in Ottawa, Canada
Language:
English
Rights:
https://rightsstatements.org/page/CNE/1.0/?language=en
Collection:
Postcards relating to Indo-Caribbeans
Call Number:
Print Coll. 40, Box 1, folder 4
18. Sabato Morais Papers. Letter from Nieto, A. H. & Morais, Sabato to Nieto, A. H.; Morais, Sabato. Kingston, Jamaica; Jun 1873
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Title:
Sabato Morais Papers. Letter from Nieto, A. H. & Morais, Sabato to Nieto, A. H.; Morais, Sabato. Kingston, Jamaica; Jun 1873
Personal Name:
Nieto, A. H.; Morais, Sabato
Date:
1873-06-17
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Sabato Morais Collection (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
ARC MS 8
19. Sabato Morais Papers. Letter from Samuel, Morris I. to Morais, Sabato. Kingston, Jamaica; Apr 1873
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Title:
Sabato Morais Papers. Letter from Samuel, Morris I. to Morais, Sabato. Kingston, Jamaica; Apr 1873
Personal Name:
Samuel, Morris I.; Morais, Sabato
Date:
1873-04-17
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Sabato Morais Collection (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
ARC MS 8
20. Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Sollas, M. M.; Kingston, Jamaica; 1844 November 14
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Title:
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Sollas, M. M.; Kingston, Jamaica; 1844 November 14
Subject:
Correspondence
Description:
Letter from Moses Mendes Sollas to Isaac Leeser, requesting the information on a firm that can put up "spiced beef" for export to Jamaica. In addition, he gives his thoughts and advice to Leeser on his attempt to organize the broader jewish community in America; Kingston, Jamaica
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Sollas, M. M.
Date:
1844-11-14
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Call Number:
Arc.MS.56