Letter; Janison, Samuel; Levy, Louis E.; Jewish Immigration Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1890 March 12
Description:
Janison, Samuel and Levy, Louis E.. Savannah, GA, Letter from S. Janison of Savannah to Louis E. Levy in Philadelphia, as president of the Jewish Immigration Society. In the letter, Janison offers to sell lands in Georgia for a Jewish farming colony
Personal Name:
Janison, Samuel; Levy, Louis E.
Corporate Name:
Jewish Immigration Society
Date:
1890-03-12
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Advertising mirror from Philip Rosenbaum, Clothier, with an image of a man with dark hair and a mustache, wearing a tie and coat over a white shirt; 7th and Penn Streets, Reading, PA
Corporate Name:
Philip Rosenbaum
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Trade card from Goldsmith Bros., Dealers in Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers, with an image of a dog rocking a baby in basket hanging from a tree; 304 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA
Corporate Name:
Goldsmith Bros.
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Monetary; Gratz, Michael; Gratz, Barnard; Gibson, John; McLane, Samuel; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1781 March 2
Description:
Gratz, Michael. Philadelphia, PA, Payment order to Barnard and Michael Gratz by John Gibson to pay 50 pounds to Samuel McLane after receiving the same from a bond paid by the Military Fund under direction from the Assembly of Virginia
Personal Name:
Gratz, Michael; Gratz, Barnard; Gibson, John; McLane, Samuel
Date:
1781-03-02
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Broadside; Phillips, Jonas B.; Pesoa, Gustavus; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1818
Description:
Oration, by J. B. Phillips. A printed broadside containing a speech by Jonas B. Philips (1805-1867) to his cousin Gustavus Pesoa (1805-1842) delivered on the occasion of Pesoa's Bar Mitzvah in Philadelphia.
Personal Name:
Phillips, Jonas B.; Pesoa, Gustavus
Date:
1818
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Pamphlet; Hebrew Society for the Visitation of the Sick and Mutual Assistance; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1833
Description:
Constituion and bylaws of the Hebrew Society for the Visitation of the Sick and Mutual Assistance, established in 1814 by Mikveh Israel Congregation, Philadelphia's oldest Sephardic Synagogue
Corporate Name:
Hebrew Society for the Visitation of the Sick and Mutual Assistance
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; H. Myers & Hano; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1878 July 20
Subject:
Correspondence; Letterheads; Jewish merchants; Food industry and trade; Money
Description:
Letter from H. Myers & Hano, Importers of Brandies, Wines, Gins, &c., to an illegible recipient, inquiring confidentially about the credit worthiness of a merchant. The letter is written on company letterhead; 134 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Corporate Name:
H. Myers & Hano
Date:
1878-07-20
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Illowy, Henry; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1865 October 24
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Illowy, Henry. New Orleans, LA, Five page letter from Henry Illowy, the son of Rabbi Henry Illowy, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter strongly rebukes Leeser for his attacks on his father, and criticizes Leeser for playing the middleground between the Reformers and supporting Rabbis who move toward the Reform
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Illowy, Henry
Date:
1865-10-24
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Ketubahs; Marriage certificates; Manuscripts, Hebrew -- 19th century
Description:
Bound compilation of manuscript marriage contracts for 62 couples married by George Jacobs between November 5, 1873, and November 13, 1881. Jacobs served as the rabbi of Congregation Beth El Emeth from 1869 to his death in 1884. His term followed that of Isaac Leeser, who founded the synagoge in 1857 and served as its rabbi until his death in 1868. Most weddings took place in Philadelphia, with two each in Doylestown and Lancaster, Pennsylvania; one each in Harrisburg, Manayunk, Abingdon, and Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; and one each in Richmond and Lynchburg, Virginia. Every ketubah is written in the hand of Jacobs, with the abridged ketubah text in a single block paragraph, justified by stretching characters, and his Hebrew name Gershon bar Mosheh S_imh_ah inscribed at the foot of each leaf. Ketubahs are signed by the groom and 2 witnesses. Congregational president Morris Rosenbach signed as witness on several occasions. Couples' English names, wedding date, and wedding location when not in Philadelphia recorded in English at the head of each leaf. The contracts were entered into the volume from left to right on the rectos, with versos left blank. Volume bound in blind-stamped leather, with gilt title on left cover; covers detached and spine damaged.
Personal Name:
Rosenbach, Morris
Corporate Name:
Congregation Beth El Emeth (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Contributor:
Jacobs, George, 1834-1884
Date:
19th century
Language:
Aramaic; Hebrew; English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; District Grand Lodge No. 3; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1890 December 1
Subject:
Correspondence; Religious organizations; Letterheads
Description:
Letter from M. K. Cohen, Secretary of the District Grand Lodge No. 3, written on organizational letterhead, to the secretaries of the lodges of district No.3 I. O. B. B., [Independent Order B'nai B'rith] requesting that they send him their quarterly and annual reports of their lodges as soon as possible after their December meeting because they law requires them to submit an annual report; Philadelphia, PA
Corporate Name:
District Grand Lodge No. 3; Independent Order B'nai B'rith
Date:
1890-12-01
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Trade card from N. Snellenburg & Co., Merchant Tailors and One Price Clothiers, with an image of flowers and a landscape in the background; South East Corner of Fifth and South Streets, Philadelphia, PA
Corporate Name:
N. Snellenburg & Co.
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Trade card from L. Rosenbaum, Dealer in Flowers Feathers, Ribbons, Silks, Velvets, Embroideries, Laces, Corsets, Hosiery, Gloves, Gilt and Silver Fringe, Collars, Cuffs, &c., with an image of a butterfly and flowers on the front and a full page advertisement on the back; 419 Northampton Street, Above 4th, Easton, PA
Corporate Name:
L. Rosenbaum
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Invitation; Sulzberger, Mayer; Hotel Bellevue; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; undated
Subject:
Invitation; Social stationary; Jewish judges
Description:
Invitation from Mayer Sulzberger to a dinner at the Hotel Bellevue to meet Mr. Justice Dean and Mr. Justice Fell, to an unknown recipient; North East Corner of Sixth and Chestnut, Philadelphia, PA
Personal Name:
Sulzberger, Mayer; Dean; Fell
Corporate Name:
Hotel Bellevue
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Carte-de-visite; Levy and Cohen; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1865
Description:
Levy and Cohen. Philadelphia, PA, A carte-de-visite of the ruins of Richmond from a series entitled "Views of the Rebel Capital and its Environs", by Levy and Cohen
Corporate Name:
Levy and Cohen
Date:
1865
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; H. Muhr's Sons; Sulzberger, Mayer; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1886 July 16
Subject:
Correspondence; Jewish judges; Letterheads; Jewelry trade; Clock and watch industry
Description:
Letter from an illegible sender to Mayer Sulzberger, written on H. Muhr's Sons, Manufacturing Jewelers and Watch Case Makers, letterhead; Philadelphia, PA
Personal Name:
Sulzberger, Mayer
Corporate Name:
H. Muhr's Sons
Date:
1886-07-16
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Monetary; Gratz, Michael; Mercer, Archibald; Levy, Levy Andrew; Philip, Judah; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1772 December 23
Description:
Gratz, Michael. Philadelphia, PA, Bond on printed form securing loan from Archibald Mercer to Michael Gratz for the sum of 957 pounds and 8 pence dated 23rd December 1772. It is signed by Michael Gratz, Levy Andrew Levy, and Judah Philip. The verso records payments made on a loan
Personal Name:
Gratz, Michael; Mercer, Archibald; Levy, Levy Andrew; Philip, Judah
Date:
1772-12-23
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Official document; Franks, Isaac; Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States; 1794 September 13
Description:
Franks, Isaac. PA, Rare Broadside calling out the Pennsylvania militia as an emergency to put down the Whiskey Rebellion. It is hand addressed to Lt. Col. Isaac Franks. On the reverse is his expense account in his hand
Personal Name:
Franks, Isaac
Date:
1794-09-13
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Bookplate; Dropsie, Moses A.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; undated
Subject:
Bookplates
Description:
Bookplate from the library of Moses A. Dropsie, with an image of the sunrise behind a book and the phrase, "let there be light" in Hebrew, with Dropsie's name at the bottom in English; Philadelphia, PA
Personal Name:
Dropsie, Moses A.
Date:
unknown
Language:
English; Hebrew
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Trade card from Jacob Mayer, Clothier, Hatter, Furnisher, with an image of roses. On the back is written a name [Possibly Aider Isach] and Copella, PA. Dec. 26, 1904; South East Corner of Center Square and Northampton Street, Easton, PA
Corporate Name:
Jacob Mayer
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Proof sheet; Leeser, Isaac; Reggio, Isaac Samuel; The Occident; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1847
Description:
Leeser, Isaac. Philadelphia, PA, Printer's proof sheet of a Hebrew Commentary to be published in the Occident. Includes a proof type footnote by Leeser, where he identifies the Italian author of the Commentary as Isaac Samuel Reggio
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Reggio, Isaac Samuel
Corporate Name:
The Occident
Date:
1847
Language:
Hebrew; English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Deed; Gratz, Joseph; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1817 January 30
Description:
Pen and ink parchment deed, in which Jonah Thompson, a Philadelphia merchant, conveys a tenant, warehouse and lot to Joseph Gratz and Henry Sergeant, also both merchants
Personal Name:
Gratz, Joseph
Date:
1817-01-30
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Codices; Receipts (financial records); Tax stamps; Manuscripts, American -- 19th century
Description:
An oblong, leather-bound volume containing receipts of payment to various people and companies in Ringtown, Pennsylvania spanning the years from 1852 to 1866. Receipts of payment were made to banks, Jewish merchants, to bury lumber, rent, and working on Rumbel's farm. Some payments were made to Herman Benner, Joshua Weiner of Miners Bank, and John J. Zimmerman. A payment of judgement was made in favor of Daniel Larer. Revenue stamps are affixed to receipts from 1864 to 1866. The receipts in the volume are written parallel to the spine in the manner of a note pad. Inscription on inside front cover: Daniel Rumbel his book February 15, 1851. The receipts are written on the first twenty leaves. The remainder of the volume is blank.
Personal Name:
One of six children born to Henry and Salome Andrews Rumbel in East Brunswick, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The family moved to Ringtown where Henry Rumbel was a lumber merchant. Daniel Rumbel inherited and purchased tracts of his father's and ran profitable farming and timber operations. Additionally, he trained to become a shoemaker. Rumbel sold lumber to the Catawissa Railroad Company. He sold portions of his land to Jacob Laudig and the Ringtown Fair Association. Rumbel later lost his land in a sheriff's sale after backing others' business ventures. Rumbel became a shoemaker opening his own shop in Ringtown. Rumbel married Sarah Seltzer and they had three children: Emmaline, William, and Trenton.
Letterhead; Solomon Gans; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1871 October 10
Subject:
Jewish merchants; Clothing trade; Business records; Financial records; Letterheads; Correspondence
Description:
Letter written on the company letterhead of Solomon Gans, Wholesale Clothing Warehouse, to J. S. & E. Wright & Co., regarding financial matters; 409 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Corporate Name:
Solomon Gans
Date:
1871-10-10
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Billhead; Morganstern & Bro.; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; 1857 August 11
Subject:
Jewish merchants; Clothing trade; Business records; Financial records; Billheads
Description:
Billhead for Morganstern & Bro., Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in Clothing, with an image of the store front, to Joseph Kamerer; Corner of Wood and Fifth Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Corporate Name:
Morganstern & Bro.
Date:
1857-08-11
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
