Geography: Paramaribo

Black and white map of Paramaribo and Berbice, Suriname, circa 1720, showing Jewish-owned plantations, two synagogues, and the Jewish market. The map depicts Surinam, then Dutch Guiana, a territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in northeastern South America. This map indicates a second synagogue, the German Synagogue, not present on earlier maps.

This book, published in Paramaribo in 1788, provides a historical essay on the colony of Surinam. Authored by David Cohen Nassy, it details the colony's founding, revolutions, and progress from its origins to the time of publication. The work includes a description of the colony, its annual revenues, expenses, and taxes, along with civil and political aspects. Furthermore, it features a tableau of the morals of its inhabitants and a history of the Portuguese and German Jewish communities established there. The book is written in French.

This broadside is a program for a special prayer service held at the Neveh Shalom Synagogue in Paramaribo, Suriname, on Wednesday, July 1, 1863, to commemorate the emancipation of slaves. The program is bilingual, featuring both Dutch and Hebrew. It details the order of service and likely includes prayers and readings relevant to the occasion.

Engraved map of Paramaribo, Suriname, created in London in 1791 by J. Johnson. The map depicts the Portuguese Synagogue (letter 'G') and the German Synagogue (letter 'H'). The map measures 8 1/2" x 11".

Uncolored French copper plate engraving map of Paramaribo, Suriname, titled "Plan de la Ville de Paramaribo Suivant les Plans Hollandois." Created by Jacques Nicolas Bellin in 1764, this map is plate No. 36 from *Le petit Atlas maritime*. The map details important sites including the Synagogue of Portuguese Jews and the Synagogue of German Jews.

A 1767 map by Isaak Tirion depicting the Dutch colonies of Suriname and Berbice. The map details the coastline from the Sinnamary River to the Berbice River, including rivers, plantations, and Indian villages. Paramaribo is highlighted, and an inset shows a city map identifying locations, including the 'Portuguese' and 'German' synagogues.

A detailed plan of Paramaribo, the capital of Dutch Guiana (Suriname), from the booklet *Beschrijving van Suriname, Historisch-, Geographisch- en Statistisch overzigt, uit Officiele Bronner Bijeengebragt*, by Jhr. C. A. van Sijpesteijn. Published in 1853. The map includes a legend keyed to locations within the city.