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Letter from C. I. Eisner to Isaac Leeser Regarding Fundraising for the United Hebrew Congregation, St. Louis, Missouri, July 20, 1858
Two-page letter written by C. I. Eisner, Secretary of the Finance Committee of the United Hebrew Congregation in St. Louis, Missouri, to Isaac Leeser on July 20, 1858. Eisner requests Leeser's assistance in raising funds for the construction of a new synagogue through a newspaper article. He also lists the members of the Finance Committee: R. Keiler, M. Keim, and A. Fisher. The letter provides context regarding the early history of the United Hebrew Congregation, established in 1837 as the first synagogue west of the Mississippi River.
Associated People/Businesses
- LEESER, ISAAC
- EISNER, C.I.
Geography
Subjects
- Synagogues -- Missouri -- St. Louis -- History
- Fundraising -- 19th century
- Jewish congregations -- Missouri -- St. Louis
- 19th Century Correspondence
- Judaism -- History -- 19th century
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 3