Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a woman standing. The reverse of the photograph features a full advertisement for Israel & Co., located at 125 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The photograph is undated.
Subject: Baltimore (Md.) -- Social life and customs
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Token depicting an eagle on the obverse and the inscription "Concordia Club 5" on the reverse. The Concordia Club was a liberal German club founded in 1842 in Baltimore, Maryland, located at the corner of Eutaw and Redwood (formerly German) Streets. It burned down in 1910. The token dates from January 1, 1875. Jews played an important role in the club, and it effectively became an elite Jewish club.
Three-page letter written by Albert Cohen in Paris, France to Samuel Etting in Baltimore, Maryland on January 25, 1858. The letter is part of the Etting/Carvalho Archive, Beit Yisrael Sefardi collection.
Three-page letter written by Sarah Minis Hays to her sister-in-law, Francis Rosa Marx, on August 13, 1839. Written from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the letter details family affairs, including Francis's cancelled visit to Philadelphia and Rebecca Gratz's delayed country trip.
A letter written by Zalma Rehine in Baltimore, Maryland to his nephew Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1835. Rehine discusses family matters, including David's (possibly Judah's) rheumatic pain and his upcoming vacation with his wife at Berkeley Springs, near Warrenton, Virginia.
A one-page letter written by Zalma Rehine of Baltimore to his nephew, Isaac Leeser, circa 1830. Rehine discusses family well-being, upcoming events, and the weather. The letter offers insights into the personal and social life of Baltimore Jews during this period. Zalma Rehine (1757–1843) was a merchant and communal leader in Baltimore, playing a significant role in the early development of Jewish life in the city. This letter is one of approximately 15 letters from Rehine to Leeser within a larger collection that provides valuable insight into Leeser's life and career.
One-page letter from Zalma Rehine to Isaac Leeser, dated August 3, 1831, written from Baltimore, Maryland. Rehine describes his illness, inquires about Leeser's health, and suggests Leeser visit him in Baltimore for recuperation.
One-page letter written by Zalma Rehine from Baltimore, Maryland to Isaac Leeser on November 13, 1835. The letter discusses an Etting wedding, Philip Cohen's positive reaction to one of Leeser's discourses, and other personal and communal matters.
A one-page letter written by Zalma Rehine in Baltimore on December 18, 1833, to his nephew, Isaac Leeser. The letter contains family news and details a controversy surrounding Mrs. Cohen's inclination towards Christianity, impacting the Baltimore Jewish community. The letter also provides biographical context on the Cohen and Etting families, prominent figures in Baltimore's Jewish community and their involvement in the emancipation struggle of 1818-1826. Zalma Rehine's letters to Isaac Leeser offer insights into Leeser's early life in America, combining personal and professional advice with general news and business matters. This letter is part of a collection of approximately 15 letters from Rehine to Leeser and seven from Leeser to Rehine.
A one-page handwritten letter (4 x 8 inches) from Zalma Rehine to his nephew, Isaac Leeser, dated November 3, 1835, in Baltimore. Written in a phonetic, slightly misspelled English, the letter playfully chides Isaac for infrequent correspondence, mentions receiving an almanac sent by Isaac, praises Isaac's officiant role at a wedding, conveys greetings from friends in Baltimore, and requests that these greetings be passed on to the Peixotto family in Philadelphia. The letter closes with personal news and comments, and a request to be remembered to old acquaintances. Zalma Rehine (1757-1847) was a significant figure in Isaac Leeser's life; he was one of the founders of the Richmond Light Infantry Militia Unit in 1793, and in 1829, he organized the first Jewish communal religious service in Baltimore, which led to the formation of the city's first congregation.
Ticket #9083 for a 1/4 share in the University Lottery of Baltimore, 1823. The ticket is signed by J. I. Cohen Jr. The verso may also contain a signature. The lottery was operated by Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., who acted as principal agent for the contractors.
This is an admission ticket to the Purim Ball hosted by the Mercantile Literary and Social Club at Concordia Hall in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 23, 1875. The verso of the ticket features what appear to be caricatures of club members. The ticket is not listed in Singerman.