Subject: Charity Balls

Dance card from the Eleventh Annual Purim Masquerade and Fancy Dress Charity Ball given by the Hebrew Benevolent Society at Germania Hall in New Haven, Connecticut on Thursday evening, March 10, 1887. The decorated cover features the event details, and the inside contains spaces for 15 dances with names. The back lists the committee members.

This multi-page dance program is for the Hebrew Charity Ball held on February 9, 1869. The cover features "Hebrew Charity Ball 1869" in decorative Victorian-style lettering, adorned with an illustration of cherubs holding musical instruments within a circular frame, set against ornate borders. A yellow ribbon is attached to the spine. The program lists "Promenade Music" and "Dancing Music" selections, including various quadrilles, waltzes, schottisches, lancers, galops, and gems from operas, with composers such as Offenbach, Mozart, Strauss, Verdi, and Hassler. Music was provided by Hassler's Grand Orchestra and Military Band. The interior pages also list Henry S. Frank as the Master of Ceremonies and several Floor Managers. The final page is blank for "Engagements." The item was printed by R. Stein, Phil. 3.

An invitation to a ball held on January 28, 1846, at the Chinese Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to benefit the German Hebrew Female Benevolent Society. The invitation is printed on punched paper.

Printer's proof for the program cover of a charity ball in aid of the Mount Sinai Hospital & Dispensary, held at the Academy of Music in New York City on March 15, 1883. The program cover features the event's name and date, and is associated with the Purim Association.

Lithographed invitation to a charity ball in aid of Mount Sinai Hospital & Dispensary, held at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 15, 1883. The invitation features a fancy dress theme and is described as an outstanding example of lithographer's art.

Envelope containing an invitation to a Hebrew Charity Ball held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 15, 1882. The invitation includes instructions regarding attire and the start time of the Grand March. The envelope also contains additional notes indicating a possible purchase at a shop belonging to Scheler, a printer and bookbinder in New York.

Invitation to the Annual Hebrew Charity Ball held at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 6, 1873. The invitation lists Moses Stern as Master of Ceremonies.

An invitation to the annual ball of the Hebrew Charity Ball Association, held at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 29, 1885. The back of the invitation lists approximately 100 names.

Lithographed invitation to the Hebrew Charity Ball held at the Academy of Music in New York City on March 2, 1882. The event was managed by the Purim Association and raised funds for the Building Fund of the Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asylum Society. The invitation features an illustration depicting Queen Esther, children, and other figures.

Invitation to a charity ball at the Lookout Inn on Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, on Friday, April 6, 1894. The invitation mentions George W. Ochs, who is listed as floor manager.

This archival collection contains three items related to the Annual Hebrew Charity Ball held at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 6, 1873. The collection includes one ticket and two invitations. One invitation is red, and the other is green. David Aaron served as the Master of Ceremonies. These items are part of a larger set (see 20.437).

Program for the Annual Hebrew Charity Ball held at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 26, 1876. The program features a decorated cover with original colored string and lists the names of committee members. It is ten pages in length.

Program for the Hebrew Charity Ball held at the Academy of Music in New York City on March 6, 1879. The program includes the names of the committee members and other attendees. The cover is decorated and features an original colored string.

Dance program for the Hebrew Charity Ball held at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia on February 6, 1873. The program is shaped like a glove and features a decorated cover with original colored string. It includes a list of committee members: H. Hamburger, Simon Fleisher, Levi Mayer, Mason Hersh, Aaron Katz, Lee Sommers, M. Rosenbach, A. Goldsmith, D. Hochstadter, and Louis Teller. This item is part of a larger set that also includes a ticket and ladies' invitations.

Four-page program for the Third Annual Purim Ball held at Centre Square Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania on March 22, 1886. The cover features an embossed image of Queen Esther. The interior lists the names of numerous individuals involved in the event.

Ticket to a charity ball in aid of Mount Sinai Hospital and Dispensary, held at the Academy of Music in New York, New York on March 15, 1883. The ticket features decorative elements and lists numerous Jewish names of the managers.

This item is a ticket and invitation to the Annual Hebrew Charity Ball held at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 25, 1871. The ticket features the name of the event, the date, the venue, and the name of the Master of Ceremonies, William B. Hachenburg. A separate ladies' invitation is also included.

Ticket to the Purim Association Fancy Dress Ball held at the Academy of Music in New York City on February 26, 1880. The event was a fundraiser for the Building Fund of the Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asylum Society. The ticket features a lithograph of Queen Esther and her court. The reverse side lists over 100 managers.

Ticket to the Second Annual Charity Ball given by the Hebrew Ladies Aid Society. The event was held on Tuesday evening, November 22, 1898, at Music Hall, located at 213 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Admission was 50 cents.