Subject: Social Events

Dance card for the Third Annual Ball of the Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) in Schenectady, New York, held on October 16, 1901. The card includes spaces for recording dance partners.

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.

This program details the Fourth Annual Reception and Ball of the employees (attachees) of H.R. Jacobs' Thalia Theatre, held at Everett Hall in New York City on February 28, 1889. The program includes the order of dances, a space for recording dance partners, a list of officers, and a reception committee. The front cover features an embossed red wax seal and the motto "Dum Vivimus, Vivamus" ("While We Live, Let Us Live"). The back cover includes a photograph and facsimile signature of M.J. Jacobs. The event featured music by the Dodsworth Military Band.

An engraved card serving as an invitation from Dr. Mütter to Mr. B. Etting for a Wistar Party, dated December 4, 1854, in Philadelphia. The invitation requests Mr. Etting's company on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock and asks for an early answer. The card features an engraved likeness of Caspar Wistar in profile, flanked by the words "WISTAR PARTY" in block letters. The main invitation text is handwritten in ornate script. A handwritten "Ant." appears in the upper left corner.

Printed invitation to a box social hosted by the Rose of Zion Zionist organization at Zion Hall, 1851 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 29, 1905. The invitation lists numerous names of attendees.

An invitation to a dramatic episode titled "Esther, the Queen," produced by the Mickve Israel Literary Association. The event was to be held at the Hall of the Columbia Club, 1405 Oxford Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 18, 1908. The invitation includes ticket number 533.

Handwritten invitation signed by Dr. Herbert Friedenwald to attend a History Club meeting at his home, 915 N. 16th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 15 (undated, estimated 1895 based on biographical information). Judge Samuel W. Pennypacker was to be the speaker at the meeting.

Invitation to a Soirée Dansante held at Dodworth's Academy in New York City on January 5, 1858, issued by the Society for the Relief of Indigent Persons of the Jewish Persuasion. The invitation is printed on a ticket and includes the location (806 Broadway).

Printed invitation to a wedding (or betrothal) for Caecilie Horowitz and M. H. Lewkowicz. The invitation was issued in New York, New York on November 6, 1892.

Postcard invitation to a social event hosted by the Temple Emanuel Women's Auxiliary. The invitation is dated November 13, 1910. The postcard mentions Moses Meyer and Abe Stern.

An invitation to the "Cadet Hop" at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, on July 4, 1860. The invitation, in its original envelope, was addressed to "The Misses Mordecai" care of Major Mordecai at the Watervliet Arsenal in West Troy, New York. Alfred Mordecai Jr. was a cadet at the academy at the time.

This archival collection consists of four items related to the dedication of the Union Street Synagogue in Petersburg, Virginia, on January 5, 1877. The collection includes a dedication invitation, an envelope, and two tickets. The invitation lists A. Rosenstock, A.S. Reinach, and Eigenbrun as members of the Committee on Invitations. The materials are housed in Arc.MS.56, Box 13, Folder 10.

Invitation to a fancy dress ball hosted by the Purim Association at the Academy of Music in New York City on March 22, 1864. The invitation specifies rules, including a prohibition on firearms and acceptance of military uniforms as costumes. This was the third ball overall and the second held at the Academy of Music.

Invitation to the Old Folks & Bachelor's Ball held at Brewer's Hall on Monday evening, January 1st, 1866. The Great Western Band was in attendance. The invitation lists several cities (Lincoln, Atlanta, Broadwell) and managers (Rosenthal, Lewis | Stern, Samuel | Eichburg, Samuel | Goldsmith, H.) associated with the event, though the exact location is unclear.

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 is a dance program from February 22, 1884, for the M.P.C. (likely an abbreviation for a social club or organization) in Miami, Ohio. The program was printed by Joe M. Frank, a local merchant. The program lists the order of dances, music, and potentially other events scheduled for the evening. It provides a glimpse into social life in Miami, Ohio during the late 19th century.

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 the Annual Ball in aid of the funds of the Hebrew Benevolent Society. Undated illustrated card, measuring 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches, printed on coated stock. Shows minor wear and mount remnants on the verso. The illustration depicts Moses showing the Ten Commandments to a boy in modern dress. While undated and without a specified location, the style and wording are consistent with annual balls held by the New York Hebrew Benevolent Society from 1840 to at least 1848.

A trade card for Harris Cohen, Merchant Tailor and Clothier, located at 134 & 136 White St., New York. The card features a lithograph bust of a man identified as Harris Cohen. The business advertises "Jockey Suits Made to Order for $14.00" and states "No connection with any other house in the city." Alex S. Jacobs is listed as the proprietor. The verso of the card is a comical advertisement for the "891st Annual Excursion of the Gin Blossom Brigade" scheduled for "Sunrise Sunday Evening, October the Thirty-twice, 1889," with humorous and nonsensical details about the event, including "Music by Professor Dog with a Brass Band" and a "Slugging Committee." It also states that "your Clothes for the Excursion a Harris Cohen's Merchant Tailor Store, 134-136 White St."