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Shavuot begins... 1872 Jewish holiday...
Item #672037
June 13, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 13, 1872
* Shavuot - Feast of Weeks - Pentacost
* Jews - Jewish holiday - Hebrew festival
Page 4 has an article headed: "The Jewish Feast Of Pentacost" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 10 pages, nice condition.
Jewish synagogue on Clinton Street...
Item #671585
May 07, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 7, 1853
* Rare Jewish synagogue illustration
* Congregation Chasam Sopher
* Judaica - Jews - Judaism
Formatted very much like Harper's Weekly although predating it by four years, with the masthead featuring a nice engraving of the New York skyline at the time. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication.
Various illustrations with... See More
First boat to traverse the new Erie Canal...
Item #671464
November 05, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 5, 1825
* Early Erie Canal
* 1st boat - ship journey
Perhaps the most notable event reported is headed: "FROM BUFFALO" which tells of the first vessel--The Seneca Chief--to traverse the new Erie Canal. Although brief, the event was quite historic.
Other news found within include an early American execution, cannibalism, a mention ... See More
The Rothchild family... Virginia slaves... Texas...
Item #671417
October 08, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1836 The bottom of the ftpg. has a brief report: "Mexico and Texas" which begins: "Advices...that on the 20th, gen. Urrea issued a violent proclamation against the Texians and Americans, grounded on the supposition that the United States government had acknowledged the independence of Texas & sent troops to its assistance...&q... See More
First rabbi to lead prayer in Congress...
Item #671374
February 02, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 2, 1860
* First Rabbi to lead prayer in Congress
* Judaica - Jewish - Jews
The front page has proceedings of the first session of the "Thirty Sixth Congress" and included is a brief but very historic account about the first time the proceedings were opened with a prayer by a rabbi.
The account headed "Impressive Address To The Throne of Grac... See More
Louis D. Brandeis, first Jewish Supreme Court Justice...
Item #671373
June 02, 1916
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 2, 1916
* Louis D. Brandeis takes office
* 1st Jewish Supreme Court justice
The middle of the front page has a one column head: "Brandeis Wins; Vote 47 to 22" "Senate, Divided On Party Lines, Confirms Appointment as Justice." A significant event noting the first Jewish Supreme Court justice, Louis Brandeis, being confirmed by the Senate. The ... See More
Jewish artist Marc Chagall death...
Item #671152
March 29, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 29, 1985
* Marc Chagall death (1st report)
* Belarusian Jewish artist - paintings
Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Chagall, Artist of Joy and Suffering, Dies" with photo of Chagall and one of his works. First report coverage continues on page 3 with another one of his works.
Complete 1st section with all 36 pages, nice condit... See More
Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...
Item #670985
September 24, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 24, 1825
* Jewish city creation
* Grand Island, New York
* Niagara River
One of the articles on an inside page reads in its entirety: "The ceremony of laying the corner stone, of what is to be a city of the Jews, on Grand Island, N.Y. took place on the 14th instant, and Mr. Noah, editor of the New York National Advocate, governor and ... See More
First Hebrew Free School in New York City... Reconstruction...
Item #670894
June 16, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 16, 1865
* 1st Hebrew free school in NYC
* Post Civil War reconstruction
The front page has a great amount of content on the Reconstruction process in the South including: "Reconstruction Gossip at the National Capital" "The People of the South Converted by the Sword to the Northern Version of the Constitution" "They Accept the Over... See More
Jacob Furth, a notable Jew...
Item #670872
December 21, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 21, 1893
Of special note is an article: "Notable Jews--Jacob Furth" which includes a photo of him & an article on his life.
The ftpg. has an illus: "Opera In New York" & inside has a nice full page: "The Work of the Salvation Army in the Slums of New York" which shows a Christmas tree. Other prints & p... See More
Should the U.S. boycott the 1936 Olympics?
Item #670304
December 09, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 9, 1935
* Movement to boycott the Berlin Olympics
* Jewish Holocaust - plight of the Jews
* Adolph Hitler & Nazi Germany
* Amateur Athletic Union votes for participation
There was considerable controversy in the United States preceding the 1936 Olympics as to whether the games should be boycotted due to Hitler's Nazi regime and its treatment o... See More
Published by P. T. Barnum... View of Concord, New Hampshire...
Item #669880
January 29, 1853
THE ILLUSTRATED NEWS New York, Feb. 12, 1853 Among the prints in this short-lived paper (lasted just 48 issues) are: "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ladies Presenting the Great Temperance Petition at Albany" "The Seals of Jerusalem".
Also a nice nearly half page overview of the city of: "Concord, New Hampshire" "... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #669878
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 22, 1853 * Published by P. T. Barnum
Among the prints are: "Captain Ericsson Explaining His Invention to the Editors of New York" "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ball of the New York Fire Department..." "The Seals of Jerusalem" a nice town view of: "Concord, New Hampshire with 5 smaller... See More
1945 Irma Grese captured photo...
Item #669724
April 23, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 23, 1945
* Female SS guard Irma Grese photo
* Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
* Jewish Holocaust - exterminations - atrocities
While the front page has a nice banner headline concerning the last days before Germany would surrender, the back page has a somewhat famous photo showing Irma Grese during here capture by British troops. (see)
Other news, spor... See More
Surrender of Belgrade...
George Whitefield... Methodism... Hebrew customs...
Item #669527
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739* Historical Jewish and Christian content
* George Whitefield
* Surrender of Belgrade
One of the articles within is headed: "Continuation of the dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages (see photos for portions). Another article ... See More
1873 Congregation Emanu-EL of New York...
Item #669414
December 14, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 14, 1873
* Congregation Emanu-El of New York - temple
* First reform Jewish congregation of NYC
* Rabbi Gustav Gottheil - Jews - Judaica
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "Temple Emanuel" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 16 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
First Jew appointed to a federal post...
Item #669257
June 11, 1801
THE UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1801 It is reported in a brief, inconspicuous report on page 2, but its significance is considerable.
It was in 1801 when a significant stride in the recognition of Jewish Americans when President Thomas Jefferson appointed the very first Jew to a federal position by naming Reuben Etting of Baltimore as United States Marshall for Maryland. T... See More
1869 Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year...
Item #669107
September 05, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 5, 1869
* Rosh Hashanah - High Holy Days
* Jewish New Year - Jews - Judaica
Page 8 has an article headed: "Rosh-Hoshono" "Opening of the Festive Season of the Jews..." (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages in nice condition.... See More
Rabbi Kagan's (Chofetz Chaim) memorial service...
Item #668678
September 24, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, September 24, 1933
* Yisrael Meir Kagan (The Chofetz Chaim)
* Rabbi Kagan death memorial - Musar movement
While this issue provides a significant amount of content regarding the affairs and progress of the Nazi party on Germany, the most significant content is the page 37 memorial service report on Chofetz Chaim with a one column heading: "Chofetz Chaim Rites Pla... See More
Synagogues hold memorial services... Much on the assassination & funeral of Lincoln...
Item #668461
April 21, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 21, 1865
* Rare 1st-page mentions of Synagogue services
* Re: Abraham Lincoln's assassination & funeral
* Black mourning borders
Perhaps the most noteworthy coverage is the front-page details regarding various services being held at local synagogues - which includes the congregations at "B'nai Israel," "Bikur Cholim U-Kadisha Synagogu... See More
A Jewish view of Jesus...
Item #668438
February 26, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 26, 1871
* Jewish perspective of Jesus - Jews
* Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise lecture
The back page contains a fascinating article under the heading: "The Origin Of Christianity" "Rev. Dr. Wise, of Cincinnati, on the Apostle Paul--The Religion of Jesus from a Jewish Point of View" beginning: "The last of an interesting series of lectures by Rev. ... See More
Commenting on the Maryland "Jew Bill"...
Item #667762
January 14, 1826
THE NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 14, 1826
* Maryland Jew Bill becomes law
Under the heading "Maryland" is a very nice, editorialized report acknowledging the very recent approval of the "Jew Bill" which allowed--for the first time--Jews to hold public office in the state of Maryland.
The report reads in part: "The affairs of our state begin to... See More
Jefferson's response to a church in Baltimore...
Item #667541
April 01, 1801
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 1, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
The front page has a letter of congratulations from the New Jerusalem Church in Baltimore to Thomas Jefferson on his inauguration as President. this is followed by his response to the church, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor margins wear, good con... See More
Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...
Item #667077
September 24, 1825
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 24, 1825
* Jewish city creation
* Grand Island, New York
* Niagara River
One of the articles on an inside page reads in its entirety: "The ceremony of laying the corner stone, of what is to be a city of the Jews, on Grand Island, N.Y. took place on the 14th instant, and Mr. Noah, editor of the New York National Advocate, governor and judge o... See More
MS St. Louis...1939 Jewish refugees... Jews...
Item #667061
June 04, 1939
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 4, 1939..
* German Ocean Liner MS St. Louis
* Jewish refugees to land in Cuba ?
* The Voyage of the Damned - Jews
Page 11 has a one column heading: "Cuba May Alter Laws To Allow Jews To Enter" with subhead & small related map. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of the day. Com... See More
Daniel Frohman, a notable Jew...
Item #666772
November 02, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 2, 1893
Of special note is an article: "Notable Jews--Daniel Frohman" which includes a photo of him & an article on his life.
The ftpg. has an illus: "Farewell to the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago". Inside has two pages taken up with bird's-eye views of the Columbian Exposition.
Sitting Bull's camp captured... Return to Palestine...
Item #666266
AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, Jan. 25, 1877
* Capture of Sitting Bull's Camp
Inside this issue is a small but historic article on the discovery and capture of the Indian camp headed by Chief Sitting Bull.
Also within are two articles of Judaic interest: one describing the return of multitudes of Jews to their homeland in
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* Capture of Sitting Bull's Camp
* Much regarding the Jews
Inside this issue is a small but historic article on the discovery and capture of the Indian camp headed by Chief Sitting Bull.
Also within are two articles of Judaic interest: one describing the return of multitudes of Jews to their homeland in
Reunification of Jerusalem... Israel...
Item #664942
June 28, 1967
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, June 28, 1967
* Reunification of Jerusalem
* East Jerusalem
The front page has a one column heading: "Israel Annexes City of Jerusalem" (see) First report coverage on reunification of Jerusalem, establishing Israeli control over the "Old City".
Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #664525
April 05, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
* Help on the way ?
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 14: "JEWISH CONGRESS ASKS AID IN EUROPE", "Chicago Division to Push Succor Programs for the 5,000,000 Jews There" and more (see photos). See photos fo... See More
Rabbi Menachem Schneerson's funeral...
Item #664200
June 13, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 13, 1994
* Menachem Mendal Schneerson death funeral
* Orthodox Jewish rabbi - Jews - Judaica
The front page has a large photo with a one-column heading: "Famed Rabbi's Funeral Draws Thousands", with more on an inside page which include a small photo of him. Considerable details regarding his life are included. See images for details.
Other news of the ... See More
Russia recognizes Israel as a new state...
Item #663836
May 18, 1948
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 18, 1948 The front page has a two column head: "Jews Say Acre Surrenders, 500 Arab Troops Drown" with notable text that includes: "Russia recognized Israel...".
History would show Russia to be the first major power to formally recognize Israeli statehood.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.
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Jewish State... Bob Feller's no-hitter.....
Item #663827
May 01, 1946
NEW YORK TIMES, May 1, 1946
* Bob Feller no-hitter at Yankee Stadium
* Cleveland Indians - MLB baseball
* Jewish Statehood sought
The front page has a three column headline: "JOINT PALESTINE BODY BARS A JEWISH STATE, BUT URGES ENTRY OF 100,000 REFUGEES" with subheads.
Page 34 has one column heads which include: "FELLER TOPS YANKS WITH NO-HITTER, 1-0" "Six Re... See More
1948 Hadassah medical convoy massacre...
Item #663573
April 14, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1948
* Hadassah medical convoy massacre
* Mount Scopus, Northeast Jerusalem
* Jewish doctors, nurses - Jews - Judaica
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "34 JEWS ARE SLAIN IN HOSPITAL CONVOY" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see) First report coverage on the Hadassah Medical convoy massacre on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem during the 1947-4... See More
Kristallnacht in Nazi Germany...
Item #662954
November 15, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, November 15, 1938
* Kristallnacht - crystal night
* Persecution of Jews
A follow up to "Kristallnacht" or Night of Broken Glass, a coordinated attack upon Nazi Jews which resulted in 91 deaths and over 30,000 being sent to concentration camps. The 3 line headline reads: "U. S. PLAN TO MOVE 600,000 JEWS REPORTED ACCEPTED BY BRITAIN" with sub... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality...
Item #662864
November 27, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 27, 1940
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations - atrocities
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "WOMAN OF POLAND DEPICT ITS MISERY" with subhead: "EXTERMINATION HELD AIM" and more. See images for coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupied Poland where extermination of the Jewish pop... See More
Reunification of Jerusalem... Israel...
Item #662695
June 29, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 29, 1967
* Reunification of Jerusalem
* East Jerusalem
The front page has three column headline: "Divided Jerusalem Made Single City; U. S. Won't Recognize Hasty Action" with subhead.
Also on the front page: "Israeli Annexation Felt Violation of Confidence" with caption: "Washington Deplores Move"
1st repor... See More
Rose Gruening death... Jewish settlement founder...
Item #662681
August 01, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1934
* Jewish settlement founder Rose Gruening death
* Camp Moodna, Mountainville, New York
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "'GRAND ST. ANGEL' IS DEAD AT CAMP" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Rose Gruening, founder of the Camp Moodna at Mountainville, New York.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
A Nazi newspaper from an English island...
Item #662513
May 19, 1943
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 19, 1943 Among the front page reports are: "Britain's Right to Rule World Sacrificed to the Jews" "U-Boats Attack Meat Convoy in North Atlantic" "U.S. Covets Canada" and much more.
Four pages, great condition.
This newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during ... See More
1938 Jewish holocaust... seizure of businesses....
Item #662471
November 20, 1938
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 20, 1938
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Eviction of Jews without belongings
* Post Kristallnacht era
The front page has a two column heading: "'Jehovah' Banned, Property Seized" with caption: "Germany Widens Pogroms".
Complete with all 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, ... See More
The capture of the Northland and Paducah...
Item #662321
October 04, 1947
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 4, 1947
* The smuggling of Jewish refugees to Palestine
* Helped set the stage for Jewish Statehood
The front page of this issue speaks of the capture of the Northland and the Paducah - two ships attempting to smuggle Jewish refugees into Palestine. The international attention these events generated, along with the accounts of similar ships of refuge... See More
1939 Jewish Palestine Pavilion dedication....
Item #662233
May 29, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1939
* Jewish Palestine Pavilion dedication
* Headed by Albert Einstein - Jews
* New York World's Fair w/ photo
The top of page 7 has a seven column headline: "Spotlight at Fair Swings to Dedication of the Palestine Pavilion" with subheads and related photo (see) First report coverage on the dedication of the Jewish Palestine Pavilion at the ... See More
A series on "Notable Jews"... The America's Cup yacht race...
Item #661512
October 19, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, Oct. 19, 1893 Of special interest is item #XIX of "Notable Jews - Julius Bien" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full ft. page print of the "Vigilant", winner of the International Yacht Race; a full pg. on the yacht race; a doublepg. centerfold with 16 prints & photos on ... See More
Post WWII coverage - Germany & Japan - 7 front pages...
Item #661217
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio (miscellaneous dates from Sept.-Dec., 1945 - outer leaves from 7 or more issues)* Post-WWII Coverage
* Primary coverage - balance of Japan & Germany
The months following WW2 were critical in regards to holding nations and individuals accountable for War Crimes, and for establishing a foundation for future peace. Being offered is a set of at least 7 outer leave... See More
Post WWII coverage - Germany & Japan - 7 front pages...
Item #661215
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio (miscellaneous dates from Sept.-Dec., 1945 - outer leaves from 7 or more issues)* Post-WWII Coverage
* Primary coverage - balance of Japan & Germany
The months following WW2 were critical in regards to holding nations and individuals accountable for War Crimes, and for establishing a foundation for future peace. Being offered is a set of at least 7 outer leave... See More
Post WWII coverage - mostly Japan - 7 front pages...
Item #661200
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio (miscellaneous dates from Sept.-Dec., 1945 - outer leaves from 7 or more issues)* Post-WWII Coverage
* Primary coverage - Japan
* Some Nazi/Germany-related articles included
The months following WW2 were critical in regards to holding nations and individuals accountable for War Crimes, and for establishing a foundation for future peace. Being offered is a set of... See More
Post WWII coverage - mostly Japan - 7 front pages...
Item #661199
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio (miscellaneous dates from Sept.-Dec., 1945 - outer leaves from 7 or more issues)* Post-WWII Coverage
* Primary coverage - Japan
* Some Nazi/Germany-related articles included
The months following WW2 were critical in regards to holding nations and individuals accountable for War Crimes, and for establishing a foundation for future peace. Being offered is a set of... See More
Post WWII coverage - mostly Japan - 7 front pages...
Item #661198
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio (miscellaneous dates from Sept.-Dec., 1945 - outer leaves from 7 or more issues)* Post-WWII Coverage
* Primary coverage - Japan
* Some Nazi/Germany-related articles included
The months following WW2 were critical in regards to holding nations and individuals accountable for War Crimes, and for establishing a foundation for future peace. Being offered is a set of... See More
Post WWII coverage - mostly Japan - 7 front pages...
Item #661197
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio (miscellaneous dates from Sept.-Dec., 1945 - outer leaves from 7 or more issues)* Post-WWII Coverage
* Primary coverage - Japan
* Some Nazi/Germany-related articles included
The months following WW2 were critical in regards to holding nations and individuals accountable for War Crimes, and for establishing a foundation for future peace. Being offered is a set of... See More
Female Jewish physician identifies Holocaust leaders...
Item #661034
September 22, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1945 Page 5 contains a very compelling article on identifying Nazis leaders involved in the holocaust atrocities on the Jews, with the one column head: "Belsen Survivor Picks Out Nazis" and subhead: "Jewish Woman Physician Who Was Also in Oswiecim Camp Is Witness at Trial". The text (see photos) notes a: "...Polish Jewish woman, her conc... See More
Fascist Italy announces its 1st anti-Jewish laws...
Item #660915
September 01, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Sept. 1, 1938
* Italian Racial Laws announced
* Anti-Jewish - Jews expelled
* Fascist Italy - Pre-World War II
The front page has a banner headline: "Italy Exiles All Jews There Since 1919" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Fascist Italy announcing its first anti-Jewish laws.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
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