A Question of RaceNews article on the Union League’s rejection of Theodore Seligman’s membership request. His father, Jesse, had been a member for…
Anti-Semitic “Jew Syndicate” Magazine CoverExample of the fierce anti-Semitism displayed by some critics of the Theatrical Syndicate
Arayanization of Arthur Abelmann's ChemiewerkDocument outlining the terms on which Chemiewerk (Chemisch-Pharmazeutischen A.G.), owned by Jewish businessman Arthur Abelmann, was “Aryanized” by the Nazi…
Brochure commemorating Hermann Schuelein’s 70th birthday, printed by Beth Hillel Synagogue, New York, N.Y.Brochure commemorating Hermann Schuelein’s 70th birthday, printed by Beth Hillel Synagogue, New York, N.Y.
Civil Rights in Peril: Jews Excluded From A HotelThe Article discusses Joseph Seligman’s expulsion from the Grand Union Hotel in Saratoga, New York. The article notes the reaction…
Distribution of German-Jewish Emigres, 1933-1941 by YearDistribution of German-Jewish Emigres, 1933-1941 by Year (Total/Business Elite/Entrepreneurs) (in %) Author’s calculations based on Herbert A. Strauss, “Jewish Emigration…
Guldman Memorial Yahrzeit CertificateGuldman had a memorial Yahrzeit certificate that listed the dates of his mother’s and father’s deaths. While Guldman adhered to…
Jews in City PoliticsThe article examines Jewish influence in New York City politics in light of Theodore Seligman’s blackballing by the Union League.…
Ketubah, or marriage contract, between Haym Salomon and Rachel FranksA ketubah, or marriage contract, between Haym Salomon and Rachel Franks for their wedding on July 6, 1777. The ketubah…
Letter from Jacob Schiff to Charles EliotJacob Schiff, letter to Charles Eliot, president of Harvard University, March 14, 1917. In this letter to his friend Charles…
Newspaper article reporting the bestowal of the American Jewish Committee’s Human Relations Award on Hannah LevyNewspaper article reporting the bestowal of the American Jewish Committee’s Human Relations Award on Hannah Levy in 1983.
Notice in the Richmond Daily Dispatch with William Thalhimer is listed as a manager for the Sixth Annual Hebrew BallIn a February 17, 1852 notice in the Richmond Daily Dispatch, William Thalhimer is listed as a manager for the…
Sorry for SeligmanThe article discusses Jesse Seligman’s reaction to his son’s rejection from the Union League. Jesse blamed anti-Jewish sentiment for Theodore’s…
