Seligman family
Variant namesFamily of Jewish merchant and banker, Joseph Seligman (1819-1880), who was born in Baiersdorf, Germany, and emigrated to the United States at the age of eighteen. After settling in New York City Seligman was originally a peddler and with his brothers founded a clothing and import firm. Later he established the investment banking house of J. & W. Seligman & Co. with his brother, William. As well as New York, Seligman had branches in San Francisco, New Orleans, London, Paris and Frankfurt.
From the description of Seligman family papers, 1862-1878, ca. 1931, ca. 1945, 1974-1975. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 475947417
Residents of New York, N.Y.
From the description of Papers, 1877-1934. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70960566
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| creatorOf | Seligman family papers, 1862-1878, ca. 1931, ca. 1945, 1974-1975. | New-York Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Endowment Fund. Legal documents, 1901 ; 1902. | Ocean County College Library, OCC Library | |
| creatorOf | Seligman Family Collection | The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives | |
| referencedIn | George Sidney Hellman papers, 1888-1958, 1900-1958 | New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division |
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