Myer S. Isaacs Collection (1841-1904) undated, 1844, 1851-1925

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Myer S. Isaacs Collection (1841-1904) undated, 1844, 1851-1925

Real estate lawyer, judge,newspaper editor, and philanthropist Myer S. Isaacs was the eldest son of thesecond English-speaking Rabbi in the United States, the Rev. Dr. Samuel M.Isaacs (1804-1878). The Isaacs Family were founding members of the NewYork-based Jewish civil rights organization, the Board of Delegates of AmericanIsraelites (1859-1878), published the (1859-1902), and Myer was the first president of the Baron deHirsch Fund. The collection contains documents deriving from Myer and SamuelIssacs, and Myer's brothers Abram (1852 or 53-1920) and Isaac Isaacs(1845-1907). Information concerning Myer's children may also be found,including documents from his son Stanley (1882-1962), Manhattan boroughPresident and New York City Councilman. Includes correspondence, clippings,commencement programs, invitations, souvenir and anniversary programs, electioncampaign materials, obituaries, funeral programs, and citizenshippapers. JewishMessenger

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