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Congregation Shearith Israel (New York, N.Y.)

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Congregation Shearith Israel - often called The Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue – is the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States. It was established in 1654 in New Amsterdam by Jews who arrived from Dutch Brazil. Until 1825, when Jewish immigrants from Germany established a congregation, it was the only Jewish congregation in New York City....

Lenox, James, 1800-1880

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American bibliophile and philanthropist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Newport, to George H. Moore, 1878 July 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270596824 James Lenox (1800-1880) was an American philanthropist and book collector. In collaboration with Henry Stevens (1819-1886), an American book purchasing agent based in London, Lenox developed a fine collection of rare books, particularly Americana and early Bibles. His collection...

Hearn, George A., Manhattan property owner.

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Oliver, William Henry

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Oliver, Alexander (Tenor)

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Epithet: United Presbyterian minister British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000357.0x0002c5 ...

Kelly, James, Manhattan property owner.

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Way, Thomas P.

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Lockman, DeWitt McClellan, 1870-1957

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American artist; president of the National Academy of Design. From the description of DeWitt M. Lockman interviews with artists, 1927. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 475906995 DeWitt Lockman was a portrait painter, New York, N.Y. He studied in Europe, 1891-1892 and 1901-1902; a pupil of James H. Beard, Nelson N. Bickford and William Sartain; and was president of the National Academy of Design and records secretary of the New York Historical Society. F...

Ritter, Caspar 1861-1923

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Pittis, Thomas, 1636-1687

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