Naftaly family papers and photographs, 1860-1950.

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Naftaly family papers and photographs, 1860-1950.

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The collection consists of papers and photographs relating to the Naftaly family. Family papers include genealogy; certificates; a small amount of correspondence; ephemera (advertisements, clippings, broadsides, sketches) from the family's anatomical show, which traveled around the world in the 1890s; Hebrew death certificates for Aaron and Taba(h) Naftaly; a pass issued to Morris Naftaly, who was a deputy constable, by the governor of California, on 20 April 1906, that allowed him to enter San Francisco and aid victims of the earthquake and fire; and Sarah Naftaly's autograph album. Among the materials documenting the Naftaly anatomical show are testimonials from Japanese and Chinese officials proclaiming the authenticity of the exhibits. The photographs in the collection are mostly family and individual portraits. Family members identified in the portraits include: Abraham Naftaly, Asher Naftaly, Jacob Naftaly, Esther Naftaly Dannenberg, Nettie Dannenberg Naftaly, Morris Naftaly, Sarah Less Naftaly, Adolph Naftaly, Harry and Bessie Naftaly, Harry A. Naftaly, Harry R. Naftaly, Irene Naftaly, Philip Naftaly, David Naftaly, Harold and Stanley West, and Arthur Naftaly. Also included are some photographs of the Less family, photographs of the Naftaly family store in Oakland, California, photographs of family friends, and photographs of Aaron Naftaly's grave and Taba(h) Naftaly's grave in Shanghai, China. The collection also includes a photograph album (circa 1880-1890) of Naftaly family portraits.

1 carton, 1 oversize box, and three oversize folders (1.2 linear feet)

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Judah L. Magnes Memorial Museum, Rabbi Morris Goldstein Library

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