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Moses, Israel, 1821-1870

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Papers of Hannah Ruth London

 Collection
Identifier: P-347
Abstract

Collection contains research notes and writings relating to London's works on early American Jewish portraits, miniatures, and silhouettes; this includes family histories of the subjects of the artwork, biographical information on the artists, and information about the works themselves. Also includes items relating to London's personal life, such as her genealogy and a notebook of letters written by her son Robert who was killed in action in World War II during his service in the army; notes, manuscripts, and published and unpublished articles and poetry; art catalogs; legal documents; lantern slides; photographs; correspondence; newspaper clippings; genealogical charts; handwritten sheet music; military medals; sound recordings; a theater program; and a scrapbook.

Dates: 1919-1990; Majority of material found within 1923 - 1980

Moses Family of New York Papers

 Collection
Identifier: P-1
Abstract

This collection contains the personal and business papers of the Moses family, along with family genealogical materials. Isaac Moses (1742-1818) was a prominent New York businessman and American patriot who helped fund and supply the US forces during the Revolution. His descendants were prominent Jewish businessmen in New York who traveled internationally, and served in the Union Army during the Civil War.

Dates: undated, 1767-1941, 1971

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Art -- Catalogs 1
Articles 1
Biographies (literary works) 1
Boston (Mass.) 1
Bronze Star Medal (U.S.) 1