Description
Shlenker-Hirsch-Moyse family. Papers, 1878-1949, (bulk 1878-1896, 1907-1909, 1941-1949). 50 items, 2 volumes. Location: W:13. Jewish families of Mississippi and Louisiana. Correspondence, photographs, printed items, and two scrapbooks concern family matters, business life, and personal and social activities, particularly the wedding of Carrie Shlenker and Jacob Hirsch. Newspaper clippings also relate to the activities of the prominent Texas Rabbi Henry Cohen. Other items include Jewish-themed, printed illustrations. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4911.
Manuscript Number
Mss. 4911
Manuscript Topic
Religion
New Orleans to 1861
Women
New Orleans 1866+
Education
Business
Natchez, Mississippi
Jewish Community
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1878