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Checks

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:

Box 1, circa 1950

 File — Box B415.01.0001: Series B415.01 [Barcode: U186023258332]
Identifier: B415.01.0001
Abstract Contains check protector (check writing machine) which was created in 1917 by the Checkometer Sales Company owned by Theodore Hirschberg in Chicago, Illinois. It was developed in Chicago because check fraud was rampent there in the early 1900s. The machine was designed to punch, print, and watermark paychecks that forgers could not duplicate. It became the paymaster machine in the 1950s. The paymaster machines are still currently sold. On the cover of the machine: "F and E Check Protector."...
Dates: circa 1950

Check, 1911 February 2

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Identifier: B002.01.0102.0170.00013

Check, 1911 September 2

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0031.00022
Abstract

Check from C.D. Spivak to L.E. Schlechter. The check amounts to $7.00 which was cash left behind from Mr. Feldman after his death at JCRS.

Dates: 1911 September 2

Check for A. Hornstein's Funeral Expenses, 1910 December 13

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Identifier: B002.01.0102.0142.00021
Abstract

Check to pay for Anna Hornstein’s funeral expenses. C.D. Spivak gave the check to S.F. Disraelly to process for JCRS.

Dates: 1910 December 13

Check for the belongings of F. Rosner, 1912 July 1

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Identifier: B002.01.0102.0151.00034
Abstract

Check that states the personal belongings of F. Rosner including one gold watch and a pair of eye glasses. The check has the signature of H. Liebmann at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 July 1

Check from C.D Spivak, 1912 January 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0159.00014
Abstract

Check from C.D. Spivak that details the belongings that Herman Stitch left behind. The items include: One gold watch, post office money orders for $13.00, one ring, one odd fellow pin, one fountain pen, and one pen knife.

Dates: 1912 January 12

Check from C.D. Spivak, 1911 February 11

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Identifier: B002.01.0102.0139.00024

Check from C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 29

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0038.00022
Abstract

Check from C.D. Spivak. The check amounts to $5.38 which was cash left behind from Sam Barsky after his death. The amount has been applied to his funeral expenses.

Dates: 1911 December 29

Check from C.D. Spivak regarding F. Reeder, 1913 March 27

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00028
Abstract

Check from C.D. Spivak to cover transportation expenses of Fanny Reeder from Denver to Chicago. Although the check mentions one ticket for transportations and $6.00 in cash, the amount of the check only comes to $6.00.

Dates: 1913 March 27

Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander, 1916 September 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00052
Abstract

Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander to cover Mrs. Schwartz’s boarding for two weeks. The amount comes to $14.00.

Dates: 1916 September 18