Jewelry

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Business Card from E. Disraelly: Watchmaker, Jeweler, and Optician. On the verso of the card there is a handwritten list of prices for various items. The total amounts to $14.50.

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Cashier's check written to Jennie Axelrod for the possesions left behind from her deceased husband, Abe Axelrod at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Dr. C.D. Spivak, Sec'y of JCRS notes "One gold watch and one diamond ring left after deceased abe Axelrod" on the line of the check that mentions the amount in dollars. There is a number on the bottom of the check that states the value price for the items as $16.18.

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Gold bracelet with the initials FAH in a black velvet bag

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File contains one business card of H. Richman, a watchmaker and jeweler in Denver, Colorado from circa 1900-1930.

Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to D. Goldstein detailing the items left behind from Morris Goldstein. The items include two express money orders, one check, cash, gold watch, and one gold chain. He trusts that the items will arrive safely to D. Goldstein in Hudson, N.Y. soon. After he signs the letter "Secretary" there is a postscript which explains that the cost for sending Morris Goldstein's trunk would amount to much more than cost of the actual clothing. Also, the express companies object...

Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to E. Gonda regarding the belongings found on Louis Gonda at the time of his death. Spivak mentions that the only items he possessed include a chain and 25 cents in change. He also talks about a "photographic outfit" and some clothing left behind as well. He is unsure of the value of the photographic materials and he advises against sending the clothing because it is too expensive and clothing from a sick patient should not be sent through the express company....

Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Isidore Klatzkin with an enclosed bill for the funeral expenses of his brother, Louis Klatzkin. Spivak adds the $10.45 in cash that was left from Louis so that Isidore only owes $21.05, rather than the $31.50 billed from Golden Hill Cemetery. Spivak also asks Isidore what he wants to do with the watch and ring that was left from his brother. He finishes the letter by saying that the telegram they received from him was returned as "refused" and Isidore also...

Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Jennie Axelrod acknowledging he received Jennie Axelrod's letter regarding the watch and ring left by Abe Axelrod at the time of his death. He mentions that the watch and ring have been mailed to her on June 2, 1910. Spivak also mentions that a trunk of clothing was left from Abe Axelrod, but it is advised that the clothing be burnt or given to other patients because shipping would be costly, as well as a health hazard. He then states that a cash amount of...

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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Jennie Axelrod letting her know he sent two pictures, one book, and a postal card folder containing receipts that belonged to her husband, Abe Axelrod. He also mentions that he hopes the package of jewelry arrives to her soon. He then thanks her for her donation of $5.00 towards the support of the sanatorium and will send the remaining balance of $16.18 in a day or two.

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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Jennie Axelrod replying to her handwritten letter regarding the fact that she had not received the watch and the ring. He regretfully acknowledges that the package was sent to a wrong address in New Orleans and he communicated with post office authorities to obtain possesion of the package.