Manuscript Group 1320, Elizabeth Blume-Silverstein (1892 – 1991), Lawyer Papers, 1918 – 1950

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Manuscript Group 1320, Elizabeth Blume-Silverstein (1892 – 1991), Lawyer
Papers, 1918-1950, 0.25 linear feet / 1 small manuscript box
Call Number: MG 1320

Summary:

Collection of papers and memorabilia relating to Elizabeth Blume-Silverstein, a prominent Newark attorney. Blume-Silverstein was the first female lawyer in New Jersey to represent without assistance a defendant in a murder case. She was also a co-founder of the World Jewish Congress.

Gift of Nathan Silverstein, 1990.

Folder List:

Consolidated Equipment Corp. vs. Edward Service Station
Friedman Case
Great Temple of Divine Love
Lease Between Harry Hammer & Harry & Morris Kenarik
N.J. State Association of Spiritualists
Weequahic Benevolent Assoc., Act of Incorporation 1931
Miscellaneous Form Letter Endorsing James Henry Harrison for N.J. Governor 1928
Business Cards: Elizabeth & Ruth Blume
Contemporary Club Membership Card 1949 n.d.
Receipts Newspaper Clippings
Articles on Elizabeth Blume-Silverstein 1925, 1995
Business Letterhead: Elizabeth Blume, Max Silverstein n.d.
Pfeifer, Otto & Margaret: Real Estate Tax Bill & Postcards 1924-1928
Business Cards
Commercial Flyers & Notices

Folder Description Dates
1 1929-1931
2 1926
3 1931
4 1923-1925
5 1921-1928
6
7 1924-1934 & n.d.
8
9 n.d.
10 1918/19
  Admission Card – 62nd Annual Convention Independent Order Brith Abraham
  Flyer for Louis D. Brandeis Lodge (Elizabeth Blume, President)
11 1920s, 1935
12 n.d.
12a
13
14
Miscellaneous:  
15 n.d.
16 1938, 1947, 1949, 1950 & n.d.
17 Postcards, Pennsylvania Railroad Timetable 1932 & n.d.
18 War Bonds Materials 1940s
     
Museum Items:  
1 Pencils manufactured for Brooklyn Hebrew Home & Hospital for the Aged by Joseph Dixon Crucible Co., Jersey City  
2 Novelty advertising eye glasses  
3 Phonograph records. 78 rpm, Victor label:  
  – Fair One/I’d Love to Fall Asleep and Wake Up in My Mammy’s Arm  
  – Haben jaker li/Iru Eineinu  
  – Tripoli-Medley Waltz/Alice Blue Gown  
  – Goodbye Alexander/Waters of Venice  
  – Yellow Dog Blues/Tulip Time  

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