Alfred Holzman, a German immigrant, arrived in America in 1881, bringing with him entrepreneurial spirit and a keen eye for business opportunities. Nearly two decades later, in 1900, Holzman established his postcard publishing company in Chicago. The Alfred Holzman Company quickly gained recognition for its high-quality...

Harry Hershfield brainchild of "Abie the Agent," debuted in 1914 and featured a Jewish car salesman named Abie Kabibble. The strip was one of the first in American comics to prominently feature a Jewish character and to explore themes relevant to the Jewish-American experience. These were known as Kabibble Cards. The...

Harry Hershfield's Jewish heritage played a significant role in his work and personal identity. Born in 1885 to Jewish immigrant parents in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Hershfield grew up in a culturally Jewish environment that influenced his humor and artistic expressions. This background influenced his understanding of Jewish...

Colourpicture Publishers, Inc. was a prominent publisher and printer of linen view cards in the United States. It was situated on Newbury Street with a factory at 76a Atherton Street. From 1938 to 1969, the company was based in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. In addition to linen view cards, they expanded their...

The Arnold Hotel of Miami Beach, Florida was situated by the ocean at 86th Street. Most exclusive in the North Beach section of Miami Beach, also with a private beach, but more importantly, only Gentile Clientele. Harry A. Brown was the owner of the hotel and in November 1942 agreed to rent the entire hotel to the army....

The Tichnor Brothers Inc. was a Boston-based firm known for its postcards. It was an American graphic arts and printing company that operated from 1908 to 1987. They were based in 251 Causeway Street, Boston, Massachusetts. They published approximately 25,000 office proofs of color postcards with often with a linen...

Falmouth Associates, The Moors, Falmouth, Cape Cod, Massachusetts A Carefully Restricted Community With golf, tennis, boating and bathing. The Moors was an exclusive community that prohibited the sale of property to Jewish individuals. It consisted of 60 homes located in and around Elm Road in Falmouth. The community...