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...