Receipt of payment from E. H. S.
subject: Business
subject: Payment
subject: Purchasing
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Receipt of payment of $8.50 from E. H. S. signed by Walter Gurley.
creator: Gurley, Walter
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Receipts (financial records)
type: Text

Receipt of payment from Samuel Strauss
subject: Land value taxation
subject: Payment
subject: Tax collection
subject: Kossuth County (Iowa)
description: Receipt of payment of $29.00 from Samuel Strauss for land taxes in Kossuth County, Iowa. Signed bythe treasurer, S. S. Rist.
creator: Rist, S. S.
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1881-02-28
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Receipts (financial records)
type: Text

Copy of "Tale of the Old Times: When the Train Stalled" by Arnold Pollak.
subject: Excerpts
subject: Short story
subject: Brenbaum (Tex.)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: A copy of a story written by Arnold Pollak titled "Tales of the Old Times: When the Train Stalled." This article recounts a time when Pollak's train was stalled in Texas and, being told it would be two more more hours before it started moving again, he engaged in trading fish and wanted to trade the samples for a new cigar jobber. When the train started moving before he was done, Pollak started running but unable to catch the train, Pollak's friend Oscar Goldsmith pulled the rope to stop the train. Handwritten note reads: "Copy from the Tobacco Leaf N. Y. of May 29/26".
creator: Pollak, Arnold
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1926-05-29
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Documents
type: Short stories
type: Text

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from his cousin, Mo.
subject: Condolence notes
subject: Death
subject: Extended families
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: This letter details Oscar's cousin Mo's deepest sympathies for the loss of Betty, Oscar's wife, who died on November 30, 1928. Oscar would live another 9 years.
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1929-01-14
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from Ella.
subject: Business
subject: House selling
subject: Letter writing
subject: Hot Springs (Ark.)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: The letter details Ella's selling of her place in Hot Spring, Arkansas.
creator: Davis, Ella
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1921-06-17
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

The death and burial of Henry Goldsmith.
subject: Burial records
subject: Death notices
subject: Veterans
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: This handwritten note provides information on the death and burial place of Henry Goldsmith, Oscar's older brother, who was born in 1840. The note reads: "Henry Goldsmith - was a member of Co D - 4 [sic] Infantry - died in Huntsville Ala. Jany 6/17, was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery Marker No. 295 was placed on his grave - He was a member of Egbert J. Jones Camp.
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1917-01 circa
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Notes (documents)
type: Text

Personal letter to "Papa Oscar" from grandson Oscar.
subject: Grandsons
subject: Letter writing
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: This personal letter to Oscar Goldsmith from his grandson, also named Oscar, details the removal of young Oscar's tonsils and his gaining eight and a half pounds. He also writes of his first refrigerator sale and his hopes to sell more, though he is "no salesman". He conveys some information from his mom and thanks him for making her trip to New York possible. Finally, young Oscar thanks Papa Oscar for paying his tonsil removal bill, and promises that he can take care of his dentist bill.
creator: Grosser, Oscar Goldsmith
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from his cousin, Mo.
subject: Business
subject: Letter writing
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: This personal letter to Oscar Goldsmith from his cousin, Mo, mentions the health of Mo and his hopes to be better soon. He writes that he has requested a meeting for the case of the Huntsville Land Co. with Mr. Plant. Mo closes be informing Oscar that Addie (his wife) is not well.
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1917-12-02
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Personal letter to Oscar Goldsmith from his niece Jeannette.
subject: Letter writing
subject: Atlanta (Ga.)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Jeannette thanks her uncle, Oscar Goldsmith, for letting them stay with them and getting to know the family. She details the difficult travels home and her plans to visit her father's family in Marietta.
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1929-12-14
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Correspondence between Oscar Goldsmith, John A. Chapman, and W. H. Halsey regarding property price negotiations.
subject: Business
subject: Negotiation
subject: Purchasing
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: These letters detail a chronological correspondence between Oscar Goldsmith and John A. Chapman, his agent, regarding negotiations to purchase property on Meridianville Pike from W. H. Halsey. The letters between Chapman and Goldsmith discuss reasonable price offers and "fancy" price Halsey wants for the property. In the end, Halsey writes a letter detailing the final transaction and cost.
creator: Chapman, John A.
creator: Goldsmith, Oscar
creator: Halsey, W. H.
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1912
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Domestic Science Fund financial account book with W. R. Rison Banking Company.
subject: Account books
subject: Banks and banking
subject: Business
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: This book details the financial account of Domestic Science Fund, owned by Oscar Goldsmith.
creator: Goldsmith, Oscar
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1912
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Ledgers (account books)
type: Text

Letter from Ed addressed "Dear folks".
subject: Insurance premiums
subject: Letter writing
subject: Payment
subject: Chattanooga (Tenn.)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: This letter is probably to Oscar Goldsmith and his wife, or whoever maintained correspondence with Ed while Oscar was sick. Ed expresses his apologies for Oscar's condition and states that it was "ideal Spring days" in Chattanooga. After closing the letter, Ed writes on the back: "Please pay the enclosed insurance premium also as I am afraid to pay it and run short of cash."
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1922-04-03
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Correspondence between Mrs. Ella Davis and Mrs. Owens.
subject: Tax collection
subject: Hot Springs (Ark.)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Mrs. Owens writes to Ella Davis regarding a lost tax receipt for 1920, requesting that she send the receipt again as the books do not show payment of taxes for the year. Ella Davis replies with the receipt, asking that they take care not to lose it and return it to her promptly.
creator: Davis, Ella
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1921-03
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Ella Davis from H. T. Mays.
subject: House selling
subject: Real estate agent
subject: Hot Springs (Ark.)
subject: Texarkana (Tex.)
description: H. T. Mays requests Ella Davis to send her the information and lowest selling price of the property next to hers owned by Ella in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
creator: Mays, H. T.
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: ???
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Betty Goldsmith from Ella Davis.
subject: Letter writing
subject: Moving, Household
subject: Hot Springs (Ark.)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Ella Davis writes to Betty Goldsmith, Oscar's wife, regarding her move to Hot Springs, Arkansas. She details the cost to move her things and asked Betty to have Mr. Goldsmith send her a check as she is now broke after paying the moving costs. She also writes about declining an offer on the property she is selling because the potential buyer refused to pay interest.
creator: Davis, Ella
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1921-06-24
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from Victor White.
subject: Letter writing
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Victor White writes to Oscar Goldsmith apologizing for replying to his last letter over a month late. He informs Goldsmith that he is working in town and is hopeful to see him in New York.
creator: White, Victor
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1929-06-20
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Harry Dannanbaum from Oscar Goldsmith.
subject: Gifts
subject: Letter writing
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
subject: Philadelphia (Pa.)
description: Oscar Goldsmith informs Harry that he is sending a silver cup for the new baby in Helen's family and, because he does not have their address, is requesting that Harry deliver it for him.
creator: Goldsmith, Oscar
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1912-11-16
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Mrs. E. H. Grosser from M. H. Lanier.
subject: Attorney and client
subject: Letter writing
subject: Chattanooga (Ten.)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: M. H. Lanier writes to Mrs. Grosser about Miss Nora Davis and her actions that appalled Mrs. Grosser regarding "certain work that was done at the cemetery." He suggests that Mrs. Grosser chose to have little to do with Nora Davis as he has chosen to do and Nora will leave her alone.
creator: Lanier, M. H.
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1925-04-06
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from R. E. Smith.
subject: City attorneys
subject: Debt
subject: Payment
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: R. E. Smith, as city attorney, writes to inform Oscar Goldsmith of an unpaid balance for improvements on Jefferson Street. He requests Goldsmith to call the office of the Clerk of the City of Huntsville to settle the claim.
creator: Smith, R. E.
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1912-03-09
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Balance sheets for the Printz-Biederman Company and letters to the stockholders.
subject: Business
subject: Financial statements
subject: Stockholders
subject: Cleveland (Ohio)
description: Documents include three years of balance sheets for the Printz-Biederman Company and the accompanying letters with further information.
creator: Fish, W. B.
creator: Printz, Alexander.
source: I. Schiffman and Company
source: Box 99, Folder Misc. Correspondence
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1927
date: 1928
date: 1929
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relation: loc_gold_2021_02
language: en
type: Balance sheets
type: Correspondence
type: Text