A. Schwab History Collection
Title
A. Schwab History Collection
Description
The A. Schwab History Collection brings together the items in the digital archive that specifically pertain to the history of the store and the lives of it's owners, from the years prior to the opening of A. Schwab Trading Co. as well as items from the many decades of the store's existence on Beale St. This collection also serves as a place to house those items that do not fit into a collection of their own.
Collection Items
Hirsch, Schwab & Co. Business Card
A business card from the earliest days of A. Schwab Trading Co. This card shows H. Hirsch, Abraham Schwab, and S. Hirsch in business together and operating under the name Hirsch, Schwab & Co.
The card reads as follows:
"H. Hirsch, A. Schwab,…
The card reads as follows:
"H. Hirsch, A. Schwab,…
Bill of Sale for S. & A. Rosenbaum & Schwab
A bill of sale for items sold by S. & A. Rosenbaum & Schwab to Mr. F.B. Harris.
The location of this store was at No. 106 Broadway in Paducah, Kentucky.
The location of this store was at No. 106 Broadway in Paducah, Kentucky.
Letter to Sam Schwab from Morris Goldstein
Personal letter to Sam Schwab from Morris Goldstein.
The letter details his family's failed candy business in Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Goldstein is writing Mr. Schwab to ask him to consider giving him a job in his store in Memphis,…
Personal Letter from Mr. Morris Goldstein to Mr. Sam Schwab
The front and back of a personal letter from Morris Goldstein to Mr. Sam Schwab.
The letter from Mr. Goldstein to Mr. Sam Schwab details the collapse of his family's candy business in Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Goldstein is asking for Mr. Schwab to…
Envelope Addressed to Sam Schwab
Front and back of an envelope addressed to Mr. Sam Schwab at the Hotel Bristol in New York, New York.
The contents of the letter contain correspondence from the Bersted Manufacturing Company of Fostoria, Ohio.
Postcard from Weltbad Weisbaden
German postcard sent to Mr. Sam Schwab in 1981.
There are two individuals writing on the postcard; one is in German and the other is in English.
There are two individuals writing on the postcard; one is in German and the other is in English.
Air Mail Envelope for Letter from A. Schwab to Sam Schwab
An Air Mail envelope to Sam Schwab on business in New York City.
The contents of the letter include two hand written letters from Leo, Abram, and Elias Schwab about different goods being recieved at the store. The exact author of the letters is…
Letter to Sam Schwab in New York City
A letter to Sam Schwab on business in New York City, New York. The letter is written by an unknown author but is signed by Schwab family members, Leo, Abram Jr., and Elias.
The letter reads:
"Dear Sam,
Underwood Typewriter Co. in Memphis just…
The letter reads:
"Dear Sam,
Underwood Typewriter Co. in Memphis just…
Letter to Sam Schwab in New York City
A letter to Sam Schwab on business in New York City, New York. The letter is written by an unknown writer.
The letter reads:
"Dear Sam,
Recieved the
goods from Rice Lake today.
The gloves are smaller
sizes than the sample
box but we…
The letter reads:
"Dear Sam,
Recieved the
goods from Rice Lake today.
The gloves are smaller
sizes than the sample
box but we…
Letter Addressed to Miss Eleanor Schwab from Robert E. Stone
Letter to Miss Eleanor Schwab from the College of Business Administration.
Contents of the letter are as follows:
"Dear Miss Schwab,
According recognition to each student who has achieved a "B" average or better during the preceding term is…
Contents of the letter are as follows:
"Dear Miss Schwab,
According recognition to each student who has achieved a "B" average or better during the preceding term is…