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Contains 175 Results:

Alfred Elfelt letter to Sigmund Heilner, 1870 March 31

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 2 Item 51
Scope and Contents

Transcription of a letter from Alfred Elfelt to Sigmund Heilner. Alfred writes a discouraging letter to Sigmund who is in Brooklyn, California telling him that the insurance on his burned building is still pending, and there has been no satisfaction on the sale of his business. Dated March 31, 1870.

Dates: 1870 March 31

Aron Heilner letter to Sigmund Heilner and Seligmann Heilner, 1871 February 27

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 2 Item 52
Scope and Contents

Transcription of a letter from Aron Heilner to Sigmund and Seligmann Heilner. This letter shows that Sigmund is in Portland, Oregon by this date. Dated February 27, 1871.

Dates: 1871 February 27

James W. Virtue promissory note, 1871 April 19

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 2 Item 53
Scope and Contents

Promissory note from J.W. Virtue for $81.50 to Sam Ottenheimer & Co. Note charged to G.W. Durkee. Company owned by Ottenheimer and Sigmund Heilner. Dated April 19, 1871.

Dates: 1871 April 19

Drawing of Heilner & Ottenheimer store, 1883

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 2 Item 54
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a drawing of Heilner & Ottenheimer store. By this date, the Heilner name appears with Ottenheimer. Dated 1883.

Dates: 1883

Grand Musical Festival advertisement , 1871 May 3

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 2 Item 55
Scope and Contents

Grand Musical Festival advertisement from the Office of the Brooklyn Musical Festival in aid of The Brooklyn Public Library. Dated May 3, 1871.

Dates: 1871 May 3

Adam Munk letter to Sigmund Heilner, 1871 May 19

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 2 Item 56
Scope and Contents

Letter from Adam Munk to Sigmund Heilner. Adam writes Sigmund a letter of instructions for selling tickets for the Brooklyn Musical Festival in aid of The Brooklyn Public Library and forwards 40 books, 1000 tickets and handbills to Sigmund who will serve as Exclusive and General Agent for the State of Oregon. Dated May 19, 1871. Includes a transcription of the letter.

Dates: 1871 May 19

Sigmund Heilner and Aron Heilner letter to Seligmann Heilner, 1871 August 31

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 2 Item 57
Scope and Contents

Transcription of a letter from Sigmund Heilner and Aron Heilner to Seligmann Heilenr. Sigmund returns to Germany to investigate the possibility of joining his German brothers in the Gebruder Heilner business. Dated August 31, 1871.

Dates: 1871 August 31

Sigmund Heilner letter to Seligmann Heilner, 1871 September 18

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 2 Item 58
Scope and Contents

Transcription of a letter from Sigmund Heilner to Seligmann Heilner. Sigmund endeavors to learn the Gebruder Heilner business, but "feels ill at ease" and restless, finding it very different from the freedom he has experienced in America. Dated September 18, 1871.

Dates: 1871 September 18

Sigmund Heilner letter to Seligmann Heilner, 1871 September 28

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 2 Item 59
Scope and Contents

Transcription of a letter from Sigmund Heilner to Seligmann Heilner. Ten days after the last letter, Sigmund has determined to return to California, never to see his German family again. Dated September 28, 1872.

Dates: 1871 September 28

Aron Heilner letter to Sigmund Heilner and Seligmann Heilner, 1871 November 19

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 2 Item 60
Scope and Contents

Transcription of a letter from Aron Heilner to Sigmund and Seligmann Heilner. Aron and his sons do make an effort to return whatever money they can afford to Sigmund and Seligmann without damaging the Gebruder Heilner business. Dated November 19, 1872.

Dates: 1871 November 19