Box 41

Scope and Contents

Antisemitic caricatures illustrating various negative Jewish stereotypes, including portrayals of Jews as money obsessed, money lenders, untrustworthy businessmen, and peddlers selling stolen goods. Other antisemitic themes include societal pressure for Jews to convert to Christianity and Jews trying to intermarry with Christians to mix their "degenerate blood."

Scope and Contents

Antisemitic caricatures illustrating various negative Jewish stereotypes, including portrayals of Jews as money obsessed, money lenders, untrustworthy businessmen, peddlers selling stolen goods, and as people who exert secret influence over important figures. Also represents the perception of Jewish immigration as a "pauper Jewish invasion."

Scope and Contents Antisemitic portraits and caricatures from the late 18th through the 19th century, as well as a small number from the 1920s. Many caricatures are from the American satirical magazines Puck and Judge. The caricatures illustrate antisemitic attitudes regarding Jewish businesses and perceived Jewish influence and greed. Themes include commentary on Jews' upward mobility, negative attitudes towards Jewish immigration, and...