Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - [January 1819]

Sally writes to her sister Rebecca about the recent city-wide illness, requests a furniture purchase, the visits of family and friends, and her ennui with her current social circle activities.

Rebecca tells her friend Maria of the safe birth of Rachel's son, discusses their friends the Hamiltons, and informs her on the death of a mututal acquaintance.

Rebecca continues to persuade her sister-in-law Maria to visit Philadelphia after the death of her eldest son, Benjamin. She also informs her of the marriage of Ben Etting, her nephew, to Harriet Marx Etting.

Rebecca reflects on her friendship with Maria and relates news of various acquaintances and Maria's family members who are in Philadelphia. Mary asks her sister Maria for money for clothing.

This document is a program booklet titled "Moving History Forward: Perspectives on the Holocaust," outlining the schedule of events for the 2013-2014 academic year, organized by Chapman University's Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education, Stern Chair, and Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library. The program features a series of lectures, film screenings, and services focusing on various aspects of the Holocaust. Key events include a screening of "Schindler's List," discussions on figures like Oskar Schindler, Raphael Lemkin, and Amon Goeth, the persecution of the Roma, and the significance of interviewing Holocaust survivors. It also highlights events commemorating the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht, including an interfaith service and a panel featuring Holocaust survivors and witnesses. The booklet lists prominent academics and survivors as speakers and acknowledges various sponsoring organizations for their support.