Index to Annotated Bibliography 243 196 Lamphere, Louise. From Working Daughters to Working Mothers. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1987.390 pp. A scholarly history of female immigrant labor in Central Falls, Rhode Island, from 1740 to 1980, including Jewish Polish immigrants. 197 * Lasker, Rabbi Meir. "Hyman B. Lasker (1868-1938): II. Memoir," RIJHN 5No. 1 (November 1967): 107-117.Recollections from the author's childhood and youth of his father, a teacher and school director. Includes a glossary of Hebrew and Yiddish terms used in the text. 198 Levi, Edward H. "Address Before the Bicentennial Observance of the Society of Friends of Touro Synagogue," RIJHN 1 No. 2 (November 1976): 320-24. Text of the Attorney General's speech commemorating the bicentennial. 199 * Levin, Linda Lotridge. "The Rhode Island Jewish Press in the Twentieth Century ."RIJHN 10 No. 1 (November 1988): 26-36. Traces the news coverage and development of the English-language Providence Jewish Chronicle, the Rhode Island Jewish Review, and The Jewish Herald. Limited to discussion of coverage of Palestine and the Holocaust. 200 * . "The Rhode Island Israelite'. A Brief Glimpse of Jewish Life in the State in the 1890s," RIJHN 9 No. 4 (November 1986): 298-306. The history of the Yiddish newspaper published between 1894 and 1896. 201 Levitan, Tina. Jews in American Life. New York: Hebrew Publishing Co., [1969]. 253 pp. ill. Ninety biograhpical entries of two to three pages each, with entries on Aaron Lopez, Mordecai Noah, and Judah Touro. 202 Levy, Louis Edward, ed. The American Jew as Patriot, Soldier and Citizen. Philadelphia: The Levytype Company, 1895. Contains citations to Lopez, Hart, Rivera, and Seixas. 203 * Lewis, Theodore. "A Matter of a Date," RIJHN 7 No. 2 (November 1976): 305-6. Although George Washington's letter to "The Hebrew Congregation of Newport" has been given an attributed date of August 17, 1790, research indicates that it is likely the letter was written a few days later. 204 * . "The Plight of Isaac Touro," RIJHN 1 No. 3 (November 1977): 442- 3. Reprint of an article in Touro Monthly XIII, No. 5 (January 1977), which records the 1782 letter of Isaac Touro requesting financial assistance from the British to enable him to relocate in Jamaica. 244 Rhode Island Jewish Historical Notes 205 * Sermons at Touro Synagogue, National Historic Site, Newport, RJ. ^ ' NewYork: Simcha Graphic Association, 1980.265 pp. A selection of sermons preached by Rabbi Lewis on the weekly Sidrah (Torah portion) at Touro Synagogue. 206 * "Touro Synagogue National Historic Site." Newport History 48, part 3 NoTl59 (Summer 1975): 281-320. A history of Touro Synagogue, its founders, and its architecture and furnishings. 207 "A Visit to President Gerald Ford At the White House," RIJHN 7 No. 2 (November 1976): 302-4. The spiritual leaders of the six Jewish congregations which had existed in colonial times (including that of the author, Congregation Jeshuat Israel) were invited to commemorate the Bicentennial together at the White House. 208 * Liss, Louis R. "Introductory Remarks: Touro Synagogue 1977 Annual George Washington Letter Ceremonies," RIJHN 7 No. 3 (November 1977). 437-9. 209 London, Hannah R. Miniatures and Silhouettes of Early American Jews Rutland Vt.: Charles TuttleCo., 1970.199 pp. ill. Jacob Rodriguez Rivera and Aaron Lopez are among those represented in this collection of black-and-white plates and biographical information on the artists. 210 Portraits of Jews by Gilbert Stuart and Other Early American Artists. I^tond VL: Charles Tuttle Co., 1969.197 pp. ill. Isaac, Judah, and Abraham Touro; j'acob Rodriguez Rivera, and Aaron Lopez are among those represented. Many of the originals reproduced are held in private collections. 211 *Losben AndreaFinkelstein."Newport'sJewsandtheAmericanRevolution," RIJHN 7 No 2 (November 1976): 258-76. Discusses the events leading up to the Revolution and the decisions of Newport Jews either to remain loyal to Great Britain or to join the revolutionary forces. 212 Manuscript Collections in the American JewishHistorical Society,Catalogued January 1968-June 1969.Waltham, Mass.: American Jewish Historical Society, 1969.27pp. Includes mention of Newport in the Moses Mendes Seixas Papers. 213 Marcus, Jacob R. "The American Colonial Jew: A Study in Acculturation" in Jonathan D. Sarna, ed„ The American Jewish Experience. New York: Holmes and Meier 1986, pp. 6-19. In the section on Newport Jews the author discusses their legal rights, commercial activities, and cultural strategies of survival. An Annotated Bibliography 245 1^x1^1^47 T^ti^Acommri ^>ocu^nentary History. New York: titled survey, this ^JS^S^a T** Smilarly- appeal from Newport T ^ ^ » 3 letterftomJoyce Myers> one-timeNetnrS^^t^f'^ 215 history of colonial Jewry Nb^-tL^^*1 f16™^ organized complete such history to date ^ * whoIe' Probab'y the most 216 s^rss^c rinnati: 217 the Revolution. Jewish Tones,and patriots in Newport during V. j. A repnnt of Marshall's 1920 address Washington Letter Ceremonies in 1974 "" glV6n at the Ge°rge 219 McLoughlin, William G. Rhode Island- A BlCentennial »• Hi W.W. Norton, 1978. xiv 240 pnt A r ^ry. New York: 220 Washington Letter CeJome w KS g,Ve" " '"C an™<" George 221 Meislin, Bernard J Jewish I • a Publishing House, i^vti 233 PP ^^ NEW Y°RK: courts considered matters having a componeS JP ^h? " Which Amencan penod to 1976. K a component of Jewish law, from thecolonial 222Orphanage of Rfc^^ ^ Jewish 385-400. Discusses JOR1 iJSoLjpoSZ^^** ^77): remmiscences of adults who lived there as hddren ? ^ the 246 Rhode Island Jewish Historical Notes 223 Lit* "Fr"y,and Community Networks Among Rhode Island Jews- A Study Based on Oral Histories," RIJHN 7 No. 4 (NoveiXr 1978V s n « Analyzes information (rainpH fmm ... issue of a commemorative postage stamp. 1982)-5-6. Descnbes the of a speech given in 1976. iy/6)'314"17- Text 227 ReUerous *"« Contemporary 228 7*, Of Religions: Judaism at Brown University in Pmrrir, j UmteTsMef T"10fa Speedl Cetebrati»8 'eliSious freedom in che Index to Annotated Bibliography 247 231 Panaggio, Leonard J. Portrait of Newport. Providence: The Savings Bank of Newport and Mowbray Company, 1969. 136 pp. A brief description of Newport history and locations. P 232 Peirce,NealR -The New England States .-People, Politics, and Power in the Six Y°rk: N0rt0n' 1976" 447 PP" One chapter! Rhode Island: City, State, and Ethnic Laboratory," surveys current social and political conditions, using interviews with prominent figures. Frank Licht's governorship is briefly covered. 233 * Perlmann Joel. "Beyond New York: The Occupations of Russian Jewish mm,grants m Providence, R.I. and in Other Small Jew.sh Communities, 7900- 1915. American Jewish History 72 No. 3 (March 1983): 369-94 Discusses the economic adjustment of Providence immigrants to life in the United States. 234 ^;Edrrd S0Cial StmCture ofan Amencan City: Social Origins A L R? 3 Attainments in Providence, Rhode Island, 1880-1915 " Ann Umverslty Mlcrofllms> 1981. Ph.D. dissertation, Harvard Univers.ty 235 Rl~~L- Sch00'[ng and Social Structu™ Among the Irish, Italians, Jews, and Sesf log? A™nCa\Ci'y-1880-19^ New York: Cambridge University mss, 1989. 336 pp. Assesses the variations in educational patterns and conomrcsuccess of members of ethnic groups in Prov.dencc. A revision of the author s dissertation, listed above. 236 Sir""' ed-;ihC Immi^ant W™" The Mirror 3 No. 1, (Spring 1977) University of Rhode Island Extension Division. Edited transcripTof o^hrstones conducted by U.R.I. students, including mtervie^ w K Arthur Einstem and Anne Kaufman Rose. 237 Pierson Willi™ N„ Jr. American Buildings and Their Architects- The Colonial and Neoclassical Styles. Garden City: Anchor Press, 1970 Contain^ a bn^escnption of Touro Synagogue and other designs * architect pTer 238 J*16 HebreW Free Loan Aviation, 1938-1950" ZZ f" ? ( Aember 1980): 9 M°8-An °f the Chesed ^^3" Association s minutes concerning the reasoning behind the Rhode Island organization's approval or disapproval of loans Tables 248 Rhode Island Jewish Historical Notes , o^r', n Grandfather of Discounts,'"RIJHN 6 No. 2 (November 1972): ] 91-202. Recounts the life and career of the Providence resident who developed the Ann & Hope discount retail chain. Illustrated. 240 * Pitterman, Marvin, and Bartholomew Schiavo. "Hakham Raphael Haim Isaac Carigal: Shaliah of Hebron and Rabbi of Newport 5533 (1773) " RIJHN 6No. 4 (November 1974): 587-603. A biography of the noted Rabbi, one-time Newport resident, world-traveler, and friend of Ezra Stiles. 241 * Piatt, Virginia Bever. "And Don't Forget the Guinea Voyage: The Slave Tfno^m ITT* of NewP°rt-" William andMary Quarterly, 3rd Series, A C ^1"618' Ana]yzes ^e fourteen trips made by Lopez's slavers to Afnca between 1761 and 1774 and concludes that slaving was not the dominant commercial interest of Lopez. 242 Tar Sl3VeS md New En land Rum: x*T '' ' ' S The Trade of Aaron Lopez of Newport, Rhode Island, With Colonial North Carolina" North Carolina Historical Review 48 (1971): 1-22. Discusses Lopez's shipping of New England cargoes to North Carolina between 1761 and 1775. 243 Plotz, Richard D. "Ursula and Her Rhode Island Connection " RIJHN 10 No 1 (November 1987): 37-44. The genealogy of the author's mother-in-law' Ursula Hirschfeld, who was related to the Heinemans of Warwick. 244 Polish, David. "The Changing and Constant in the Reform Rabbinate" American Jewish Archives 35 (November 1983): 286 ff. RabbiWilliam Braude of Temple Beth-El is mentioned. 245 ^Jr MUTray" American Jewish Biographies. New York: Facts on File 1982. ix, 493 pp. Biographical essays on 500 prominent Jews, including entries on Fred Friendly and Jacob Neusner. 246 Postal, Bernard and Lionel Koppman. American Jewish Landmarks-A Travel Guide and History, Volume 1.