Adolphus M Hertzberg papers

Series 1: Illuminated addresses (1886-1917)

Series number
1
Series title
Illuminated addresses
Date
1886-1917
Scope and content

Four illuminated albums. Three were presented to Adolphus Marcus Hertzberg in recognition of various services, and one presented to Mrs Adolphus M. Hertzberg as an expression of condolence upon the death of her husband..

Description
4 albums
Additional format
Digital copies available for selected items
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OMOSBOX Box 8597 O/S A3
OMBOX Box 8604
Biographical history
Aldophus Marcus Hertzberg was born in 1852 in Prussia. At the suggestion of his uncle R B Lewin, he emigrated to Queensland in 1867 aged 15. After arriving in Brisbane he traveled to Roma where he worked for his uncle. In 1873 he became an alderman of Roma, aged only 21, and in 1879 became Mayor, a position he held until June 1886.

Hertzberg married Miriam (Minnie) Cohen on 21 June 1886 at Ulmarra, NSW. Following the wedding the couple moved permanently to Brisbane. They had 3 children.

Hertzberg contributed greatly to the public life of Brisbane, giving his services in the following positions: government representative on the General Hospital Board from 1902; President of the Chamber of Commerce for 3 terms, member of the Water and Sewerage board from 1905; one of the first senators of the University of Queensland; foundation member of the Rhodes Scholarship Committee; President for over 16 years of the Brisbane Hebrew Congregation; and Grand Master of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Queensland for many years.

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Items in this series:

Illuminated address (2 June 1886)

Unit ID
OM65-34/1
Item title
Illuminated address
Date
2 June 1886
Scope and content

Illuminated album presented to Adolphus Marcus Hertzberg, esq., 2 June 1886, from the residents of Roma and Maranoa District on the occasion of Hertzberg's departure from the district. Gouache, ink, watercolour, silver and gold on paper in leather bound, gold embossed album.

Author / Creator
Watson Ferguson and Co
Description
1 album
Additional format
Digital copy available
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OMOSBOX Box 8597 O/S A3
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Illuminated address (28 August 1896)

Unit ID
OM65-34/2
Item title
Illuminated address
Date
28 August 1896
Scope and content

Illuminated album presented to A. M. Hertzberg, esq., 28 August 1896 (Ellul 5656), from the Board of Management of the Brisbane Hebrew Congregation. Watercolour, gouache, ink and gilding on paper on board in leather bound, gold embossed album with silver insignia.

Author / Creator
Sapsford and Co
Description
1 album
Additional format
Digital copy available
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OMOSBOX Box 8597 O/S A3
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Illuminated address (26 February 1917)

Unit ID
OM65-34/3
Item title
Illuminated address
Date
26 February 1917
Scope and content

Illuminated address presented by the Brisbane Hebrew Congregation, 26 February 1917.

Description
1 album
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OMBOX Box 8604

Illuminated address presented to Mirium Hertzberg (18 December 1917)

Unit ID
OM65-34/4
Item title
Illuminated address presented to Mirium Hertzberg
Date
18 December 1917
Scope and content

Illuminated album presented to Mrs Mirium Hertzberg, 18 December 1917, from the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board on the death of her husband Adolphus Hertzberg. Gouche, ink and gilding on parchment in moire and leather bound, gold embossed folder.

Author / Creator
Watson Ferguson and Co
Description
1 album
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OMBOX Box 8604
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