Series VI. Artifacts, 1867-1945, undated, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents Note
This series contains artifacts found throughout the collection, including diplomas and certificates from Columbia University, the War Department (World War II), and Congregation Emanu-El. The container list itemizes all artifacts.
Arrangement Note
This series is arranged in chronological order with undated at the end.
Citizenship Naturalization Certificate, 1867
Scope and Contents
Certificate issued by the New York Court of Common Pleas granting U.S. citzenship to Arnold Falk (Myron Falk's father).
Napoleon III Emperor medal, 1869
Einstein Family Bible, 5633 [1873]
Scope and Contents
Text translated to English by Isaac Leeser, Third Edition, Printed Philadelphia by Sherman & Co. for the Rev. Abraham De Sola. At back of book are three sheets of genealogical details (births, deaths, marriages), primarily for Milly Falk's parents, Henry L. Einstein (1849-1918) and Cecilia Sulzbacher (1855 or 1856-1943), and their immediate ancestors and two later generations.
World's Columbian Exposition medallion to Bound Brook Woolen Mills, 1892-1893
Diploma for Lewis Einstein from Columbia Grammar School. Flat box, 1894
Diploma from Columbia for Civil Engineering. Flat box, 1899
Diploma from Stevens Institute of Technology. Oversize, 1900
Scope and Contents
Degree of Mechanical Engineer to Myron S. Falk.
Certificate/diploma granting Ph.D. to Myron Falk from Columbia. Oversize, 1904
Two-handled cup, 1904?
Scope and Contents
Small metal cup with two handles made of antlers(?), with inscription "To Myron S. Falk. With best wishes of Class of 1904, Civil Engineers, Columbia University." There is no maker's mark.
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Membership Certificate. Oversize, 1914
Scope and Contents
Awarded to Milly Einstein Falk, national number 106998, given her descent from David Leivis, a soldier in the American Revolution.
Do Right and Fear No Man medal, 1916
Merritt Haviland Smith medallion, 1926
Scope and Contents Note
Inscripted: "Engineer for 40 years of the Water Supply of the City of New York - Colonel of Artillery in the Great War 1862-1926"
Emanu-El donation receipt in honor of Arnold and Fannie Falk. Flat box, 1927
World War II Commendation for Service. Flat box, 1945
Wallet, Undated
Scope and Contents Note
Includes the business card and scrap papers found in Falk's wallet. One nitrate negative from the wallet was removed for separate storage.
Seal stamps (2), Undated
Scope and Contents Note
Seal stamp 1 reads "Myron S. Falk Incorporated"; Seal stamp 2 reads "Myron S. Falk Chairman of Building Committee"