“Only on Monday” by Frank H. Sloss, 1978
“Only on Monday: Papers Delivered Before the Chit-Chat Club” by Frank H. Sloss, 1978 Summary: A self-published book comprised of several papers presented at the Chit-Chat Club, a group that met on Mondays. What is available to read here are essays “Of Shoes and Ships and Sealing” (about Louis Sloss I’s life in Germany, the formation of the Alaska Commercial Company, and the Sloss family in general) and “Locus Sigilli” (about the Pribilof Islands in Alaska). accession: 2012.1.28 Back to Bibliographic...
Read MoreNote prefacing a letter by Louis Sloss I, undated
Note prefacing a letter by Louis Sloss I, undated Summary: A note from the Bancroft Library prefacing a statement (not attached) by Louis Sloss in his handwriting, which discusses his life in Unterreisenheim, Germany, his time in the United States before Alaska, and a brief mention of the Alaska Commercial Company. accession: 2012.1.62 The original letter is 2012.1.74. Back to Bibliographic...
Read MoreStatement by Louis Sloss I, 08/10/1886
Statement by Louis Sloss I, 08/10/1886 Summary: A statement by Louis Sloss in his handwriting, which discusses his life in Unterreisenheim, Germany, his time in the United States before Alaska, and a brief mention of the Alaska Commercial Company. accession: 2012.1.74 The note from the Bancroft Library prefacing the statement is 2012.1.62. Back to Bibliographic...
Read MoreLouis Sloss I biographies in Jewish publications
Louis Sloss I biographies in Jewish publications Summary: Two biographical articles from Jewish-centric publications about Louis Sloss I. The first is from Emanu-El, 1896, the second from The Jewish Community Bulletin, 1947. accession: 2012.1.63 Back to Bibliographic...
Read More“Our Pioneer Heritage: Louis Sloss” by Norton Stern, 11/18/1983
“Our Pioneer Heritage: Louis Sloss” by Norton Stern, published in the 11/18/1983 edition of the Northern California Jewish Bulletin. Summary: Clipped biographical article on Louis Sloss I. Brief mentions of his life in Germany, travels from Kentucky to California, and the foundation of the Alaska Commercial Company. Also lists several family members. accession: 2012.1.49 Back to Bibliographic...
Read MoreNewspaper editorial on the death of Louis Sloss I, undated
Newspaper editorial on the death of Louis Sloss I, undated Summary: Clipped article from an unknown, undated newspaper about Louis Sloss I. Obituary editorial with a list of his living descendants at the end. Brief mentions of Alaska Commercial Company and his life in Germany. accession: 2012.1.47 Back to Bibliographic...
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