"These are the closing exercises. Eloquently suggestive is this beautiful, this eventful scene. One short year ago this brilliant, sunshiny, summer morning, from this historic platform, my esteemed friend, the genial vice-president, sat to the right, whilst the left was flanked by the now deceased S.M. Valkenburgh, the esteemed nestor in our ranks. We deeply deplore the demise of our scholarly colleague and experienced co-worker. I am shocked beyond expression by double, yes, triple, blows of natural bereavements.
"Let me, however, fearlessly admonish you all from this consecrated spot, the cherished cause of education and religion shall not suffer. Like a rock, they are inalienably blended, a mutual band of welfare. In behalf of this admired congregation, in conformity with a time-honored custom, your committee extends grateful acknowledgements to the volunteer teachers of the Sunday School. Their gratuitous duties have been discharged with fidelity and devotion. This labor of love demands honorable recognition. In consequence therewith we respectfully request the volunteers to come forward and receive a merited debt of gratitude for toilsome services so appreciably rendered.
"In the performance of this honorable task I necessarily address myself to you first, Mr. Adolph Fleischman [son of Solomon Fleischman], as you are the veteran superintendent of the Sunday School. This edifice is an ennobling monument to your genius. Your name and services are both indelibly inscribed. This charm bears speechless testimony. [...]
"The mystic clouds of the past illumine the present and give fond hopes for the future. Dear children, teachers, and friends, the awful moment is nigh, the parting hour has come. May you all enjoy a pleasant vacation and your much needed rest. May you be able to come back in ruddy and robust look. May an all-wise Providence cause you to assemble here again rejoiced, refreshed, invigorated in renewed health and with a renewed ambition. May we again meet, as I trust we part, as friends. Clasping each other with a firm grasp, with a firm grip, in this monumental structure dedicated to education, dedicated to religion, for you and your descendants forever.
"Thank God, bright and promising prospects are before us. You, dear pupils, are as the apple of the eye, and deserve to be the idol of your parents' life. We all want you to become good citizens, to remain sturdy, true, loyal, and faithful Israelites, to grow up and become respected ladies and gentlemen. Espouse the cause of education, espouse the cause of religion, not alone for your sake, but for mankind's benefit.
"There is no spot in all this fair land, there is no spot anywhere on earth or the broad universe, where I believe you and I would rather stand, than to stand with uncovered heads, with reverential awe, under the protective folds of the stars and stripes, to be free from oppression, to learn the magnanimous lessons of civil and religious liberty. Stand firm, stand true by its and our ever unfading principles. May this base, this structural foundation ever memorialize the inspired, the dutiful teachings of our father's faith,
"'Spend not your days in discontent,
"But thankful be for all;
"Enjoy the gifts which God has sent,
"Let these be great or small.'"
Marx, Albert I. "Jewish Education." Jewish Messenger. July 18, 1890: 4 col 6, 5 col 1. [A footnote to the article's title reads "An address delivered by chairman of school committee at closing exercises of the Albany Hebrew and German School. June 29th, 1890."]
"[Albert and Lewis Marx] Merchant tailors, sons of Isaac Marx. Albert was born in Bavarian and came to the United States in the early 1840's. His brother Louis was born in Albany in 1849. Their joint realty holdings were quite extensive whose value by 1900 was close to $75,000. The bulk of their properties were located in the First, Second, Thirteenth and Seventeenth Wards of the city."
Rubinger, Naphtali J. "Albany Jewry of the Nineteenth Century: Historic Roots and Communal Evolution." Diss. Yeshiva University, 1970. 202 n. 48.
"Both from the reading of the wills and evidence from the tax rolls, we learn that many Jews in addition to investing in property also invested in stock and securities. Often instructions were left to invest either the capital or rents and profits derived from the property, in 'good and stable securities'. Among the more affluent Jews who owned stock or shares at banks were: Albert Hessberg, Simon Rosendale, Albert Marx, Isaac May, Joseph Mann, Isaac Mann, Isaac Waldman, Mary Aufsesser, William Seyles, Julius Leventhal and Samuel Waldman."
Rubinger, Naphtali J. "Albany Jewry of the Nineteenth Century: Historic Roots and Communal Evolution." Diss. Yeshiva University, 1970. 204 n. 62.
"The South End Library association building, which is on the corner of Alexander and South Pearl streets, was opened last evening. The room was decorated with Japanese lanterns, flags, bunting, and flowers. The dedicatory exercises opened with singing by a glee club from school I, after which addresses were made by Principal John A. Howe, Robert H. Moore, Librarian Crane of the Y.M.A., Albert Marx, Louis Silberman, and Gen. Amasa J. Parker. John A. Howe, jr., read several selections that were very amusing. The exercises closed with singing, after which a number of library tickets were sold. [...] the following contributions of books: [...] set of Thackeray's works, Albert Marx" (bold emphasis added).
"South End Library Building; It Was Dedicated Last Evening and Is Now Open to the Public." Albany Times. June 18, 1891: 4 col 5.
"Mr. and Mrs. Albert I. Marx have beautifully furnished the solarium in upper pavilion D, in memory of their son, Jerome L. Marx and Miss Monteath's Book Club and Mr. Herman Myers have furnished private rooms during the year."
"Albany Hospital; Annual Report for the Year Ending March 1, 1902." Albany Medical Annals 23(5). May, 1902. 295.
"Albany Free Library, 322 and 324 South Pearl. Incorporated 1893. John A. Howe, Pres. Louis Silberman, Vice-Pres. Albert I. Marx, Treas. James H. Babcock, Sec. George Harrig, Fin. Sec. Jane Brower, Librarian. Circulation, 40,000. Open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
"Miscellaneous." Directory for the Year 1907 of the Cities of Albany and Rensselaer, Containing Street Directories, Classified Business Directories and Directories of the City Governments and Their Institutions. Albany, NY: Sampson & Murdock Co., 1907. 52.
"Washington Lodge, No. 85, second and fourth Thursdays, except last meeting in December. W., Lester W. Bloch, Master. Leopold Minkin, Sen. Warden, Joseph Morje, Jun. Warden. Albert I. Marx, Treas. Myer C. Jacobs, Sec. William J. Reinhart, Sen. Deacon, Franklin B. Fuld, Jun. Deacon. Sol Bookheim, S.M.C. Herbert Marx, J.M.C. William Marshall, Emanuel H. Goodman, Stewards. Rev. Max Schlesinger, Chaplain. P.M., A.D. Brink, Marshal. Samuel B. Belding, Organist. William H. Gladding, Tiler."
"Societies." Directory for the Year 1907 of the Cities of Albany and Rensselaer, Containing Street Directories, Classified Business Directories and Directories of the City Governments and Their Institutions. Albany, NY: Sampson & Murdock Co., 1907. 39.
"Albert I. Marx, 515 Broadway, Albany, N.Y., representing Albany South End and Taxpayers' Association."
"In the Matter of the Proposed Increased Depth of the Hudson River; Minutes of public hearing, held at the common council chamber in the city of Albany, N.Y., on Monday, December 18, 1911, at 10 a.m." Letter from the Secretary of War, Transmitting, with a Letter from the Acting Chief of Engineers, Report on Examination of Hudson River, N.Y., with a View to Securing Increased Depth." 62d Congress, 3d Session, House of Representatives. Document No. 1160. 42.
"Albert I. Marx, a resident of Albany for 61 years, died Saturday night at his residence, 476 Morris Street, Albany, after an illness of two weeks. He was born in Germany and came to this country when four years old. When a young man he entered the tailor and clothing business and remained in it until 10 years ago when he retired. Mr. Marx was a prominent Mason and had been Treasurer of Washington Lodge of Albany for 15 years. He was also a Shriner. A number of years ago Mr. Marx, with Prof. John A. Howe, opened a small free library at Bassett and South Pearl Streets, which is said to have been the nucleus of the present Albany library system. Mr. Marx is survived by a son, Edward A. Marx."
"Obituary." Troy Times. December 12, 1927: 5 col 1.
"MARX-On Saturday, December 10, 1927, Albert I. Marx, in the 86th year of his age. Funeral services at his late residence, 476 Morris street, today, Monday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock."
"Deaths." Albany Evening News. December 12, 1927: 14 col 1.
"Let me, however, fearlessly admonish you all from this consecrated spot, the cherished cause of education and religion shall not suffer. Like a rock, they are inalienably blended, a mutual band of welfare. In behalf of this admired congregation, in conformity with a time-honored custom, your committee extends grateful acknowledgements to the volunteer teachers of the Sunday School. Their gratuitous duties have been discharged with fidelity and devotion. This labor of love demands honorable recognition. In consequence therewith we respectfully request the volunteers to come forward and receive a merited debt of gratitude for toilsome services so appreciably rendered.
"In the performance of this honorable task I necessarily address myself to you first, Mr. Adolph Fleischman [son of Solomon Fleischman], as you are the veteran superintendent of the Sunday School. This edifice is an ennobling monument to your genius. Your name and services are both indelibly inscribed. This charm bears speechless testimony. [...]
"The mystic clouds of the past illumine the present and give fond hopes for the future. Dear children, teachers, and friends, the awful moment is nigh, the parting hour has come. May you all enjoy a pleasant vacation and your much needed rest. May you be able to come back in ruddy and robust look. May an all-wise Providence cause you to assemble here again rejoiced, refreshed, invigorated in renewed health and with a renewed ambition. May we again meet, as I trust we part, as friends. Clasping each other with a firm grasp, with a firm grip, in this monumental structure dedicated to education, dedicated to religion, for you and your descendants forever.
"Thank God, bright and promising prospects are before us. You, dear pupils, are as the apple of the eye, and deserve to be the idol of your parents' life. We all want you to become good citizens, to remain sturdy, true, loyal, and faithful Israelites, to grow up and become respected ladies and gentlemen. Espouse the cause of education, espouse the cause of religion, not alone for your sake, but for mankind's benefit.
"There is no spot in all this fair land, there is no spot anywhere on earth or the broad universe, where I believe you and I would rather stand, than to stand with uncovered heads, with reverential awe, under the protective folds of the stars and stripes, to be free from oppression, to learn the magnanimous lessons of civil and religious liberty. Stand firm, stand true by its and our ever unfading principles. May this base, this structural foundation ever memorialize the inspired, the dutiful teachings of our father's faith,
"'Spend not your days in discontent,
"But thankful be for all;
"Enjoy the gifts which God has sent,
"Let these be great or small.'"
Marx, Albert I. "Jewish Education." Jewish Messenger. July 18, 1890: 4 col 6, 5 col 1. [A footnote to the article's title reads "An address delivered by chairman of school committee at closing exercises of the Albany Hebrew and German School. June 29th, 1890."]
"[Albert and Lewis Marx] Merchant tailors, sons of Isaac Marx. Albert was born in Bavarian and came to the United States in the early 1840's. His brother Louis was born in Albany in 1849. Their joint realty holdings were quite extensive whose value by 1900 was close to $75,000. The bulk of their properties were located in the First, Second, Thirteenth and Seventeenth Wards of the city."
Rubinger, Naphtali J. "Albany Jewry of the Nineteenth Century: Historic Roots and Communal Evolution." Diss. Yeshiva University, 1970. 202 n. 48.
"Both from the reading of the wills and evidence from the tax rolls, we learn that many Jews in addition to investing in property also invested in stock and securities. Often instructions were left to invest either the capital or rents and profits derived from the property, in 'good and stable securities'. Among the more affluent Jews who owned stock or shares at banks were: Albert Hessberg, Simon Rosendale, Albert Marx, Isaac May, Joseph Mann, Isaac Mann, Isaac Waldman, Mary Aufsesser, William Seyles, Julius Leventhal and Samuel Waldman."
Rubinger, Naphtali J. "Albany Jewry of the Nineteenth Century: Historic Roots and Communal Evolution." Diss. Yeshiva University, 1970. 204 n. 62.
"The South End Library association building, which is on the corner of Alexander and South Pearl streets, was opened last evening. The room was decorated with Japanese lanterns, flags, bunting, and flowers. The dedicatory exercises opened with singing by a glee club from school I, after which addresses were made by Principal John A. Howe, Robert H. Moore, Librarian Crane of the Y.M.A., Albert Marx, Louis Silberman, and Gen. Amasa J. Parker. John A. Howe, jr., read several selections that were very amusing. The exercises closed with singing, after which a number of library tickets were sold. [...] the following contributions of books: [...] set of Thackeray's works, Albert Marx" (bold emphasis added).
"South End Library Building; It Was Dedicated Last Evening and Is Now Open to the Public." Albany Times. June 18, 1891: 4 col 5.
"Mr. and Mrs. Albert I. Marx have beautifully furnished the solarium in upper pavilion D, in memory of their son, Jerome L. Marx and Miss Monteath's Book Club and Mr. Herman Myers have furnished private rooms during the year."
"Albany Hospital; Annual Report for the Year Ending March 1, 1902." Albany Medical Annals 23(5). May, 1902. 295.
"Albany Free Library, 322 and 324 South Pearl. Incorporated 1893. John A. Howe, Pres. Louis Silberman, Vice-Pres. Albert I. Marx, Treas. James H. Babcock, Sec. George Harrig, Fin. Sec. Jane Brower, Librarian. Circulation, 40,000. Open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
"Miscellaneous." Directory for the Year 1907 of the Cities of Albany and Rensselaer, Containing Street Directories, Classified Business Directories and Directories of the City Governments and Their Institutions. Albany, NY: Sampson & Murdock Co., 1907. 52.
"Washington Lodge, No. 85, second and fourth Thursdays, except last meeting in December. W., Lester W. Bloch, Master. Leopold Minkin, Sen. Warden, Joseph Morje, Jun. Warden. Albert I. Marx, Treas. Myer C. Jacobs, Sec. William J. Reinhart, Sen. Deacon, Franklin B. Fuld, Jun. Deacon. Sol Bookheim, S.M.C. Herbert Marx, J.M.C. William Marshall, Emanuel H. Goodman, Stewards. Rev. Max Schlesinger, Chaplain. P.M., A.D. Brink, Marshal. Samuel B. Belding, Organist. William H. Gladding, Tiler."
"Societies." Directory for the Year 1907 of the Cities of Albany and Rensselaer, Containing Street Directories, Classified Business Directories and Directories of the City Governments and Their Institutions. Albany, NY: Sampson & Murdock Co., 1907. 39.
"Albert I. Marx, 515 Broadway, Albany, N.Y., representing Albany South End and Taxpayers' Association."
"In the Matter of the Proposed Increased Depth of the Hudson River; Minutes of public hearing, held at the common council chamber in the city of Albany, N.Y., on Monday, December 18, 1911, at 10 a.m." Letter from the Secretary of War, Transmitting, with a Letter from the Acting Chief of Engineers, Report on Examination of Hudson River, N.Y., with a View to Securing Increased Depth." 62d Congress, 3d Session, House of Representatives. Document No. 1160. 42.
"Albert I. Marx, a resident of Albany for 61 years, died Saturday night at his residence, 476 Morris Street, Albany, after an illness of two weeks. He was born in Germany and came to this country when four years old. When a young man he entered the tailor and clothing business and remained in it until 10 years ago when he retired. Mr. Marx was a prominent Mason and had been Treasurer of Washington Lodge of Albany for 15 years. He was also a Shriner. A number of years ago Mr. Marx, with Prof. John A. Howe, opened a small free library at Bassett and South Pearl Streets, which is said to have been the nucleus of the present Albany library system. Mr. Marx is survived by a son, Edward A. Marx."
"Obituary." Troy Times. December 12, 1927: 5 col 1.
"MARX-On Saturday, December 10, 1927, Albert I. Marx, in the 86th year of his age. Funeral services at his late residence, 476 Morris street, today, Monday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock."
"Deaths." Albany Evening News. December 12, 1927: 14 col 1.
"These are the closing exercises. Eloquently suggestive is this beautiful, this eventful scene. One short year ago this brilliant, sunshiny, summer morning, from this historic platform, my esteemed friend, the genial vice-president, sat to the right, whilst the left was flanked by the now deceased S.M. Valkenburgh, the esteemed nestor in our ranks. We deeply deplore the demise of our scholarly colleague and experienced co-worker. I am shocked beyond expression by double, yes, triple, blows of natural bereavements.
"Let me, however, fearlessly admonish you all from this consecrated spot, the cherished cause of education and religion shall not suffer. Like a rock, they are inalienably blended, a mutual band of welfare. In behalf of this admired congregation, in conformity with a time-honored custom, your committee extends grateful acknowledgements to the volunteer teachers of the Sunday School. Their gratuitous duties have been discharged with fidelity and devotion. This labor of love demands honorable recognition. In consequence therewith we respectfully request the volunteers to come forward and receive a merited debt of gratitude for toilsome services so appreciably rendered.
"In the performance of this honorable task I necessarily address myself to you first, Mr. Adolph Fleischman [son of Solomon Fleischman], as you are the veteran superintendent of the Sunday School. This edifice is an ennobling monument to your genius. Your name and services are both indelibly inscribed. This charm bears speechless testimony. [...]
"The mystic clouds of the past illumine the present and give fond hopes for the future. Dear children, teachers, and friends, the awful moment is nigh, the parting hour has come. May you all enjoy a pleasant vacation and your much needed rest. May you be able to come back in ruddy and robust look. May an all-wise Providence cause you to assemble here again rejoiced, refreshed, invigorated in renewed health and with a renewed ambition. May we again meet, as I trust we part, as friends. Clasping each other with a firm grasp, with a firm grip, in this monumental structure dedicated to education, dedicated to religion, for you and your descendants forever.
"Thank God, bright and promising prospects are before us. You, dear pupils, are as the apple of the eye, and deserve to be the idol of your parents' life. We all want you to become good citizens, to remain sturdy, true, loyal, and faithful Israelites, to grow up and become respected ladies and gentlemen. Espouse the cause of education, espouse the cause of religion, not alone for your sake, but for mankind's benefit.
"There is no spot in all this fair land, there is no spot anywhere on earth or the broad universe, where I believe you and I would rather stand, than to stand with uncovered heads, with reverential awe, under the protective folds of the stars and stripes, to be free from oppression, to learn the magnanimous lessons of civil and religious liberty. Stand firm, stand true by its and our ever unfading principles. May this base, this structural foundation ever memorialize the inspired, the dutiful teachings of our father's faith,
"'Spend not your days in discontent,
"But thankful be for all;
"Enjoy the gifts which God has sent,
"Let these be great or small.'"
Marx, Albert I. "Jewish Education." Jewish Messenger. July 18, 1890: 4 col 6, 5 col 1. [A footnote to the article's title reads "An address delivered by chairman of school committee at closing exercises of the Albany Hebrew and German School. June 29th, 1890."]
"[Albert and Lewis Marx] Merchant tailors, sons of Isaac Marx. Albert was born in Bavarian and came to the United States in the early 1840's. His brother Louis was born in Albany in 1849. Their joint realty holdings were quite extensive whose value by 1900 was close to $75,000. The bulk of their properties were located in the First, Second, Thirteenth and Seventeenth Wards of the city."
Rubinger, Naphtali J. "Albany Jewry of the Nineteenth Century: Historic Roots and Communal Evolution." Diss. Yeshiva University, 1970. 202 n. 48.
"Both from the reading of the wills and evidence from the tax rolls, we learn that many Jews in addition to investing in property also invested in stock and securities. Often instructions were left to invest either the capital or rents and profits derived from the property, in 'good and stable securities'. Among the more affluent Jews who owned stock or shares at banks were: Albert Hessberg, Simon Rosendale, Albert Marx, Isaac May, Joseph Mann, Isaac Mann, Isaac Waldman, Mary Aufsesser, William Seyles, Julius Leventhal and Samuel Waldman."
Rubinger, Naphtali J. "Albany Jewry of the Nineteenth Century: Historic Roots and Communal Evolution." Diss. Yeshiva University, 1970. 204 n. 62.
"The South End Library association building, which is on the corner of Alexander and South Pearl streets, was opened last evening. The room was decorated with Japanese lanterns, flags, bunting, and flowers. The dedicatory exercises opened with singing by a glee club from school I, after which addresses were made by Principal John A. Howe, Robert H. Moore, Librarian Crane of the Y.M.A., Albert Marx, Louis Silberman, and Gen. Amasa J. Parker. John A. Howe, jr., read several selections that were very amusing. The exercises closed with singing, after which a number of library tickets were sold. [...] the following contributions of books: [...] set of Thackeray's works, Albert Marx" (bold emphasis added).
"South End Library Building; It Was Dedicated Last Evening and Is Now Open to the Public." Albany Times. June 18, 1891: 4 col 5.
"Mr. and Mrs. Albert I. Marx have beautifully furnished the solarium in upper pavilion D, in memory of their son, Jerome L. Marx and Miss Monteath's Book Club and Mr. Herman Myers have furnished private rooms during the year."
"Albany Hospital; Annual Report for the Year Ending March 1, 1902." Albany Medical Annals 23(5). May, 1902. 295.
"Albany Free Library, 322 and 324 South Pearl. Incorporated 1893. John A. Howe, Pres. Louis Silberman, Vice-Pres. Albert I. Marx, Treas. James H. Babcock, Sec. George Harrig, Fin. Sec. Jane Brower, Librarian. Circulation, 40,000. Open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
"Miscellaneous." Directory for the Year 1907 of the Cities of Albany and Rensselaer, Containing Street Directories, Classified Business Directories and Directories of the City Governments and Their Institutions. Albany, NY: Sampson & Murdock Co., 1907. 52.
"Washington Lodge, No. 85, second and fourth Thursdays, except last meeting in December. W., Lester W. Bloch, Master. Leopold Minkin, Sen. Warden, Joseph Morje, Jun. Warden. Albert I. Marx, Treas. Myer C. Jacobs, Sec. William J. Reinhart, Sen. Deacon, Franklin B. Fuld, Jun. Deacon. Sol Bookheim, S.M.C. Herbert Marx, J.M.C. William Marshall, Emanuel H. Goodman, Stewards. Rev. Max Schlesinger, Chaplain. P.M., A.D. Brink, Marshal. Samuel B. Belding, Organist. William H. Gladding, Tiler."
"Societies." Directory for the Year 1907 of the Cities of Albany and Rensselaer, Containing Street Directories, Classified Business Directories and Directories of the City Governments and Their Institutions. Albany, NY: Sampson & Murdock Co., 1907. 39.
"Albert I. Marx, 515 Broadway, Albany, N.Y., representing Albany South End and Taxpayers' Association."
"In the Matter of the Proposed Increased Depth of the Hudson River; Minutes of public hearing, held at the common council chamber in the city of Albany, N.Y., on Monday, December 18, 1911, at 10 a.m." Letter from the Secretary of War, Transmitting, with a Letter from the Acting Chief of Engineers, Report on Examination of Hudson River, N.Y., with a View to Securing Increased Depth." 62d Congress, 3d Session, House of Representatives. Document No. 1160. 42.
"Albert I. Marx, a resident of Albany for 61 years, died Saturday night at his residence, 476 Morris Street, Albany, after an illness of two weeks. He was born in Germany and came to this country when four years old. When a young man he entered the tailor and clothing business and remained in it until 10 years ago when he retired. Mr. Marx was a prominent Mason and had been Treasurer of Washington Lodge of Albany for 15 years. He was also a Shriner. A number of years ago Mr. Marx, with Prof. John A. Howe, opened a small free library at Bassett and South Pearl Streets, which is said to have been the nucleus of the present Albany library system. Mr. Marx is survived by a son, Edward A. Marx."
"Obituary." Troy Times. December 12, 1927: 5 col 1.
"MARX-On Saturday, December 10, 1927, Albert I. Marx, in the 86th year of his age. Funeral services at his late residence, 476 Morris street, today, Monday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock."
"Deaths." Albany Evening News. December 12, 1927: 14 col 1.
"Let me, however, fearlessly admonish you all from this consecrated spot, the cherished cause of education and religion shall not suffer. Like a rock, they are inalienably blended, a mutual band of welfare. In behalf of this admired congregation, in conformity with a time-honored custom, your committee extends grateful acknowledgements to the volunteer teachers of the Sunday School. Their gratuitous duties have been discharged with fidelity and devotion. This labor of love demands honorable recognition. In consequence therewith we respectfully request the volunteers to come forward and receive a merited debt of gratitude for toilsome services so appreciably rendered.
"In the performance of this honorable task I necessarily address myself to you first, Mr. Adolph Fleischman [son of Solomon Fleischman], as you are the veteran superintendent of the Sunday School. This edifice is an ennobling monument to your genius. Your name and services are both indelibly inscribed. This charm bears speechless testimony. [...]
"The mystic clouds of the past illumine the present and give fond hopes for the future. Dear children, teachers, and friends, the awful moment is nigh, the parting hour has come. May you all enjoy a pleasant vacation and your much needed rest. May you be able to come back in ruddy and robust look. May an all-wise Providence cause you to assemble here again rejoiced, refreshed, invigorated in renewed health and with a renewed ambition. May we again meet, as I trust we part, as friends. Clasping each other with a firm grasp, with a firm grip, in this monumental structure dedicated to education, dedicated to religion, for you and your descendants forever.
"Thank God, bright and promising prospects are before us. You, dear pupils, are as the apple of the eye, and deserve to be the idol of your parents' life. We all want you to become good citizens, to remain sturdy, true, loyal, and faithful Israelites, to grow up and become respected ladies and gentlemen. Espouse the cause of education, espouse the cause of religion, not alone for your sake, but for mankind's benefit.
"There is no spot in all this fair land, there is no spot anywhere on earth or the broad universe, where I believe you and I would rather stand, than to stand with uncovered heads, with reverential awe, under the protective folds of the stars and stripes, to be free from oppression, to learn the magnanimous lessons of civil and religious liberty. Stand firm, stand true by its and our ever unfading principles. May this base, this structural foundation ever memorialize the inspired, the dutiful teachings of our father's faith,
"'Spend not your days in discontent,
"But thankful be for all;
"Enjoy the gifts which God has sent,
"Let these be great or small.'"
Marx, Albert I. "Jewish Education." Jewish Messenger. July 18, 1890: 4 col 6, 5 col 1. [A footnote to the article's title reads "An address delivered by chairman of school committee at closing exercises of the Albany Hebrew and German School. June 29th, 1890."]
"[Albert and Lewis Marx] Merchant tailors, sons of Isaac Marx. Albert was born in Bavarian and came to the United States in the early 1840's. His brother Louis was born in Albany in 1849. Their joint realty holdings were quite extensive whose value by 1900 was close to $75,000. The bulk of their properties were located in the First, Second, Thirteenth and Seventeenth Wards of the city."
Rubinger, Naphtali J. "Albany Jewry of the Nineteenth Century: Historic Roots and Communal Evolution." Diss. Yeshiva University, 1970. 202 n. 48.
"Both from the reading of the wills and evidence from the tax rolls, we learn that many Jews in addition to investing in property also invested in stock and securities. Often instructions were left to invest either the capital or rents and profits derived from the property, in 'good and stable securities'. Among the more affluent Jews who owned stock or shares at banks were: Albert Hessberg, Simon Rosendale, Albert Marx, Isaac May, Joseph Mann, Isaac Mann, Isaac Waldman, Mary Aufsesser, William Seyles, Julius Leventhal and Samuel Waldman."
Rubinger, Naphtali J. "Albany Jewry of the Nineteenth Century: Historic Roots and Communal Evolution." Diss. Yeshiva University, 1970. 204 n. 62.
"The South End Library association building, which is on the corner of Alexander and South Pearl streets, was opened last evening. The room was decorated with Japanese lanterns, flags, bunting, and flowers. The dedicatory exercises opened with singing by a glee club from school I, after which addresses were made by Principal John A. Howe, Robert H. Moore, Librarian Crane of the Y.M.A., Albert Marx, Louis Silberman, and Gen. Amasa J. Parker. John A. Howe, jr., read several selections that were very amusing. The exercises closed with singing, after which a number of library tickets were sold. [...] the following contributions of books: [...] set of Thackeray's works, Albert Marx" (bold emphasis added).
"South End Library Building; It Was Dedicated Last Evening and Is Now Open to the Public." Albany Times. June 18, 1891: 4 col 5.
"Mr. and Mrs. Albert I. Marx have beautifully furnished the solarium in upper pavilion D, in memory of their son, Jerome L. Marx and Miss Monteath's Book Club and Mr. Herman Myers have furnished private rooms during the year."
"Albany Hospital; Annual Report for the Year Ending March 1, 1902." Albany Medical Annals 23(5). May, 1902. 295.
"Albany Free Library, 322 and 324 South Pearl. Incorporated 1893. John A. Howe, Pres. Louis Silberman, Vice-Pres. Albert I. Marx, Treas. James H. Babcock, Sec. George Harrig, Fin. Sec. Jane Brower, Librarian. Circulation, 40,000. Open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
"Miscellaneous." Directory for the Year 1907 of the Cities of Albany and Rensselaer, Containing Street Directories, Classified Business Directories and Directories of the City Governments and Their Institutions. Albany, NY: Sampson & Murdock Co., 1907. 52.
"Washington Lodge, No. 85, second and fourth Thursdays, except last meeting in December. W., Lester W. Bloch, Master. Leopold Minkin, Sen. Warden, Joseph Morje, Jun. Warden. Albert I. Marx, Treas. Myer C. Jacobs, Sec. William J. Reinhart, Sen. Deacon, Franklin B. Fuld, Jun. Deacon. Sol Bookheim, S.M.C. Herbert Marx, J.M.C. William Marshall, Emanuel H. Goodman, Stewards. Rev. Max Schlesinger, Chaplain. P.M., A.D. Brink, Marshal. Samuel B. Belding, Organist. William H. Gladding, Tiler."
"Societies." Directory for the Year 1907 of the Cities of Albany and Rensselaer, Containing Street Directories, Classified Business Directories and Directories of the City Governments and Their Institutions. Albany, NY: Sampson & Murdock Co., 1907. 39.
"Albert I. Marx, 515 Broadway, Albany, N.Y., representing Albany South End and Taxpayers' Association."
"In the Matter of the Proposed Increased Depth of the Hudson River; Minutes of public hearing, held at the common council chamber in the city of Albany, N.Y., on Monday, December 18, 1911, at 10 a.m." Letter from the Secretary of War, Transmitting, with a Letter from the Acting Chief of Engineers, Report on Examination of Hudson River, N.Y., with a View to Securing Increased Depth." 62d Congress, 3d Session, House of Representatives. Document No. 1160. 42.
"Albert I. Marx, a resident of Albany for 61 years, died Saturday night at his residence, 476 Morris Street, Albany, after an illness of two weeks. He was born in Germany and came to this country when four years old. When a young man he entered the tailor and clothing business and remained in it until 10 years ago when he retired. Mr. Marx was a prominent Mason and had been Treasurer of Washington Lodge of Albany for 15 years. He was also a Shriner. A number of years ago Mr. Marx, with Prof. John A. Howe, opened a small free library at Bassett and South Pearl Streets, which is said to have been the nucleus of the present Albany library system. Mr. Marx is survived by a son, Edward A. Marx."
"Obituary." Troy Times. December 12, 1927: 5 col 1.
"MARX-On Saturday, December 10, 1927, Albert I. Marx, in the 86th year of his age. Funeral services at his late residence, 476 Morris street, today, Monday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock."
"Deaths." Albany Evening News. December 12, 1927: 14 col 1.
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