A pamphlet by Rabbi Allan Tarshish about Francis Salvador. Includes descriptions of Salvador's actions in the years leading up to the American Revolution, his election to the First and Second Provincial Congresses, his actions during the Revolutionary War, and his death.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "To a Friend in Reply to a Kind Invitation." First line of the poem reads, "I have smiles for the living, the tender, the gay..."
A letter from Samuel H. Jacobs, secretary of the Congregation of KKBE, to Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin. The letter acknowledges Rabbi Raisin's faithful service to the Congregation. The letter also notes two resolutions "unanimously adopted" by the Congregation: that Rabbi Raisin be elected Rabbi Emeritus, and that he receive a pension of $1,200 a year.
List of various pieces of furniture insured by Joshua Lazarus through the South Carolina Insurance Company of Charleston. The list includes total value of each piece of furniture.
A leaflet about Good Neighbor Sunday 1937, an event where Charlestonians raised money for the Charleston Community Chest. The leaflet includes a letter from Rabbi Raisin encouraging people to "give generously," several bible verses encouraging charity, and a list of organizations included in the community chest. Includes several hand-written edits to update the leaflet for 1938.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "The Widow's Petition to the Governor-Praying Him not to Sanction the Suspension of Banks." First line of the poem reads, "Suspend them not! Suspend them not!"
Prose by Penina Moise entitled, "Parody of Hamlet's Reflections on Yorick's Skull." First line of the prose reads, "Alas poor Greece! I've heard of it Myrtilla..."
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Harry Houdini." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on the life of Harry Houdini and religion.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "The Hungarian Mother and The Rabbi." The poem begins with the quote, "Kossuth's father conducted a vexatious lawsuit against the chief rabbi of Aphely..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines [On the death of a young boy of noble promise]." First line of the poem reads, "There flew up to heaven , an exile from earth."
Program for the Service of Installation of Rev. Nielsen as Minister of the Unitarian Church of Charleston. The program includes a schedule of the event, several prayers and hymns, and list of church vestry. The program notes Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin's participation in the event.
Advertisement of an invitation for Jewish soldiers, sailors, and marines in Charleston to meet Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin and attend services held at the synagogue.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Letter from Union Bank to the Bank of South Carolina." First line of the poem reads, "May Peace whose two-fold image flanks..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines [Written by a friend of the blind youth, Thomas Ward, who after being educated at the Boston Asylum, acquired the trade of making and repairing cane seats for chairs and thus solicits the patronage of he public, 1847]."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines [Based upon the thrilling incident related by Mrs. Child?]. First line of the poem reads, "'Bring our your dead!' that tone so like a knell..."
Black and white photograph of Jacob S. Raisin and his wife Jane L. Raisin. Possibly taken on the front porch of the Raisin family home on Wragg Square in Charleston, South Carolina.
A candid image of young Mary Pearlstine leaning on a railing. A note on the upper border reads "Chas. S.C." Notes on the back indicate the photo was taken on the "Volaski's porch" at the corner of Rutledge Avenue and Draghty Street.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines, Addressed to the Statue of Napoleon in a Summer Garden." First line of the poem reads, "Is this the climax of thy bold career..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-On the Destruction of the Packet Ship 'Ocean Monarch'" First line of the poem reads, "Fair promise gave the 'Ocean Monarch' proud..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-On preparation being made for the defense of our political protegee." First line of the poem reads, "To arms! There are laurels for liberty's heirs..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines [At the funeral of a babe weeping friends placed in its little hand an unopened rosebud of the 'Rose of Sharon.' The lid was then placed upon the coffin, and the funeral services performed. When, after the lapse of not more than three hours, the coffin was opened again, that bud had become a full blown rose, while grasped in the cold hand of death]."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines [On the Bolt to which Columbus was chained in the Island of St. Domingo-gallantly obtained by Purser Moore during a cruise in the U.S. ship Vandalia]."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-On the Late Congressional Disturbance." First line of the poem reads, "There's bitter fruit on liberty's fair tree."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-Upon the following question, contained in one of?" First line of the poem reads, "?What is the hour in thy day..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-Written upon reading Mrs. Osgood's beautiful song of 'Call me pet-names.'" First line of the poem reads, "For pet-names, sweet minstrel, canst thou even plead..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-Upon the following interesting incident:" First lines of the poem reads, "The parting hour is at hand-farewell must now be spoken..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-Upon a seal, having for its device a lyre-motto Toujours d'accord." First line of the poem reads, "'Toujours d'accord' alas! I feel..."
A photo of Pearlstine posing with his hands folded on a table. Notes on the back indicate this photo was taken at Furchgott Studio in November of 1961.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "The New Year-Anticipative of Sept. 17, 1849." First line of the poem reads, "The festal comes, at which the past and future year are meeting!"
Black and white portrait of Montgomery Moses standing, Note on bottom of the portrait added later reads, "Montgomery Moses. Great -great grandfather of Katherine and sisters," 4x5 inches.
A pamphlet by Nat Schachner describing Francis Salvador's role in the American Revolution and years leading up to it. It also includes an account of Salvador's death and dying words.
Partial manuscript copy of "The Presidency" written by Isaac Harby. "The Presidency" discusses Harby's thoughts on politics, opinions surrounding John Quincy Adams, war, dividing the states, democracy, and the 1824 election between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
Rosh Hashanah postcard with a photographic image of Isaac Dave Rubin and family (Rubin is pictured with his wife, Sarah, son Moe, daughter Rachel and three other individuals, possibly Rubin's siblings). The photograph was taken in front of a Charleston home. A greeting is printed in Hebrew on the left edge of the postcard : "May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year / May there be peace within your walls and serenity within your house / Peace, peace to him who is far and him who is near."
