The Jewish Woman is a quarterly magazine published by the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) between 1921 and 1931 and was created to give the world 'its first organized record of Jewish womanhood's aspirations and successes.' Publication of The Jewish Woman coincided with the council's objective of expanding its membership and influencing various social issues of its day. This issue highlights the rural activities of the council.
A page of G.M. Pollitzer's listing and detailing important dates: his engagement and marriage to Clara Guinzburg, the birth of Carrie Teller Pollitzer, Richard M. Pollitzer, Mabel Pollitzer, and Anita Lilly Pollitzer.
Document sent to the family of Richard M. Pollitzer in acknowledgment of his death from the Beaufort Volunteer Artillery. Signed by three members of the Committee.
Carrie, Mabel, and Anita Pollitzer. Caption on back of photograph reads: “Carrie Pollitzer on left, Mabel Pollitzer standing on right, Anita Pollitzer sitting.” Black and white photograph, not dated.
Mrs. Larry T. Riggs, second from right, president of the Charleston Federation of Women's Clubs, unveils a plaque sponsored by the federation, commemorating the 50th anniversary of women students at the College of Charleston. Looking on are Miss Carrie Pollitzer, who was influential on obtaining entrance for women students, and Dr. Walter R. Coppedge, president. The plaque reads: "This plaque was given in honor of the Charleston Federation of Women and under the leadership of Carrie Pollitzer," photo provided by the News and Courier.
Mabel Pollitzer portrait, circa 1904-1906. Caption on verso reads “Mabel L. Pollitzer, 1904-’05-’06 while at Columbia Uni.” Black and white photograph.
Anita Pollitzer and Elie Edson. Caption on back of photograph reads: “Elie and I both moved; as Pete shapped us. Do look at Elie's thru a magnifying glass. It is a rather nice picture of him at an informal moment. Taken by Pete Seeger, nephew, added by Polly Greenberg.” Black and white photograph, not dated.
Anita Pollitzer and Elie Edson at Muir Woods, 1929. On back on photograph: “To Mrs. Pollitzer: With love for her birthday, March 5th, 1930, we send this souvenir of one of our happiest days in California, when we played, as little children in fairy stories, alone in the Muir Woods, a glorious grove of Red Wood Trees – one thousand years old! Beneath our feet the dead leaves of many, many generations made a carpet of exquisite springy softness. The sunlight above could hardly find its way down to us through the thick foliage and so to get these photographs, we faced a long exposure of several minutes, scarcely daring to breathe! Elie.” Also, in pencil “#4 Dec. 22 ’29.” Photograph was taken by “F. Ransome, fotographer at Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods, California 5701 Vallejo St., N.W. Cor. Stanford Ave. Oakland, Cal.” Black and white photograph.
Anita Pollitzer Identification card, A Century of Progress International Exposition [World's Fair held in Chicago], 1934. Includes black and white photograph of Anita Pollitzer and information identifying her as an employee of the concessionaire Old England, Ltd.
Gentlemen at Charleston Cotton Exchange (G.M. Pollitzer front right). Caption below photo: “[J.W. Ward, Ed H. ,E.J. Hart (Top) Benj. Adams, George W. Egan, E. J. Robertson, J. Adger Smyth, E.C. Salinas, Bob W. Mclean, C.P. Landers, Will Steadman, August Kohn...], Charleston Cotton Exchange July 1892.” Black and white photograph.
A ballot for the primary election of School Commissioner held November 3rd, 1903. G.M. Pollitzer and H.B. Brux are listed as candidates. Also recorded on the ballot are the results of the primary election, declaring G.M. Pollitzer the winner by a score of 253 votes to H.B. Brux's 130 votes.
Anita Pollitzer and Elie Edson in group on boat. Caption on back of photograph reads: “Anita and Elie, far left, Anita holding hat, Elie behind, on boat.” Black and white photograph, c 1900.
Family photo in the Catskills. Caption on back of photograph reads: “Taken in Griffons Corner, Catskill Mountains – N.Y., about 1890. Mabel (1), Carrie (2), Richard (3), a cousin (4).” Photography logo reads Charles E. Bolles, Fulton and Clark Sts. Brooklyn, photographs. Black and white photograph, New York, c. 1890.
Mabel Pollitzer on her 90th birthday. Caption on back of photo reads: “Mabel – on her 90th birthday and Mrs. Charlotte, librarian. Jan. 1975.” col. photograph, 1975.
![Permission pass for [Moritz] Pollitzer to land on Hilton Head Island](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/23807/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Carrie [Pollitzer] and Julie Pollitzer outside in Beaufort, S.C.](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/51642/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Anita Pollitzer Identification card, A Century of Progress International Exposition [World's Fair held in Chicago]](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/51564/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
