Program for the Charleston Kalushiner Society's 14th Annual Banquet held at the Francis Marion Hotel. The program includes a menu, and a schedule of the event, and officers of the Society. The program notes an address to be given by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
A letter from Louisa Cheves Smythe Stoney to Rabbi Raisin congratulating him on living in Charleston for twenty-one years. She recounts an instance where Rabbi Raisin intervened when one group tried to "take control" of a charitable committee.
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.
A letter from South Carolina Governor Olin D. Johnston to Rabbi Raisin, acknowledging Rabbi Raisin's appointment to the County School Board of Appeals for Charleston County.
A formal invitation to Rabbi Raisin and his wife to attend a performance of "The Recruiting Officer" to celebrate the reopening of the Dock Street Theatre in 1937.
Letter from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin asking Rabbi Raisin to communicate the conditions of his community. The back of the letter includes a copy of Rabbi Raisin's response to the President.
Program for the KKBE Confirmation Exercises. The program relates the schedule of the event, and notes a reading of the Torah by Miss Rachel M. Raisin, daughter of Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin. Rabbi Raisin is noted to deliver the sermonette.
Invitation from Miss Mary Vardrine McBee for the Ashely Hall Commencement Ceremony. The invitation includes a card noting the name of the sender, and a program with a schedule of the events. The program notes prayer led by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Clipping from unnamed Charleston, SC. newspaper relating an article entitled, "Who is It?" The article features Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin and his work.
A group photo taken at WTMA Radio's station. The photo features General C. P. Summerall (front row, left) and Rabbi Raisin (back row, third from the left).
Program for the Tenth Anniversary Banquet of the Charleston Chapter of Aleph Zadik Aleph. The program includes a list of officers and directors, a schedule of events, and a list of sponsors. The program notes a Benediction by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Jane Lazarus, his soon to be wife, expressing his apologies for being away, professing his love for her, and stating he will be seeing her as soon as possible. Raisin describes his thoughts that marriage should be treated just as sacred for the man as it is for the woman.
Two letters folded together, one from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Jane Lazarus relating some thoughts on his travels to Charleston. The second letter is from a "Sarah F. Raisin" also to Jane Lazarus wishing her well for the New Year.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias relating that he had been released from his duties at his current congregation and accepting the invitation to officiate at KKBE congregation on a probationary term.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias recanting his inability to officiate during the upcoming holidays at the KKBE congregation. Raisin states he was able to have a friend cover for him at his current congregation and will be able to visit Charleston and asks if his probationary period can be extended to a year.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias relating his regret for not being able to accept the invitation offered to him to officiate during the upcoming holidays at the KKBE congregation.
Black and white photograph of Jacob S. Raisin standing atop a stone engraved "Dentistry." The photo includes a handwritten note reading, "St. Fran Oct. 1904."
Black and white photograph of a commemorative tablet dedicated to Jacob S. Raisin for his life's work and his time as Rabbi of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim in Charleston, South Carolina.
Black and white photograph of Jacob S. Raisin standing in uniform at Camp Greene, near Charlotte, North Carolina. Raisin worked at the Camp for the Jewish Welfare Board.
