Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding visiting family, his sister's mourning, a car accident, and writing his article. The back of the letter also includes a note addressed to "Leo" from and unknown author.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his visit with family, comments on his brother's health and employment, and his excitement to see Jane in New York.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, ellaborating travel instructions, and asking for updates on conversations with other people such as people named Clara, Isaac and Max. Makes mention of a key enclosed in the letter.
Invitation to the Roper Hospital Training School for Nurses graduation ceremony. The invitation includes a program of the events, a list of graduates, and a newspaper clipping noting the graduates.
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 sent to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his stay with family in New York, news about his siblings and friends, and finances.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels abroad. The letter addresses reading letters from the family, the end of his Mediterranean trip, his upcoming boat trip back to America, and some of his time in France.
A letter to the Bishop W. A. Guerry from the State Advisory Board of the American Jewish Relief Committee requesting contribution towards the committee's work to aid Jewish sufferers of the war in Europe. Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin is listed as a member of the Advisory Board.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his time away from home, visiting family, plans to go to Bradley Beach, advice for his sister regarding her son, and translating one of his articles to Yiddish.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his stay with his brother, Max, in Brooklyn. Raisin also relates visiting with friends and discussing "business."
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin regarding his travels to New York, meeting with family members, and various topics for Jane to answer.
Program for the confirmation services of the Georgetown Hebrew Congregation held at KKBE in Charleston, SC. The program includes a schedule of the service, and a list of the confirmants.
Clipping from unnamed Charleston, SC. newspaper relating an article entitled, "Who is It?" The article features Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin and his work.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his time spent with family, travelling with his mother, and expressing his regret in not accepting an invitation to preach at Bradley Beach.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin discussing his visit with family, friends and colleagues. Raisin also mentions missing his wife and daughter, Mordenai.
Program for the Memminger High and Normal School Commencement Ceremony held at the Academy of Music in Charleston, S.C. The program includes a schedule of the event, and a list of graduates.
Program for the Charleston Kalushiner Society's 12th Annual Banquet held at the Jewish Community Center. 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.
Letter to Mordenai Raisin from her father, Jacob S. Raisin, thanking her for helping at home, asking her to behave, the winter weather, his travels, attending a conference, and visiting with family in New York.
Letter from Jacob S. Raisin addressed "Dear All." Raisin discusses his preparations for travels, describing his travels to Florence and Darlington, meeting up with his sister, Annie, and includes a note to Mordenai from her cousin, Aaron.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels, meeting up with his sister and her family, and discusses their children. Included at the end of the letter is a note to Jane from Jacob S. Raisin's sister, Sadie.
Program for the Charleston City Federation of Women's Clubs Annual Mid-Winter Meeting held at the Hibernian Hall in Charleston. The program includes the schedule of the event, a list of the City Federation officers, and notes "Mrs. J. S. Raisin" as the representative for the Council of Jewish Women.
Letter addressed to Martina E. Hickey (written here as "Mrs. M. E. Hulsey") from Jacob S. Raisin in response to her inquiry about his statements regarding women's suffrage. The letter notes Raisin's thoughts on women's suffrage, religion, and patriotism.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his deciding to stay in New York to be with his mother due to her illness, and his mother's wishes from her deathbed. Raisin continues the letter by commenting on his mother's deteriorating health and being "motherless."
Letter to Rachel Raisin from her father, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels, family members, his English writing, winter weather, and his book being published.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his sermon receiving complaints, conducting services, and a position in Pittsburgh, PA. He continues by discussing his visit with his sister, Sadie.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, where she discusses her infant daughter walking, Jacob's potential travels to Pittsburgh, as well as other travels in winter. Jane also notes instructions given to "Dah."
Announcement from the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, PA relaying to members that Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin will be visiting and occupying the pulpit.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels abroad. The letter, sent from Jerusalem, describes Raisin's joy in receiving letters from home, his first days in Jerusalem, visiting The Wall and other historic and religious places around the city, meeting other rabbis and "Miss Szold," and being home sooner than expected.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, where she discusses plans in Isle of Palms, their daughter, the comings and goings of friends, and home rennovations.
A program for the Confirmation Services at KKBE. The program outlines the schedule for the service and also has a program pasted within for Confirmation Service at B'rith Sholim in Orangeburg, SC., from May 19th, 1918 led by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin, and a newspaper clipping listing the confirments from the congregations.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin discussing seeing a performance entitled, "East is West," and his travels. The letter also includes a note to Jane from her nephew "Jack."
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels, the weather, visiting family and friends, his articles being published, writing letters, and deciding not to visit his sister, Sadie. The last page of the letter includes a poem written by Raisin addressed to "Dee-Dee," and a note written to Mordenai Raisin.
Program for the Annual Mid-Winter Meeting of the Charleston City Federation of Women's Clubs held at the Francis Marion Hotel. The program outlines a schedule of the events, a list of the City Federation officers, and organizations that are members of the Federation. The program notes "Mrs. J. S. Raisin," wife of Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin, as the second Vice-President of the Federation.
Diary kept by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "My Life's Tragi-Comedy." The diary is comprised of personal entries and correspondence bound together in order to create a chronological log of events during Jacob S. Raisin's life and Rabbinical career between the years of 1892-1905.
Program for the Charleston Zionist District Reception and Luncheon held at the Charleston Hotel. The Program includes a menu for the luncheon, a list of the members of the Keren Hayesod Committee, officers of the Charleston Zionist District, and notes Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin as the toastmaster.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin concerning the rapidly declining health of Jacob's mother during his being away from town.
Letter from Capt. Franklin Cohn to Pvt. Sam Glass from the Regimental Infirmary of the 51st Artillery at Camp Jackson, SC. The letter is a notice of a religious service being held by the Jewish Welfare Board and also notes Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin conducting the services. The back of the letter also includes a handwritten list of names and personal notes.
Two programs put together for the memorial service of Lieut. Samuel D. Turtletaub held at the Brith Shalom Synagogue. The program includes a schedule of the ceremony, and handwritten lists of names.
Letter to Rev. Barnett A. Elzas from Circuit Judge, Charles H. Simonton, regarding the case of the organ in the synagogue at the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim congregation in Charleston, SC.
Diary kept by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Light and Shadows." The diary is comprised of personal entries and correspondence bound together to create a chronological log of events during Jacob S. Raisin's life and Rabbinical career between the years of 1905-1910.
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 relating his regret for not being able to accept the invitation offered to him to officiate during the upcoming holidays at the KKBE congregation.
Letter addressed to Jacob S. Raisin from Martina E. Hickey, Vice Chairman of the Women's Political Union, requesting a brief statement from Raisin regarding his thoughts on women's suffrage.
A card sent from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to the members of the KKBE congregation informing them of the times of services, advocating for their attendance, and also asking them to send their children to the Sabbath School if they are of age.
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.
A program for a Confirmation Service being held at the KKBE synagogue. The program notes the schedule of the service, and the names of the Confirmants.
Program from the Masonic Landmark Lodge 66th Annual Communication. The program includes a menu for the occasion, as well as listing Dr. Jacob S. Raisin among the speakers, and a list of the organization's officers.
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.
A program outlining the schedule of the closing exercises of the High School of Charleston. The program notes Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin will be leading the prayer of the ceremony.
A program for the Third Annual Convention of the Southeastern Jewish Religious School Union in Jacksonville, Florida. The Program outlines the convention's schedule and notes a prayer led by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin.
Letter to Jacob S. Raisin from Barnett A. Elzas regarding Elzas' writings and recent publications. Elzas also requests records from Raisin in order to complete his work.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin regarding his travels back to "camp," their daughter, Mordenai, a Halloween celebration, and missing the family.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin relating a car accident, an injury to his upper lip, his plans to travel back to Charleston, thoughts on taking the bar exam, and being anxious to see everyone at home.
A copy of the program for the Confirmation Service at B'rith Sholim in Orangeburg, SC. The program notes the schedule of the service and that it will be led by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, describing her visiting friend Anita, her eager anticipation for Jacob's return, and status of the children.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, expressing his difficulty sleeping, his feelings about having to leave his mother, meeting two sisters from Russia that know the Raisin family, and shopping.
Program for the 45th Convention of the Independent Order Bnai Brith held in Charleston, SC. The program includes a schedule of events being held at the Charleston Hotel, the KKBE Temple, and the Progress Club.
Confirmation Services program held at KKBE. The program includes a schedule of the service, a list of the confirmants, and a list of the Sabbath School staff.
Program for the Conference of Field Representatives and Community Chairmen of the Jewish Welfare Board held at the Ansley Hotel in Atlanta, GA. The program notes the schedule of events, and a list of officers and administration.
Invitation sent from Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hugo Kriegshaber to Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to meet Mr. Harry Warshaw and other members of the Atlanta Jewish Welfare Board.
Program for a dinner and reception held by the Jewish Welfare Board held at the Jewish Educational Alliance in Atlanta, GA. The program includes a handwritten lists of names, and a dinner menu.
Program for the opening of the Salvation Army Naval and Military Club. The program notes the schedule of the event, and an address given by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Certificate of appointment issued to Dr. Jacob S. Raisin by the Central Conference of American Rabbis to attend the Southern Congress for a League of Nations.
Program for a sacred concert held by the War Camp Community Service. The program notes a prayer and the benediction being led by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Program for the Jewish War Sufferers Relief Fund Rally held at the Opera House. The program notes the prayer and address led by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Incomplete letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, commenting on the resemblance between Jane and their daughter, Mordenai. Raisin also discusses his travels, and visiting friends.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding synagogue services, bragging about his children to "Miss Hyams," visiting friends, postponing his services, food, and books.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, describing his annoyance with the postal service, visiting with family, and writing his article.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his visits with friends, seeing a show called "Lincoln," and discussing business.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his visit to his father's grave, meeting the Quat's for lunch, buying cookbooks, and meeting with other Rabbis. Raisin also mentions positions in other cities, meeting Elzas, and buying candies.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his homesickness, meeting friends on a ship, dining with his sister, Rosie, and making plans to meet his brother, Max.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding receiving Jane's letters, "Maimsie" not receiving her Sabbath card, writing his article, visiting with friends, his travels, and thinking about returning to his religious work in the south.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, where Jane notes the arrival of Jacob's letter, bringing about a "joyful Sabbath." She then discusses plans to travel to meet Jacob in the coming week.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin in Bradley Beach to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, where she describes spending time with her mother and children, while Mamie leaves for Asbury.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, describing the weather, food poisoning, and the family's eagerness for Jacob's return.
