Nathaniel Russell Middleton was a student (B.A. 1828; M.A. 1832), trustee and president (1857-1880) of the College of Charleston. "An Essay on Secession,' which argues for the immediate secession of South Carolina, was possibly delivered to students in 1860 during his tenure as president. 24 pages.
Ledger for Vernizobre Bank construction (bank termed as a repair to a river) ca. 1860, including entries dated 1859. Ledger itemizes expenses associated with the building of Vernizobre bank and includes payments to various landowners for use of their slave hands and carts. 4p.
Black-and-white offset print reproduction of the interior of the Nineteenth Street Synagogue, former location of Congregation Shearith Israel at the corner of 19th Street and 5th Avenue in New York, on the occasion of its consecration. Published in the September 29, 1860, edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.
Black-and-white offset print reproduction depicting Jewish refugees from Morocco during the Spanish-Moroccan War. Original engraving by Charles Maurand after an illustration by Charles Yriarte. Published in the January 28, 1860, edition of Le Monde illustré.
Black-and-white lithograph of the interior of the Hauptsynagoge (Main Synagogue) in Mannheim. Lithograph by Adam Gatternicht. Published Mannheim: C.F. Heckel.
Black-and-white lithograph of the exterior of the Hauptsynagoge (Main Synagogue) in Mannheim. Lithograph by Adam Gatternicht. Published Mannheim: C.F. Heckel.
Black-and-white offset print reproduction of the interior of the Nineteenth Street Synagogue, former location of Congregation Shearith Israel at the corner of 19th Street and 5th Avenue in New York, on the occasion of its consecration. Published in the September 29, 1860, edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.
Hand-colored lithograph of the exterior of the Leopoldstädter Tempel in Vienna. Drawing and lithograph by Rudolf von Alt; printed by Josef Stoufs. Published Vienna: L. T. Neumann.
Black-and-white engraving of the interior of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, during the celebration of Purim. Engraving by William Forrest after an engraving by Bernard Picart. From The faiths of the world : an account of all religions and religious sects, their doctrines, rites, ceremonies, and customs by James Gardner. Published London & Edinburgh: A. Fullarton & Co.
