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1. Halley's Comet Project, 1985-1986

Halley's Comet Project, 1985-1986
Date:
1985
Description:
In July 1985, in anticipation of the return of Halley's Comet the following year, Dr. William R. Kubinec, chairman of the Department of Physics at the College of Charleston, published a request in "Sky and Telescope" for recollections of the 1910 appearance of the comet. This collection consists of the worldwide responses he received.

2. Adam Semel's bar mitzvah, 1985

Adam Semel's bar mitzvah, 1985
Date:
1985
Description:
This 1985 photograph shows Adam Semel's bar mitzvah. Pictured, from left: Hemmy Nathans, Adam's grandfather; Sanford “Sandy” Semel, Adam's father; David Semel, Adam's brother; Adam Semel.

3. Mr. and Mrs. Hertaux with Germaine Ajzensztark, 1985

Mr. and Mrs. Hertaux with Germaine Ajzensztark, 1985
Date:
1985
Description:
This 1985 photograph was taken in Saint-Fraimbault, Sarthe, France. The Hertaux family, shown here in their kitchen, hid Francine, Germaine, and Suzanne Ajzensztark from late 1943 (September or October) until July 1944. From left to right: Mr. Hertaux; Germaine Ajzensztark (Francine's mother); Mrs. Hertaux.

4. Board Meeting Minutes, 1985

Board Meeting Minutes, 1985
Date:
1985
Description:
Typed transcript of the minutes of the College of Charleston Board of Trustees for 1985.

5. Letter from Carol Aellen

Letter from Carol Aellen
Date:
1985
Description:
Secondhand account of 1910 appearance of Halley's comet in Port Sydney, Ontario, by letter writer's mother and grandmother.

7. Letter from Amy Rogers

Letter from Amy Rogers
Date:
1985
Description:
Second letter from author with mother's impression of 1910 appearance of Halley's comet enclosed. Eyewitness account of 1910 appearance of Halley's comet in Newark, Ohio, by Amy B. Smith, mother of letter writer. Questions included: 1. What were the circumstances when you saw the comet? 2. Describe the appearance of the comet. 3. Did you experience any particular emotions when you saw the comet? 4. Did anything interesting, unusual or funny happen while the comet was visible? 5. What did you think a comet was in 1910? 6. What did your parents, relatives, friends or teachers tell you about the comets in 1910? 7. As you grew older did your view or understanding of the nature of comets change? 8. As you grew older did you ever think about your experience of seeing Halley's comet? If so, under what circumstances? 9. Do you feel privileged to have seen Halley's comet? 10. Do you feel that seeing Comet Halley has affected you personally in any way? If so, how?

8. [Ben Ezra Synagogue, Cairo]

[Ben Ezra Synagogue, Cairo]
Date:
1985
Description:
Color photographic postcard of the interior of the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo.

9. Blacklock House

Blacklock House
Date:
1985
Description:
Garden reception for the Spanish sailing vessel the Juan Sebastian de Elcano at the William Blacklock House, 18 Bull St. One of the College's most prized buildings, the Blacklock House was built in 1800 for one of Charleston's wealthier merchants. It was acquired by the College in 1974. Listed as a National Historic Landmark.

10. Science Center

Science Center
Date:
1985
Description:
Photograph of a student in a laboratory at the Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center.