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 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 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.
A pamphlet by Rabbi Allan Tarshish about Francis Salvador. Includes descriptions of Salvador's actions in the years leading up to the American Revolution, his election to the First and Second Provincial Congresses, his actions during the Revolutionary War, and his death.
A pamphlet describing the Salvador Grant of Arms and how the Salvador family came to possess it. Includes a transcription of the document and a brief biography of Francis Salvador (II), the most famous member of the Salvador family.
A pamphlet describing the Charleston Jewish Community's Bicentennial celebrations. Includes a brief history of the Jewish community in Charleston, a list of notable Jewish historical figures, an itinerary of celebrations during the week of November 19th, 1950.
A description of a historical diorama depicting Francis Salvador's death. Also includes some historical facts about Salvador, the location of several historical markers related to Salvador, and a list of contributors.
A pamphlet by Nat Schachner describing Francis Salvador's role in the American Revolution and years leading up to it. It also includes an account of Salvador's death and dying words.
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.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1921. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, John P. Grace, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1929. ??The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Thomas P. Stoney, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1924. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Thomas P. Stoney, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, South Carolina for the year 1917. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Tristram T. Hyde, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, South Carolina for the year 1916. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Tristram T. Hyde, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, South Carolina for the year 1918. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Tristram T. Hyde, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, South Carolina for the year 1919. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Tristram T. Hyde, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1920. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, John P. Grace, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1923. ??The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, John P. Grace, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1925. ??The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Thomas P. Stoney, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1922. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, John P. Grace, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1926. ??The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Thomas P. Stoney, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1927. ??The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Thomas P. Stoney, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1928. ??The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Thomas P. Stoney, followed by reports from various departments.
A letter from a South Carolina constituent protesting a 24-hour guard being placed at the houses of blacks living in the Tom McMillan housing project by the Charleston Navy Yard. Senator Maybank sympathizes with the constituent's views but replies that he can only voice his opposition.
Correspondence concerning a request by Senator Burnet R. Maybank to Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox that further investigations be made into vice conditions in Charleston to see if there have been any improvements.
An excerpt, printed on a sheet of copy paper, taken from a letter sent by Admiral William Henry Allen to Senator Burnet R. Maybank concerning the effort to cleanup the vice problem in the city of Charleston. Attached to the copy paper are a number of newspaper clippings concerning reports of criminal activity in Charleston. These newspaper clippings can be found in the physical collection held by the College of Charleston.
A letter from Navy Yard Intelligence Officer Lieutenant Ernest Burwell to Governor Burnet R. Maybank thanking the Governor for his cooperation with Admiral William Henry Allen concerning efforts to clean up the Charleston vice problem. A two-page typed letter, written by Admiral William Henry Allen, urging the President of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce, Henry J. Mann, to make efforts to clean up the severe vice problem afflicting the city of Charleston including illegal prostitution, gambling, and the sale of alcohol and drugs. The Admiral cites the need to preserve Charleston as an important shipping and naval base. Also included is a a three-page typed explanation and justification of order No. 14-40, given by Admiral William Henry Allen, which declared parts of Charleston "out of bounds" to all Navy personnel visiting the city due to vice problems.
A three-page letter, written to Senator Maybank by a Charleston Reverend, supporting Admiral William H. Allen's attempts to clean up Charleston's vice problems and condemning Mayor Henry W. Lockwood's efforts to control the problem. The Reverend also suggests the possibility of German foreign agents operating within Charleston's City Police Department. Also included is a response by Senator Maybank explaining that he has no authority over law enforcement, but would vote for the Sheppard Bill to prohibit the sale of liquor within army camps.
Correspondence concerning the declaration of parts of Charleston as "out of bounds" to United States military personnel. Mayor Lockwood felt that he was personally under attack and requested the aide of Senator Maybank. Also attached is a copy of a letter from Admiral William Henry Allen to Mayor Lockwood stating that he had restricted general liberty to all enlisted men in Charleston for one week due to their violation of the previous "out of bounds" restrictions.
Correspondence concerning protests by Charleston citizens against the city’s failure to clean up the vice situation in Charleston. Also mentioned are attached newspaper clippings that can be found in the physical collection held by the College of Charleston.
In this two-page typed order, Admiral William Henry Allen orders 24 Charleston establishments listed as "out of bounds" to personnel of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The establishments listed are the Sevilla Beer Parlor, Lotti's Place, Town Tavern, Ship's Inn, Uneeda Lunch Room, Flag Tap Room, Atlantic Lunch Room, Downtown Chili Shop, Izzy's Tavern, Jimmie's Place, Harold's Tavern, Kozy Lunch Room, Mitch's Lunch Room, The V Lunch, American Beer Parlor, Manhattan Restaurant, Kato's Lunch Room, Lee's Grill, The Casino, Hollywood Inn, Spook's Taven, M & R Lunch Room, Mikes Beer Parlor, and Plaza Lunch Room.
Document noting a pledge of allegiance to the United States government under the Union of the States signed by Emily Minis following the end of the Civil War.
Receipt noting the purchase of a lot on Wentworth Street in Charleston, SC. by Abraham Tobias. The receipt notes the payment of mortgage and the total price paid for the lot.
Front and back book covers used to display clippings regarding the amateur performance of Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy at the Academy of Music in Charleston featuring performances by Helen and Israel Lee Ottolengui. The play was organized by the B'Nai Brith, or the Sons of the Covenant, which was a charitable organization seeking funds to establish an orphan asylum. The inside right cover also displays a clipping from The News and Courier commenting on the performance of Miss Helen Ottolengui in The Burglar at the Grand Opera House.
