A letter from a woman who is seeking financial aid from the St. Andrew's Society after her husband died and then her daughter died, leaving her with a granddaughter to care for.
A commencement speech delivered by former Confederate general Edwin Warren Moïse to the graduating class of a school for girls. In the speech, he discusses gender roles and acceptable jobs for women. As career paths, he suggests women become cooks, tailors, gardeners, artists, stenographers, nurses, and doctors. He cites several notable female historical and contemporary figures as examples.
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 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.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Board of Trustees, 1897-1909. The entries in this volume concern all discussions regarding synagogue business, finances, memberships, the "Ottolengui Fund," the management of several real estate assets, the installation of electric lights in the synagogue, and the decision to discuss a reverend's conduct with him.
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.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Board of Trustees, 1909-1916. The entries in this volume concern all discussions regarding synagogue business, finances, memberships, and its search for a new minister. It also mentions replacing the cemetery fence with help from the "ladies."
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 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.
