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.
An undated typescript copy of the recollection written by Eugenia Phillips, entitled, "A Southern Woman's Story of Her Imprisonment During the War of 1861 and 1862." This recollection is written in regards to Phillips' imprisonment, first in Washington D.C. and later on Ship Island, M.S., during the Civil War. This recollection also includes Eugenia's comments on the beginnings of the Civil War, her treatment by the Union troops, traveling with her family, and her experience at the Union prison and detention center on Ship Island, M.S.
Typescript memoir entitled, "A Summary of the Principal Events of My Life," written by Philip Phillips, June 1870. Phillips' memoir includes early biographical information, his education, the beginnings and development of his career as a lawyer and eventually as a congressman, the Tariff Acts of 1828, the Missouri Compromise, the beginnings of the Civil War, and his wife's imprisonment in Washington D.C. and on Ship Island. The memoir also relates various experiences had by the Phillips family throughout the Civil War.
Manuscript entitled, "Reminiscences of the Late Civil War," written by William Hallett Phillips, August 1876. The manuscript includes recollections of Phillips' family's life during the Civil War. Phillips relates various experiences including the imprisonment of his mother, Eugenia Phillips, in Washington, D.C. and on Ship Island, the hanging of William Bruce Mumford, hiding valuables from Union troops, women during the war, being a young boy at the time of the war, and reactions to General Lee's surrender.
Scrapbook created by Penina Moise for her niece, Nina Moise Solomon Phelps. The scrapbook includes a number of newspaper and magazine clippings, as well as illustrations. Most of the included content is related to women, men, romance, motherhood, and children.
Partial manuscript copy of "The Presidency" written by Isaac Harby. "The Presidency" discusses Harby's thoughts on politics, opinions surrounding John Quincy Adams, war, dividing the states, democracy, and the 1824 election between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
1890-1899, 1900-1909, 1880-1889, 1870-1879, 1860-1869, and 1910-1919
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Meeting minutes volume kept by the Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society, 1869-1915. The volume contains sporadic entries regarding all Society business, data on constitutions, finances, membership, aid given by the Society. The volume also includes resolutions on the deaths of members including that of Miss Sally Lopez, founder of the Society.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Board of Trustees, 1866-1875. The entries in this volume concern all synagogue business, finances, membership, and plans of the amalgamation between the KKBE and Shearith Israel congregations. This volume also includes entries from 1863 regarding destruction caused in the midst of the Civil War.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Board of Trustees, 1857-1866. The entries in this volume concern all synagogue business, finances, membership, alterations regarding seating within the synagogue, the organ, and the choir. This volume also covers discussions regarding the amalgamation of the KKBE and Shearith Israel congregations in Charleston, S.C.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Board of Trustees, 1875-1884. The entries in this volume cover all synagogue business, finances, membership, ministers, the introduction of pews to the synagogue, and synagogue music. The volume also includes entries regarding the death of Miss Penina Moise, a prominent poet and member of the congregation.
Scrapbook given to Benjamin Adolf Rodrigues Ottolengui by his mother and father, Helen Rodriguez Ottolengui and Daniel Ottolengui. The book includes a number of newspaper clippings notably regarding topics such as women, the Civil War, theatre performances, and politics. The book also includes two handwritten poems by Daniel Ottolengui entitled, "The Blackbird" and "The Lying Machine."
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim congregation yearbook compiled by Jacob S. Raisin, 1916. The yearbook includes information regarding the congregation, annual calendars, organization associated with KKBE, marriages, births, deaths, membership, and notable historical events.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Board of Trustees, 1838-1843. This meeting minutes volume is the first volume created by the KKBE Board of Trustees following the fire of 1838, which had destroyed the old synagogue and all earlier minutes books. The entries in this volume concern all matters regarding synagogue business, finances, memberships, rebuilding the synagogue, and establishing a school for the congregation youth. The minutes also include discussions regarding the proposal of purchasing an organ for the new synagogue, which would contribute to a schism within the congregation and begin KKBE's turn towards Reform Judaism.
A typescript recollection written by Eugenia Phillips, entitled, "A Southern Woman's Story of Her Imprisonment During the War of 1861 and 1862," October, 14, 1889. This recollection is written in regards to Phillips' imprisonment, first in Washington D.C. and later on Ship Island, M.S., during the Civil War. This recollection also includes Eugenia's comments on the beginnings of the Civil War, her treatment by the Union troops, traveling with her family, and her experience at the Union prison and detention center on Ship Island, M.S.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Trustees of the New Burying Ground, 1798-1799. Entries in this volume concern discussions regarding the proposal to purchase land at Hampstead, in Charleston, S.C., for the construction of a new burial ground to be used by the KKBE congregation. The volume also includes entries discussing the plans for the layout of the burial plots for the new burying grounds.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Board of Trustees, 1846-1852. The entries in this volume concern all discussions regarding synagogue business, finances, memberships, the search for a new minister, and the beginnings of Reform Judaism within the congregation. The entries also include notes on Reverend Gustavus Poznanski and his thoughts on the Reform.
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.
Four-Minute Man Certificate of Honor presented to Dr. Jacob S. Raisin for his service during the war of 1917-1918. A letter signed by Woodrow Wilson is included with the certificate addressing the Four-Minute Men.
Advertisement of an invitation for Jewish soldiers, sailors, and marines in Charleston to meet Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin and attend services held at the synagogue.
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.
Communication from Rabbi Dr. Elias Margolis to a "Mr. Ephron Quat" announcing that Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin will occupy his pulpit for a Friday evening service.
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 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.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Harry Houdini." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on the life of Harry Houdini and religion.
Unpublished typed manuscript copy written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Washington the Mason." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on George Washington and the Freemasons.
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.
Unpublished partial manuscript copy entitled, "Jewish Affirmations," written by Jacob S. Raisin. This manuscript covers Raisin's thoughts on various aspects of Judaism and Jewish peoples.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-Upon the following question, contained in one of?" First line of the poem reads, "?What is the hour in thy day..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Second Appeal-In Behalf of the Blind Boy, Who by the Recent Death of his Mother is Now Left Without a Single Relative in this Place."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-On the Late Congressional Disturbance." First line of the poem reads, "There's bitter fruit on liberty's fair tree."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines [At the funeral of a babe weeping friends placed in its little hand an unopened rosebud of the 'Rose of Sharon.' The lid was then placed upon the coffin, and the funeral services performed. When, after the lapse of not more than three hours, the coffin was opened again, that bud had become a full blown rose, while grasped in the cold hand of death]."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "The Hungarian Mother and The Rabbi." The poem begins with the quote, "Kossuth's father conducted a vexatious lawsuit against the chief rabbi of Aphely..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines [On the Bolt to which Columbus was chained in the Island of St. Domingo-gallantly obtained by Purser Moore during a cruise in the U.S. ship Vandalia]."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Cupid and Bacchus, Or the fanciful origin of the introduction of Olives with Wine." First line of the poem reads, "Two infant-gods once flew to earth..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-On Doney's fine Engraving of Moses commanding Water to issue from the Rock." First line of the poem reads, "In holy brotherhood, at Horeb's base..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "dialogue Between the Oak Tree and the Mulberry." First line of the poem reads, "Stand off sir Morris-though no ill it work us..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines upon the Death of Daniel Webster." First line of the poem reads, "Thrice, star-crown'd Freedom, in her halls of State..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "The New Year-Anticipative of Sept. 17, 1849." First line of the poem reads, "The festal comes, at which the past and future year are meeting!"
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "The Hebrew Captive's Appeal to Titus, Previous to the Destruction of Jerusalem." First line of the poem reads, "I charge thee Titus, once again to pause..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines in Anticipation of an Early Spring." First line of the poem reads, "I never loved stern Winter-though Time, the patriarch..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Desultory Stanzas on Detached Sections of Scripture." First line of the poem reads, "God in the garden! Where is Man..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines [Based upon the thrilling incident related by Mrs. Child?]. First line of the poem reads, "'Bring our your dead!' that tone so like a knell..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Reflections, During One of Our Late Tempestuous Nights." First line of the poem reads, "I cannot sleep-my restless mind will roam..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Letter From Dr. Humor-all to Dr. Trueman." First line of the poem reads, "Right gladly, dear Trueman, I welcome you back..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-On preparation being made for the defense of our political protegee." First line of the poem reads, "To arms! There are laurels for liberty's heirs..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-Upon the following interesting incident:" First lines of the poem reads, "The parting hour is at hand-farewell must now be spoken..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-Upon a seal, having for its device a lyre-motto Toujours d'accord." First line of the poem reads, "'Toujours d'accord' alas! I feel..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "On Converting the Theatre into an Anatomical Studio." First line of the poem reads, "Talk ye no more of transformations rare..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-Written upon reading Mrs. Osgood's beautiful song of 'Call me pet-names.'" First line of the poem reads, "For pet-names, sweet minstrel, canst thou even plead..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Letter from Union Bank to the Bank of South Carolina." First line of the poem reads, "May Peace whose two-fold image flanks..."
