Letter sent from Jacob S. Raisin to his family following his arrival back in New York after travelling abroad. The letter describes Raisin's trip on the DeGrasse steam ship, concerns about "mamsie," and his travel plans back to Charleston.
Letter sent from Jacob S. Raisin regarding his travels abroad. The letter describes his time in Jerusalem, meeting a Jewish composer referred to as "Mr. Binder," visiting The Wailing Wall, meeting with other rabbis, seeing an orphanage, and travelling to Tel-Aviv.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin discussing the weather, their son Aaron's violin practice, and Jacob's trip to Palestine and all of the souvenirs he must bring home.
Letter sent to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his stay with family in New York, and comments on "mamsie" and their children.
Unpublished manuscript entitled, "The Conflict Between Rationalism and Traditionalism or Reform Judaism Prior to Abraham Geiger," written by Jacob Salmon Raisin. In this manuscript, Raisin discusses many topics regarding the events and changes in thought which lead to the emergence of modern Reform Judaism.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Father Abraham!" The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on the life of Abraham Lincoln, racial issues, politics, and religion.
Unpublished partial manuscript copy entitled, "Jewish Affirmations," written by Jacob S. Raisin.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.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Lincoln, the First American." Manuscript discusses Raisin's thoughts on the importance of Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
Unpublished manuscript and notes written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "The Jews of Charleston." The manuscript covers Raisin's report on the history of Jewish peoples in Charleston.
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.