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.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "To a Friend in Reply to a Kind Invitation." First line of the poem reads, "I have smiles for the living, the tender, the gay..."
A letter from Samuel H. Jacobs, secretary of the Congregation of KKBE, to Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin. The letter acknowledges Rabbi Raisin's faithful service to the Congregation. The letter also notes two resolutions "unanimously adopted" by the Congregation: that Rabbi Raisin be elected Rabbi Emeritus, and that he receive a pension of $1,200 a year.
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.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "The Widow's Petition to the Governor-Praying Him not to Sanction the Suspension of Banks." First line of the poem reads, "Suspend them not! Suspend them not!"
Prose by Penina Moise entitled, "Parody of Hamlet's Reflections on Yorick's Skull." First line of the prose reads, "Alas poor Greece! I've heard of it Myrtilla..."
Typescript copy of a narrative given by Octavia Harby Moses describing her family's experience throughout the Civil War. She discusses the Confederate service of her sons and husband, work done by women during the war, and includes mentions of African American soldiers and servants.
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..."
