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1. Unveiling of the plaque commemorating the College of Charleston's admittance of women in 1918

Date:
1968-04-11
Description:
Mrs. Larry T. Riggs, second from right, president of the Charleston Federation of Women's Clubs, unveils a plaque sponsored by the federation, commemorating the 50th anniversary of women students at the College of Charleston. Looking on are Miss Carrie Pollitzer, who was influential on obtaining entrance for women students, and Dr. Walter R. Coppedge, president. The plaque reads: "This plaque was given in honor of the Charleston Federation of Women and under the leadership of Carrie Pollitzer," photo provided by the News and Courier.

2. The Jewish Woman Quarterly, October 1924 vol. 4 no. 3

Date:
1924-10
Description:
The Jewish Woman is a quarterly magazine published by the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) between 1921 and 1931 and was created to give the world 'its first organized record of Jewish womanhood's aspirations and successes.' Publication of The Jewish Woman coincided with the council's objective of expanding its membership and influencing various social issues of its day. This issue highlights the rural activities of the council.

3. Gustave M. Pollitzer, about 25 years old

Date:
1880-04-07
Description:
Gustave M. Pollitzer, Caption on back of photograph reads: “Yours truly, GMP 4/7/80.” Black and white photograph, Charleston S.C., c.1880.

4. Mabel Pollitzer on her 90th birthday

Date:
1975-01
Description:
Mabel Pollitzer on her 90th birthday. Caption on back of photo reads: “Mabel – on her 90th birthday and Mrs. Charlotte, librarian. Jan. 1975.” col. photograph, 1975.

9. Alice Paul

Description:
A black-and-white portrait photograph of Alice Paul wearing a sweater with a white collared shirt underneath.

10. Amelia Earhart

Date:
1932-10
Description:
A photograph of Amelia Earhart standing in the front yard of a home in a dark long-sleeved dress.

14. Anita Pollitzer and Elie Edson

Description:
Anita Pollitzer and Elie Edson. Caption on back of photograph reads: “Elie and I both moved; as Pete shapped us. Do look at Elie's thru a magnifying glass. It is a rather nice picture of him at an informal moment. Taken by Pete Seeger, nephew, added by Polly Greenberg.” Black and white photograph, not dated.

15. Carrie, Mabel, and Anita Pollitzer

Description:
Carrie, Mabel, and Anita Pollitzer. Caption on back of photograph reads: “Carrie Pollitzer on left, Mabel Pollitzer standing on right, Anita Pollitzer sitting.” Black and white photograph, not dated.

18. Anita Pollitzer and Elie Edson at Muir Woods

Date:
1929-12-22
Description:
Anita Pollitzer and Elie Edson at Muir Woods, 1929. On back on photograph: “To Mrs. Pollitzer: With love for her birthday, March 5th, 1930, we send this souvenir of one of our happiest days in California, when we played, as little children in fairy stories, alone in the Muir Woods, a glorious grove of Red Wood Trees – one thousand years old! Beneath our feet the dead leaves of many, many generations made a carpet of exquisite springy softness. The sunlight above could hardly find its way down to us through the thick foliage and so to get these photographs, we faced a long exposure of several minutes, scarcely daring to breathe! Elie.” Also, in pencil “#4 Dec. 22 ’29.” Photograph was taken by “F. Ransome, fotographer at Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods, California 5701 Vallejo St., N.W. Cor. Stanford Ave. Oakland, Cal.” Black and white photograph.