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.
Unpublished partial manuscript copy entitled, "Jewish Affirmations," written by Jacob S. Raisin.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.
Two letters folded together, one from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Jane Lazarus relating some thoughts on his travels to Charleston. The second letter is from a "Sarah F. Raisin" also to Jane Lazarus wishing her well for the New Year.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias relating that he had been released from his duties at his current congregation and accepting the invitation to officiate at KKBE congregation on a probationary term.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Jane Lazarus, his soon to be wife, expressing his apologies for being away, professing his love for her, and stating he will be seeing her as soon as possible. Raisin describes his thoughts that marriage should be treated just as sacred for the man as it is for the woman.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias recanting his inability to officiate during the upcoming holidays at the KKBE congregation. Raisin states he was able to have a friend cover for him at his current congregation and will be able to visit Charleston and asks if his probationary period can be extended to a year.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias relating his regret for not being able to accept the invitation offered to him to officiate during the upcoming holidays at the KKBE congregation.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Suffragism, Defeated or Delayed? A Rabbi's Plea for Equality." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts and feelings regarding women's suffrage, women's rights and religion.
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Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Harry Houdini."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.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding an appointment with "Dr. Smith," "Cousin C's" tea, service attendance, and his travel itinerary.
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.
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 typed manuscript copy written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Washington the Mason." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on George Washington and the Freemasons.
