Letter from Dora Liersch-Karthaus, Dresden, East Germany, to Vida Chissolm (Chisholm), Savannah, GA. Liersch-Karthaus asks Chissolm, a European traveling companion many years previous, for coffee, boots and other supplies she cannot afford or obtain herself. December 11, 1950.
This is a series of three 1950 studio photographs of Dientje Krant. The photographs were taken in Belgium, where Dientje had been sent to live with family friends for a year due to her mother being ill.
This late 1950s photograph in Cannes, France, and shows Francine's mother and aunt. From left to right: Germaine Ajzenstark (Francine's mother); Fela (Feigh) Dembeus (Francine's aunt).
A pamphlet describing the Salvador Grant of Arms and how the Salvador family came to possess it. Includes a transcription of the document and a brief biography of Francis Salvador (II), the most famous member of the Salvador family.
A pamphlet describing the Charleston Jewish Community's Bicentennial celebrations. Includes a brief history of the Jewish community in Charleston, a list of notable Jewish historical figures, an itinerary of celebrations during the week of November 19th, 1950.
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.
Photograph of four library assistants inside of the Towell Library at the College of Charleston. L-R: John Duncan, Harriet Fullmore, Carolyn Wall, Deonne Parker.