Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Harry Houdini." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on the life of Harry Houdini and religion.
Unpublished typed manuscript copy written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Washington the Mason."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.
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Unpublished partial manuscript copy entitled, "Jewish Affirmations," written by Jacob S. Raisin.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.
Copybook kept by Isaac Harby containing various essays focusing on topics such as politics, antiquity, history, religion, and dramatic criticism. The copybook also includes some obituaries.
Scrapbook understood to be compiled by Abraham Moise Jr. containing handwritten comments and a collection of newspaper clippings. Some of the clippings discuss such subjects as women, and the lives and obituaries of prominent South Carolinians. Most of the book is composed of clippings related to the political controversy concerning the doctrine of Nullification and the Tariff Bill of 28. The book also includes a handwritten essay discussing the origin of the Hebrew word "Elohim."
Manuscript copy of Isaac Harby's prayer book made for his sister, Caroline de Litchfield Harby. The prayer book includes a number of prayers, psalms, and hymns for specific occasions; instructions for the service structure of various special holidays and ceremonies; and the "Articles of Faith" as adopted by the Reformed Society of Israelites.
Cashbook kept by Isaac Harby containing information for parents with children enrolled at Harby's Academy in Charleston, South Carolina. The cashbook includes notes on tuition fees and general expenses of the institution. The book tracks tuition and supply costs for students, and also mentions when students left the school.
Letter from Marx E. Cohen to a "James Tupper" regarding the death of "Marcus," an enslaved man owned by Cohen, while in military service of the Confederate States of America (CSA). Cohen requests a higher remuneration for the loss of "Marcus."
Letter from Marx E. Cohen to a "James Tupper" regarding the death of "Marcus," an enslaved man owned by Cohen, while in military service of the Confederate States of America (CSA). Cohen requests a higher remuneration for the loss of "Marcus."
Letter from Marx E. Cohen to a "James Tupper" regarding the death of "Marcus," an enslaved man owned by Cohen, while in military service of the Confederate States of America (CSA). Cohen requests a higher remuneration for the loss of "Marcus."
A slave pass written by Sarah Savage with all writing penned through. The pass gives an enslaved person, Ellack, permission to stay at Stoll's Alley for three months.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Board of Trustees, 1916-1928. The entries in this volume concern all discussions regarding synagogue business, finances, memberships. The minutes also discuss supporting troops during World War I, as well as correspondences and meetings with the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, and preparations for the 100th Anniversary of the Reform Judaism in America.
Autograph Album belonging to Mary Hannah Levy. The album includes various newspaper clippings, handwritten poems, and handwritten notes from friends and family members.
Album belonging to Rachel H. Levy. The album includes various newspaper clippings, handwritten poems by Levy and others, as well as handwritten notes from friends and family members.
Album belonging to Elizabeth J. Levy. The album includes various newspaper clippings, handwritten poems by Levy and others, as well as handwritten notes from friends and family members.
Album belonging to Esther Eudora Ezekiel Hart. The album includes various handwritten poems, songs, and notes from friends and family members. The album also includes a number of transcribed portions of texts and quotations from various literary figures such as Lord Byron, William Shakespeare, Alexander Pope, and John Milton.
