A letter from a South Carolina constituent protesting a 24-hour guard being placed at the houses of blacks living in the Tom McMillan housing project by the Charleston Navy Yard. Senator Maybank sympathizes with the constituent's views but replies that he can only voice his opposition.
Correspondence concerning a request by Senator Burnet R. Maybank to Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox that further investigations be made into vice conditions in Charleston to see if there have been any improvements.
An excerpt, printed on a sheet of copy paper, taken from a letter sent by Admiral William Henry Allen to Senator Burnet R. Maybank concerning the effort to cleanup the vice problem in the city of Charleston. Attached to the copy paper are a number of newspaper clippings concerning reports of criminal activity in Charleston. These newspaper clippings can be found in the physical collection held by the College of Charleston.
A letter from Navy Yard Intelligence Officer Lieutenant Ernest Burwell to Governor Burnet R. Maybank thanking the Governor for his cooperation with Admiral William Henry Allen concerning efforts to clean up the Charleston vice problem. A two-page typed letter, written by Admiral William Henry Allen, urging the President of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce, Henry J. Mann, to make efforts to clean up the severe vice problem afflicting the city of Charleston including illegal prostitution, gambling, and the sale of alcohol and drugs. The Admiral cites the need to preserve Charleston as an important shipping and naval base. Also included is a a three-page typed explanation and justification of order No. 14-40, given by Admiral William Henry Allen, which declared parts of Charleston "out of bounds" to all Navy personnel visiting the city due to vice problems.
A three-page letter, written to Senator Maybank by a Charleston Reverend, supporting Admiral William H. Allen's attempts to clean up Charleston's vice problems and condemning Mayor Henry W. Lockwood's efforts to control the problem. The Reverend also suggests the possibility of German foreign agents operating within Charleston's City Police Department. Also included is a response by Senator Maybank explaining that he has no authority over law enforcement, but would vote for the Sheppard Bill to prohibit the sale of liquor within army camps.
Correspondence concerning the declaration of parts of Charleston as "out of bounds" to United States military personnel. Mayor Lockwood felt that he was personally under attack and requested the aide of Senator Maybank. Also attached is a copy of a letter from Admiral William Henry Allen to Mayor Lockwood stating that he had restricted general liberty to all enlisted men in Charleston for one week due to their violation of the previous "out of bounds" restrictions.
Correspondence concerning protests by Charleston citizens against the city’s failure to clean up the vice situation in Charleston. Also mentioned are attached newspaper clippings that can be found in the physical collection held by the College of Charleston.
In this two-page typed order, Admiral William Henry Allen orders 24 Charleston establishments listed as "out of bounds" to personnel of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The establishments listed are the Sevilla Beer Parlor, Lotti's Place, Town Tavern, Ship's Inn, Uneeda Lunch Room, Flag Tap Room, Atlantic Lunch Room, Downtown Chili Shop, Izzy's Tavern, Jimmie's Place, Harold's Tavern, Kozy Lunch Room, Mitch's Lunch Room, The V Lunch, American Beer Parlor, Manhattan Restaurant, Kato's Lunch Room, Lee's Grill, The Casino, Hollywood Inn, Spook's Taven, M & R Lunch Room, Mikes Beer Parlor, and Plaza Lunch Room.
Document noting a pledge of allegiance to the United States government under the Union of the States signed by Emily Minis following the end of the Civil War.
Receipt noting the purchase of a lot on Wentworth Street in Charleston, SC. by Abraham Tobias. The receipt notes the payment of mortgage and the total price paid for the lot.
Front and back book covers used to display clippings regarding the amateur performance of Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy at the Academy of Music in Charleston featuring performances by Helen and Israel Lee Ottolengui. The play was organized by the B'Nai Brith, or the Sons of the Covenant, which was a charitable organization seeking funds to establish an orphan asylum. The inside right cover also displays a clipping from The News and Courier commenting on the performance of Miss Helen Ottolengui in The Burglar at the Grand Opera House.
A playbill from Owen's Academy of Music advertising multiple entertainment programs, and business advertisements. The playbill specifically notes the appearance of the "Ottolengui Combination."
Summons sent to Samuel Hart Sr. from Nathaniel Levin, secretary and treasurer of KKBE Board of Trustees, requesting Hart's presence at a meeting for the sale of synagogue seats.
Typed thoughts on Miss Jacqueline Ellen Levy written for the Sunday School Companion by E. W. Moise. The document describes the life and personality of Jacqueline Levy.
Reply from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions regarding an inquiry about the military history of David Nunez Cardozo, Subaltern Officer of the American Revolutionary War.
Reply from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions regarding an inquiry about the military history of Marks Lazarus, Sergeant-Major of the American Revolutionary War.
An undated typescript copy of the recollection written by Eugenia Phillips, entitled, "A Southern Woman's Story of Her Imprisonment During the War of 1861 and 1862." This recollection is written in regards to Phillips' imprisonment, first in Washington D.C. and later on Ship Island, M.S., during the Civil War. This recollection also includes Eugenia's comments on the beginnings of the Civil War, her treatment by the Union troops, traveling with her family, and her experience at the Union prison and detention center on Ship Island, M.S.
Scrapbook created by Penina Moise for her niece, Nina Moise Solomon Phelps. The scrapbook includes a number of newspaper and magazine clippings, as well as illustrations. Most of the included content is related to women, men, romance, motherhood, and children.
Scrapbook given to Benjamin Adolf Rodrigues Ottolengui by his mother and father, Helen Rodriguez Ottolengui and Daniel Ottolengui. The book includes a number of newspaper clippings notably regarding topics such as women, the Civil War, theatre performances, and politics. The book also includes two handwritten poems by Daniel Ottolengui entitled, "The Blackbird" and "The Lying Machine."
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim congregation yearbook compiled by Jacob S. Raisin, 1916. The yearbook includes information regarding the congregation, annual calendars, organization associated with KKBE, marriages, births, deaths, membership, and notable historical events.
A typescript recollection written by Eugenia Phillips, entitled, "A Southern Woman's Story of Her Imprisonment During the War of 1861 and 1862," October, 14, 1889. This recollection is written in regards to Phillips' imprisonment, first in Washington D.C. and later on Ship Island, M.S., during the Civil War. This recollection also includes Eugenia's comments on the beginnings of the Civil War, her treatment by the Union troops, traveling with her family, and her experience at the Union prison and detention center on Ship Island, M.S.
A program outlining the schedule of the closing exercises of the High School of Charleston. The program notes Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin will be leading the prayer of the ceremony.
Four-Minute Man Certificate of Honor presented to Dr. Jacob S. Raisin for his service during the war of 1917-1918. A letter signed by Woodrow Wilson is included with the certificate addressing the Four-Minute Men.
Advertisement of an invitation for Jewish soldiers, sailors, and marines in Charleston to meet Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin and attend services held at the synagogue.
A program for the Confirmation Services at KKBE. The program outlines the schedule for the service and also has a program pasted within for Confirmation Service at B'rith Sholim in Orangeburg, SC., from May 19th, 1918 led by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin, and a newspaper clipping listing the confirments from the congregations.
Communication from Rabbi Dr. Elias Margolis to a "Mr. Ephron Quat" announcing that Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin will occupy his pulpit for a Friday evening service.
A program for the Third Annual Convention of the Southeastern Jewish Religious School Union in Jacksonville, Florida. The Program outlines the convention's schedule and notes a prayer led by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin.