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.
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.
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.
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.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-Upon the following question, contained in one of?" First line of the poem reads, "?What is the hour in thy day..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Second Appeal-In Behalf of the Blind Boy, Who by the Recent Death of his Mother is Now Left Without a Single Relative in this Place."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-On the Late Congressional Disturbance." First line of the poem reads, "There's bitter fruit on liberty's fair tree."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines [At the funeral of a babe weeping friends placed in its little hand an unopened rosebud of the 'Rose of Sharon.' The lid was then placed upon the coffin, and the funeral services performed. When, after the lapse of not more than three hours, the coffin was opened again, that bud had become a full blown rose, while grasped in the cold hand of death]."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "The Hungarian Mother and The Rabbi." The poem begins with the quote, "Kossuth's father conducted a vexatious lawsuit against the chief rabbi of Aphely..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines [On the Bolt to which Columbus was chained in the Island of St. Domingo-gallantly obtained by Purser Moore during a cruise in the U.S. ship Vandalia]."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Cupid and Bacchus, Or the fanciful origin of the introduction of Olives with Wine." First line of the poem reads, "Two infant-gods once flew to earth..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-On Doney's fine Engraving of Moses commanding Water to issue from the Rock." First line of the poem reads, "In holy brotherhood, at Horeb's base..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "dialogue Between the Oak Tree and the Mulberry." First line of the poem reads, "Stand off sir Morris-though no ill it work us..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines upon the Death of Daniel Webster." First line of the poem reads, "Thrice, star-crown'd Freedom, in her halls of State..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "The New Year-Anticipative of Sept. 17, 1849." First line of the poem reads, "The festal comes, at which the past and future year are meeting!"
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "The Hebrew Captive's Appeal to Titus, Previous to the Destruction of Jerusalem." First line of the poem reads, "I charge thee Titus, once again to pause..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines in Anticipation of an Early Spring." First line of the poem reads, "I never loved stern Winter-though Time, the patriarch..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Desultory Stanzas on Detached Sections of Scripture." First line of the poem reads, "God in the garden! Where is Man..."
