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.
Letter to Mordecai Marks Levy from his nephew, Edward Anderson Levy, regarding his uncle's travels. Edward mentions the death of his father, meeting with friends, and states his servant "Silvy" says hello to Mordecai. Edward goes on to say that his father "left very near all his negroes" to him in his will. Edward closes the letter by discussing hunting, wishing well to Jane and children, and lamenting the death of his father.
Black and white portrait of Thomas J. Moise, 2x4 inches. Back of portrait lists photographer as S. Friedlaender of New York, NY, and a handwritten note reading "Mrs. G. H. Moses with best love of T. J. M."
Black and white portrait of Rebecca Moses Moise and Thomas I. Moise, 4x6 inches. Back of portrait includes three lines of text in at least two different handwritings. First line of text reading, "Auntie," second line reading, "Rebecca Moses Moise," and third line reading, "Thomas J. Moise."
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Board of Trustees, 1857-1866. The entries in this volume concern all synagogue business, finances, membership, alterations regarding seating within the synagogue, the organ, and the choir. This volume also covers discussions regarding the amalgamation of the KKBE and Shearith Israel congregations in Charleston, S.C.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Board of Trustees, 1846-1852. The entries in this volume concern all discussions regarding synagogue business, finances, memberships, the search for a new minister, and the beginnings of Reform Judaism within the congregation. The entries also include notes on Reverend Gustavus Poznanski and his thoughts on the Reform.
Black and white portrait of Isabel Lazarus Hart, wife of Samuel Nathan Hart, 2.5x4 inches. Portrait card also includes a blue George Washington postage stamp.
Black and white portrait of Albert Moses Luria, 2x4 inches. Son of Major Raphael J. Moses. He changed his name from Albert Luria Moses to Albert Moses Luria.
Black and white portrait of Dr. Marx Edwin Cohen Jr., (CSA), 2.5x3.5 inches. Back material notes Marx Edwin Cohen Jr. was killed in action in the Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina.
Black and white portrait of an unidentified man, 2x3 inches. Small pamphlet entitled, "Some Important Facts with a few Practical Directions for Managing the Bee and Hive" by Richard Colvin found behind portrait plate.
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.
A letter to the President and the Board of Trustees of KKBE from Dr. Moritz (Maurice) Mayer, the minister of KKBE at the time, which was read at a meeting of the Board. The letter relates Mayer's request for the Board to take action in regards to the "Cleveland Conference." Mayer discusses his concern of the congregation's principles as they are related to the Reform.
Letter from Miriam Hirsch to her husband regarding the revolution in Monterey, her husband's travel to Brownsville, and various happenings in her community in Matamoros. The back of the last page of the letter includes a note from Isaac W. Hirsch to his father reporting on his status since his father's departure. He also states that the sister of their servant Guadalupe has died, and there was a fire that destroyed a house and grocery store.
Letter from Henry Ravenel, President of the Union Bank of South Carolina in Charleston, SC., to Mrs. Eleanor Tobias, widow of Abraham Tobias. The letter expresses regret and sympathies in regards to the death of Abraham Tobias.
Letter from David Henry Mordecai to his father regarding his travels. The letter discusses regret to have to leave Heidelberg, plans to travel around Europe, and receiving cigars sent from home.
Letter from David Henry Mordecai to his family regarding his travels. The letter discusses Henry D. Mordecai's last day in Heidelberg, the weather, and mentions acquaintances he has made in Germany.