1890-1899, 1900-1909, 1880-1889, 1870-1879, 1860-1869, and 1910-1919
Description:
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society, 1869-1915. The volume contains sporadic entries regarding all Society business, data on constitutions, finances, membership, aid given by the Society. The volume also includes resolutions on the deaths of members including that of Miss Sally Lopez, founder of the Society.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Board of Trustees, 1897-1909. The entries in this volume concern all discussions regarding synagogue business, finances, memberships, the "Ottolengui Fund," the management of several real estate assets, the installation of electric lights in the synagogue, and the decision to discuss a reverend's conduct with him.
A ripped page of an early 20th century hymnal uncovered during 2020 investigations of the Nathaniel Russell House Kitchen House. Page discovered under floorboards in the front of the fireplace in the 2nd floor west quarter.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Board of Trustees, 1909-1916. The entries in this volume concern all discussions regarding synagogue business, finances, memberships, and its search for a new minister. It also mentions replacing the cemetery fence with help from the "ladies."
Policy (number 107292) from the "Germania Mutual Fire Insurance Co." for the organ, copper roof, and furniture/fixtures of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church for the amount of $4000.
A candid image of young Mary Pearlstine leaning on a railing. A note on the upper border reads "Chas. S.C." Notes on the back indicate the photo was taken on the "Volaski's porch" at the corner of Rutledge Avenue and Draghty Street.