A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, South Carolina for the year 1917. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Tristram T. Hyde, followed by reports from various departments.
The Transactions of the Huguenot Society No.23 contains published articles on genealogy and history, memorials, and annual reports from its officers for the years 1917-1918.
The minutes cover all the special and regular meetings of the organization. Members attending are listed and there are various lists throughout the volume, detailing the approximately 100 or so men and women who belonged. Topics were discussed, at first, in both Yiddish and English. Dues were collected and there are frequent mentions of the need to raise more funds for specific causes, and the need to energize the populations of Charleston and South Carolina for Zionism.
Four-page program for Avery's senior class play, Shakespeare's "As You Like It." Program includes a lists of the "dramatis personae," attendants, musical numbers, and scenes.
The College of Charleston Magazine is a monthly publication released by the College of Charleston's Chrestomathic Society during the academic year. This volume is comprised of the bound together publications from the months of November 1917-April 1918, including the Annual Number and excluding the month of May.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Jane Lazarus, his soon to be wife, expressing his apologies for being away, professing his love for her, and stating he will be seeing her as soon as possible. Raisin describes his thoughts that marriage should be treated just as sacred for the man as it is for the woman.
Standard Fire Insurance Policy of the States of North Carolina and South Carolina for the property owned by "The Young Women's Colored Christian Association of Charleston, S. C.," from January 27, 1917 to January 27, 1918.
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.
A one-page typed copy of the "Rules of Bureau of Health Regarding the Removal of Weeds and Grass from Premises," passed by the Board of Health and with a handwritten note at the bottom of the page.
Page 145 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with seven plats. Plat 1 shows lots located on Chapel Street, near where they intersect with Alexander Street. Plat 2 shows lots and structures located on South Street, near where it intersects with another street. Plat 3 shows lots located along Anson Street, near where it intersects with Calhoun Street. Plat 4 features lots located on the "Eastern end of Wraggs" Street. Plat 4 shows lots and structures located between Concord Street and Wharf Street, near where they intersect with Inspection Street. Plat 5 features a strip of land belonging to the Charleston Gas Light Company, located near Concord Street. It also shows a "Train-way" and a building labelled "Gas Works." Plat 7 shows lots and structures located between Line Street and Sheppard Street.
Page 240 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with one plat. The plat shows "The Property of Riverside Park Inc. and Peerless Securities Co." The streets shown include Rutledge Avenue, Sans Souci Street, Hester Street, and Ashley Avenue.
Page 242 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with one plat. The plat shows lots located on and near King Street, between Cypress Street and Romney Street. It also features a stretch of railroad track.
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.
Page 187 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with four plats. Plat 1 shows lots and buildings located near a street. Plat 2 shows lots located on Mount Street. Plat 3 shows lots and structures located on and near King Street, between Sans Souci Road and Mount Pleasant Road. Plat 4 shows lots located on and near King Street, near its intersections with Sans Souci Street and Lenox Street.
Under tab "Blds-People 1930-1940. Printing on back of photo states, "NH 45244 Charleston Navy Yard SC. View taken on 3 April 1917, showing reinforced concrete deck of Pier 314 under construction. USS Sterett (Destroyer No 27) is at right; floating derrick No. 22 is visible in center."
