Letter in German from H. Bode to the President and Council of the German Church asking for financial assistance. Bode stated that since times have become so bad and workers can only work three quarters and half times, he would like to receive a small gratuity in recognition for singing in the choir. He further states he does not neglect his duties when he is healthy, and it has been three-quarters of a year since he last sang.
Letter in German from Johannes Heckel to William Ufferhardt referencing his recovery from an illness caused by the long railroad trip and thanking Ufferhardt for Heckel's stay in Charleston. He asked Ufferhardt to review a vocations formula he has written and advice on whether Heckel should also write Dr. Mueller.
Letter from Heinrich Emil Eckel, organist, to President and Council Members of St. Matthew's Church requesting permission to use the Sunday School building to teach music to the children of the congregation.
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, 1875-1884. The entries in this volume cover all synagogue business, finances, membership, ministers, the introduction of pews to the synagogue, and synagogue music. The volume also includes entries regarding the death of Miss Penina Moise, a prominent poet and member of the congregation.
