A report from the Change of Service Committee regarding proposed changes to the service structure in terms of prayers and hymns that would be approved of by both Orthodox and Reform practices.
List of various pieces of furniture insured by Joshua Lazarus through the South Carolina Insurance Company of Charleston. The list includes total value of each piece of furniture.
Confederate States Army ration receipt sent to Edgar M. Lazarus. The receipt outlines the expenses for allotted rations provided to Lazarus for thirty days.
Partial manuscript copy of "The Presidency" written by Isaac Harby. "The Presidency" discusses Harby's thoughts on politics, opinions surrounding John Quincy Adams, war, dividing the states, democracy, and the 1824 election between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
Unpublished partial manuscript entitled, "The Sayings of the Fathers," written by Jacob S. Raisin. The manuscript covers Raisin's "Three Pillars of Society," which he notes as the Torah, worship, and deeds of kindness.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Harry Houdini." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on the life of Harry Houdini and religion.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Father Abraham!" The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on the life of Abraham Lincoln, racial issues, politics, and religion.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "We Jews!" The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on Judaism, race, religion, and antisemitism.
Unpublished typed manuscript copy written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Washington the Mason." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on George Washington and the Freemasons.
Unpublished manuscript and notes written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "The Jews of Charleston." The manuscript covers Raisin's report on the history of Jewish peoples in Charleston.
Manuscript copy of Isaac Harby's prayer book made for his sister, Caroline de Litchfield Harby. The prayer book includes a number of prayers, psalms, and hymns for specific occasions; instructions for the service structure of various special holidays and ceremonies; and the "Articles of Faith" as adopted by the Reformed Society of Israelites.
Copybook kept by Isaac Harby containing various essays focusing on topics such as politics, antiquity, history, religion, and dramatic criticism. The copybook also includes some obituaries.
Cashbook kept by Isaac Harby containing information for parents with children enrolled at Harby's Academy in Charleston, South Carolina. The cashbook includes notes on tuition fees and general expenses of the institution. The book tracks tuition and supply costs for students, and also mentions when students left the school.
A Thank You letter to John C. Calhoun from Isaac Harby regarding his interests in the position of "printer of the laws," and the personal attention he had received from Calhoun regarding his application. The letter also discusses the United States government, the state of South Carolina, and Andrew Jackson.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Trustees of the New Burying Ground, 1798-1799. Entries in this volume concern discussions regarding the proposal to purchase land at Hampstead, in Charleston, S.C., for the construction of a new burial ground to be used by the KKBE congregation. The volume also includes entries discussing the plans for the layout of the burial plots for the new burying grounds.
