Photograph of group of four Avery students, Emily Simmons Smith, Whilamenia (surname?), Gertrude Pallerson Mack, and Eloise Cooper, posed in the grass.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Reflections, During One of Our Late Tempestuous Nights." First line of the poem reads, "I cannot sleep-my restless mind will roam..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Letter From Dr. Humor-all to Dr. Trueman." First line of the poem reads, "Right gladly, dear Trueman, I welcome you back..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines [Based upon the thrilling incident related by Mrs. Child?]. First line of the poem reads, "'Bring our your dead!' that tone so like a knell..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-On preparation being made for the defense of our political protegee." First line of the poem reads, "To arms! There are laurels for liberty's heirs..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-Upon the following question, contained in one of?" First line of the poem reads, "?What is the hour in thy day..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "On Converting the Theatre into an Anatomical Studio." First line of the poem reads, "Talk ye no more of transformations rare..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-Written upon reading Mrs. Osgood's beautiful song of 'Call me pet-names.'" First line of the poem reads, "For pet-names, sweet minstrel, canst thou even plead..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-Upon the following interesting incident:" First lines of the poem reads, "The parting hour is at hand-farewell must now be spoken..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-Upon a seal, having for its device a lyre-motto Toujours d'accord." First line of the poem reads, "'Toujours d'accord' alas! I feel..."
Prose by Penina Moise entitled, "Parody of Hamlet's Reflections on Yorick's Skull." First line of the prose reads, "Alas poor Greece! I've heard of it Myrtilla..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Word Portraits of Authors [Oliver Wendell Holmes]." First line of the poem reads, "In our Republic dwells an Autocrat..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Address-Of a Hebrew Minstrel to the Elders of Babylon, who Checked his Song." First line of the poem reads, "Fathers! Ye weep and cry forbear..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Imaginary Conversation Amongst the Flowers." First line of the poem reads, "Said Carnation to Lily, why comes not the friend..."
Prose by Penina Moise entitled, "Thoughts upon the Feast of Tabernacles." First line of the prose reads, "In the heart of the Arabian desert, stood a rock..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines on the Above," regarding a quote on the death of Philip Percival. First line of the poem reads, "The angels had been watching long..."
Listing of members of the first officers, executive committe, advisory board, and medical directors of the McClennan Banks Hospital/Charleston Hospital and Training School for Nurses
Speech presented by Alonzo Edwards about the importance and impact of Dr. Alonzo McClennan about the creation of the hospital. There is mention of the lynching of Frazier Baker in Lake City, South Carolina and role the hospital had in providing care and assistance to the family in the aftermath.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Written during a Shower, which was Succeeded by a Rainbow." First line of the poem reads, "A Poet desirous of building an air-castle, send a corps of clouds..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Bonaparte's Address to the French Army in Italy." First line of the poem reads, "Ye have rushed, men of France, in your cataract course..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Word Portraits of Authors [Akenside, Rogers and Campbell]." First line of the poem reads, "On yonder famous Trio cast your eyes..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Word Portraits of Authors [Henry Wasdworth Longfellow]." First line of the poem reads, "Propitious breezes, now towards me waft..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Word Portraits of Authors [John Greenleaf Whittier]." First line of the poem reads, "Hail! Bard of Havorhill, brother and friend..."
Story by Penina Moise entitled, " Chapter XXII-The Vengeance of the Jewish Boy." First line of the story reads, "In his beautiful tent, which was distinguished from the others..."
Four-Minute Man Certificate of Honor presented to Dr. Jacob S. Raisin for his service during the war of 1917-1918. A letter signed by Woodrow Wilson is included with the certificate addressing the Four-Minute Men.
Advertisement of an invitation for Jewish soldiers, sailors, and marines in Charleston to meet Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin and attend services held at the synagogue.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Second Appeal-In Behalf of the Blind Boy, Who by the Recent Death of his Mother is Now Left Without a Single Relative in this Place."
Photograph of five female Avery students seated on a set of bleachers. Several girls are holding reading material. Image appears to be cut out for a scrapbook.
Photograph of a group of Avery students studying in a classroom or a library. The students are surrounded by bookshelves and sit in chairs around tables.
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.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-On Doney's fine Engraving of Moses commanding Water to issue from the Rock." First line of the poem reads, "In holy brotherhood, at Horeb's base..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "dialogue Between the Oak Tree and the Mulberry." First line of the poem reads, "Stand off sir Morris-though no ill it work us..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines upon the Death of Daniel Webster." First line of the poem reads, "Thrice, star-crown'd Freedom, in her halls of State..."
A page relating the Annual Report of the Tract Commission submitted by Samuel H. Goldenson to the Board of Managers of Synagogue and School Extension in Pittsburgh, PA. The report notes a tract to be published by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Kindness to Animals."
Historical sketch about the founding of Charleston Hospital and Training School for Nurses (McClennan Banks Hospital). The sketch lists the names of the founding doctors and nurses of the hospital.
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "The Hebrew Captive's Appeal to Titus, Previous to the Destruction of Jerusalem." First line of the poem reads, "I charge thee Titus, once again to pause..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines in Anticipation of an Early Spring." First line of the poem reads, "I never loved stern Winter-though Time, the patriarch..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Desultory Stanzas on Detached Sections of Scripture." First line of the poem reads, "God in the garden! Where is Man..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "The New Year-Anticipative of Sept. 17, 1849." First line of the poem reads, "The festal comes, at which the past and future year are meeting!"
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "To a Friend in Reply to a Kind Invitation." First line of the poem reads, "I have smiles for the living, the tender, the gay..."