Program for the Charleston City Federation of Women's Clubs Annual Mid-Winter Meeting held at the Hibernian Hall in Charleston. The program includes the schedule of the event, a list of the City Federation officers, and notes "Mrs. J. S. Raisin" as the representative for the Council of Jewish Women.
Program for the 32nd annual meeting of the American Jewish Historical Society held in Philadelphia, PA. The program outlines the schedule of the event, a list of papers that will be presented, and members of the Society. The program notes a paper presented by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Program for the confirmation services of the Georgetown Hebrew Congregation held at KKBE in Charleston, SC. The program includes a schedule of the service, and a list of the confirmants.
Program for the Freemason Friendship Lodge No. 9 banquet and entertainment event. The program includes a menu for the banquet, a schedule of the event, officers and past masters of the lodge, and notes prayer led by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Invitation sent from Otto Fox, secretary for the Jewish Literary Club, to Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin. The invitation is to attend the lecture to be given by Dr. Raisin at the Jewish Community Center.
An essay by Penina Moise entitled, "A Short Essay Upon Capitals." First line of the essay reads, "I have lately observed, with much regret?" Also a poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Reputation and Fame." First line of the poem reads, "Two noble kinswomen one morning were seen..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "An Appeal [Lines written for a young lady who read them prior to the auction sale of left-over goods from the first fair held in Charleston, after the war, for the purpose of erecting a Confederate monument]."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines [Written by a friend of the blind youth, Thomas Ward, who after being educated at the Boston Asylum, acquired the trade of making and repairing cane seats for chairs and thus solicits the patronage of he public, 1847]."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines [On the death of a young boy of noble promise]." First line of the poem reads, "There flew up to heaven , an exile from earth."
Court document noting a trial between John R. Campbell and the First National Bank of Charleston. The document notes Janie L. Raisin, wife of Dr. Jacob S. Raisin, as one of the Respondents in the case.
Letter from Capt. Franklin Cohn to Pvt. Sam Glass from the Regimental Infirmary of the 51st Artillery at Camp Jackson, SC. The letter is a notice of a religious service being held by the Jewish Welfare Board and also notes Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin conducting the services. The back of the letter also includes a handwritten list of names and personal notes.
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."
Program for the 45th Convention of the Independent Order Bnai Brith held in Charleston, SC. The program includes a schedule of events being held at the Charleston Hotel, the KKBE Temple, and the Progress Club.
Invitation to the Roper Hospital Training School for Nurses graduation ceremony. The invitation includes a program of the events, a list of graduates, and a newspaper clipping noting the graduates.
Confirmation Services program held at KKBE. The program includes a schedule of the service, a list of the confirmants, and a list of the Sabbath School staff.
Program for the Conference of Field Representatives and Community Chairmen of the Jewish Welfare Board held at the Ansley Hotel in Atlanta, GA. The program notes the schedule of events, and a list of officers and administration.
Invitation sent from Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hugo Kriegshaber to Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to meet Mr. Harry Warshaw and other members of the Atlanta Jewish Welfare Board.
Program for a dinner and reception held by the Jewish Welfare Board held at the Jewish Educational Alliance in Atlanta, GA. The program includes a handwritten lists of names, and a dinner menu.
Program for the opening of the Salvation Army Naval and Military Club. The program notes the schedule of the event, and an address given by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Two programs put together for the memorial service of Lieut. Samuel D. Turtletaub held at the Brith Shalom Synagogue. The program includes a schedule of the ceremony, and handwritten lists of names.
Certificate of appointment issued to Dr. Jacob S. Raisin by the Central Conference of American Rabbis to attend the Southern Congress for a League of Nations.
Program for a sacred concert held by the War Camp Community Service. The program notes a prayer and the benediction being led by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Announcement from the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, PA relaying to members that Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin will be visiting and occupying the pulpit.
Program for the Jewish War Sufferers Relief Fund Rally held at the Opera House. The program notes the prayer and address led by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
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..."
Advertisement for a mass meeting held at the Opera House in Aiken City. The advertisement notes the meeting being held in interest of the Jewish War Sufferers, and Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin as speaker.
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 [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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines, Addressed to the Statue of Napoleon in a Summer Garden." First line of the poem reads, "Is this the climax of thy bold career..."
Poem by Penina Moise entitled, "Lines-On the Destruction of the Packet Ship 'Ocean Monarch'" First line of the poem reads, "Fair promise gave the 'Ocean Monarch' proud..."
A card sent from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to the members of the KKBE congregation informing them of the times of services, advocating for their attendance, and also asking them to send their children to the Sabbath School if they are of age.
A program for a Confirmation Service being held at the KKBE synagogue. The program notes the schedule of the service, and the names of the Confirmants.
Program from the Masonic Landmark Lodge 66th Annual Communication. The program includes a menu for the occasion, as well as listing Dr. Jacob S. Raisin among the speakers, and a list of the organization's officers.
A copy of the program for the Confirmation Service at B'rith Sholim in Orangeburg, SC. The program notes the schedule of the service and that it will be led by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin.
Photo of several women sitting around a table, including Septima Clark, Ethelyn M. Parker, and Mamie Fields (standing). Caption on back names all people and says they were forming a new group for the organization of the National Council of Negro Women.
Letter from Viola Ford Turner, president of the Metropolitan Council for Negro Women in Charleston, to Margaret Carter, chief of division of public liaison with the Department of State. The letter discusses the event the group held in Charleston for the United Nations' anniversary on October 23, and thanks Carter for sending Mr. Strong to the event.
Letter from the co-chairpersons of the Charleston section of the National Council of Negro Women to Mamie Fields. It invites Fields to attend a program honoring Mary McLeod Bethune.
A written piece by Mamie Fields about an unsuccessful vote taken on May 19, 1967 to segregate YWCA clubs. It also mentions potential improvements she wants to add to their YWCA chapter.
A certificate of appreciation given to Mamie Fields by the Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Charleston for her work as a former chairperson of the Committee on Administration and as the originator of the Annual International Smorgasbord Supper.
A photo of an interracial meeting at Dart Hall in 1930. Mamie Fields is in the photo, as well as Susan Dart Butler. The caption on back lists other attendees.
A sermon delivered by Reverend John B. Adger in The Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston, S.C. May 9th, 1847. The speech stresses the master's caring for enslaved people, often quoting the New Testament and Old Testament. References to Jesus's compassion for the care and teaching of the poor. Stresses the role of paternalism in the treatment of enslaved peoples and teaching of the gospel. Originally bound in v. 22 of the Thomas Smith Grimke pamphlet collection.
The pamphlet by John S. Fairly, written after slavery had been abolished, outlines the past relationship between enslaved peoples and the church. Originally published in the Charleston World, May 4, 1889.
A sermon delivered by Reverend Benjamin M. Palmer in the Circular Congregational Church in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 22, 1822. The speech stresses obedience for enslaved people, often quoting the New Testament and Old Testament. References to the sermon on the mount and other teachings of Jesus. Stresses the role of paternalism in the treatment of enslaved peoples.
Minutes from a governmental committee regarding the teaching of Christianity to slaves. Consists of answers to questions asked of prominent slave owners throughout the state. There is a focus on the oral education of slaves as well as a white presence in any black congregation to ensure the slaves did not organize any retaliatory actions. Focuses on the demographics of the Christian slave population. Originally bound in v. 22 of the Thomas Smith Grimke pamphlet collection.
A postcard of the Parade Ground of Fort Moultrie. The back of the postcard reads, "The parade ground of Fort Moultrie, situated on Sullivan's Island was first called Fort Sullivan and later named after General Moultrie. It was originally built of palmetto logs and sand, and here Sergeant Jasper amidst shot and shell, jumped over parapets onto the beach, rescued the flag and put in place again."
A postcard of the entrance of Fort Moultrie and the Grave of Osceola. Back of the postcard reads, "Osceola, a famous chief of the Seminole Indians, was born in Florida in 1803. His wife was seized as a slave in 1835, and he began a war which carried on until he was captured. He died in Fort Moultrie in 1837. Fort Moultrie, on Sullivan's Island, has figured extensively in history. During the Civil War the Fort was abandoned, when Charleston Harbor was evacuated in 1865."
A postcard of the entrance to Fort Moultrie. The back of the postcard reads, "Fort Moultrie successfully defended the Harbor against the British Fleet under Sir Peter Parker. Th[illegible] shows the old guns left from past [illegible]ave of Osceola, famed Indian chief, [illegible] the modern coast artillery head-q[uarters]."
Postcard of the old oak tree in the Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "Magnolia Cemetery was established about 1850 [?]. Oak trees thrive abundantly here; the height reached is from 40 [?] to 60 feet, while spreading branches cover 100 feet of space. The trunks of some of the oak trees are over 23 feet in diameter.
Postcard of the Pringle House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "One of the landmarks of the city. Enclosed by a semi-circular brick wall about tweleve feet high and surmounted by iron spikes. Prior to the Revolution it was the home of Col. Miles Brewton, and during that war was occupied as headquarters by Lord Rawdon and Col. Nesbit Balfour, Commandant of Charleston." It also notes that it was "Made in Germany."
Postcard of the old oak tree in the Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard notes it was "Printed in Frankfort o/Main, Germany no. 1936"
