"A Portion of the People: Three Hundred Years of Southern Jewish Life" exhibition, 1999-2003
Collection Overview
Research files, articles, notes, correspondence, and other professional papers of Solomon Breibart, teacher and historian. Materials relate to Breibart's research and publications on the history of Jews in Charleston, South Carolina, particularly the history of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (KKBE). The collection also includes materials regarding Breibart's presentations, KKBE committee work, and involvement in the Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina. Topics include KKBE, Jewish cemeteries, 1886 earthquake, Charleston Jewish Community Center, Brith Sholom Beth Israel, Jewish servicemen, B'nai Brith, Penina Moïse, Gustavus Poznanski, David Levy, and Jacob S. Raisin.
Dates
- Creation: 1999-2003
Creator
- From the Collection: Breibart, Solomon (Person)
Language of Material
Materials in English and Hebrew
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 8.5 linear feet (12 document boxes, 8 index card boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
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