Individual Medals, 1819-1992, undated
Scope and Contents
Medals commemorating the births of prominent Jewish individuals, the founding of institutions and synagogues, historic events, remembrances, holidays, and the settlement of Jews in specific countries or cities. On the surface of most medals, brief text provides information on the subject of the medal, including founding dates, birth years, background on events, and the significance of Jewish figures.
Dates
- Creation: 1819-1992, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Rosenthall, William A. (Person)
Language of Material
Materials in Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Latin, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukrainian, and Yiddish
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 81.5 linear feet (58 flat boxes, 5 postcard boxes, 28 document boxes, 1 slim document box, 38 oversize folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)