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Biographical Information/Family History

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Keyserling family tree (several versions) beginning with Benjamin and Bethsheba Keyserling (parents of William Keyserling); biographical sketch of Jennie Hyman Keyserling with specific emphasis on civic associations and accomplishments; autobiographical poem written (1978) by Leon Keyserling; six page narrative (1994), "The Jews of Beaufort: Recollections of Herbert Keyserling," which details William Keyserling's immigration to the United States, his many business ventures and the family he raised in Beaufort, SC.

Dates

  • Creation: 1890-1980
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1910-1951

Creator

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 9.0 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Yiddish

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)