JHC. Jewish Heritage Collection

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Papers consist of Louis Michael Libater's certificate of U.S Citizenship (1904) and a photographic portrait (re-print) of Libater, ca. 1885. Citizenship certificate was issued by Judge William H. Brawley, U.S. District Court of South Carolina, on testimony of O.N. Levy and Wolf Levin, both of Charleston, SC. Notation on certificate that Libater must "renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria."

Collection Overview Includes ten photographs (b/w) and twenty-two negatives (b/w) taken by photographer, Max Furchgott. All are images of people and events at Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (KKBE), Charleston, SC, from 1948 to 1957. Bulk of images document KKBE's original tabernacle (erected 1838) and the new "Bicentennial" Tabernacle, constructed in 1948, dedicated in 1950. Includes images of the dedication of the Bicentennial Tabernacle, 1950; KKBE Board Members, 1950 and 1951; KKBE Sunday School, 1957; misc....

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Certificate number 22 (printed on both sides) indicates that Matthew Steinberg purchased one share of capital stock in Synagogue Emanu-El's Maryville Cemetery for $100; dated March 1, 1949, and signed by Macey Kronsberg, president of Synagogue Emanu-El. Includes photocopies of certificate.

Collection Overview The collection consists of three certificates presented to Isaac Prodosky: 1) Order of Induction into Military Service of the United States (May 20, 1918), instructing Prodosky to report to the local board at Walterboro, SC; 2) Veteran's Note (1931) for loan of $153.00 made to Prodosky by the U.S. Veteran's Bureau under the World War Adjusted Compensation Act; and 3) United States of America Certification of Military Service awarded to Prodosky, May 6, 1971, which states the years and...

Collection Overview Postcard with photographic image of Isaac Dave Rubin and family (Rubin is pictured with his wife, Sarah, son Moe, daughter Rachel and three other individuals, possibly Rubin's siblings.) Photograph was taken in front of a Charleston home. A greeting is printed in Hebrew on the left edge of the postcard. Translated to English: "May you be written and sealed for a good year/May there be peace and tranquility in your house/Peace to those far and near." Printed below in English:...

Collection Overview Collection includes personal photographs and ephemera of Ethel Oberman Katzen. Six candid photographs (ca. 1930s-1940s) of Katzen with friends posing at various Charleston, SC, locations including Folly Beach, the Battery and King Street (photocopies of images with identifications included). Ephemera includes an invitation to a circumcision (Charleston, SC, 1913); notice of the price of High Holy Day seats at Beth Israel Congregation (Charleston, SC, 1933); Ethel Oberman Katzen's certificate...

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Two photographs (both black and white) of Reverend Jacob Cohen. The first is an original image (1932, donated by Ellen Oberman Katzen) of Cohen taken in Scranton, PA. Second photograph is a print (donated by Cohen's grandson Marvin L. Simner) of original image of Rev. Cohen and his wife, Ellen, which appears to have been taken the same day and location as first photograph. Notes on Rev. Cohen (compiled by his grandson, Marvin L. Simner) also included.

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Collection consists of original certificate and a photocopy. The official naturalization certificate of Jacob Denemark was issued by the United States of America, State of New York, January 18, 1904. The certificate notes that Denemark appeared before the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Judicial District and applied to become a citizen of the United States. Signed by Thomas L. Hamilton, Clerk. Document is fragile; use photocopy.

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In wooden frame, 242 x 209 cm. Title is engraved on metal plate attached to the frame.

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In this acrylic painting, an angled view of the front exterior of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, with its iron fence and gate, is shown from the street. Title supplied by cataloger.