Box JHC Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection Box 3
Contains 8 Results:
Naturalization certificate for Jacob Denemark, 1904
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.
"The Descendants of Jacob De Leon and Hannah Hendricks, June 1, 1955, Originally Compiled by Abbot Low Moffat" typescript (photocopy), undated
Born in Jamaica, Jacob De Leon married Hannah Hendricks of New York in 1789. The couple settled in South Carolina and had eight children. Twenty page typescript traces descendants of this family from the late 18th to mid-20th century. Family names include Levy, Moses, Cohen, Seixas, Adams, Salomon, Samuel, Forbes, Moise, Pollock, Kinstler, Moffat, Pelton, Robinson, Weinberg, Rosefield, and Moffat.
Wedding invitations, 1901-1902
Two engraved wedding invitations: from marriage of Dina Kohn (daughter of Theodore Kohn) and Gus Hirsch, Orangeburg, SC, August 6, 1902; from marriage of Rosalie Levy (niece of Morris Israel) and William Rosenbaum, Charleston, SC, Nov. 27, 1901. Both invitations include reception cards. Note: invitations purchased from Ole Towne Antique Mall, Columbia, SC.
Sol Kohn tax returns, 1927-1929
State of South Carolina Individual Income Tax Returns (1927-1929) prepared for Sol Kohn. Each packet of documents contains the actual tax return form and typed Statements of Profit and Loss; Statements of Dividends Received; Statements of Donations; and Statements of Gain or Loss on Securities Sold. Financial information pertains to Kohn's personal assets as well as income generated from his two stores. Note: Tax returns purchased from Ole Towne Antique Mall, Columbia, SC.
Irving Sonenshine World War II documents, 1940-1945
Letter from Rev. Dr. and Mrs. David de Sola Pool to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Toporek, 1964
Letter; handwritten on letterhead: "The Rev. Dr. D. de Sola Pool/Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue/Shearith Israel/Founded 1654"; sent to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Toporek [Bernice] of Charleston, South Carolina; signed"David and Tamar de Sola Pool"; regarding a book the de Sola Pools sent the Toporeks; mention of a Kiddush cup the Toporeks gave the de Sola Pools and fond memories of a visit to Charleston, SC; best wishes sent to the Karesh family.
Sumter Society of Israelites cemetery records, 1945, 1956
Includes two page pamphlet (1945)"Congregation Sinai Sumter Society of Israelites: Cemetery Rules and Regulations"; letter (Sept. 26, 1956) from Herbert A. Moses, Warden of Cemetery, to Mrs. Frank Sindler, re. preparation of deed for cemetery lot no. 85 and payment of dues; invoice (Oct. 4, 1956) re. Mrs. Frank Sindler's $50.00 payment for lot no. 85, Sumter Society of Israelites Cemetery.
Williams Baum papers, 1935-1937
Includes Williams Baum's sophomore year College of Charleston report card (1935); bill for $1.00 for WB's College of Charleston academic fees (1935); College of Charleston graduation program (1937), Williams Baum among graduating class; front cover of program notes "Centennial Anniversary for the College of Charleston as a Municipal College 1837-1937." Includes four page genealogical chart "Descendants of the Jacob Baum Family."