Box 1

Minute book contains the constitution, by-laws, and minutes of the first six meetings held between 1887 and 1889, and the minutes from a 1958 meeting. Also includes typed minutes of the same 1958 meeting and a typed May 1st, 1966 resolution.

Burial register book listing names, ages, dates of birth, dates of death, residing towns, and grave numbers of deceased members and their children. Includes photocopied reproduction.

Typed and handwritten list of plot owners and the names of those buried in each plot. Also includes a carbon copy listing of plot numbers and lot names of families and individuals buried there.

Contains Synagogue Research, Survey #5: Cemetery Operations and Procedures, Temple Beth Israel dedication program, and "Beth Israel CongregationThen—and Now," a history of the Beth Israel congregation by Beatrice K. Rogol.

Contains a handwritten receipt of a bank balance, books, and papers from Mrs. A. A. Cohen, a letter from the South Carolina Industrial School For Boys regarding the construction of a cyclone fence between their property and the Hebrew Cemetery, a letter regarding a cemetery upkeep payment, and a photocopied letter from the Historic Charleston Foundation regarding community development block grant funds.

Contains blank cemetery plot purchase forms and maintenance agreements, and assorted handwritten notes regarding association constitution and by-laws, meeting notes, and a photocopy of a handwritten financial statement.

Cashbooks containing lists of shareholder names, donations, expenses, and plot purchases. Includes photocopied reproduction.

Cashbook contains list of shareholder names, cemetery plots purchased, lots sold, quarterly dues paid, and expenses of the association.

Cashbook lists yearly cash paid out, cash collected, and expenses.

Record of deposits of the Hebrew Benevolent Association made by Mrs. A. A. Cohen.