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Florence Hebrew Benevolent Association records
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1067
Abstract
Minute book, financial records, cemetery records, publications, and assorted papers of the Florence Hebrew Benevolent Association, a Jewish fraternal organization and the genesis of the Beth Israel Congregation, formed in 1887 in Florence, South Carolina.
Dates:
1887-1991
Found in:
Special Collections
Harry Wyman Freeman papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0012
Collection Overview
Collection contains correspondence regarding Dr. Freeman's work in the Department of Biology of the College of Charleston and his fund-raising for the College. His personal file includes correspondence he received from presidents and other officials of the College, his 1990 commencement address, biographical information prepared when he was presented an honorary doctorate by the College in 1995, his efforts to create scholarship funds, and his efforts to influence legislation to benefit the...
Dates:
1962-1998
Found in:
Special Collections
Anita Abeles Freilich papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1065-005
Abstract
Images, correspondence, and other papers of Anita Abeles Freilich and the Abeles family, a Jewish family that fled Czechoslovakia shortly before the Nazi invasion in 1939. Included is a memoir from Sara Novak, a friend of the Abeleses and a Lithuanian Holocaust survivor, and a DVD recording of the Abeles family's 60th anniversary picnic in 1998. Materials document the Abeles family prior to their escape from Czechoslovakia and their attempts to seek restitution.
Dates:
1929-2008
Found in:
Special Collections
Max Freilich papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1065-004
Abstract
Images, correspondence, and newspaper clippings of Max Freilich, a German Kindertransport refugee interned in England and Canada. Materials relate to the Freilich family's persecution in Nazi Germany, Freilich's rescue by the Kindertransport, subsequent internment in English and Canadian internment camps, and service in the Canadian army. The collection also includes images of Freilich and family members.
Dates:
1925-2005
Found in:
Special Collections
Margot S. Freudenberg scrapbooks, 1964-2000 (photocopies)
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1034-064
Collection Overview
The scrapbooks contain clippings, articles, and photographs of Mrs. Freudenberg from regional and local newspapers. The materials pertain to her work in cancer research and prevention as well as her creation of a program to give medical aid in different languages. The scrapbooks also contain information on awards and ceremonies given to or for Mrs. Freudenberg for her work. Also included are letters of recognition given to Mrs. Freudenberg by various individuals and organizations. All...
Dates:
2000
Found in:
Special Collections
Joseph Fromberg letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1034-055
Collection Overview
Carbon typescript letter, dated August 10, 1948. Fromberg gives a lengthy history of himself and his position in the state. He then defends Judge J. Waties Waring for his recent decision to open up the Democratic Primary to African Americans, noting that he may not agree with Waring but defends his right to interpret the law. Fromberg objects to suggestions for actions made by Dorn, saying that such methods will undermine and destroy the government; he links Dorn to bigots and raises the...
Dates:
1948
Found in:
Special Collections
Arthur C. Furchgott papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1043
Collection Overview
Contains letters (1930, 1958) to Furchgott regarding membership achievements in Friendship Lodge No. 9; formal photographs of Friendship Lodge No. 9 members (b/w) 1909, 1949, 1954, 1963-1965, and two undated photographs (ca. 1950s). 1961 Lodge Resolution in recognition of Furchgott's 55 years of service and Memoriam Resolution (1971) from Friendship Lodge issued upon Furchgott's death. Ephemera includes receipts (1906) for dues paid, menu from Lodge's 144th Anniversary (1911) Dinner held at...
Dates:
1906-1971
Found in:
Special Collections
Alexander Garden correspondence
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0034-024
Collection Overview
A letter (1776 Oct. 19) from Alexander Garden at Charleston, South Carolina, to John Gerar William De Brahm at Charleston contains Garden's critique of De Brahm's treatise on the balance and counterbalance of the atmosphere. A draft of a letter (1776 Oct.?) from De Brahm to Garden with additions and corrections thanks Garden for his "ingenious criticism" of his essay and answers Garden's questions about his essay. De Brahm provides detailed examples and refers to major scientists and their...
Dates:
1776
Found in:
Special Collections
Sandra Garfinkel and Morton Henry Shapiro papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1120
Abstract
The collection consists of photographs, photograph albums, diaries, scrapbooks, High School of Charleston and university materials, correspondence, travel souvenirs, oral histories, and family interviews of Sandra Garfinkel and Morton Henry Shapiro. The majority of materials document Sandra Garfinkel Shapiro's youth, from her teenage years through her graduation from University of North Carolina in 1957, with the largest portion of the collection consisting of photographs of Sandra and her...
Dates:
1901-2014; Majority of material found within 1935-2002
Found in:
Special Collections
Nathan Garfinkle papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1138
Abstract
Photographs, photograph albums, military documents, certificates, correspondence, and other papers of Nathan Garfinkle. Materials primarily document Garfinkle's service in the United States Army during World War II, with the largest portion of items consisting of photographs and photograph albums from his military service with the Chemical Warfare Service at the Columbia Army Air Base and his deployment in the South Pacific. A smaller number of photographs feature his time as a student at...
Dates:
1921-circa 1980
Found in:
Special Collections