Records, 1853-1959 (bulk 1867-1923).

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Records, 1853-1959 (bulk 1867-1923).

Constitution and by-laws (1870), minute book (1867-1923), letter from Raphael J. Moses concerning anti-Semitism (1878), and address of Solomon Blatt at the 175th anniversary celebration (1959).

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Hebrew Benevolent Society (Charleston, S.C.)

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Founded in 1784. From the description of Records, 1853-1959 (bulk 1867-1923). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70954521 Founded in 1784, the Hebrew Benevolent Society of Charleston, South Carolina, claims to be "the oldest Jewish charitable society in the United States." Since its early records are lost, not much is known of its goals and actions until after the Civil War; in fact, the date of its founding was not realized until the early 20th century. Incorporate...

Blatt, Solomon, 1896-1986

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State legislator from Blackville, S.C.; at the time of his death, recognized as the longest-serving state legislator in the U.S. (1933-1986); served in S.C. General Assembly as Representative from Barnwell, S.C. (1933-1986); served as Speaker of the House (1935-1946 and 1951-1971); graduated from USC in 1917 with a law degree. From the description of Solomon Blatt papers, 1918-1986; (bulk, 1933-1986). (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 30118375 ...

Moses, Raphael Jacob, 1812-1893

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Raphael Jacob Moses (1812-1893) was the chief commissary officer for General Robert Toombs, General James Longstreet, and the state of Georgia, during the Confederacy. From the guide to the Raphael Jacob Moses Autobiography, 1892, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) ...