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Inventory of the Kligman Family Papers, 1906-1993
Inventory of the Kligman Family Papers, 1906-1993
Descriptive Summary
| Abstract: | Photographs, photograph albums, memorial books, awards and certificates pertaining primarily to Louis and Ida Lomansky Kligman, of Columbia, South Carolina, and their son, Melton Kligman. Louis owned and operated "Kligman's Army Store" on Assembly Street in Columbia, South Carolina, and Melton returned the city after receiving his law degree to work as a lawyer. Both Louis and Melton were very active in the Jewish community, particularly through Beth Shalom, the city's Orthodox synagogue. Melton also held positions with the Columbia Jewish Community Center and the United Jewish Appeal. The collection also includes a small number of photographs of the related Reznick and Lomansky families. |
| Title: | Kligman family papers |
| Creator: | Kligman family |
| Date(s): | 1906-1993 |
| Extent: | 1.5 linear feet (1 document box, 2 flat boxes, 2 oversize folders) |
| Repository: | Special Collections, College of Charleston Libraries 66 George Street Charleston, SC 29424 Phone: (843) 953-8016 Fax: (843) 953-6319 URL: http://archives.library.cofc.edu |
| Call Number: | Mss 1123 |
| Language of Material: | Materials in English |
Biographical and Historical Note
Louis Kligman (1898-1973) was born in Nicoli, Russia. After immigrating to the United States in 1925, he ran "Kligman's Army Store" on Assembly Street in Columbia, South Carolina, and joined the city's Orthodox congregation, Beth Shalom, eventually serving on the board of directors. He married Ida Lomansky (1901-1984) in 1927, and, in 1929, the couple had their only child, Melton Kligman (1929-2013).
As a young man, Melton was an active member of Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA), a Jewish youth organization. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1946 and continued his education at the University of South Carolina, where he went on to receive a law degree. In 1951, he married Helene Firetag, and the couple had four daughters and a son, Lyssa Kligman Harvey, Mindy Kligman Odle, Keidi Kligman Lovit, Kala Kligman Sheckler, and Joseph Kligman. Melton served in the South Carolina Army National Guard. A life-long member of Beth Shalom Synagogue, he was deeply involved in Jewish affairs, serving as president of the Columbia Jewish Community Center, campaign chair of the United Jewish Appeal, and a board member of Beth Shalom. He received many awards for his community work, including the Distinguished Service Award from the United Jewish Appeal, the Mogen David Award from Beth Shalom Synagogue, and B'nai B'rith Man of the Year, among others.
Collection Overview
This collection consists of materials pertaining primarily to the Kligman family, particularly Louis and Ida Lomansky Kligman, and their son, Melton Kligman. The collection includes photographs of the Kligman family, as well as members of the related Lomansky and Reznick families, memorial books for Louis and Ida Kligman, and awards and certificates given to Melton Kligman by AZA, the United Jewish Appeal, B'nai B'rith, and the Columbia Jewish Federation.
Collection Arrangement
| 1. | Photographs, 1906-1975, undated |
| 2. | Memorial books, 1973, 1984 |
| 3. | Awards and certificates, 1946, 1962-1993, undated |
Search Terms
The following terms have been used to index this collection in the Library's online catalog. They are grouped by name of person, family, or organization, by topical subject, by place, and by types of material.Names
- Kligman, Melton, 1929-2013
- Kligman, Louis, 1898-1973
- Kligman, Ida Lomansky, 1901-1984
- Kligman family
- Lomansky family
- Reznick family
- B'nai B'rith Youth Organization
- Aleph Zadik Aleph
Subjects
- Merchants--South Carolina--Columbia
- Jewish families--South Carolina--Columbia
- Jews--South Carolina--Columbia--Societies and clubs
- Jews--Social life and customs
Places
- Columbia (S.C.)
Types of Material
- Black-and-white photographs
- Color photographs
- Photograph albums
- Correspondence
- Awards
- Certificates
- Diplomas
Related Resources
Related Material
Related materials in Special Collections include the South Carolina Association of B'nai B'rith Lodges records (Mss 1037).
Detailed Description of the Collection
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1. Photographs, 1906-1975, undated
Includes photographs of members of the Reznick, Firetag, and Kligman families, including Rebekah Reznick with her children Sophie, Mildred, and Moses, Mildred and Joseph Reznick, Helene Kligman, Melton Kligman, Lyssa Kligman Harvey, and a group photograph of Ida Kligman's grandmother, grandfather, aunt, and uncle (unnamed).
Includes photographs of Louis and Ida Kligman and their son, Melton; various members of the Lomansky family, including Fay, Leah, and Selma Lomansky; and family friends.
Includes photographs of Melton as an adolescent with friends, at Greylock summer camp and AZA conventions, and as an adult at B'nai B'rith events and in the National Guard.
Includes a photograph of Louis and Ida Kligman with their son, Melton, in "Kligman's Army Store," photocopied pages of a yearbook featuring Melton Kligman, and annotated photocopies of original photographs found in the loose photographs folder, identifying subjects in the images.
2. Memorial books, 1973, 1984
3. Awards and certificates, 1946, 1962-1993, undated
Awards, diplomas, plaques, and certificates given to Melton Kligman.
AZA membership certificate, and Outstanding Leadership Award from the Combined Jewish Appeal Campaign.
Includes a high school diploma and certificate of membership in the District Grand Lodge no. 5 of B'nai B'rith. Also includes photocopies of two awards from the Columbia Jewish Welfare Federation, and a certificate of appointment as a Reserve Warrant Officer in the United States Army.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Copyright Notice
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The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Kligman family papers, College of Charleston Libraries, Charleston, SC, USA.
Acquisitions Information
Materials were donated in 2014 by Lyssa Kligman Harvey.
Processing Information
Processed by Amy Lazarus, June 2015.
Encoded by Amy Lazarus, July 2015.
Reviewed and uploaded by Joshua Minor, August 2015.
