SPC. Special Collections

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The collection consists of three letters written by Simms to the Chrestomathic Society of the College of Charleston. The first letter, written on May 28, 1854, is a thank you note to the members of the society. The second letter (July 12, 1854) informs the society that Simms intended to forward several photographs of himself for its "literary chamber." The final letter, dated March 14, 1835, denies the organization permission to publish an oration delivered by Simms in Charleston.

Collection Overview Typescript list of record books (1700-1936) kept at the County Clerk's office [Clerk of Court], Charleston (S.C.). Record books include calendars, common pleas journals, decrees, dockets, dower books, file books, guardian accounts, judgment books, minute books, miscellaneous items, account books, army and navy records, bond books, cash books, ledgers, Charleston Board of Trade records, County Dispensary records, report books, and numerous other record books. The list contains the name of...

Collection Overview Commonplace book and loose papers contain original [?] and copied literary passages. The entries are in several different handwritings and include poems, essays, quotations, letters, and excerpts from sermons. Many poems have a pastoral or religious theme, while other passages concern mourning and consolation, illness, conjugal love, friendship, and moral character and conduct. Authors named include Langhorn, Dr. Watts, Matthew Prior, Tickell, Le Fevre, and Stern. Two poems are dedicated to...

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The document is a typescript list of records at the United States Customs House in Charleston, S.C. The list consists of records that were stored on the "north side of the basement." The list contains the title and date of each record.

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A typescipt index to the News and Courier from January of 1931 to March of 1937. The index was copied from index cards at the Charleston Free Library. Information relative to South Carolina is indexed. The project was part of the WPA Statewide Historical Project No. 165-33-7999, 7142-2051, which was sponsored by the College of Charleston. The index was copied from index cards kept at the "Charleston Free Library" in 1937.

Collection Overview The War roster is a directory of College of Charleston alumni who served in the military of the colony of South Carolina, the state of South Carolina, the Confederacy, or the United States during times of war. It includes information about the military ranks and awards of college alumni in the various services. The document also includes a list of alumni who were killed or missing in action during their military service. The roster covers every major conflict from the French and Indian War...

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The collection consists of an invitation and a program for the inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson as the President of the United States on January 20, 1965.

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The letter is addressed to William Stephen, a Charleston businessman, and is from Fred Garrissen of Bremen, Germany. In the letter Garrissen expresses concern about Atlantic shipping interests. He explains that there were major food shortages in Germany and informs Stephen that Europeans were dependent on trade from the Americas. Garrissen asked Stephen to send him "old rice," tobacco, coffee, pimento, cotton, deerskins, and sugar so that he can resell the materials for a large profit.

Collection Overview On July 5, 1753 Hugh Bryan, planter and attorney for Reverend George Whitefield, late of Prince William Parish and now of the Parish of Saint Luke in the County of Middlesex, conveyed to Mary Bryan, Joseph Bryan's widow, a 640 acre plantation named Providence on Indian lands on the east side of the Pocotaligo River in Prince William Parish. This two page document was witnessed by Ann Bryan and William Williamson. This tract was conveyed to Reverend Whitefield by Joseph and Mary Bryan on...