A copy of the typed minutes of a meeting held in Admiral William Henry Allen's office on October 1, 1941, concerning what should be done about vice conditions in the city of Charleston. Also included is a letter from Charleston Mayor Henry W. Lockwood expressing concern that the testimony in the minutes was "doctored" as there is some testimony missing from what he remembered. Those listed as present at the meeting include Admiral William Henry Allen (U.S.N.), Lieut. Ernest Burnwell (U.S.N.R.), W. M. Sanders, Jr., Mayor Henry W. Lockwood, Chief Chris H. Ortman (City Police), Hall T. McGee (Chamber of Commerce), James J. Lamb (Pres. Jr. Chamber of Commerce), Chief Daniel S. Mott (county police), S. A. Cothran (News and Courier), Mr. Collison (Evening Post), Lt. Col. A. K. Brown, Col. Randolph A. Coyle (U.S.M.C.), Lt. Comdr. Raymond K. Marron (U.S.C.G), Chris Limehouse (Chairman County Police Commission), Col. C. D. Peirce, Henry J. Mann, Lieut. Peyton Anderson (U.S.N.R.), Captain A. N. Baker (U.S.N.), and Chaplain C. M. Sitler (U.S.N.).
In this letter from Charlotte Manigault to Henrietta Drayton weather and social life in Charleston is discussed, including any recent visitors and travel.
The letter states that Charlotte Manigault had planned to leave for Pendleton on April 9th, but she was taken sick with the fever. She will not leave until she feels better.
This album is comprised of portraits and photographs of Gertrude Sanford and members of her family, including her grandmother, Gertrude Ellen du Puy, her father, John Sanford, and her siblings, Stephen and Sarah Jane Sanford.
This album is comprised of photographs of Gertrude Sanford Legendre and other members of her family, including her grandfather, Stephen Sanford, her mother, Ethel Sanford, her siblings, Stephen and Sarah Jane Sanford, her husband, Sidney Legendre, and her brother-in-law, Morris Legendre.
This album consists of photographs of Ethel, Stephen, Sarah Jane, and Gertrude Sanford. Photos show Stephen Sanford at St. Mark's School in Massachusetts and the Sanfords traveling in South Carolina, New Jersey, New York, England, France, and Belgium.
This album consists of photos of Gertrude Sanford Legendre and other members of her family, including her mother, Ethel Sanford, and her siblings, Stephen and Sarah Jane Sanford. Photos show places where the Sanford family traveled, including France, England, New York, and South Carolina, and recreational activities in which they participated, including sledding, horseback riding, and tennis.
A black and white print of a black and white photograph of a large group taken at Drainland . Underneath the photograph is a caption, 'Drainland 1915.'
This album consists of photographs of Ethel, Stephen, Sarah Jane, and Gertrude Sanford. Photos show places where they traveled, including Maryland, New York, Florida, South Carolina, Canada, Spain, England, and Morocco.
A color photograph of members of the Agricultural Society of South Carolina in front of a house. There is an unidentified man holding a large trophy in the middle of the photograph.
A black and white photograph of a man in a large pea crop field examining crops while holding a sign that reads, 'No Additional Potash.' Overhead utility lines can be seen along the field. There is handwriting on the photo that reads, 'W.C. Gerity [? illegible] Farm [? illegible], Yonzes [? illegible] Island, 1934.'
Fotografía en color de los hermanos Orozco, trabajadores migrantes que residían por temporadas en Wadmalaw Island. El hombre que se ve sentado en el centro rodeado por tres hermanas y dos hermanos había sufrido un accidente mientras arreglaba un automóvil. / Color photograph of the Orozco siblings who were migrant workers and used to labor on Wadmalaw Island. The man who is sitting down surrounded by three sisters and two brothers had an accident while fixing a car.
A black and white print of two black and white photographs. On the left is Photograph of Two Men Examining Grasses in Field. On the right is Photograph of a Man Holding a Cucumber.
A color photograph of the reverse side of the framed tokens won by various members of the Agricultural Society of South Carolina for their agricultural endeavors.
Photograph album of Laura M. Bragg, 1881-1978. Bragg was the founder and first librarian of the Charleston Free Library in 1931 and was the director of the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts from 1932-1939. Includes Citadel and Virginia Military Institute commencement invitations, postcards and photographs of Miss Bragg with Chinese cadets.
A black and white photograph of a large house in an empty field. A driveway with Ford Mercury automobiles and a Ford F-Series truck, utility lines, an American flag on a flagpole, and a smaller building behind the house are pictured.
Fotografía en color de dos miembros de Tri-County Hispanic American Association llevando su bandera en un desfile. A la derecha, Angel Cordero uno de los fundadores de la organización. En el reverso de la foto una nota escrita a mano por Cordero dice "Esta bandera la hicimos Carmen y yo" / Color photograph of two members of the Tri-County Hispanic American Association carrying their association banner in a parade. Angel Cordero, one of the association founders is in the right. A note written on the back of the photo by Angel Cordero says "Esta bandera la hicimos Carmen y yo" (Carmen and I made this banner). Fotografía en color de dos miembros de Tri-County Hispanic American Association llevando su bandera en un desfile. A la derecha, Angel Cordero uno de los fundadores de la organización. En el reverso de la foto una nota escrita a mano por Cordero dice "Esta bandera la hicimos Carmen y yo" / Color photograph of two members of the Tri-County Hispanic American Association carrying their association banner in a parade. Angel Cordero, one of the association founders is on the right. Angel Cordero's handwritten note on the verso reads, "Esta bandera la hicimos Carmen y yo" (Carmen and I made this banner).
Fotografía en color del juramento de la primera junta directiva de Tri-County Hispanic American Association. Tres hombres y dos mujeres de pie forman un semicírculo. Todos apoyan una de sus manos sobre la Biblia y levantan la otra en señal de juramento. / Color photograph of the Tri-County Hispanic American Association First Board of Directors Oath. The three men and two women are standing together in a room making an oath while placing their hands over a bible.
Fotografía en color de dos mujeres pertenecientes a Tri-County Hispanic American Association. Una de ellas sostiene una placa de reconocimiento que dice: "Tri-County Hispanic American Association Fortuna Doss, Miembro Fundadora, ¡Qué la suerte te acompañe! Mayo 31, 1987" / Color photograph of two women members of The Tri-County Hispanic American Association. One of the women holds a recognition plaque reading, "Tri-County Hispanic American Association, Fortuna Doss, Miembro Fundadora, ¡Que le suerte te acompañe!, Mayo 31, 1987" (Tri-County Hispanic American Association, Fortune Doss, Founding Member, May good look be with you, May 31, 1987)
Fotografía en color del chef Rubén García mostrando varios platos para las fiestas de fin de año. Aparece vestido con un traje de chef y un sombrero rojo. La foto fue tomada en el Canal 5 donde García apareció como cocinero invitado en un programa de noticias durante varios meses en los años noventa. / Color photograph of chef Ruben Garcia showing several Holiday dishes. He is wearing a chef coat and a red hat. The photo was taken at Channel 5 where he was featured cooking for several months on the nineties.
Fotografía en color de Juana Torres en una fiesta de fin de año organizada por sus empleadores. Torres está con su jefe, la esposa de su jefe y una amiga. / Color photograph of Juana Torres in an End of the Year Party organized by her employers. Torres is with her boss, his wife, and a friend.
A color photograph of boxes of packed asparagus on a porch outside. The boxes read, 'South Carolina Asparagus Growers Association' and 'Eat More Live Longer Iodine Does It.' A small sign is on the building and it is mostly illegible, but may read, 'No Loiters.'
A color photograph of J.R. Scott in an asparagus field with a dog. The caption on the back of the photo reads that '125 crates per acre for 5 years' have been harvested.
A color photograph of a woman picking asparagus at J.W. Warren's Farm. Also pictured are asparagus that haven't been harvested yet and more laborers in the background.
A black and white negative of boxes of packed asparagus on an outside porch. The boxes read, 'South Carolina Asparagus Growers Association' and 'Eat More Live Longer Iodine Does It.' A small sign is on the building and it is mostly illegible, but may read, 'No Loiters.'
A black and white photograph of several Ford Company Model T automobiles parked on a dirt road. Also pictured are overhead utility lines, license plates, pedestrians and houses.
A color photograph of a man in a potato field standing next to a barrel of harvested potatoes. A caption on the back of the photograph reads, '100 [illegible] spuds [potatoes] per acre.'
A black and white photograph printed on Kodak Velox Paper of a crop field. The back of a house and another building along with many oak trees are pictured in the background.
Fotografía en color de Juana Torres, su hermano y su hijo mayor, Kevin sentandos en un futón. En la fotografía se ve una mesa y sobre ella un pastel de cumpleaños con el número veintidós. / Color photograph of Juana Torres, her brother, and her oldest son, Kevin. They are sitting on a futon. A nearby table holds a cake with the number twenty-two.
A color photograph of a man in a field holding a barrel of sweet potatoes to display the logo on lid [logo is illegible]. Other barrels are pictured in the background. Photograph has a caption on the back that reads,'53 bhls [bushels] per acre Porto Rico Sweets - Aug [August] 14.'
Fotografía en color de dos niños migrantes adentro de en un camión. Un niño esta sentado en el lugar del conductor y junto a él se ve una niña de pie. / Color photograph of two young migrant children inside a truck. A boy is sitting on the drivers seat while a girl is standing by him.
A stereoscopic image of an African American man using a rice trunk to tend rice. The bottom text of the picture states that the field is being flooded at high tide.
A photo of Ellen Watson, president of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, speaking on South Carolina Night at the Southeastern Regional convention.
Kate Drayton writes to Charles Drayton about young John "Johnny" Drayton and his illness. In this letter she also lists the birth and death dates of Katie Manigault's children.
This letter discusses Mrs. Heyward's experience in St. Augustine. Charlotte Manigault believes Miss Drayton's illness is because of the cold. Charlotte continues by updating Miss Drayton on engagements in their circle of friends.
Charlotte Manigault writes to Lewis Gibbes about the death of her sister, his wife. She praises the virtues of her sister as a wife, mother, and sister. Charlotte explains Gibbes's brother's family is well and that his brother has recovered from gout. Mr. Manigault sends his sympathies and Charlotte Manigault sends her affection to her nephews, niece, and brother-in-law.
A black and white photograph of a man with Jean, a champion Jersey cow. Also noted on the back of the photograph are the names of W.E. Chapman [?] and R.A. Burroughs Jr. Ford Company Model A automobiles, other cars, a tractor, trailers and Berkeley County, SC school buses are pictured in the background.
A black and white photograph of two men with champion milch [? Illegible] cow, Nancy. Noted on the back of the photograph is the name W.A. Parrich [? Illegible} who is attempting to steady Nancy. Ford Company Model A automobiles, other cars, a tractor, trailers and Berkeley County, SC school buses are pictured in the background.
A black and white print of a photograph with three men holding the reins of three cows. In the background of the photo are other men, a fourth cow, utility lines and houses.
A black and white photograph with three men holding the reins of three cows. In the background of the photo are other men, a fourth cow, utility lines and houses.
Black and white photograph of young ladies in dance uniforms from potentially the Avery Rhett Dance Group. The dance group was led by Miss Johnnie L. Johnson.
Fotografía en color de una venta de garage organizada por Tri-County Hispanic American Association. Una nota en el reverso de la fotografía dice "Garage Sale Marzo & April de 1987. Actividad para recaudar fondos. Tri County Hispanic American Asso". / Color photograph of a Tri-County Hispanic American Association garage sale. A note on the back says "Garage Sale Marzo & April de 1987. Actividad para recaudar fondos. Tri County Hispanic American Asso".
Fotografía en color de Martha McCraig luciendo un vestido tradicional de Panamá. / Color photograph of Martha McCraig wearing a traditional Panama costume.
Fotografía en color de una niña vestida con ropa vaquera cantando frente al público. / Color photograph of a girl singing in a cowgirl outfit in front of an audience.
A black and white negative of a man standing in a potato field and holding a sign that reads, '600# [600 pounds] 20% of Manure Salts in [? illegible] Addition to [illegible] Fert [fertilizer].'
A color photograph of three men standing in a field of crops behind a sign that reads, 'Official Fertilizer Demonstration conducted in Cooperation with S.C. Produce Association and N.V. Potash Export-My. Inspection Invited.'
A color photograph printed on cardboard of the Agricultural Society of South Carolina gathered for a meeting at the South Carolina Coast Experiment Station. The topic appears to be soil.
A color photograph of the Agricultural Society of South Carolina gathered for a meeting at the South Carolina Coast Experiment Station. The topic appears to be soil.
In the letter Peter Manigault is writing to his aunt Henrietta August Drayton about the money he has been holding for her. The letter includes various expenditures. Peter discusses his family and friends and a trip to John's Island, SC.
Fotografía en color de un grupo de mujeres, una de ellas, Fortuna Doss, muestra una placa en la que se la reconoce por su rol como miembro fundador de Tri-County Hispanic American Association. Una nota en el reverso de la foto dice Fiesta en MenRiv Park Mayo 17 1987. Entre otras personas tu mama". / Color photograph of a group of women, one of them, Fortuna Doss, holds a recognition plaque as a founder member of the Tri-County Hispanic American Association. A note on the verso reads, "Fiesta en MenRiv Park Mayo 17 1987. Entre otras personas tu mama."
A color photograph of members of the Agricultural Society of South Carolina in front of a house. There is an unidentified man holding a large trophy in the middle of the photograph.
