The College of Charleston Magazine is a monthly publication released by the College of Charleston's Chrestomathic Society during the academic year. This volume is comprised of the bound together publications for the Winter of 1941 and Spring of 1942.
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.).
Typed copies of observations, recorded by undercover investigators hired by the United States Navy, of 31 Charleston establishments with suspected vice problems including prostitution, the illegal sale of alcohol and narcotics, and other violations. These reports were later submitted to the Charleston Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Henry W. Lockwood and are referenced in the minutes of a meeting held on October 1, 1941, in Admiral William Henry Allen's office. Establishments investigated include Lotti's Place, the Acme Beer Parlor, the American Beer Parlor, Atlantic Lunch, the Casino, the Downtown Chili Shop, Harold's Tavern, Hollywood Inn, the Flag Tap Room, Izzy's Tavern, Jimmie's Place, Kates Lunch Room, Lee's Grill, L-P Cafe, Manhattan Restaurant, Mike's Beer Parlor, Mitch's Lunch Room, M. and R. Lunch Room, Little Atlantic, the V Lunch, Taxi Cabs in Charleston, the Plaza Lunch Room, Robert's Tavern, the R-W Sandwich Shop, Safety Harbor, Sevilla Beer Parlor, Ship's Inn, Spooks Tavern, the Tavern, Town Tavern, and Uneeda Lunch Room.
The Transactions of the Huguenot Society No.53 contains published articles on genealogy and history, memorials, and annual reports from its officers for the year 1941-1942.
This album is comprised of photographs from Gertrude and Sidney Legendre's 1941 trip to Guatemala. Photos show the Legendres with friend Toni Frisell and others visiting villages, markets, and churches in Guatemala.
(Front) 5x8 index card survey of 218 Ashley Avenue. Notes indicate the state of the dwelling. Includes thumbnail image of the dwelling. (Back) Notes on building.
(Front) 5x8 index card survey of 113 Ashley Avenue. Notes indicate the state of the dwelling. Includes thumbnail image of the dwelling. (Back) Signed A.S. "Birthplace (?) of Paul Hamilton Hogue, but valuable on it own accord." [L.S.] S.G.S.
(Front) 5x8 index card survey of 209 Ashley Street. Notes indicate the state of the dwelling. "Reject". Includes thumbnail image of the dwelling. (Back) "Open for interesting discussion" [L.S.] S.G.S. "Doubtful merit. ?" [L.S.] A.S.
(Front) 5x8 index card survey of 178 Ashley Avenue. Notes indicate the state of the dwelling. Includes thumbnail image of the dwelling. (Back) "Outstanding example of Greek Revival." [L.S.] A.S.
(Front) 5x8 index card survey of 163 Ashley Avenue. Notes indicate the state of the dwelling. Note indicates that the building was gone as of 1950. Includes two thumbnail images of the building.
