Color photograph, on postcard, of group of 17 people (men, women, and children) standing on step of portico at McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "Reunion at McLeod Plantation July, 1977."
Black-and-white image depicting north view of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation house - James Island. Jan. 1977. By George McDaniel."
Color photograph, on card, of church interior. Text under image reads, "St. James Episcpal Church, Charleston, South Carolina." Writing on back of card reads, "To wish you the special gifts of Christmas - peace, good will and abiding happiness. Rosa and Bob Dewios."
Color photograph of an outdoor church service. Writing on back of image reads, "2nd Sunday after Easter 1976. Outdoor service held annually at Old Sheldon by the rector & congregation of St. Helena's, Beaufort. Old Sheldon Church near Beaufort, S.C. Provided by J.F.H. Steele."
Color photograph of four people. Writing on back of image reads, "Dec., 1975. L.R. Seated Rose M. Barnwell, W.E. McLeod, Gene Morrison, Louise Morrison."
Color photograph of W.E. McLeod standing near a fireplace with a man and woman. Writing on back of image reads, "Dec 1975 LR - W.E.McLeod, Eugene Morrison, Louise Morrison."
Mabel Pollitzer on her 90th birthday. Caption on back of photo reads: “Mabel – on her 90th birthday and Mrs. Charlotte, librarian. Jan. 1975.” col. photograph, 1975.
Color photograph of two men and two women, one wearing a wedding dress. Writing on back of image reads, "(Beverly Caldwell) Mr. Willie, Bob - Sharon & John. January 27th 73. St. Jame's Episcopal Church. Reception in Parish House."
John Laurens graduated from the Citadel in 1910. During World War I Laurens was stationed with the Charleston Light Dragoons in El Paso, Texas and later in France. In the interview, Laurens enumerates his siblings and discusses various occurrences in his life and in Charleston including family vacations on the Southern Railroad, a bath house that was once located at the end of Tradd Street, the Charleston Exposition of 1901, a tornado that took off the steeple of St. Philips Church and a fire at the Anderson Lumber Company once located on Broad Street. Audio with transcript.