Scrapbook entitled "Do You Know Your Bi-County Library"? Includes newspaper clippings from 1940-1942 about library service in Colleton and Dorchester counties. Newspaper clippings are primarily from The Press and Standard.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1942. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Henry W. Lockwood, followed by reports from various departments.
Newspaper printed for the civilian employees of the Charleston Navy Yard, starting on July 31st 1943. This volume covers from July 31st 1943 to December 31st 1943.
Black-and-white image depicting view towards the Wappoo Creek from the McLeod Plantation residence. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation, James Island, looking north from the house towards Wappoo Creek. About 1942."
A handwritten memorandum by Senator Maybank concerning a response to the Administrator of the Federal Works Agency concerning the ongoing matter of securing a payment from the Public Works Authority (PWA) to R. M. Jefferies and the law office of Jefferies and McLeod for services rendered from May 19, 1934, to November 1, 1938. Senator Maybank stated that he was no longer connected with the South Carolina Public Service Authority or the State Government and that he had no official interest in the matter and that the Administrator should do his duty.
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw from Frederick H. McDonald (Sept. 21, 1942), advising RNSW about procedures for city planning that the CSC should consider.
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 of December 1942 and April 1943.
The Huguenot Society of South Carolina's Transactions include articles about the organization's financial records, member memorials, and Huguenot genealogy and history.
This album is comprised of photographs from Italian Count Galeazzo Ciano's visit to Budapest in January 1942. A number of Fascists and other members of the Axis powers during World War II are pictured, including Dr. Laszlo Bardossy, prime minister of Hungary, and Mihai Antonescu, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Romania.
Front and back of invitation card for 1942 commencement exercises. Back of card lists calendar of events and guest speaker Dr. Charles H. Wesley, Dean of the Howard University Graduate School.
Photograph of group of four Avery students enrolled in Miss Clyde's Training School, posed near a building. From left to right: Ella Ann Hawkins, Joyce Ravenel, Luther Sims, and Esther Manigault.
Black and white print of the Amphritrite, a floating hotel docked at the Sinclair dock in order to relieve the housing shortage in Beaufort during World War II, 1942; 16.5 x 11 cm.
Correspondence concerning a request by Senator Burnet R. Maybank to Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox that further investigations be made into vice conditions in Charleston to see if there have been any improvements.
Letter to Harold A. Mouzon from Albert Simons (Oct. 8, 1942) regarding a discussion about the Civic Services Committee at a recent meeting, in which he outlines his position about the remodeling of buildings, housing, and land use. With annotations.
Correspondence concerning protests by Charleston citizens against the city’s failure to clean up the vice situation in Charleston. Also mentioned are attached newspaper clippings that can be found in the physical collection held by the College of Charleston.
This 1942 photograph shows Dientje Krant with her doll, Anneke Pop, while in hiding at Maatje LeFebre's house. The doll was the only item Dientje was able to keep during the war.
Program for a banquet held by Friendship Lodge No. 9 of the Freemasons at the Francis Marion Hotel. The program includes a menu, and a schedule of the event, officers of the Lodge, and the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "God Bless America." The program notes an invocation by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin.
Program for the dedication exercises of Ohav Shalom Congregation. The program includes a list of officers and directors, a schedule of events, and a list of building committee members. The program notes Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin participated in the events by lighting the perpetual lamp.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning Maybank's consideration of a bill to exempt boys of eighteen and nineteen years old who are currently attending college from being drafted. The writer believes this is unfair to the young men who aren't in college and that all college boys should go to war; their education being used most effectively in the war.
(Front) 5 x 8 index card with survey of 142 Church Street. Includes a thumbnail image of the dwelling. (Back) Brief notes and description about the property.
This 1942 photograph was taken in Graulhet, France, and shows Francine and her friends. Front row, left to right: Suzanne [?]; Maurice Rubinsztein; Francine Ajzensztark. Back row, left to right: Annette Lautard; Henri [?]; Suzanne Ajzensztark, Francine's sister.
Photographs of Lawrence Layden and others at Esler Field, Louisiana, February - June, 1942. In his caption he mentions his marriage to "Kay" on June 3, 1942 and his subsequent move off base.
Map of southern England highlighting several locations Layden was stationed. Page also includes a postcard of "Compton Beauchamp" and an estate Layden dined at Christmas day, 1942.
Photographs of Layden at Membury Air Base and the base barracks. Page also includes his Red Cross Washington Club card, his "home" during trips to London.
Photograph of Lawrence Layden, Phil Reverman, Charlie Kofler and others at the PX after transfer of Fifth Air Support Command to New Orleans in January 1942. Included is a postcard of Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans.
