A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1943. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Henry 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.
Street view taken from intersection of Meeting Street and South Battery, facing northwest. Houses visible include 1 Meeting Street and 20 South Battery.
A postcard for South Carolina listing the state nickname, the 1940's South Carolina population, the area in square miles of South Carolina, and date South Carolina entered the Union. Correspondence postmarked July 11, 1943.
A seven-page address sent by James H. Hammond, Chairman of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, to members of the South Carolina General Assembly concerning legislation to permit the acquisition of properties belonging to the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company by the Authority. The Chairman addresses a number of commonly voiced objections to the acquisition, including competition with private entities, the creation of a monopoly, the sales price of the acquisition, harm to the war effort, and the overall benefit to the people of South Carolina. The Chairman concludes by urging the members of the General Assembly to vote in favor of its passage.
Draft of letter from Albert Simons to U.S. Representative Mendel Rivers outlining the public health situation in Charleston and the absence of adequate health facilities for the civilian population.
A brief letter from Senator Maybank informing Richard M. Jefferies that the Gas and Electric Company has been made a holding company but purchases must be confirmed by the Securities Exchange Commission.
A copy of a proposed draft to be introduced at the South Carolina General Assembly concerning the acquisition of the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company and the Lexington Water Power Company by the South Carolina Public Service Authority. Also included is an accompanying letter from the General Manager of the South Carolina Public Service Authority and letter of thanks from Senator Maybank.
Correspondence concerning a request by Senator Burnet R. Maybank for a report from the Federal Power Commission concerning the combined savings of the South Carolina Public Service Authority and the properties known as the South Carolina Gas and Electric Company headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. The report is compiled and sent to Senator Maybank in response to his request.
A six-page pamphlet created by the South Carolina Public Service Authority to educate the general populace about the Santee-Cooper project and especially the acquisition of the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company and the Lexington Water Power Company.
The transactions of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina include seasonal sermons, financial records/summaries, articles written by the members, and genealogical information of families.
Telegram to Frederick H. McDonald from L. Mendel Rivers (Jan. 22, 1943) regarding an invitation to become a member of the Governing Board of Community Development Council.
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw from C.C. Moses (Jan. 21, 1943) submitting the name of the Sixth Naval District's representative for the Advisory Board of the Community Development Council.
Letter to Frederick H. McDonald from A. B. Reed regarding an invitation to join the Advisory Committee on Requirements for New Personnel (Jan. 22, 1943).
Letter to the Commandant Sixth Naval District from Robert N.S. Whitelaw (Jan. 22, 1943) thanking him for his help to establish a community development council.
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw from C.C. Moses (Jan. 20, 1943) submitting the names of individuals who will represent the Navy on the Community Development Council.
Black and white negative of an exterior view of the main entrance to the Headquarters Weapons Training Battalion at Parris Island, May 20, 1943; 13 x 9 cm.
Black and white negative of the interior of a quonsit hut on Parris Island, May 20, 1943; Negative has turned blue; Punctures on bottom right corner and top left corner; Stains; 17.5 x 12.5 cm.
Program for the Service of Installation of Rev. Nielsen as Minister of the Unitarian Church of Charleston. The program includes a schedule of the event, several prayers and hymns, and list of church vestry. The program notes Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin's participation in the event.
This 1943 photograph was taken in Monroe, Louisiana, and shows Harry Taylor. Harry gave this photograph to Francine in 1945, after they met while she was working for the American army.
Photograph of Layden's squadron during a "Presentation of Awards" ceremony at Membury Air Base. Layden also describes in captions the unit's move to Middle Wallop Air Base in November and includes a map of southern England.
