Black-and-white photograph, mounted on card, of portrait of a baby. Writing on front of card reads, "Powell Mortimer Lawton". Writing on back of card reads, "Mama's Baby Man. To Cousin Willie from his loving cousin Powell M Lawton."
A letter (1776) from Archibald Bulloch (1730-1777), Governor of Georgia, to Lachlan McIntosh regarding seizing a ship. Part of Thomas S. Grimke's autograph collection
Plat consists of 900 acres. Names associated with this plat include Rero A. Stoble, James Bullock and H. Bryan. Notable geographic locations include Savannah and St. Peter's Parish.
In this six-page, handwritten letter Warren Hubert Moise writes to his nephew, Edwin Warren Moise (b. 1889), about a trip he took to Savannah and Tybee Island, Georgia. He also discusses his father, Edwin Warren Moise (b. 1810), whose death in 1868 left the family in financial distress.
Plat of 500 acres off of the Savannah River granted to James Sutherland in 1737. Detail includes a creek of the southern branch of the Savannah River and various trees on the property lines. Names associated with this plat are James Sutherland, Patrick McKay, and James Stobo. Notable geographic locations include St. Peters Parish, Savannah Lands, and the South Branch of a creek of the Savannah River.
Throughout the interview, world renowned painter and sculptor, William Halsey shares his views on art and the difficulties of being a contemporary artist in historic cities like Savannah and Charleston. He mentions studying under Elizabeth O’Neil Verner, attending the University of South Carolina, graduating from the Boston Museum School, living and painting in Mexico for two years on a fellowship from the Boston Museum School, as well as teaching at Telfair Academy and the College of Charleston. His wife, Mrs. Corrie Halsey, discusses her attendance at the University of South Carolina where she studied medical illustrating, her attendance at the Boston Museum School, and shares her experiences with juggling duties as both a mother and an artist. Audio with transcript and tape log.
Photocopy of an All African People's Revolutionary Party document entitled, "Southern Cadre and Pre-Cadre," listing individuals and contact information.
Carolus Drayton more commonly known as Charles Drayton I (1743-1820). Concerns day-to-day management of Drayton plantations, (particularly Drayton Hall and Jehossee), focusing on crops, livestock, labor, and the movement of these between estates.
Published in 1782, the Tobler almanac for South Carolina and Georgia contains a Charleston City Directory and listing of the Charleston Board of Police in addition to weather forecasts, planting information, tide table, household remedies, and other folklore. The almanac is 32 pages long and contains one illustration concerning the anatomy of a man's body governed by the twelve constellations.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, where she discusses plans in Isle of Palms, their daughter, the comings and goings of friends, and home rennovations.
A stereoscopic image of an African American man posed along side a a stone mill to hull rice. Text at the bottom of the image states: "Large Stones for Hulling Rice; the Hulling Stone for Removing Chaff."
Pencil sketches and one watercolor, by Charleston-born architect William Martin Aiken. Includes images of grand houses (exterior and interior) with architectural details, gates and doors, sailing vessels and flora. Charleston, Savannah, Rhode Island, and England.
Photocopies of newspaper articles from the Savannah Morning News, Charleston News and Courier, and Beaufort Gazette written February 11, 12, 13, 1969 regarding "Freedm Physicals."
Black-and-white postcard of the exteriors of the First Presbyterian Church, Congregation Mickve Israel, and Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church in Savannah.
Color postcard of the exteriors of the First Presbyterian Church, Congregation Mickve Israel, and Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church in Savannah.
Color postcard of the exteriors of the First Presbyterian Church, Congregation Mickve Israel, and Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church in Savannah.
A letter from Mary Wilkinson Memminger to "Stanner" - Anna Bella Wilkinson, her sister. She tries to clear up some confusion brought about by letters from their mother and Virginia. She says she does not have much news, and talks about Ellen (her daughter).
A letter from C.G. Memminger to "Stanner" - Anna Bella Wilkinson, his sister-in-law. He reports that Anna's father will not be able to travel to Savannah to accompany Anna and Sarah home. He also wants to hear her narrative of the Ogeechee reform and its effect upon the behavior of the slaves.