Color photograph of an unidentified woman and young girl sitting on a bench under a tree. Writing on back of image reads, "The big Magnolia tree in your South yard."
Color photograph of man, woman, and young girl standing on portico of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "The Reeds who enjoyed seeing your home so much. Dec. 1972."
Rebecca Bryan discusses memories of her life in Charleston. She mentions a contest between the fire departments, the Womens Exchange on King Street, Dixie Antique Shop, transportation as a young girl, several significant earthquakes and hurricanes, the history of her house at 110 Broad Street, the Battery as a child, her childhood schooling, the Charleston Exposition of 1901, and a story about the Charleston Light Dragoons. Audio with transcript and tape log.
Harold Stone Reeves, a native Charlestonian and lifelong performer, discusses the many aspects of his life since his birth in 1892, including his longtime interest in Gullah, attending the University of South Carolina, his commission with the Charleston Light Dragoons during World War I, his involvement with the Society for the Preservation of Spirituals, and his role as the first manager of the of the Charleston Social Security Office. Audio with transcript and tape log.
Mrs. Larry T. Riggs, second from right, president of the Charleston Federation of Women's Clubs, unveils a plaque sponsored by the federation, commemorating the 50th anniversary of women students at the College of Charleston. Looking on are Miss Carrie Pollitzer, who was influential on obtaining entrance for women students, and Dr. Walter R. Coppedge, president. The plaque reads: "This plaque was given in honor of the Charleston Federation of Women and under the leadership of Carrie Pollitzer," photo provided by the News and Courier.
Black-and-white photograph of man wearing uniform standing in front of curtain. Writing on back of image reads, "To my good friend, Mr. Willie McLeod. Jan. 22, 1962. Claude H. Moore."
Color photograph of two men standing next to a car in front of church building. Construction equipment visible in background. Date on side of image reads, "APR 60."
Color photograph depicting image of six people standing in front of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod house James Island, 1960. L-R -(?) Rose M.L.Barnwell, Dr. E.H. Barnwell (?) W.E. McLeod (?)."
Color photograph of four men looking over rooftop of building. Writing on back of image reads, "Country Club 1960. W.E. McLeod pointing. Others not remembered."
Black-and-white photograph of a portrait of two young children. Writing on back of image reads, "Sallie, 3 years. Jay 2 years (John, Jr.). Oct. 1960. Children of the Rev & Mrs. John Rivers".
Black-and-white photograph of a portrait of a man. Writing on back of image reads, "To my good friend Mr. Willis McLeod. 1956. Claude H. Moore. Turkey, N.C."
Black-and-white image of a negative of a man's portrait. Text on the front of the image reads, "Barnwell. Edward H. 0 216978". Writing on back of image reads, "E.H.Barnwell. 1956."
Black-and-white photograph of a man in hat kneeling on ground next to a tree. Writing on back of image reads, "Robert Watt - June 1955. Corsicana, Texas. This is a picture we slipped in as we mailed Daddy's letter to you. We all enjoyed you so very much. Suena [?] Lilly Watt."
The Porcher family history book contains biographical information, reminiscences, and anecdotes about the Porcher family, who lived on multiple plantation properties in Berkeley County, South Carolina. The book also contains numerous photographs depicting plantation houses, chapels, a slave cabin, and portraits of Porcher family members and workers around the properties.
Black-and-white photograph of table and chair set with hutch in background. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation. The dining room. Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white photograph of table and chairs with hutch in the background. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation James Island, S.C. The Dining Room. Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white photograph of a piano and stools. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation James Island S.C. The Drawing room. Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white photograph of a section of the line of slave cabins at McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation Part of 'The Street' Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white photograph of a fireplace with a clock on the mantle. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation house. The living room. Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white image depicting north view of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation house. James Island S.C. North View, Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white photograph of line of slave cabins on McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation, James Island, S.C. - Part of "The Street" looking west away from the "Big House" 1954."
Black-and-white photograph of line of slave cabins on McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation, James Island, S.C. The Street looking east towards the Big House 1954."
Black-and-white photograph depicting line of slave cabins on McLeod Plantation property. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation - James Island, S.C. "The Street" looking east to the "Big House" 1954".
Black-and-white photograph of two men, two women, and two young girls standing on steps. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation, Spring of 1953. Phoebe Rhett Baird (center) with her husband and two young daughters. Right W.E. McLeod next to right Rose McLeod Barnwell."
