This account book contains information relating to the domestic slave trade, compiled by, or for, Alonzo White, an auctioneer, broker, and commission agent in Charleston, SC. It includes lists of enslaved people, one list of agricultural goods, attached lists of enslaved people and calculations. Slave lists include amounts of money received from sales as well as the names, ages and other information related to the enslaved person's physical conditions, occupations, and skills. Sales listed are for the estate of Dr. J.W. Schmidt (plantation in St. Bartholomew's Parish, Colleton District and "city negroes"), J.I.H., W.P. Ingraham (Spring Hill and Benevento Plantations), Lieutenant Shubrick, the estate of Mrs. James Lowndes, J.W. Wilkinson, W.J. Grayson, S. Magwood, Charles Alston Jr., and Capt. D.N. Ingraham. Additional sales are for R. DeTreville, Col. J.P. Alston (of Waccamaw), W.M. Hunt, H.P. Walker, J. Motte Alston, Charles Kerrison, Chas. Bearing, Harmony [Plantation], the estate of Harriett Hamlin (Samuel H. Hamlin, administrator), A. & W. Middleton, the estate of W[illia]m S. Fenell, and J.L. Fabian.
This is the diary of Henry Ravenel (1729-1785); Ren?? Ravenel 1st (1762-1822); and Henry Ravenel (1790-1867) concerning the years 1731-1860. It covers subjects such as births and deaths of family and slaves; illness; finances; farming rice, corn and indigo; slavery; weather observations; the American Revolution; and building projects. A span of 54 blank pages in the middle of the document is represented by a single image. Further, the latter half of the document appears flipped 90 degrees in the original document but has been rotated for easier online viewing.
Receipt book belonging to Mary Motte Alston Pringle containing recipes, methods and remedies for food, housekeeping, and medicine from family, friends, articles and world travelers. Pringle often notes on effectiveness and provides personal anecdotes. Pages numbered 74 through 97 in Pringle's book are blank and therefore omitted. The table of contents can be found at the end of the book.
This is the order book associated with the 4th South Carolina Regiment, which was established in November 1775 and formed part of the U.S. Continental Army between June 18, 1776 and January 1, 1781, when it was disbanded following the British capture of Charleston. It also contains orders relating to the 1st and 2nd South Carolina Regiments from September 15, 1775 onward, beginning with the capture of Fort Johnson. It discusses the allocation of men and material to various fortifications around the Charleston area, including Fort Sullivan, Fort Johnson, and the Grand Battery. The book accompanied Captain Barnard Elliott (d. 1778), who was reassigned from the 2nd to the 4th Regiment in November, 1775. Considerable reference is made to war plans, military discipline, including courts-martial, and camp life.
This album consists of photographs taken at Pinehurst Tea Plantation located in Summerville, SC and owned by Professor Charles Upham Shepard Senior. The photographs depict the property, multiple tea gardens, tea processing, schools and other buildings located on the property, and tea plantation workers (including the African-American students who attended Pinehurst School).
This album consists of photographs on the subject of tea cultivation and life in Japan. The photographs in this album are hand-tinted color, albumen prints mounted on paper. All captions are from the album.
Black-and-white photograph depicting the building for the Pendleton Farmer's Society. Writing on building indicates that society was organized in 1815 and the building itself was erected in the years 1826-1828.
Color image of a woman cutting food product into a bowl. Photograph shows some damage. Writing on back of image reads, "The joy of new life can be seen on the faces of thousands throughout Brazil."
Color illustration of a postcard addressed to "Miss W. McLeod, James Island, S.C." Text on the card reads, "Here's Luck in broken lots for you, Mae - Peggy. Just a word from, the - party - Wrote you to-day, Hasten back."
This is a photo album documenting a trip taken by a few members of the Agricultural Society of South Carolina on September 13-14, 1950 to North Carolina to consider whether coastal South Carolina could capitalize on the grape and wine industry as NC had so successfully done. The group visits an experiment station, inspects different vineyards, observes a harvest, and learns about varieties of muscadine grapes.
This photograph album documents a trip taken by members of the Agricultural Society of South Carolina from February 13, 1950 to February 18, 1950. The group visits ranches, reservations and an experiment station to observe Florida's growing beef-cattle industry.
This collection consists of select photographs from the 'Charleston County Pasture Tour, 1951' photograph album. The photographs depict walks through pastures, cattle, demonstrations, group photos and a shared meal.
Color illustration on a postcard addressed to "Miss Wilhelmina McLeod, James Island, S.C." Text on card reads, "July 27-07. I have something to tell you - It is reported that Mr. S - and Miss R[?] will be married this summer - in August - and that Mr. S. will have charge of a College in K[?]. Have been awaiting an opportunity to write you. Be as good as you can be - and be sure to be Happy. Cordially, C.H. Kinsborough."
Black-and-white photograph with image of a church steeple, taken from graveyard. Writing on back of image reads, "St. Pavio's Church. Mrs. W.M. Ballenger. Greer, SC". Stamp on back of image reads, "Certified. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Globe Photo, Inc., Greenville, SC. Jan 31 1938."
Black-and-white photograph depicting road near slave cabins on McLeod Plantation property. Writing on back of image reads, "James Isl (McLeod's Slave St.) McLeod's Plantation on Folly Road."
Black-and-white image depicting five, possibly six, slave cabins located on the property of McLeod Plantation. The image is taken close to the buildings.
This broadside is one of 15 found in the Hutson Lee papers advertising sales of slaves in Charleston in 1859 and 1860. This broadside advertises a slave auction of 106 slaves held at the slave mart on Chalmers Street being sold "under decree in equity" by Charleston Master in Equity James Tupper. This sale is advertised as taking place on January 31, 1860 on behalf of "Winthrop and Rose, Trustees Ex-parte". The broadside lists the names, ages, and, for some, previous experiences or health conditions of the slaves for sale.
This broadside is one of 15 found in the Hutson Lee papers advertising sales of slaves in Charleston in 1859 and 1860. This broadside advertises a slave auction of 235 slaves held at the slave mart on Chalmers Street on January 9th, 1860 by the Shingler Brothers. The slaves being sold were part of the estate of General James Gadsden. The broadside lists the names, ages, and, for some, previous experiences or health conditions of the slaves for sale.
This broadside is one of 15 found in the Hutson Lee papers advertising sales of slaves in Charleston in 1859 and 1860. This broadside advertises a sale by the Shingler brothers of 235 enslaved people, part of the estate of General James Gadsden, at 7 Broad Street on November 1, 1859. The broadside lists the name and age of each slave, and, in some instances, lists skills or health issues of individual slaves.
This broadside is one of 15 found in the Hutson Lee papers advertising sales of slaves in Charleston in 1859 and 1860. This broadside advertises a slave auction of 27 slaves held at the slave mart on Chalmers Street on January 13th, 1860 by the firm of Wilbur and Son. The advertisement describes the slaves as being accustomed to the cultivation of rice, cotton, and other provisions. The broadside lists the names, ages, and, for some, previous experiences of the slaves for sale.
Based on the inscription and date, it is likely that this sketchbook was the joint work of two brothers, Alexander Fraser (1750-1798) and Charles Fraser (1782-1860). Highlights of this sketchbook include some of Charles Fraser's earliest Lowcountry landscape scenes, and several theatrical views, some of which may be the work of his brother, Alexander.
Black-and-white photograph of a dwelling with portico. Small fence in front visible. Writing on back of image reads, "An old home in Beaufort that once belonged to the Hay Family."
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 unidentified woman standing near slave cabins at McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "The Street McLeod Plantation James Island looking toward the 'big house.'"
Black-and-white photograph of a portrait of a young woman holding flowers. Writing on back of image reads, "Wilhelmina McLeod. James Island, SC. (Please Return)."
Black-and-white photograph of a portrait of Wilhelmina McLeod. Writing on back of image reads, "Wilhelmina McLeod, James Island, S.C. (Please Return)."
Black-and-white image depicting group of unidentified people, two women, three men, and a child with a dog, standing near steps of McLeod Plantation residence.
Black-and-white photograph, mounted on a card, of a portrait of a young woman standing next to a table that has a piece of paper with four other portraits on it.
Black-and-white photograph, mounted on card and that has had color added, of a portrait of a young woman. Writing on back of card reads, "(possible) Welliman."
Black-and-white photograph, mounted on card, of portrait of small girl seated on table. Writing on back of card reads, "Mary King Dickinson. Age, 22 months."
Black-and-white photograph, on card, depicting image of unidentified bride and groom with 11 unidentified men and women seated around a table. Writing on back of card reads, "Mr. McLeod Call For."
Black-and-white photograph of 4 men and 4 women outside. Writing on back of image reads, "John P. and Talulah Hay Ellis Fort and their children taken about 1910. Front, L to R: Kate, John P., Talulah, Martina. Rear, L to R: Susan, Will, Tom, John."
