Color image depicting north view of McLeod Plantation with circle drive visible. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation house - James Island. Jan 1977 by George McDaniel."
Clark recalls what Johns Island was like when she became a teacher at the Promise Land School in 1916. Topics of discussion include transportation, the houses and living conditions on Johns Island, the importance of the Angel Oak tree to African Americans living on Johns Island, and the changes in the Angel Oak from 1916 to 1980.
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 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 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 two men observing pieces of grass. Text on back of image reads, "2*1856-29 SC- Charleston -10-24-50 Howard H. Lamar. St. Andrews Parish, S.C. W.H. Mickel, SCS work unit conservationist, H.H. Lamar, farmer, look at some Ky. 31 fescue grass and Ladino clover that was seed November 1949 and grazed during 1950. SCS Photo by John W. Busch. Please Credit Soil Conservation Service."
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.
