Various illustrations of forts during the Civil War in Charleston. Captions of illustration, top row, left to right: 'View of terre-plein of the gorge of Fort Sumter', 'Parade of Fort Moultrie', 'North Western Angle of Fort Moultrie.' Captions of illustrations, middle row, left to right: 'View of terre-plein and parapet of eastern flank of Fort Sumter,' 'Barracks on north face of parade, Fort Moultrie,' 'South-western angle of Fort Moultrie.' Captions of illustrations, bottom row, left to right: 'Officers quarters, eastern portion of parade, Fort Moultrie', Western barracks, Fort Moultrie,' 'Channel face and south-western angle of the ramparts of Fort Moultrie.'
A copy of the statements and views of Senator Burnet R. Maybank including his support for an uninstructed delegation from South Carolina to the 1944 Democratic National Convention and the need for a resolution protesting the interference of the Federal Government against the South Carolina State Election Laws.
A bill introduced to the legislature to start construction, maintenance, and operation of flood-control and navigation improvements in South Carolina by Senator Maybank.
A pamphlet by Nat Schachner describing Francis Salvador's role in the American Revolution and years leading up to it. It also includes an account of Salvador's death and dying words.
A pamphlet for a historical diorama of Francis Salvador. Includes a brief biography of Salvador by Thomas J. Tobias, and a description of the diorama, which was constructed by Robert N.S. Whitelaw.
An undated typescript copy of the recollection written by Eugenia Phillips, entitled, "A Southern Woman's Story of Her Imprisonment During the War of 1861 and 1862." This recollection is written in regards to Phillips' imprisonment, first in Washington D.C. and later on Ship Island, M.S., during the Civil War. This recollection also includes Eugenia's comments on the beginnings of the Civil War, her treatment by the Union troops, traveling with her family, and her experience at the Union prison and detention center on Ship Island, M.S.
Scrapbook created by Penina Moise for her niece, Nina Moise Solomon Phelps. The scrapbook includes a number of newspaper and magazine clippings, as well as illustrations. Most of the included content is related to women, men, romance, motherhood, and children.
A copy of a drafted resolution for the South Carolina Democratic State Convention to go on record as instructing the delegation to renominate President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
A three-page essay written by the Georgia State Commissioner of Agriculture expressing concern that the Democratic Party had changed and no longer represented the South. Instead the Commissioner expresses the need to form a new Southern Party to replace it. The Commissioner especially condemns the New Deal plan implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Typed thoughts on Miss Jacqueline Ellen Levy written for the Sunday School Companion by E. W. Moise. The document describes the life and personality of Jacqueline Levy.
An edited listing of members of the South Carolina Democratic Convention. Likely used to keep track of thank you letters sent out to the attending members.
A document examining the law of contempt in Southern states opposed to the civil rights bill. The document argues that according to the local laws of these states, cases of contempt without the intervention of a jury is perfectly legal and violates no constitutional provision. This is in direct contrast to the arguments of Southern senators and congressmen opposed to the civil rights bill.
A copy of a resolution, adopted at the bi-annual convention of the Democratic Party of South Carolina on May 17, 1944, pledging to continue the South Carolina Democratic Party as a party of and for white Democrats only and that "no negro shall be admitted to membership in our party." The resolution is written in direct opposition to the formation of the rival Progressive Democratic Party of South Carolina that sought permission to send delegates to the 1944 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The resolution has been annotated and a section that states that "electors shall not be chosen by the State Executive Committee as they had been chosen in the past" is underlined.
A letter offering views, suggestion, and requests from the Charleston Central Labor Union, looking to ensure employment immediately and fairly for locals through the Santee-Cooper River project.
Two essays espousing the merits of the Southern Democratic Party. A third party breaking away from the regular Democratic Party that opposed President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the New Deal, and black membership in the Democratic Party.
Front and back book covers used to display clippings regarding the amateur performance of Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy at the Academy of Music in Charleston featuring performances by Helen and Israel Lee Ottolengui. The play was organized by the B'Nai Brith, or the Sons of the Covenant, which was a charitable organization seeking funds to establish an orphan asylum. The inside right cover also displays a clipping from The News and Courier commenting on the performance of Miss Helen Ottolengui in The Burglar at the Grand Opera House.
