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1. Cat in a Basket 1

Description:

Black-and-white photograph of an unidentified woman holding a cat in a basket.

2. Unidentified Building 1

Date:

1963-02

Description:

Color photograph of unidentified building with wooden fence in front of it.

3. Branch Bench 1

Description:

Black-and-white photograph depicting seven unidentified persons sitting on branch across body of water.

4. Slave Cabins 1

Description:

Black-and-white image depicting view of five slave cabins on the property of McLeod Plantation.

5. "W.W. McLeod" 1

Description:

Black-and-white photograph, on card, of a portrait of a man. Writing on back of card reads, "W.W. McLeod."

6. Back of House 1

Description:

Black-and-white image depicting back of residential building, as seen from left angle.

7. "The Dining Room" 1

Date:

1954

Description:

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."

8. Willie McLeod Picture 1

Description:

Black-and-white photograph of Willie McLeod, looking away from the camera. Writing on back of image reads, "October, 1985. Margaret Moore, Margaret Welsh, Anne Hay, Lyn, Garnes."

9. Portrait of Woman 1

Description:

Black-and-white photograph, mounted on card, of portrait of a woman.

10. Two Unidentified Women 1

Description:

Color photograph of two unidentified women sitting on a couch.

11. Behind Stone Wall 1

Description:

Black-and-white photograph of three women standing on other side of stone wall. Large building visible in background".

12. Photograph of Unidentified Infant 1

Description:

Black-and-white photograph of unidentified infant, wearing white, sitting in the grass.

13. Unidentified Infant 1

Description:

Black-and-white photograph of an unidentified infant seated in the grass.

14. Infant in Walker 1

Description:

Black-and-white photograph of an unidentified infant sitting in a walker.

15. Woman's Portrait 1

Description:

Black-and-white photograph, mounted on card, of portrait of unidentified woman.

16. Memorials, Page 1

Description:

A handwritten memorial describing various items, and their accompanying dates.

17. "Bride and Groom" 1

Date:

1840

Description:

Black-and-white photograph, on card, of a bride and groom. Writing on back of card reads, "Bride and Groom. Dr. and Mrs. W.D. Ellis about 1840. Parents of: Judge W.D. Ellis, Atlanta; Mrs. W.W. McLeod; Miss Rose M. Ellis; Mrs. John P. Fort; Dr. D.W. Ellis."

18. A Portrait of Unidentified Man 1

Description:

Black-and-white photograph, mounted on a card, of a portrait of an unidentified man.

19. "Dear William," Page 1

Date:

1895-04-29

Description:

This is the first page of a letter written to "William" from Elias L. Rivers on April 29, 1895, in order to "preserve" a memory. In the letter, Rivers recalls the meeting of 14 men who were from James Island and that had served in the Civil War at "William's" home on March 27, 1895. Rivers lists the men's names and where they were living at the time. The men at the meeting included: Constant H. Rivers, E.L. Rivers, Jenkins Holmes, J.F. Lawton, J.H. Freer, W.G. Hinson, Dr. Robert Lebby, Dr. W.B. Seabrook, Dr. b.M. Lebby, W.A. Clark, W.B. Minott, Edward T. Legare, R.E. Mellichamp, Chas. H. Rivers. Mr. Rivers recalls that one man had not been to James Island since 1854 and was shocked at all of the changes he encountered upon arrival in 1895. The bottom of this page states that the group had a dinner and were joined by Mr. J.T. Dill, Robert Bee, and S.L. Hinson.

20. House of Representatives, Side 1

Description:

Black-and-white photograph, mounted on card, of the portrait of a group of men standing in front of a building. Writing under image reads, "House of Representatives."