Black-and-white photograph of four people, two men and women, sitting on straw in cart pulled by horse. Writing on back of image reads, "For the Judge. Judge W.D. Ellis - Atlanta - left. Dr. D.W. Ellis - James Island. Susanne Ruby - Baltimore. Mrs. D.W. Ellis."
Black-and-white photograph of three unidentified women in white dresses and dark hats. One woman is in carriage, driving down road. Two other women standing on sides of road.
Black-and-white photograph of five unidentified women standing on the beach. Each woman is reaching towards the lifted left foot of the woman in front of her.
Black-and-white photograph of a woman standing behind a small gate. Writing on back of image reads, "If her mind follows her eyes, it surely must be on higher things than little green gates, etc."
Black-and-white photograph of a young woman standing near a cart of produce. Writing on front of image reads, "Peanuts? 6- c a bag." Writing on back of image reads, "Susanne Ruby Baltimore."
Black-and-white photograph of a child in white sitting in lawn in front of dwelling with cars parked out front. Writing on back of image reads, "The West's House, The Essex & Fordie Mary."
Black-and-white photograph of woman standing in front of steps. Writing on back of image reads, "This is much better than the other one, isn't it? Mrs. W.W. McLeod by the south steps."
Black-and-white photograph of unidentified man and woman standing next to an iron gate. There is a white streak going across the left-hand side of the photograph.
Black-and-white photograph, on card, of a portrait of a man. The area of the photograph where his eyes are has received damage. Writing on back of card reads, "W.E. McLeod."
Black-and-white image depicting postcard featuring the McLeod Plantation. Inscription on bottom right corner reads, "McLeod Plantation House, James Island - Charleston, S.C."
Color illustration of azalea bushed under live oak trees. Text on illustration reads, "Azaleas under the live oaks, Magnolia Gardens, Charleston, S.C."
Two unidentified women sitting on the steps of the McLeod’s front porch, each holding a white cat. William McLeod’s dog is sitting on the steps with them.
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."
This is the second page of a letter written to "William" from Elias Rivers on April 29, 1895. On this page, Mr. Rivers details the second part of the meeting of 14 men from James Island who had served in the Civil War. After eating dinner, the letters and excuses of those unable to come were read. Those who were absent included: Dr. J.L. Girardeau, Stiles Mellichamp, Capt. H.S. Lebby, W.W. Lawton, Dr. J.H. Mellichamp, E.M. Freer, W.A. Mellichamp, and William Rivers. The names of those who had died during the war were also read and included: Edward H. Mellichamp, Stiles M. Hinson, Joseph M. Mellichamp, J. Peronneau Royall, W.S. Mellichamp, J.C. Seabrook, Campbell Holmes, and Rawlins H. Rivers. In the afternoon, the photographs of those present were taken and the evening was spent talking. The men left after breakfast the next day. It is noted that the only alcohol consumed was a bottle of wine from 1835 that had survived the war by being buried when Sherman passed through South Carolina in 1865.
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.
Black-and-white photograph, mounted on card, of two women, one dressed in men's uniform. Writing on back of card reads, "September, 1901. Miss McLeod in military coat and cap and her sister Rose L. McLeod (later Mrs. E.H. Barnwell)."
Black-and-white photograph of two unidentified men attached to a color postcard of Magnolia Gardens. Writing on photograph reads, "Our maroon last summer - T.R.H." Writing on back of postcard reads, "Miss Minna McLeod, L.Y.L.C. Lebanon, Tenn."
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 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."
Report on the drainage of James Island, Charleston County, S.C., by George M. Warren, Drainage Engineer, and Arthur G. Hall, Assistant Drainage Engineer. The report was prepared under the direction of C.G. Elliott, Chief of Drainage Investigations, in June 1911.
Black-and-white photograph of a man holding the hand of a young girl. Writing on back of image reads, "1915 Baltimore. Russian immigrant being detained for deportation. Old man & grand child."
Black-and-white image depicting unidentified man with dog in front of McLeod Plantation. Inscription on back of image reads, " The Boss. McLeod residence, James Island, north side as it originally looked until portico was built in 1923. This picture was taken about 1921."
Black-and-white image depicting east view of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod house. James Island - East View. Kitchen added about 1905. About 1926-'30. House built 1854."
Black-and-white photograph of flowers around a headstone.Writing on back of image reads, "Grave of Mrs. W.W. Mleod. May 1928. St. James Church Yard, James Island."
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