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 of three headstones. Writing on back of image reads, "Mrs. Susan E. Ellis (nee Hay), left. Her son Frampton E. Ellis - center, her daughter Rose M. Ellis - right. Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta."
Black-and-white photograph of two headstones. Writing on back of image reads, "Grave stones of Frampton E. Ellis - left and his sister Miss Rose M. Ellis. Oakland Cemetery - Atlanta."
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 postcard with image of courthouse. Writing on front of postcard reads, "Court House, Manning, SC. Hello, Mac! Are very busy these days. Your letter of recent date was greatly appreciated! If you can do so, "run up" some Friday off, and spend 'til Sunday and if possible of course longer. Hope you're ok. Will write you soon. R." Back of postcard reads, "Mr. William Ellis McLeod. Pinopolis, S.C."
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 image of two men on deck of boat, one holding a fish. Inscription on back of image reads, "W.E. McLeod on right with member of crew holding a dolphin just caugh. On schooner Helen H. Benedict heading for New York August 1912."
Black-and-white image of two people on deck of schooner, one at the wheel. Inscription on back of image reads, "Capt. H.J. Flynn right, of the schooner Helen H. Benedict bound for New York August 1912 from Charleston S.C."
Black-and-white image of two men sitting on deck of schooner. Inscription on back of image reads, "Captain H.J. Flynn- right and mate. Schooner Helen H. Benedit heading for N.Y. August 1912."
Black-and-white image of man on boat. Inscription on back of image reads, "Capt. H.J. Flynn on Schooner Helen H. Benedict heading for New York August 1912 from Charleston S.C."
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."
Black-and-white photograph with image of castle. Writing on front of image reads, "Over." Writing on back of image reads, "Dunvegan Castle, Skye. August 1929. Kodak picture by W.M.McLeod."
Black-and-white photograph of three women picnicking in the woods. Writing on back of image reads, "Mrs. Hager - London, Eng. Her daughter Angela. Her niece Rebecca Rhodes of Massachusetts standing. Lunch in the woods McLeod Plantation Spring 1929."
Black-and-white photograph with image of view of loch as seen over stone wall. Writing on front of image reads, "Over." Writing on back of image reads, "View from Dunvegan Castle, Skye. Aug. 1929. Kodak picture by M.W. McLeod."
Black-and-white photograph depicting image of Dunvegan Castle. Front of image reads, "over." Writing on back of image reads, "Dunvegan Castle. Skye. Aug 1929. Kodak picture by M.W. McLeod."
Black-and-white photograph depicting view of Loch as seen from the top of Dunvegan Castle. Writing on front of image reads, "over." Writing on back of image reads, "View from top of Dunvegan Castle, Skye, August 1929. Kodak picture by M.W. McLeod."
Black-and-white photograph with image of man in full Scottish dress wear looking out over loch. Writing on back of image reads, "Skye, Scotland. Dunvegan Castle. Chief of MacLeod Clan."
Black-and-white photograph depicting the top of Dunvegan Castle. Writing on front of image reads, "over." Writing on back of image reads, "Top of Dunvegan Castle- Skye. Aug. 1929. Kodak picture by M.W.McLeod."
Black-and-white image depicting north view of McLeod Plantation with small gate in front of walkway to portico. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod House 1854 North View. About 1930-'35 this picture."
Black-and-white photograph, on card, of a bride and groom. Writing around image reads, "Angela M. K. Hazler & C. E. Godwin Simmons Aug. 30, 1930. A Merry Xmas."
Black-and-white photograph depicting slave cabins on McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "'The Stree' McLeod Plantation April 1933 by C.K. Huang (Chinese)."
Black-and-white image depicting view of McLeod Plantation residence. Inscription on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation residence April 1933. By C.K. Huang, (Chinese)."
Black-and-white image depicting north west view of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "Built 1854. Portico added 1923. McLeod house, James Island - North east view. About 1935-1940."
Black-and-white image depicting west view of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "Built 1854. Portico added 1923. McLeod house James Island, west view, about 1935-1940."
