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Start Over Collection McLeod Family Papers, 1873-1990 (bulk 1900-1965)

1. Tintype 1

Description:
Black-and-white image of a man sitting in a chair with right arm resting on a table. Image is a tintype.

2. Unidentified Infant 1

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

3. Cat in a Basket 1

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

4. Branch Bench 1

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

5. Slave Cabins 1

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

6. "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."

7. Memorials, Page 1

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

8. "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."

10. Stephen Forrest 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph of an African American man, standing in a field, holding his hat. Writing on back of image reads, "Stephen Forrest."

11. Sailboat 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph depicting image of a sailboat out in the water. Full sail visible.

12. Ellis Gravestones 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph with image of headstones of Frampton and Rose Ellis, brother and sister.

13. Infant in Walker 1

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

14. Waterway 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph with image of unidentified waterway.

15. Moss 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph of multiple trees with moss on limbs.

16. Cabin Through Trees 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph of large trees with slave cabin visible in background.

17. Fallen Tree 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph of trees, one fallen to the ground.

18. Two Girls 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph, on card and faded, of two young girls standing. House visible in left side of frame.

20. Unidentified Man 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph depicting image of a man.

21. Portico Gathering 1

Description:
Black-and-white image depicting group of unidentified people, four women and two men, standing on portico of McLeod Plantation.

22. Garden View 1

Description:
Black-and-white image depicting view of McLeod Plantation residence as seen from lawn/garden area.

23. "The Wedge" 1

Description:
Black-and-white image depicting a dwelling. Inscription on back of image reads, "The Wedge, Santee."

24. Side View of a House 1

Description:
Black-and-white image depicting the view of a side of a dwelling. Trees obstructing view of half of building.

25. "North Facade" 1

Date:
1991
Description:
Color image depicting north facade of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "1991 McLeod Plantation (James Is.) North facade. Taken from Country Club Road."

26. William Wallace McLeod Portrait 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph, on card, of a portrait of a man. Writing on back of card reads, "William Wallace - McLeod."

27. Behind Stone Wall 1

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

30. Row of Slave Cabins 1

Description:
Color photograph of line of slave cabins on McLeod Plantation property.

31. Unidentified Group of People 1

Description:
Color photograph of two unidentified men and two unidentified women standing on a porch, in the doorway.

32. Woman's Portrait 1

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

33. Chief McLeod 1

Date:
1929-08
Description:
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."

35. Greenhouse 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph of three unidentified women standing inside a greenhouse.

36. Tree Tops 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph with image of tops of various trees.

37. Women Near Gate 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph of three women standing near gate with stone columns. Two women on one side of gate and third woman on other side.

38. Mulberry 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph of dwelling, partly hidden by trees. Writing on back of image reads, "Mulberry."

39. Unidentified Building 1

Date:
1963-02
Description:
Color photograph of unidentified building with wooden fence in front of it.

40. Woman in White 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph, mounted on card, of young woman in white dress standing next to table with piece of paper with photographs on it.

41. Dunvegan Castle 1

Date:
1929-08
Description:
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."

42. 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."

44. Portrait of Woman 1

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

45. Back of House 1

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

46. "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."

47. "Possible J. Welliman" 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph, on card, of portrait of a young woman. Writing on back of card reads, "(possible) J. Welliman."

48. Portrait of Unidentified Lady 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph, on card and with some damage, of the portrait of an unidentified woman wearing a dark dress.

49. Proof 1

Description:
Black-and-white photograph, a proof and with damage, of a portrait of a woman with flowers on shirt collar. Writing on back of image reads, "3."

50. "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.