An essay written by Joseph Tuckerman (1778-1840) discussing the inadequacy of wages paid to working women and the consequential adverse effects on women, the family, and society. Concludes by proposing solutions to the moral, social, and economic "evils" born from insufficient wages paid to working women.
The pamphlet by John S. Fairly, written after slavery had been abolished, outlines the past relationship between enslaved peoples and the church. Originally published in the Charleston World, May 4, 1889.
This illustrated pamphlet gives a brief history of the Dock Street Theatre in Charleston, South Carolina and provides rich physical details about the building, including photographs, floor plans and cross sections. Also included is a list of historic personalities identified with Charleston theatres and major theatrical events in city history. The front and back covers unfold into a map of peninsular Charleston showing the locales of past and current theatres (guide to map on page 14). 15 pages. Full text.
This pamphlet, commemorating memorial meetings in October and November, 1877, includes speeches and histories of the Irish Volunteers Company. Of special interest, on pages 36-38, are several rolls of the company in service to the Confederacy. 39p.
This sermon, preached in several of the Protestant Episcopal Churches in Charleston, in November and December 1849, was authored by Paul Trapier, Minister of Calvary Church. The speech charges the members of the congregation with living a life of mission in sharing the gospel with those enslaved to their care.
