A bill of lading dated Sept 16, 1767 for twenty-five hogshead of New England rum imported by way of one Aaron Lopez and delivered to the Port of Charleston, SC for Durfee and Russell.
Composed of cowhorn and pine, this sourvenir powderhorn was originally owned by Captain Charles Fornin Richardes of the 95th Regiment of the British Army. The engravings of the Powderhorn depict the pertinent places of the British and Cherokee encounter during the French and Indian War. A view of the city of Charleston and major rivers are illustrated at the bottom of the horn. Illustrated along the top of the horn are a string of Cherokee towns along the Little Tennessee River.
This one-page folded letter with no stamp was sent from Nathaniel Russell, a slave merchant in South Carolina, to William and Samuel Vernon, Rhode Island slave traders and orchestrators of the colonial-era "triangle trade."
A bill of lading dated March 29, 1771 and signed by Joseph Durfee for a cargo of "two hogshead & four barrels Pimento & Ten logs Mahogany" sent by Nathaniel Russell from the sloop of Charleston bound for Newport, Rhode Island to be received by William and Samuel Vernon.
Full-length portrait painted by portraitist Edward Savage depicting Alicia Russell Middleton (1789-1840), daughter of Nathaniel Russell, at six years old, depicted picking roses in the garden at the Russell's house on East Bay Street.
A walnut charity box topped with a silver plate on which 'Ladies Benevolent Society' is engraved. Used to store important papers and funds for the Ladies Benevolent Society.
A fragment of a 1930's waistcoat that was discovered during 2017-2018 investigations of the Russell House kitchen house. Made of black worsted wool with a black silk lining and brass buttons, this waistcoat was likely the uniform of an enslaved butler or body-servant. The absence of any gold on the buttons may imply a waistcoat that belonged to an enslaved footmen or butler.
Rounded cardboard box with lid containing remnants of antimony, a substance used for medicinal purposes. Discovered during 2017-2018 investigations of an enslaved quarter in the Nathaniel Russell House kitchen house
Handwritten invitation on folded, embossed paper dated August 16, 1849. Discovered under floorboards in front of the fireplace in the east enslaved quarter during 2020 investigations of the Nathaniel Russell House kitchen house. The letter transcription reads, "Miss Mary Lopez respectfully/soliceits the honor of Mr. & Mrs./Allescader Compaony on/Wednesday Evening next/inst. at her residence/Prices Alley at 1/2 past 7/O'Clock August 16th, '49
A page ripped from a Quaker periodical entitled "Friends Intelligencer," published in Philadelphia in 1868. Discovered above the kitchen firebox on the first floor during 2018 investigations of the Nathaniel Russell House kitchen house.
A ripped page of an early 20th century hymnal uncovered during 2020 investigations of the Nathaniel Russell House Kitchen House. Page discovered under floorboards in the front of the fireplace in the 2nd floor west quarter.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Homes listed include 40 Society Street; 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street; 56 Society Street; 66 Anson Street; 63 Anson Street; 71 Anson Street; 72 Anson Street; 55 Laurens Street; 48 Laurens Street; 332 East Bay Street; and 329 East Bay Street.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Homes listed include 40 Society Street; 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street; 56 Society Street; 66 Anson Street; 63 Anson Street; 71 Anson Street; 72 Anson Street; 55 Laurens Street; 48 Laurens Street; 332 East Bay Street; and 329 East Bay Street.
This four-page brochure discusses highlights of the annual report of the area projects committee to the board of trustees of the Historic Charleston Foundation.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Homes listed include 40 Society Street; 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street; 56 Society Street; 66 Anson Street; 63 Anson Street; 71 Anson Street; 72 Anson Street; 55 Laurens Street; 48 Laurens Street; 332 East Bay Street; and 329 East Bay Street.
This four-page brochure discusses highlights of the annual report of the area projects committee to the board of trustees of the Historic Charleston Foundation.
This four-page brochure discusses highlights of the annual report of the area projects committee to the board of trustees of the Historic Charleston Foundation.
This four-page brochure discusses highlights of the annual report of the area projects committee to the board of trustees of the Historic Charleston Foundation.
This six-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough.
Second revision of six-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Notes indicate which listed homes have been sold.
Second revision of six-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Notes indicate which listed homes have been sold.
First revision of six-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Notes indicate which listed homes have been sold.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough.
1850-1859, 1840-1849, 1830-1839, 1810-1819, and 1820-1829
Description:
A small pillow, hand sewn with faded mattress ticking and stuffed with lambswool, uncovered during 2020 investigations of the Nathaniel Russell Kitchen House. Pillow was discovered under the floorboards in the front of the fireplace in the west enslaved quarter. Pillow measures 4"x5".
In this typed four-page document, N. L. Barnwell, attorney for Historic Charleston Foundation, presents a petition against allowing the subdivision of 37 Hasell Street into three separate apartments.
This two-page document describes A. C. Logan's request to subdivide 42 Hasell Street into seven apartments and lists the petitioners opposed to the request, which was ultimately denied.
This five-page handwritten document contains information about properties in Ansonborough, including address, owner, kind of building, dimensions, and 1960 assessment.
In this three-page typed document, Historic Charleston Foundation reports the sales of 72 Anson Street, the Benjamin Simons Neufville House, 71 Anson Street, 48 Laurens Street, and 42 Society Street. Also included is information about a tour of the following restored houses in Ansonborough: 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street, the Isaac Reeves House; 329 East Bay Street, the Gadsden House; 332 East Bay Street, the Robert Primerose House; and 55 Laurens Street, the James Jervey House.
In this two-page letter, Edmunds asks residents that are opposed to the creation of a "sweet shop" in Ansonborough to attend Zoning Board meeting on March 26, 1962.
Architectural drawing of houses on the north side of Society Street. Right to left: edge of 36 Society showing piazza, 38 Society, 40 Society, 42 Society, 44 Society.
In this two-page typed document, the owners and plot numbers for numerous properties are listed. Properties are organized by street and divided into the North and South sides.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Homes listed include 40 Society Street; 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street; 56 Society Street; 66 Anson Street; 63 Anson Street; 71 Anson Street; 72 Anson Street; 55 Laurens Street; 48 Laurens Street; 332 East Bay Street; and 329 East Bay Street.
Six maps conveying plans to beautify Ansonborough, showing the footprints of buildings and annotated to indicate the status of buildings, traffic flow, and scenarios that would result from the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Homes listed include 40 Society Street; 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street; 56 Society Street; 66 Anson Street; 63 Anson Street; 71 Anson Street; 72 Anson Street; 55 Laurens Street; 48 Laurens Street; 332 East Bay Street; and 329 East Bay Street. Also includes a note on the first page that Historic Charleston Foundation has purchased an additional three houses, 8, 10, and 12 Wentworth Street, bringing the total number of purchased or donated properties in Ansonborough to 25.
Ansonborough Open Space Study is an illustration in support of the report of the same name, created for Historic Charleston Foundation by Kenneth L. Steeves in August, 1968.
In this three-page typed document, Louis Green reports his research of the ownership history for 7 George Street; 79 Anson Street; 81 Anson Street; 5 George Street; 75 Anson Street; and 71 Anson Street. Architectural details of these properties are also discussed.
In this two-sided typed document, numerous properties and their owners are listed. Properties are organized by street in the Ansonborough neighborhood. This document also includes notes on front and back regarding specific renovations and costs associated with the properties.
Memo to Ansonborough Tour Home Owners listing the "twelve buildings being restored or much improved," and "nine buildings on which restoration plans are nearing completion and should begin shortly."
Meeting minutes from the Ansonborough Project Group. Topics discussed include finances, advertising plans, and sales signs for Ansonborough properties, including 63 Anson Street, 64 Anson Street, 72 Anson Street, 42 Society Street, 44 Society Street, 48 Laurens Street, and 56 Society Street.
Hand-drawn and color-coded map of Ansonborough indicating properties purchased by HCF, restored by HCF, for sale by HCF, restored privately, and other distinctive antebellum houses. Created to illustrate HCF’s Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project.
In this two-page typed document,the owners and plot numbers for numerous properties are listed. Properties are listed by street in the Ansonborough neighborhood.
Map of Ansonborough showing Meeting Street, King Street, Hasell Street, Maiden Street, Old Church Street, Bay Street, and others. A small piece of paper taped to the back reads: "Kindness of: Mr. Gedney M. Howe."
This letter from Edmunds to Ansonborough residents asks those opposed to the granting of a beer and wine license to a business on Hasell near Meeting to appear at a hearing at the County Court House on December 4, 1964. Includes a December 2, 1964, reply from the Tax Commission stating that the letter will be made part of the file in the matter.
Historic Charleston Foundation's, "An Architectural Guide to Charleston, South Carolina, 1700-1900,' written in manuscript form by Albert Simons, F. A. I. A., and W. H. Johnson, compiled by Historic Charleston Foundation, discussing structures from the Colonial Period (1700-1775), Post Revolutionary Period (1782-1820), Ante-Bellum Period (1820-1860), and Post Civil War Period (1865-1900).
In this two-page letter to Brickman, Barnwell discusses the details of a proposed laundromat within Ansonborough and explains Historic Charleston Foundation's opposition to it.
Coral bead discovered during 2018 investigations of an enslaved quarter in the Nathaniel Russell House kitchen house. Coral is most often associated with children's necklaces and teething rattles in the 18th and 19th century as it was thought to have protective/medicinal properties.
In this letter, Woods asks Biddle, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, for advice on the formation of a neighborhood association for Ansonborough.
1850-1859, 1840-1849, 1830-1839, 1810-1819, and 1820-1829
Description:
A small wooden brush with fine hairs uncovered during 2020 investigations of Nathaniel Russell House Kitchen House. Brush discovered under the floorboards in the front of the fireplace in the east enslaved quarter. Dates to period of enslavement.
in this letter, Stevenson thanks Ehni for his letter informing him of the formation of the Historic Ansonborough Neighborhood Association and expresses his interest in working with the association in the future.
In this letter, Ehni announces the formation of the Historic Ansonborough Neighborhood Association to Stevenson, president of the Historic Charleston Foundation.
In this letter, Doran informs Chapman, Director of Department of Traffic and Transportation, that Historic Charleston Foundation will not oppose the efforts of the Historic Ansonborough Neighborhood Association to place neighborhood identification on street markers.
In this letter, Cole asks Historic Charleston Foundation for assistance with cleanup of Ansonborough prior to the annual meeting of the National Trust in Charleston in 1970.
Citation certificate from the Hands Committee of the Council of Garden Clubs of Greater Charleston given to Historic Charleston Foundation for area beautification in Ansonborough.
In this letter, Edmunds advises Cole of Historic Charleston Foundation's plans to assist with the cleanup of Ansonborough prior to the National Trust's visit to Charleston in 1970.
Ten-page proposal for a new zoning district to be used in Ansonborough, the Commercial-Transitional, or CT, District. This proposed district would serve to support commercial development while protecting adjacent residential development.
1850-1859, 1840-1849, 1830-1839, 1810-1819, and 1820-1829
Description:
A fragmented crystal discovered during 2019 investigations of the Russell House Kitchen House. The crystal was wedged tightly between the end of an original floorboard and the first period masonry wall in the east enslaved quarter of the Russell House Kitchen House. One end identifies it as a chandelier or girandole crystal. The other end, however, shows evidence of a percussive strike, evidence it was intentionally struck one or more times to shape it into a crude point.
In this letter, Doran informs Thornhill, president of Historic Charleston Foundation, that the Ansonborough Association endorses Joseph H. McGee's plan for developing a park at the corner of East Bay and Wentworth Streets.
Interview with Richard (Dick) Jenrette. Mr. Jenrette discusses how he discovered Charleston; his purchases of the Roper House, the Blacklock House, and others; his involvement with the rebuilding of the Mills House Hotel; and his collecting of classical homes and antiques and his foundation Classic American Homes. He also speaks at length about his tenure as an HCF Trustee; about Frances Edmunds's impact on the success of Charleston; and about how Charleston has improved over the years. Other subjects include the Charleston Place project; HCF's success in Ansonborough; his thoughts on the National Trust for Historic Preservation; Mayor Riley; and the scourge of power lines.
In this letter, Edmunds informs McCully that Historic Charleston Foundation has read McCully's letter about a tree on Dr. George Dunn's lot, and advises McCully to discuss it with Dunn in a friendly manner, rather than involving HCF.
In this statement, Pihl addresses the Charleston City Council to consider a zoning change for Ansonborough from two families per lot to 1,000 square feet of habitable space per occupant.
Memorandum lists number of properties in Ansonborough within these categories: owner occupied (79), income producing rental properties (37), church or government owned (12), commercial (4), and miscellaneous or unrestored and empty (3).
In this two-page memorandum, McCahill provides Edmunds with details of an alternative proposal for open space in Ansonborough. Includes drawing of area.
In this two-page letter, McIntosh asks for Edmunds' assistance with a list of Ansonborough properties in unsatisfactory condition. These properties include 8 Alexander Street, 50 Laurens Street, 3 Wall Street, the N.W. corner of Wall and Laurens Streets, 51 Laurens Street, 4 George Street, 60 Society Street, 62 Society Street, 49 Society Street, 51 Society Street, 20 Wentworth Street, 52 Anson Street, 45 Hasell Street, 75 Anson Street, 43 Laurens Street
Letter from Edmunds to Wragg encouraging Wragg and other Ansonborough residents to contact Father Friend, the Mayor, and the City Engineer's office about the ruins of the Catholic Church on Wentworth Street.
This six-page brochure provides the history, goals, and accomplishments of the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project. Includes photographs of "before and after" scenes in the Ansonborough area. Reprinted from the Journal of Housing, Vol. 24, No. 3, April 1967.
Advertisement for Ansonborough homes for sale in the News and Courier. Homes advertised include 61 Laurens Street, 22 Wentworth Street, 32 Society Street, 45 Hasell Street, 34 Anson Street, 5 George Street, 38 Anson Street, 24 Wentworth Street, and 74 Anson Street.
Advertisement for Ansonborough homes for sale in the News and Courier. Homes advertised include 66 Anson Street, 76 Anson Street, 40 Society Street, 18 Wentworth Street, and 32 Wentworth Street.
Advertisement for Ansonborough homes for sale in the News and Courier. Homes advertised include 66 Anson Street, 76 Anson Street, 40 Society Street, 18 Wentworth Street, 32 Wentworth Street, and 311 East Bay Street.
Copies of Sanborn Map pages combined to study maps of various areas in Charleston. Color-coded to depict building status. Second image provides key for color coding.
For sale sign used by the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project. Sign reads: "For sale, a part of Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project of Historic Charleston. Call 723-1623. Brokers protected."
