The Porcher family history book contains biographical information, reminiscences, and anecdotes about the Porcher family, who lived on multiple plantation properties in Berkeley County, South Carolina. The book also contains numerous photographs depicting plantation houses, chapels, a slave cabin, and portraits of Porcher family members and workers around the properties.
Typescript text of an address delivered at the Charleston (S.C.) Rotary Club on December 22, 1953 by D. A. Amme, Vice President, Board of Firemasters. Speech traces the history of firefighting in Charleston from the 18th century until the 1950s. Also notes the affliation of the police department and lists "Notable Conflagrations."
