Compilation of original deeds, titles, and other documents related to the transfer, sale, and ownership of the double tenement at 72-74 Tradd Street, known as the Fotheringham-McNeil Tenements. Documents span from 1765 to 1961, likely representing the entire history of the ownership of the double tenement throughout that time period. Also includes blueprints and photographs. (NOTE: Fotheringham has also been spelled Fotheringham.)
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, South Carolina for the year 1882. The yearbook opens with an address from Mayor Courtenay followed by reports from various departments and an appendix recounting the history of Charleston.
Pencil sketches and one watercolor, by Charleston-born architect William Martin Aiken. Includes images of grand houses (exterior and interior) with architectural details, gates and doors, sailing vessels and flora. Charleston, Savannah, Rhode Island, and England.
Pencil sketches by Charleston-born architect William Martin Aiken. Mainly Aiken's copies of fellow student's work, drawn while travelling in Europe (primarily France and Italy). Initials of original artist are often provided.
Page 125 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with seven plats. Plat 1 shows several measurements for a structure. Plat 2 shows the line of division between St. Mary's Church Yard and the "Property of Mrs. Anna D. Fleming." Plat 3 shows two wharves. Plat 4 shows lots and structures near wharf street. Plat 5 shows lots near the intersection of Washington Street and Laurens Street. Plat 6 shows lots between Rose Lane and Market Street, near where they intersect with East Bay Street. Plat 7 shows lots between Congress Street and Race Street, near Rutledge Street.
Black-and-white offset print reproduction of Jewish women from Tunis. From the article "A Tourist in Tunis" by Ralli Stenning, published in the May 1882 edition of Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine.
Black-and-white offset print reproduction depicting one of several tableaux presented by the Young Men's Hebrew Association at the Academy of Music in New York on the occasion of Hanukkah. Published in the January 1882 edition of Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine.
Caricature by Joseph Ferdinand Keppler published in the February 22, 1882, edition of Puck. The caption reads : "Puck's proposition to make the nations happy all around." Under Quotations: "England - Jews in demand." The caricature depicts Queen Victoria taking two Jews under her arms.
