A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1940. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Henry W. Lockwood, followed by reports from various departments.
Black-and-white image depicting view of the north west side of McLeod Plantation residence. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod House. North west view. About 1940."
Black-and-white photograph of two men and three women outside. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod house James Island - near north entrance. Left to right: Mr. Cunnings, W.E.McLeod, Mrs. S.L. Lebby, Miss McLeod and Miss Cunnings. About 1940. The Cunnings of Carring, N.Y. a friend of the Lebbys."
Ballot card for the Coming Street Y.W.C.A. for the year 1940, providing candidates for the Committee of Management from January 1940 to January 1943 and candidates for the Nominating Committee for 1941.
Flyer for the flyer for the twenty-sixth observance "National Negro Health Week," providing information on a poster contest, suggested health pageant, Booker T. Washington Postage Stamp, and a schedule of events.
Letter to Frederick Law Olmsted from Robert N.S. Whitelaw (Nov. 11, 1940) enclosing clippings, mentioning Miss [Helen] McCormack's work with the Regional Planning Committee, and enclosing a copy of the "book we released on Nov. 1st."
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw from Frederick Law Olmsted (Feb. 12, 1940) enclosing draft "Central Considerations" that completes the "Inventory" section, and informing Whitelaw that subsequent sections on zoning, parking, and traffic, will be delayed.
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw from Frederick Law Olmsted (Feb. 14, 1940) enclosing suggestions about the architectural inventory. [Enclosure not in file.]
Letter to Frederick Law Olmsted from Robert N.S. Whitelaw (Jan. 26, 1940) thanking him for his recent visit and looking forward to Frederick Law Olmsted's report.
Letter to Frederick Law Olmsted from Robert N.S. Whitelaw (Feb. 12, 1940) acknowledging receipt of letter and enclosing a check for Frederick Law Olmsted's services.
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw from Frederick Law Olmsted (Mar. 6, 1940) enclosing another installment of his report related to the architectural inventory and also a New England Planning Commission report on its traffic problems.
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw from Frederick Law Olmsted (Feb. 2, 1940) enclosing brief introduction [to report], promising, i.e., "Central Considerations" that will deal with the immediate need for an architectural inventory.
Purpose and Objects of the Community Development Council for the Metropolitan Area of Charleston, S.C. And the membership list for the Architectural Survey Committee. ("Committee appointed 1940" handwritten on document.)
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw from Frederick Law Olmsted (Feb. 8, 1940) regarding status of "Central Considerations" and memorandum regarding the inventory project.
Letter to Frederick Law Olmsted from Robert N.S. Whitelaw (Mar. 1, 1940) informing him that preliminary work on the architectural inventory is to begin.
Letter from Robert N.S. Whitelaw to Frederick Law Olmsted (Jan. 8, 1940) regarding the fee for Olmsted's services and providing the names and qualifications of committee members.
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw from Frederick Law Olmsted (Nov. 13, 1940) requesting a copy of sections of his report and expressing interest in the progress of the architectural survey.
Letter to Frederick Law Olmsted from Robert N.S. Whitelaw (Apr. 23, 1940) informing him that the study is under way and that the committee needs to secure funding for a secretary. Whitelaw will let him know when there is additional information to report.
Black and white negative of the exterior of slave quarters located on the property of the Berners Barnwell Sams House, number 2; Postcard series #23; Negative has turned green, 1940; 17 x 12 cm.
Fort Sumter from Fort Johnson. Rocky shoreline is visible in the foreground. Handwritten on reverse: '55.' Possibly taken the same day as another Paine photo (see MK 871), so date is assumed to be 1940. This is image measures 3 3/4" X 4 3/4".
Distant view of Fort Sumter across the harbor from Fort Johnson. In foreground, is the front end of a vintage Packard. Shore with barbed wire stretched across is also visible. Handwritten on reverse: 'Photo 3/1/[19]40 // M.B. Paine.' [#19 in Charleston parks and monuments series] Newspaper article glued to reverse: "Fort Johnson may be chosen as a National Historic Site." This is a 5" X 7" image.
Outlined program to the Executive Committee, Chairmen of Negro Health Week Committee, "Special Objective for the Year of 1940, and Cooperative Endeavor for the Attainment of Community Health.
A photograph album created by William Muckenfuss for Mrs. Frances A. Robb, in the 1940s. Album contains photographs of various Charleston buildings, houses, landmarks, sites, events, battleships, and people as well as other Lowcountry places. Mrs. Robb lived on Wentworth Street and several photographs are of her home and neighborhood.
Black and white negative of the exterior of a rural house with two occupants sitting on porch steps; Kosiner wrote "Negro Shack" on the envelope containing this negative; Postcard series #24; Negative has turned green, 1940; 17 x 12.5 cm.
The College of Charleston Magazine is a monthly publication released by the College of Charleston's Chrestomathic Society during the academic year. This volume is comprised of the bound together publications for the Fall of 1940 and Spring of 1941.
The Huguenot Society of South Carolina's Transactions include articles about the organization's financial records, member memorials, and Huguenot genealogy and history.?
Rear view of the William Blacklock House, 18 Bull St. One of the College's most prized buildings, the Blacklock House was built in 1800 for one of Charleston's wealthier merchants. It was acquired by the College in 1974. Listed as a National Historic Landmark.
Mantel detail inside the William Blacklock House, 18 Bull St. One of the College's most prized buildings, the Blacklock House was built in 1800 for one of Charleston's wealthier merchants. It was acquired by the College in 1974. Listed as a National Historic Landmark.
Mantel detail inside the William Blacklock House, 18 Bull St. One of the College's most prized buildings, the Blacklock House was built in 1800 for one of Charleston's wealthier merchants. It was acquired by the College in 1974. Listed as a National Historic Landmark.
Mantel detail inside the William Blacklock House, 18 Bull St. One of the College's most prized buildings, the Blacklock House was built in 1800 for one of Charleston's wealthier merchants. It was acquired by the College in 1974. Listed as a National Historic Landmark.
Mantel detail inside the William Blacklock House, 18 Bull St. One of the College's most prized buildings, the Blacklock House was built in 1800 for one of Charleston's wealthier merchants. It was acquired by the College in 1974. Listed as a National Historic Landmark.
View of stairway inside the William Blacklock House, 18 Bull St. One of the College's most prized buildings, the Blacklock House was built in 1800 for one of Charleston's wealthier merchants. It was acquired by the College in 1974. Listed as a National Historic Landmark.
Door and ceiling detail inside of the William Blacklock House, 18 Bull St. One of the College's most prized buildings, the Blacklock House was built in 1800 for one of Charleston's wealthier merchants. It was acquired by the College in 1974. Listed as a National Historic Landmark.
View of stairway inside the William Blacklock House, 18 Bull St. One of the College's most prized buildings, the Blacklock House was built in 1800 for one of Charleston's wealthier merchants. It was acquired by the College in 1974. Listed as a National Historic Landmark.
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