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1. Frances A. Robb Photograph Album

Date:
1940, 1938, and 1939
Description:
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.

4. Old Slave Quarters Beaufort, S.C.

Date:
1940
Description:
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.

5. Hampton House

Date:
1940
Description:
A closer black and white photograph of a mansion known as the Hampton House done in the Greek Revival architectural style.

6. "North West View" With Trees

Date:
1940
Description:
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."

7. Side Angle of Greek Revival Bungalow

Date:
1940
Description:
A black and white photograph of a different angle of an unoccupied and shuttered brick house and the unkempt yard.

8. Bieto 1940

Date:
1940
Description:
Black-and-white photograph of a dog standing in yard. Writing on back of image reads, "Bieto, the 'Yard Dog' about 1940."

9. Bieto on a Stool

Date:
1940
Description:
Black-and-white photograph of a dog sitting on a stool. Writing on back of image reads, "Bieto - the 'Yard Dog' about 1940."

10. "The Cunnings of Carring"

Date:
1940
Description:
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."

12. Avery Class of 1940 Graduation Picture

Date:
1940
Description:
Photograph of large group of graduating Averites wearing their caps and gowns on the main staircase of the Avery Institute.

14. Dining in the Gym

Date:
1940
Description:
A black and white photograph of a luncheon being held in a gym.

15. Georgian Style House Porch

Date:
1940
Description:
A black and white photograph of the porch on a Georgian architectural style house.

16. Man with Pocket Watch

Date:
1940
Description:
A black and white photograph of a man in a three piece suit.

17. Greek Revival Bungalow

Date:
1940
Description:
A black and white photograph of a seemingly unoccupied and shuttered brick house.

18. Shuttered Window

Date:
1940
Description:
A black and white photograph of a shuttered window on the side of a brick house underneath an oak tree.

19. Portico Corner

Date:
1940
Description:
A black and white photo of a close-up of the columns and windows.

20. Greek Revival Style Mansion

Date:
1940
Description:
A black and white photograph of a mansion done in the Greek Revival architectural style.

21. Colony Gardens Air View Beaufort, S.C.

Date:
1940
Description:
Black and white negative of the Colony Gardens Apartment complex designed by Kate Gleason, 1940; Postcard series; 15 x 10 cm.

22. "Local Color" Beaufort, S.C.

Date:
1940
Description:
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.

23. Georgian Style House

Date:
1940
Description:
A black and white photograph of a Georgian architectural style house.

25. Blacklock House

Date:
1940
Description:
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.

26. Blacklock House

Date:
1940
Description:
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.

27. Blacklock House

Date:
1940
Description:
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.

28. Blacklock House

Date:
1940
Description:
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.

29. Blacklock House

Date:
1940
Description:
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.

31. [Unidentified synagogue]

Date:
1940 and 1959
Description:
Black-and-white photograph of the exterior of an unidentified synagogue.

32. Blacklock House

Date:
1940
Description:
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.

33. Blacklock House

Date:
1940
Description:
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.

34. Blacklock House

Date:
1940
Description:
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.

37. [The Prophesy of Isaiah]

Date:
1940
Description:
Black-and-white wood engraving depicting the prophecy of Isaiah: "And He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide for many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more." Wood engraving signed by the artist Howard Simon.