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1. Folder 31: Minutes 1

Folder 31: Minutes 1
Date:
1949
Description:
Meeting minutes for the Civic Services Committee to Consider Publications Underwriting Plan for the Carolina Art Association, also known as the "Charleston Grows" committee (Jan. 27, 1949). Exhibit A, listing Carolina Art Association publications as of Oct. 1, 1948. Exhibit B, with notes for a Civic Services Committee meeting regarding books under consideration for purchase.

2. Folder 31: Memorandum 1

Folder 31: Memorandum 1
Date:
1949
Description:
Memorandum to the Civic Services Committee on the "Charleston Grows" committee ( April 29, 1949) regarding plans for the publication of Charleston Grows.

3. The Attack on Fort Sumpter, April 12-13, 1861

The Attack on Fort Sumpter, April 12-13, 1861
Date:
1949
Description:
A postcard of the mural from the main lobby of the Fort Sumter Hotel that depicts the attack on Fort Sumter. The front of the postcard reads, "This mural painting, in the Main Lobby of the Fort Sumter Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, symbolizes the initial attack by Confederate forces, beginning the War Between the States.--The painting is by Alfred Hutty, internationally noted artist and etcher." The back of the postcard reads, "The first shot of the War Between the States was fired April 12, 1861, from a Confederate battery at Fort Johnson (position of the observer in this painting) and landed on the parade ground of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. In this painting Fort Sumter is center, Fort Moultrie to the distant left and a floating Confederate battery to the right. The flag is the original seven star flag of the Confederacy. Fort Sumter, occupied by Confederates on April 14, 1861, was under constant siege by Federal forces from that date until February 18, 1865--In 1948 Fort Sumter was designated a national monument."

5. "Nepal" Photograph Album, 1949

Date:
1949
Description:
This album is comprised of photographs, letters, newspaper clippings, and other documents from the Dillon Ripley Nepal Expedition, in which Getrude Legendre and others participated. The expedition was sponsored by the National Geographic Society, The Smithsonian Institute, and Yale University, and included travel through Nepalese villages, temples, and mountains, including Mount Everest.

6. Vera Nathans, 1949

Vera Nathans, 1949
Date:
1949
Description:
This 1949 photograph was taken in Beverwÿk, Netherlands, and shows Vera.

7. Francine Ajzensztark and Laddie Lefer, 1949

Francine Ajzensztark and Laddie Lefer, 1949
Date:
1949
Description:
This 1949 photograph was taken in New York and shows Francine and her cousin, Laddie Lefer. Francine came to America before her fiance, Harry Taylor, who had broken his leg.

9. Folder 31: Minutes 2

Folder 31: Minutes 2
Date:
1949
Description:
Meeting minutes for the "Charleston Grows" Editorial Committee (Nov. 21, 1949).

10. Folder 31: Memorandum 2

Folder 31: Memorandum 2
Date:
1949
Description:
Memorandum to the Civic Services Committee (June 4, 1949) regarding plans for the publication of Charleston Grows.

11. Folder 31: Letter 4

Folder 31: Letter 4
Date:
1949
Description:
Letter to Civic Services Committee members regarding a June 14, 1949 News and Courier editorial about "Charleston Grows."

12. Folder 31: Brady Letter

Folder 31: Brady Letter
Date:
1949
Description:
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw from Edward P. Brady (June 6, 1949) with comments and suggestions about the Charleston Grows questionnaire.

13. Folder 31: Blodgett Letter

Folder 31: Blodgett Letter
Date:
1949
Description:
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw from William W. Blodgett (June 9, 1949) regarding his inability to attend the June 9 meeting and expressing encouragement about the publication of Charleston Grows.

14. Folder 31: Riley Letter

Folder 31: Riley Letter
Date:
1949
Description:
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw from Joseph P. Riley [Senior] [President, Charleston Chamber of Commerce] (June 7, 1949) declining invitation to serve on the Charleston Grows editorial committee.

15. Folder 31: Activities List

Folder 31: Activities List
Date:
1949
Description:
List/schedule of "Charleston Grows" activities, from June 9, 1949 meeting.

18. Charleston Naval Shipyard Newsletters, Book 7

Charleston Naval Shipyard Newsletters, Book 7
Date:
1949
Description:
Newspaper printed for the civilian employees of the Charleston Naval Shipyard starting on January 14th 1949. This volume covers from January 14th 1949 to December 9th 1949.

24. Large Santa face on back of Schein's float

Large Santa face on back of Schein's float
Date:
1949
Description:
Black and white negative of large Santa face on rear of Schein's Department Store float during the Santa Parade held on Dec. 8, 1949; 10.5 x 8 cm.

25. Marching Band in Parade

Marching Band in Parade
Date:
1949
Description:
A photograph of a marching band in the Azalea Festival Parade.

26. Marching Band in Parade

Marching Band in Parade
Date:
1949
Description:
A photograph of a marching band in the Azalea Festival Parade.

33. Santa Parade Santa's helpers in a decorated car

Santa Parade Santa's helpers in a decorated car
Date:
1949
Description:
Black and white negative of the Santa's helpers in a decorated car during the Santa parade held on December 8, 1949; Negatives have turned blue; 10.5 x 8 cm.

34. Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina
Date:
1949
Description:
Work on paper, 21.5cm x 25cm. Color drawing of a clothesline hung between houses in Charleston, South Carolina.

35. Naval Hospital Chapel

Naval Hospital Chapel
Date:
1949
Description:
Black and white negative of the altar and seating area of the chapel, 1949; 1 cm stain in upper left corner; 11 x 8 cm.

38. Decorated wooden comb

Decorated wooden comb
Date:
1949 and 1989
Description:
Wooden comb with three holes of various sizes; origin unknown.

39. Wooden comb

Wooden comb
Date:
1949 and 1989
Description:
Wooden comb; decorative markings in middle section, light wood; origin unknown.

40. Wooden comb

Wooden comb
Date:
1949 and 1989
Description:
Wooden comb with thick tines on one side and thin tines on the other; dark brown, origin unknown.

41. Fish-shaped comb

Fish-shaped comb
Date:
1949 and 1989
Description:
Wooden comb, shaped like a fish with two painted eyes and a tail with a hole in the middle. Stamped "Made in China."

42. Plastic and metal hair comb

Plastic and metal hair comb
Date:
1949 and 1989
Description:
Black plastic hair comb with metal prongs, black panther fist and peace sign engraved into handle.

43. Naval Hospital Commissioning

Naval Hospital Commissioning
Date:
1949
Description:
Black and white negative of the Commissioning ceremony at the Beaufort Naval Hospital; 1949; 11.5 x 8 cm.

44. Forming a new group of the National Council of Negro Women

Forming a new group of the National Council of Negro Women
Date:
1949 and 1950
Description:
Photo of several women sitting around a table, including Septima Clark, Ethelyn M. Parker, and Mamie Fields (standing). Caption on back names all people and says they were forming a new group for the organization of the National Council of Negro Women.

47. Women in Dresses on a Parde Float

Women in Dresses on a Parde Float
Date:
1949
Description:
A photograph of women in dresses riding a float in the Azalea Festival Parade. The float is decorated with a crest and anchor design. The woman in the back wears a crown and sash, and carries flowers.

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