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.)
Burke High School teacher's news bulletin, providing information on items including "interracial examination," intercollegiate cooperative, Howard examination, and general aptitude test battery.
Newspaper printed for the civilian employees of the Charleston Naval Shipyard starting on January 11th 1957. This volume covers from January 11th 1957 to December 20th 1957.
Black and white negative of the brass section of Robert Smalls High School Band marching in the Decoration Day parade held on May 30, 1957; 6 x 6.5 cm.
Black and white negative of the "Boost Beaufort: Help Jaycee Youth Program - Buy Cadillac Tickets" car entry in the Jaycee parade held in April 1957; 10 x 7.5 cm.
Descriptions and photographs of the historic houses on tour in 1957. Published by Historic Charleston Foundation, 1957; printed by Walker, Evans & Cogswell. Fifty-one pages. (Note: All a/k/a references pertain to the name of the house as listed in Jonathan Poston's book The Buildings of Charleston: A Guide to the City's Architecture; USC Press, 1997.)
Black and white negative of the consequences of the tornado on Reddy's Mobile Trailer Sales and Stokes Service Station and Garage on June 28, 1957; 13.5 x 10 cm.
A copy of legislation (H.R. 6127) introduced by Representative Emanuel Celler, known as the Civil Rights Act of 1957, to provide means of further securing and protecting the civil rights of persons within the jurisdiction of the United States.
