Photograph album of Laura M. Bragg, 1881-1978. Bragg was the founder and first librarian of the Charleston Free Library in 1931 and was the director of the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts from 1932-1939. Includes Citadel and Virginia Military Institute commencement invitations, postcards and photographs of Miss Bragg with Chinese cadets.
This letter details Jervey's courtship with Elisabeth Thomas and his issues with her Grandmother, who is preventing the two from getting married. He also explains how he took a job as a bookkeeper and it pays rather well.
In this letter Charlotte writes that the Manigault's friends have sailed for New Orleans on Christmas day while they are at Santee, SC. Charlotte Manigault's sister is very ill, but Charles is looking better and has gotten rid of his cough. She writes that The Hugers are all in Savannah, Binah is at Combahee and "Little Joe" remains with the Manigaults. Charlotte also updates Ester on recent engagements, illnesses and deaths.
In this letter Charlotte Manigault states that on July 25th, Louisa, Ann, Mani, Ester Gibbes's aunt, Gabriel and Peter left for New York. Gabriel and Peter will travel to Saratoga Springs then proceed to Niagara and Boston. Louisa will go to Newport. Charlotte updates Ester on friend's and family's recent illnesses.
In this letter Charlotte Manigault states that General Wade Hampton has taken over Mrs. Anemm's house. Charlotte updates Esther on her family and friends, social life, and any engagements, illnesses and births.
In this letter Charlotte Manigault writes that she has been waiting for Miss Henrietta Augusta Drayton for all of the winter and spring. She updates Henrietta on the state of family and friends.
This letter discusses Mrs. Heyward's experience in St. Augustine. Charlotte Manigault believes Miss Drayton's illness is because of the cold. Charlotte continues by updating Miss Drayton on engagements in their circle of friends.
This letter states that Charlotte Manigault is glad to see Henrietta Drayton, Charles, and Louisa and hopes that a visit to Cuba will cure all their maladies. She has not been able to write because of preparing for Edward to go to college. Charlotte Manigault writes that she has had her third granddaughter.
In this letter from Charlotte Manigault to Henrietta Drayton weather and social life in Charleston is discussed, including any recent visitors and travel.
Charlotte Manigault writes to Lewis Gibbes about the death of her sister, his wife. She praises the virtues of her sister as a wife, mother, and sister. Charlotte explains Gibbes's brother's family is well and that his brother has recovered from gout. Mr. Manigault sends his sympathies and Charlotte Manigault sends her affection to her nephews, niece, and brother-in-law.
In the letter Peter Manigault is writing to his aunt Henrietta August Drayton about the money he has been holding for her. The letter includes various expenditures. Peter discusses his family and friends and a trip to John's Island, SC.
The letter states that Charlotte Manigault had planned to leave for Pendleton on April 9th, but she was taken sick with the fever. She will not leave until she feels better.
In this letter Charlotte Manigault and Anne Taylor update Henrietta Drayton on their daily lives, their recent move to Sullivan's Island, SC, Charlotte and her aunt's recent illness and the death of Mrs. Russell.
In this letter Charlotte Manigault discusses recent illnesses and deaths and the travel of family and friends to various locations including New York, Philadelphia and Saratoga.
Kate Drayton writes to Charles Drayton about young John "Johnny" Drayton and his illness. In this letter she also lists the birth and death dates of Katie Manigault's children.
An unidentified woman wearing a long coat stands in front of tree. There is a vehicle in the background. Inscription reads “March 4, 1926. To Miriam and Uncle Herbert.”
A color photograph printed on cardboard of the Agricultural Society of South Carolina gathered for a meeting at the South Carolina Coast Experiment Station. The topic appears to be soil.
A color photograph of two laborers walking through a cabbage field while a bag of Muriate of Potash is in the foreground. It is indicated that an extra 100 pounds was used.
A color photograph of two young girls standing in a large field behind a Potato Variety Test sign listing the cooperating partners. Different variations of the potatoes are marked.
A black and white photograph of a man with Jean, a champion Jersey cow. Also noted on the back of the photograph are the names of W.E. Chapman [?] and R.A. Burroughs Jr. Ford Company Model A automobiles, other cars, a tractor, trailers and Berkeley County, SC school buses are pictured in the background.
A black and white photograph of two men with champion milch [? Illegible] cow, Nancy. Noted on the back of the photograph is the name W.A. Parrich [? Illegible} who is attempting to steady Nancy. Ford Company Model A automobiles, other cars, a tractor, trailers and Berkeley County, SC school buses are pictured in the background.
A black and white photograph of a large house in an empty field. A driveway with Ford Mercury automobiles and a Ford F-Series truck, utility lines, an American flag on a flagpole, and a smaller building behind the house are pictured.
A black and white photograph of two men in a field inspecting potato crops, particularly the bliss triumph variety. Various partners in this endeavor are listed.
A black and white photograph of several Ford Company Model T automobiles parked on a dirt road. Also pictured are overhead utility lines, license plates, pedestrians and houses.
A color photograph of a man in a field holding a barrel of sweet potatoes to display the logo on lid [logo is illegible]. Other barrels are pictured in the background. Photograph has a caption on the back that reads,'53 bhls [bushels] per acre Porto Rico Sweets - Aug [August] 14.'
A color photograph of members of the Agricultural Society of South Carolina in front of a house. There is an unidentified man holding a large trophy in the middle of the photograph.
A color photograph of J.F. Maybank waving his hat in a rice field. A caption on the back of the photograph reads, 'We start out [?] 12th [?] on this field 1951.'
A black and white photograph of men standing in a field of grain. A caption written on the back of the photograph claims that the field averaged 70 bushels.
A color photograph of boxes of packed asparagus on a porch outside. The boxes read, 'South Carolina Asparagus Growers Association' and 'Eat More Live Longer Iodine Does It.' A small sign is on the building and it is mostly illegible, but may read, 'No Loiters.'
A color photograph of J.R. Scott in an asparagus field with a dog. The caption on the back of the photo reads that '125 crates per acre for 5 years' have been harvested.
A color photograph of a woman picking asparagus at J.W. Warren's Farm. Also pictured are asparagus that haven't been harvested yet and more laborers in the background.
A color photograph of members of the Agricultural Society of South Carolina in front of a house. There is an unidentified man holding a large trophy in the middle of the photograph.
A black and white print of four black and white photographs. Beginning top right and following clockwise: Photograph of Tommy Legare and Bull in Johns Island, SC; Photograph of a Unidentified Man Standing with Cattle; Photograph of Group Admiring Vegetables; and Photograph of Cows Grazing.
A black and white print of a photograph with three men holding the reins of three cows. In the background of the photo are other men, a fourth cow, utility lines and houses.
A color photograph of the Agricultural Society of South Carolina gathered for a meeting at the South Carolina Coast Experiment Station. The topic appears to be soil.
A black and white photograph of a man in a large pea crop field examining crops while holding a sign that reads, 'No Additional Potash.' Overhead utility lines can be seen along the field. There is handwriting on the photo that reads, 'W.C. Gerity [? illegible] Farm [? illegible], Yonzes [? illegible] Island, 1934.'
A black and white photograph printed on Kodak Velox Paper of a crop field. The back of a house and another building along with many oak trees are pictured in the background.
A black and white negative of a man standing in a potato field and holding a sign that reads, '600# [600 pounds] 20% of Manure Salts in [? illegible] Addition to [illegible] Fert [fertilizer].'
A black and white photograph with three men holding the reins of three cows. In the background of the photo are other men, a fourth cow, utility lines and houses.
A black and white negative of boxes of packed asparagus on an outside porch. The boxes read, 'South Carolina Asparagus Growers Association' and 'Eat More Live Longer Iodine Does It.' A small sign is on the building and it is mostly illegible, but may read, 'No Loiters.'
A black and white print of two black and white photographs. On the left is Photograph of Two Men Examining Grasses in Field. On the right is Photograph of a Man Holding a Cucumber.
