Tom Waring discusses the history of Charleston, particularly the population growth in surrounding cities such as North Charleston in the first part of the twentieth century, its designation as the “Holy City,” poverty following the Civil War, the increase in employment during World War I, and the subsequent influx of newcomers to Charleston during World War II. Waring concludes the interview with a local Gullah Story. Hermina Waring discusses the legend behind her family’s silver service. Audio with transcript and tape log.
Under tab "Power Plant". Printing on bottom states, "586-39 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC 17 October 1939. Improvement of Power Plant. Allotment 7-08/0679.1-91-1 (PWA). 5000 c.f.m. steam driven Air Compressor. Contract NOy-3216. Looking northeast. File 7880."
Writing on bottom states, "(1) Non-Classified (2) EST-1671 (3) CNSYD, Charleston, SC (4) 10 October 1961 (5) Construction of Fire Control and Navigation Building (6) Not Applicable (7) East Side (8) Looking Northwest (9) NBy-31327 (10) NST-EST
Under tab, "Shop 980" Note states, "SAND SLINGER - Arthur Martin, molder, operates machine capable of providing and ramming sand at speeds to 1,000 pounds per minute. With a 19 foot operating radius fully extended, it can be raised to 5 feet 6 inches or lowered to about 2 feet 6 inches. 12 May 1961."
