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Historic United Methodist Churches And Places In South Carolina, James A. Neal
Historic United Methodist Churches And Places In South Carolina, James A. Neal
Methodist Books
This is the second printing of this book. The first was by Eastside Printing, Columbia, SC in 2010. The author plans on a second edition sometime in the future that would include a section on churches of historical significance not in this edition. This reprint is the same as the original except for correcting an address, removing two pictures that lacked clarity and changing the cover page. The author is a native of Lancaster, S.C. He received his undergraduate degree from Wofford College, a Master of Criminal Justice degree from the University of South Carolina, and is only a dissertation …
Things Hidden: An Introduction To The History Of Blacks In Spartanburg, Dwain C. Pruitt
Things Hidden: An Introduction To The History Of Blacks In Spartanburg, Dwain C. Pruitt
Local History
This book, published in 1995, is an introduction to Spartanburg, SC's African-American history, from settlement through the late 20th century.
River Voyageurs: A Journal, Duane A. Stober
River Voyageurs: A Journal, Duane A. Stober
Local History
A Journal compiled by Duane A. Stober for a 1969 Wofford College Interim project. The project was a canoe trip on several South Carolina rivers from Pacolet to Charleston. The project studied the biology, history, and geology of the river system in addition to canoeing on the rivers. The tour took place between January 9 and 21, 1969.
History Of Monticello Methodist Church, Monticello, Sc, 1800-1960, Mary Mcgill Shedd
History Of Monticello Methodist Church, Monticello, Sc, 1800-1960, Mary Mcgill Shedd
Methodist Books
A history of the church, with a list of pastors through 1960, pamphlet, 12 pages, black and white, photo of church on cover. Print copy in stacks.
Women In The Church, W. A. Fairy
Women In The Church, W. A. Fairy
Methodist Historical Society Addresses
The article summarizes the historic role of women in the church and the role that they played in 1930 in leadership in the church, particularly in education and missions.
Woman's Missionary Work In South Carolina Methodism, Walter I. Herbert
Woman's Missionary Work In South Carolina Methodism, Walter I. Herbert
Methodist Historical Society Addresses
An account of domestic and foreign missionary work among the woman's missionary society of the Annual Conference. Includes statistical tables regarding funds and membership. It also includes lists of missionaries and officers in the societies.
James Jenkins: A Pioneer Knight Of The Saddle Bags, Barnwell Rhett Turnipseed
James Jenkins: A Pioneer Knight Of The Saddle Bags, Barnwell Rhett Turnipseed
Methodist Historical Society Addresses
Article about the life and work of the Rev. James Jenkins, a South Carolina native who served as a Methodist minister in the early antebellum era. He served fifteen years as a circuit rider, twenty-five as a local pastor, and fifteen as a retired minister, dying in 1847 at age 83.
The Presiding Eldership From A Layman's Standpoint, John G. Clinkscales
The Presiding Eldership From A Layman's Standpoint, John G. Clinkscales
Methodist Historical Society Addresses
The article addresses the presiding eldership, an office in the Methodist Church that is part of the superintendancy of the work of the clergy. It argues that the structure of the Methodist Church has kept the church healthy, and that the presiding elders are an important part of that structure.
The Camp Meeting In South Carolina Methodism, W. A. Massebeau
The Camp Meeting In South Carolina Methodism, W. A. Massebeau
Methodist Historical Society Addresses
The article surveys the spread of Methodism and other denominations through camp meetings in the early 19th century. The article also talks about some of the opposition to camp meetings. It also describes some of the camp meetings that occurred in South Carolina.
South Carolina Methodism And Missions, Albert Deems Betts
South Carolina Methodism And Missions, Albert Deems Betts
Methodist Historical Society Addresses
Assesses the missionary work of the Methodist Church, as it relates to slavery in the American South, to domestic and to foreign missions.
Methodism And Education: Especially In South Carolina, John O. Willson
Methodism And Education: Especially In South Carolina, John O. Willson
Methodist Historical Society Addresses
Surveys the history of Methodist efforts in higher education, in both Great Britain and in the United States, with a special emphasis on South Carolina's colleges.
Some Factors Of Methodism, J. E. Mahaffey
Some Factors Of Methodism, J. E. Mahaffey
Methodist Historical Society Addresses
Looks at the founding of Methodism and some of the characteristics that make the denomination unique.
Methodist Sunday Schools After A Hundred Years, H. B. Browne
Methodist Sunday Schools After A Hundred Years, H. B. Browne
Methodist Historical Society Addresses
A history of the Sunday School movement in the Methodist Church, with a focus on the South and South Carolina.
Trials And Triumphs Of Charleston Methodism, Watson Boone Duncan
Trials And Triumphs Of Charleston Methodism, Watson Boone Duncan
Methodist Historical Society Addresses
Survey of the history of the Methodist churches in Charleston, SC.
The Place Of The Local Preacher In Methodism, Joseph B. Traywick
The Place Of The Local Preacher In Methodism, Joseph B. Traywick
Methodist Historical Society Addresses
Biographical sketches of clergy in South Carolina who served as local preachers, and historical information about the development of their role.
Early Methodism On The Pee Dee, R. E. Stackhouse
Early Methodism On The Pee Dee, R. E. Stackhouse
Methodist Historical Society Addresses
Summarizes the growth and development of Methodism along the Pee Dee River, in eastern South Carolina, in the areas of Darlington, Florence, and Marion counties.
A Review Of Methodist Education In South Carolina, Emory Olin Watson
A Review Of Methodist Education In South Carolina, Emory Olin Watson
Methodist Historical Society Addresses
Summary of education in South Carolina in the colonial and antebellum eras, with a focus on the work of the Methodist Church in founding colleges and schools.
Sketch Of The Methodist Church In Charleston, S. C., 1785-1887, John O. Willson
Sketch Of The Methodist Church In Charleston, S. C., 1785-1887, John O. Willson
Methodist Books
A history of Methodism in Charleston, from the time of the denomination's founding, including histories of several congregations, of the Hammett Schism, and of the various influential people in the growth of Methodism in South Carolina.
Report Of Effective Strength Of Cavalry Brigade Signed By Robert H. Anderson, Lawtonville, S.C., January 30, 1865., Robert H. Anderson
Report Of Effective Strength Of Cavalry Brigade Signed By Robert H. Anderson, Lawtonville, S.C., January 30, 1865., Robert H. Anderson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Form signed by Confederate General Robert H. Anderson indicating his cavalry unit had an effective strength of over 1000 men.
Francis Pickens Letter To Col. Manigault Allowing Lieut. Col. Glover To Acquire To 160 Rifled Muskets For Defense. Summerville, South Carolina. July 23, 1864., Francis Wilkinson Pickens
Francis Pickens Letter To Col. Manigault Allowing Lieut. Col. Glover To Acquire To 160 Rifled Muskets For Defense. Summerville, South Carolina. July 23, 1864., Francis Wilkinson Pickens
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
F.W. Pickens orders that Colonel Manigault at Charleston allow Lieutenant Colonel Glover to have 160 rifled muskets for his reserve 1st Regiment in Summerville, South Carolina. Signed by F.W. Pickens, July 23, 1864.
Receipt To C. Sareon For Loss Of His Slave, Hooker, To Employment In The Confederate Army, South Carolina. Columbia, February, 1864., South Carolina
Receipt To C. Sareon For Loss Of His Slave, Hooker, To Employment In The Confederate Army, South Carolina. Columbia, February, 1864., South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Instrument indicating Sareon received $1250 from S.C. for having Hooker, his slave, build military fortifications in the state.
S.F. Dupont, Aboard U.S.S. Wabash, Orders Commander T.H. Patterson, Aboard The U.S.S. James Adger, To Take The "Montauk" In Tow To Ossabaw Sound, Georgia. Port Royal Harbor, S.C., January, 1863., Samuel Francis Du Pont
S.F. Dupont, Aboard U.S.S. Wabash, Orders Commander T.H. Patterson, Aboard The U.S.S. James Adger, To Take The "Montauk" In Tow To Ossabaw Sound, Georgia. Port Royal Harbor, S.C., January, 1863., Samuel Francis Du Pont
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Samuel Francis DuPont, Rear Admiral Commanding, South Atlantic Blocking Squadron, aboard U.S.S. Wabash, orders Commander T.H. Patterson, aboard the U.S.S. James Adger, to take the "Montauk" in tow to Ossabaw Sound, Georgia. DuPont also mentions the ships that are already in the sound. Port Royal Harbor, S.C., January, 1863.
Letter To Samuel Cooper From Robert E. Lee Requesting Orders For Gen. S.R. Gist, Maj. Gen. J.C. Pemberton, And General Trapier, Signed August 8, 1862., Robert Edward Lee
Letter To Samuel Cooper From Robert E. Lee Requesting Orders For Gen. S.R. Gist, Maj. Gen. J.C. Pemberton, And General Trapier, Signed August 8, 1862., Robert Edward Lee
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Robert E. Lee writes to Samuel Cooper to request an order for General States Rights Gist to report to Major General J.C. Pemberton for duty with the troops under his command in South Carolina and Georgia. He also advises General Trapier to report to General Beauregard for duty, signed by Robert E. Lee, 8 April 1862.
Requsition Form Signed By States Rights Gist, States Rights Gist, Lawrence M. Keitt
Requsition Form Signed By States Rights Gist, States Rights Gist, Lawrence M. Keitt
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Requisition form signed by States Rights Gist which records the aquisition of muskets, bayonets, and assorted accessories and weapons. Dated February 15th, 1862 in Charleston, S.C.
South Carolina "Bond For Money" Between D. Goudelock And Anderson Pound[?], Union District, February 8, 1860. Signed By States Rights Gist And John R. R. Giles, States Rights Gist, D. Goudelock, John R.R. Giles, Anderson Pound
South Carolina "Bond For Money" Between D. Goudelock And Anderson Pound[?], Union District, February 8, 1860. Signed By States Rights Gist And John R. R. Giles, States Rights Gist, D. Goudelock, John R.R. Giles, Anderson Pound
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
$5000 South Carolina "bond for money" between D. Goudelock and Anderson Pound[?], Union District, February 8, 1860. Signed by States Rights Gist, John R. R. Giles, T.W.G. Giles and one other.
Sworn Oath To Not Provide Liquor To Slaves; Liquor License., B. H. Teague, Aiken, Barnwell District, South Carolina
Sworn Oath To Not Provide Liquor To Slaves; Liquor License., B. H. Teague, Aiken, Barnwell District, South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
John F. Cutter attests to not provide or sell liquor to any slaves. Aiken, Barnwell District, South Carolina, 1859.
Slave Trade Ledger Of William James Smith, 1844-1854, William James Smith
Slave Trade Ledger Of William James Smith, 1844-1854, William James Smith
Local History
This ledger meticulously details the prices paid and received for scores of human beings (as slaves; only first names are recorded), as well as the expenses incurred by Smith in undertaking this business venture, such as feeding, clothing, sheltering, and nursing the people he purchased and sold. The details of the book illustrate that Smith took several "trips" between 1844 and 1854 to buy and sell slaves: detailed records of purchases and sales of "Negroes" exist for all of the years between 1844 and 1854. The listing of expenses for the year of 1844 (the most complete account) indicate that …
Diplomatic Letter Of Introduction For James Chesnut Of Camden, S.C. Written By John Forsyth, Secretary Of State, 1839., John Forsyth
Diplomatic Letter Of Introduction For James Chesnut Of Camden, S.C. Written By John Forsyth, Secretary Of State, 1839., John Forsyth
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Diplomatic letter of introduction for James Chesnut of Camden, S.C. "to the respective diplomatic agents of United States in Europe," written and signed by John Forsyth, U.S. Secretary of State, in compliance with a request from the Secretary of War Joel Poinsett (also from S.C.). 1839.
Certificate Authenticating The Original Appointment Of B.H. Saxon As Secretary Of State Of South Carolina, Signed By Pierce M. Butler, Governor, And B.H. Saxon. Dated November 4, 1837, Columbia, S.C., Pierce Mason Butler
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
The appointment of B.H. Saxon as the Secretary of State of South Carolina is certified by this document. Signed by Pierce M. Butler and B.H. Saxon. 1837.
Marquis De Lafayette Letter To Francis Huger Regarding The Former's Tour Of The U.S. 1825., Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Marquis De Lafayette Letter To Francis Huger Regarding The Former's Tour Of The U.S. 1825., Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This letter to Francis Huger regards Lafayette's tour of the United States. Huger was the son of Isaac Huger, befriended by Lafayette during the American Revolution. Here Lafayette writes about his progress towards South Carolina on the tour.