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The Ten Tribes Of Wier In America - Accession 715 No. 6, Family History - Wier Family, William Swansea Wier
The Ten Tribes Of Wier In America - Accession 715 No. 6, Family History - Wier Family, William Swansea Wier
Manuscript Collection
The Ten Tribes of Wier in America was compiled and printed by William Swansea Wier in Atlanta, Georgia in 1933. The book covers the family and descendants of Thomas and Mary Withrow Wier from the 1700s through 1933. They eventually settled in Greenwood, S.C. There are handwritten notes in the book presumably added by the author. Other surnames found in the volume include: Blake, Britt, Dunbar, Gregg, Peden, McDill, McDowell, Mull, and Scott. The book includes photographs and a folding generational chart. Please see the attached document.
Arnold Michael Shankman Papers - Accession 259, Arnold Michael Shankman
Arnold Michael Shankman Papers - Accession 259, Arnold Michael Shankman
Manuscript Collection
The Arnold Shankman Papers are a treasure trove of historical research in a variety of areas. Within the American Civil War era, Shankman had extensively researched the “copperhead” movement of northern opposition to the war and was an expert on one of its leading members, Clement Vallandigham. Pursuing his interest in ethnic history, Dr. Shankman was a pioneer in the study of how ethnic and immigrant groups viewed each other. For example, he was one of the first to use early African-American newspapers to determine the views of blacks toward Italian immigrants and other groups. Shankman also was singularly instrumental …
Miriam Williford Papers - Accession 157, Miriam Williford
Miriam Williford Papers - Accession 157, Miriam Williford
Manuscript Collection
The Miriam Williford Papers consist of correspondence, newspaper clippings, lecture and teaching materials, research notes, professional files, rough notes and drafts of publications, copies of historical manuscripts from other repositories, and other Papers, The collection pertains to Willifords’ teaching and publishing activities, and to her involvement with professional organizations and seminars such as the Latin American Studies Association (1975). Her research files include extensive material on Jeremy Bentham and his interest in Latin America, and includes correspondence with Simon Bolivar and other leaders of Latin American independence; papers on the administration of Mariano Galvez, Chief of State of Guatemala from …
The Blue Ridge Railroad: Letters Of Mr. George A. Trenholm And Mr. William Gregg On That Subject - Accession 1208 - M575 (628), Blue Ridge Railroad, George A. Trenholm, William Gregg
The Blue Ridge Railroad: Letters Of Mr. George A. Trenholm And Mr. William Gregg On That Subject - Accession 1208 - M575 (628), Blue Ridge Railroad, George A. Trenholm, William Gregg
Manuscript Collection
The collection consists of a booklet of letters to the editor from George A. Trenholm and William Gregg concerning The Blue Ridge Railroad. This railroad was to be built to complete the connection of the line that was to run from Charleston, SC to Cincinnati, Ohio. This line would have run from Anderson, SC to Knoxville, TN. Construction began in 1854 and ceased just before the beginning of the Civil War. The railroad was never completed. The letters appeared in the Edgefield Advertiser, Charleston Courier, and Charleston Mercury in 1860.
Arnold Michael Shankman Papers - Accession 98, Arnold Michael Shankman
Arnold Michael Shankman Papers - Accession 98, Arnold Michael Shankman
Manuscript Collection
The Arnold Shankman Papers consist mainly of photocopies of manuscript collections which Dr. Shankman used for his research and writing. Included are pamphlets, biographical sketches, correspondence and newspaper accounts. Most of the collection relates to the American Civil War, particularly in Illinois, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, but there is material relating to Jewish history, African-Americans and United States foreign relations.