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Blacks In The History Of The Bethel Churches (Methodist) Of Charleston, South Carolina, David Myers
Blacks In The History Of The Bethel Churches (Methodist) Of Charleston, South Carolina, David Myers
Methodist Books
This book is a study of the Black members of the various Bethel Methodist Churches in Charleston, SC, based on the records of those churches and on published histories of those churches.
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 …
Petition Of Prisoners In Worcester Jail To Extend The Prison Yard, September 8, 1784., Elijah Isaacson, George Shayer, Jacob Ellison, Henry Chase, Jonathan Willington, Daniel Novell, Asa Danforth, Matthew Knight
Petition Of Prisoners In Worcester Jail To Extend The Prison Yard, September 8, 1784., Elijah Isaacson, George Shayer, Jacob Ellison, Henry Chase, Jonathan Willington, Daniel Novell, Asa Danforth, Matthew Knight
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
The prisoners ask that the prison yard at Worcester jail be extended to accomodate the increasing number of prisoners.
"To The People Of New Orleans" Broadside, By John T. Monroe, April 25, 1862., John T. Monroe
"To The People Of New Orleans" Broadside, By John T. Monroe, April 25, 1862., John T. Monroe
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
In this item, a broadside about 12" x 18", Mayor of New Orleans John T. Monroe addresses the citizens of that city just prior to its capitulation in the American Civil War, April 25, 1862.
Thomas Pinckney, Agent At Virginia, Tennessee And Georgia Air Line (Railroad), Inquires With W.G. Macdowell, Treasurer Of N.& W. Railroad (Norfolk & Western?), As To The Status Of A Claim Made By Shippers Compress Co., Thomas Pinckney
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Pinckney, agent at Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia Air Line (railroad), inquires with W.G. Macdowell, treasurer of N.& W. Railroad (Norfolk & Western?), as to whether or not a claim of $1690.33 made by Shippers Compress Company has been paid to N. & W. October 25, 1887.
The Lafayette Mclaws Papers, Lafayette Mclaws
The Lafayette Mclaws Papers, Lafayette Mclaws
Lafayette McLaws Papers
Complete letters and transcriptions.
History Of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Bishopville, South Carolina, Circa 1814-2008, John Kelley Segars, Dorothy Tedder Smith, Linda Haley Sutherland, Betty Brown Truesdale
History Of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Bishopville, South Carolina, Circa 1814-2008, John Kelley Segars, Dorothy Tedder Smith, Linda Haley Sutherland, Betty Brown Truesdale
Methodist Books
This story of Bethlehem United Methodist Church is compiled with much love and deep appreciation of those earlier dedicated Methodists who organized this Church and of those (including early church historians, newspaper editors, archives and courthouse employees) who shared information that is being used by the authors to write this revised version of her history.
While researching and recording this history, we discovered numerous church land conveyances, newspaper articles, 1878-1928 history of the Woman's Missionary Society of Bethlehem, other data that had not been recorded in prior histories, and numerous bits of information about events that occurred during 1990-2008. We …
Cornbread & Sushi: A Journey Through The Rural South, John E. Lane, Deno P. Trakas
Cornbread & Sushi: A Journey Through The Rural South, John E. Lane, Deno P. Trakas
College Books
"This book is a collaborative product of the Cornbread & Sushi Seminar at Wofford College 2005-2006"
The seminar was led by the faculty members John Lane and Deno Trakas. The contributors (including Wofford students, faculty, and staff, and Southern authors) are: Austin Baker, Elizabeth Bethea, Butch Clay, Hal Crowther, Ivy Farr, Tom Franklin, William Gay, Frye Gaillard, Steve Harvey, Casey Lambert, Martin Lammon, John Lane, Lewis Lovett, Trish Makres, Karen Sayler McElmurray, Larry McGehee, Jim Morgan, Mary Mungo, Mark Olencki, Wilson Peden, Jason Rains, Hallie Sessoms, Ron Rash, Dori Sanders, Bettie Sellers, George Singleton, Lee Smith, Deno Trakas, Laura Vaughn, …
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.
The Isle Of Tranquility In An Age Of Turbulence: Student Life At Wofford In The Sixties And Seventies, David Morgan
The Isle Of Tranquility In An Age Of Turbulence: Student Life At Wofford In The Sixties And Seventies, David Morgan
College Books
A senior thesis, prepared in 1981, about student life at Wofford College during the 1960s and 1970s. The author makes use of student newspaper articles and some interviews to describe student reaction during a period of change.
History Of Nazareth United Methodist Church, Westminster, Sc, Elaine J. Morehead
History Of Nazareth United Methodist Church, Westminster, Sc, Elaine J. Morehead
Methodist Books
Narrative history of Nazareth United Methodist Church from the 1890s to 1971, including list of members, ministers, memorials, the budget for 1972, significant events, and officers for 1972.
From Stolnoy To Spartanburg: The Two Worlds Of A Former Russian Princess, Marie Gagarine
From Stolnoy To Spartanburg: The Two Worlds Of A Former Russian Princess, Marie Gagarine
College Books
Marie Gagarine grew up amid the luxury and privilege of tsarist Russia. With the Revolution of 1917, the world of her youth was swept away and she was forced to flee, eventually finding a new life for herself and her sons in the United States. Today she is a devoted citizen of her adopted country, dedicated to her teaching at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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.
Usn Commander W.R. Anderson Writes On Uss Nautilus Stationary A Summary Of The Ship'd Journey Across The North Pole, 1958, William Robert Anderson
Usn Commander W.R. Anderson Writes On Uss Nautilus Stationary A Summary Of The Ship'd Journey Across The North Pole, 1958, William Robert Anderson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Anderson thanks addressee Mr. Sickel for his interesting letter (not included) and summarizes the journey of the USS Nautilus under the polar ice cap and across the North Pole on August 3, 1958. The letter is typed on USS Nautilus stationary.
Old Cokesbury In Greenwood County, South Carolina: Religious And Educational Center In Nineteenth Century, John W. Moore
Old Cokesbury In Greenwood County, South Carolina: Religious And Educational Center In Nineteenth Century, John W. Moore
Methodist Books
The sketch in this booklet was wrltten at the request oft The Index-Journal of Greenwood by John W. Moore and was published in The Index-Joumal in three installments, appearing on Aug. 12, Aug. 26 and Aug. 27, 1954. Th author, who now makes his home at Mount Pleasant. S. C., first wrote a shorter sketch about Cokesbury which was published in two installments in the Charleston (SC) News and Courier in February 1954.
History Of Wofford College: 1854-1949, David Duncan Wallace
History Of Wofford College: 1854-1949, David Duncan Wallace
College Books
The college's narrative history, written by Professor of History David Duncan Wallace, of the class of 1894, and published by Vanderbilt University Press just three years before the college's centennial.
Albert Einstein Letter To Lionel M. Ettlinger; 31 March 1940, Princeton., Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein Letter To Lionel M. Ettlinger; 31 March 1940, Princeton., Albert Einstein
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist and humanitarian, writes to Lionel M. Ettlinger in March of 1940, lamenting the present situation in Europe — and to thank him for the pipe he sent.
The Structure And Functions Of The Federal Reserve System Of The United States Today, William Law Goode
The Structure And Functions Of The Federal Reserve System Of The United States Today, William Law Goode
College Books
An overview of the history of the Federal Reserve system from its creation in 1913 to the late 1930s, and a description of its structure as of the late 1930s.
Mahatma Gandhi Letter, Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi Letter, Mahatma Gandhi
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Gandhi writes from Yeravda Prison in Poona, India in 1933 in apparent response to Harry Deutch, of the Bronx.
Spartanburg Centennial Celebration And Pageant, O. K. Williams Jr.
Spartanburg Centennial Celebration And Pageant, O. K. Williams Jr.
Local History
Snyder Field
Wofford College
Spartanburg, S. C.
November 20, 1931
Pageant presented by high school students in Spartanburg County of historical moments in the county's history.
A Sketch Of The Wightmans Of Charleston, S.C., And Of The Related New England And Canadian Branches, John Pinckney Wighman
A Sketch Of The Wightmans Of Charleston, S.C., And Of The Related New England And Canadian Branches, John Pinckney Wighman
Local History
34 pages, typescript
Welcome, Lindy: Official Souvenir Program, October 12, 1927, Spartanburg Chamber Of Commerce
Welcome, Lindy: Official Souvenir Program, October 12, 1927, Spartanburg Chamber Of Commerce
Local History
Souvenir program with photographs, advertisements, historical information, and schedule for a visit to Spartanburg by Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. The program contains information about aeronautics, about Lindbergh, about Spartanburg's recently-opened downtown airport, and advertisements from many sponsors.
Map Of Carver Heights, Spartanburg, S.C., Newbury Realty & Auction, Co., W. H. Stiff C.E.
Map Of Carver Heights, Spartanburg, S.C., Newbury Realty & Auction, Co., W. H. Stiff C.E.
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Map of Carver Heights, Spartanburg, S.C. owned by W.W. Lancaster, Wm. B. Harrison, Dr. J.T. Montgomery, subdivided by Newbury Realty & Auctions Co., Spartanburg, S.C., November 21, 1924.Scale 50 - 1 inch.
Lots lines are drawn on Beacon St., Concord Ave., and Highland Ave. This area is part of the neighborhood in Spartanburg known as Highland.
Panoramic Photograph Of 3rd Liberty Loan Parade, 27th Division U.S. Army, Spartanburg, S.C., 1918., W. J. Armstrong
Panoramic Photograph Of 3rd Liberty Loan Parade, 27th Division U.S. Army, Spartanburg, S.C., 1918., W. J. Armstrong
Local History
A panoramic photograph, taken from the Cleveland Hotel, captures downtown Spartanburg, S.C. in 1918, and in particular, the 3rd Liberty Loan parade, with the 27th Division of the U.S Army marching down Main Street. Numerous downtown landmarks are visible, including the towers of Wofford College, the spire of Central Methodist Church, Cleveland Law Range, the court house of the period, Andrews Building, Belk Hudson Building, the Daniel Morgan Statue and Morgan Square, the intersection of Main and Church Streets, the original City Hall and the Spartanburg Herald Journal Building.
Carlisle Memorial Volume, Watson Boone Duncan, Charles Forster Smith, Henry Nelson Snyder, Robert A. Law, David Duncan Wallace
Carlisle Memorial Volume, Watson Boone Duncan, Charles Forster Smith, Henry Nelson Snyder, Robert A. Law, David Duncan Wallace
College Books
Table of Contents:
The Carlisle Family
Life Sketch of Dr. Carlisle - by Dr. Charles Forster Smith
Dr. Carlisle as a Citizen - by Watson B. Duncan
The Wofford Chapel Hour - by Dr. Henry Nelson Snyder
Wofford College and its President Twenty Years Ago - by Dr. Robert A. Law
Dr. Carlisle as a Teacher - by Dr. David Duncan Wallace
Tributes to Dr. Carlisle
Alan Seeger Letter From Paris, 1913, Alan Seeger
Alan Seeger Letter From Paris, 1913, Alan Seeger
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Alan Seeger, 1888–1916, American poet, b. New York City, grad. Harvard, 1910. During World War I he served in the French Foreign Legion and was killed in battle in 1916. He is famous for his war poem, “I Have a Rendezvous with Death.” Classmate of T.S. Eliot. In this letter, Seeger talks about his arrival (in September, 1912) and accommodations in Paris, and comments upon the current political and spiritual culture of France.
Southern States Realty Co.'S Spartanburg Property, G. V. Stoeber, Southern States Realty Co., F. G. Rogers Eng'r
Southern States Realty Co.'S Spartanburg Property, G. V. Stoeber, Southern States Realty Co., F. G. Rogers Eng'r
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Map of Southern States Realty Co.'s Spartanburg property depicting lots on Beacon Ave., Concord Ave., and Highland Ave.
William Wallace Duncan, An Appreciation, John C. Kilgo
William Wallace Duncan, An Appreciation, John C. Kilgo
College Books
FOREWORD President John C. Kilgo, of Trinity College, prepared the contents of this volume to be presented in manuscript form to the members of Bishop Duncan's family. He was for many years closely associated with Bishop Duncan and between them there existed the warmest and most intimate friendship. A number of Bishop Duncan's friends and admirers expressed a desire to have a copy of this appreciation in permanent form, and Dr. Kilgo has kindly given us permission to have the manuscript printed. We are issuing this volume as a tribute of respect to one whose life and labors have been …
Correspondence To William Barrett Taylor, Date Unknown Or Unclear, Mary Sophia Boggs, Co-Operative Building Plan Association Architects, George S. & J. Willis Hewitt, Practical Paper Hangers, William Barrett Taylor
Correspondence To William Barrett Taylor, Date Unknown Or Unclear, Mary Sophia Boggs, Co-Operative Building Plan Association Architects, George S. & J. Willis Hewitt, Practical Paper Hangers, William Barrett Taylor
William Robertson Boggs Family Papers
Correspondence to William Barrett Taylor, date unknown or unclear.
Box 3, folder 7.