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  Great Falls, SC Historic Calendar Collection - Accession 1130 - M518 (569)

  Great Falls, SC

  Accession 1130 - M518 (569)

  This collection consists of two calendars containing historic photographs and images of Great Falls, South Carolina. The calendars were produced by Great Falls Home Town Association, inc. They contain photographs and images for each month and provides historical narratives relating to the history of Great Falls.

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  Greenville County Library Records - Accession 515 - M218 (262-265)

  Greenville County Library

  Accession 515 - M218 (262-265)

  The Greenville County Library Records consist of photocopies of correspondence, clippings, and reports relating to the library’s efforts to preserve its funding level in the face of proposed budget cuts by Greenville County, SC.

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  Greenville Feminist Theatre Records - Accession 143 - M69 (84)

  Greenville Feminist Theatre

  Accession 143 - M69 (84)

  The Greenville Feminist Theatre Records consist of songs and skits promoting the feminist movement and the cause of women’s rights from the Greenville Feminist Theatre in Greenville, South Carolina

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  Sam Greer Papers - Accession 569

  Samuel Maurice Greer

  Accession 569

  This collection consists of records from the Rock Hill United Way Campaign and records of the State of South Carolina Board of Education collected by Dr. Samuel Maurice Greer (1932-1997) who was a former president of the Rock Hill United Way and represented the 16^th Judicial Circuit on the State of South Carolina Board of Education. Dr. Greer was also a professor (and later Dean) in the School of Consumer Science at Winthrop University from 1971-1996. The collection consists of constitution and bylaws, campaign records, financial records, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and publications related to the Rock Hill United Way. The collection also contains reports, minutes, budget and financial records, correspondence, and other records related to the South Carolina State Board of Education.
  

  
  

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  Alice Henrietta Gregg Papers - Accession 312

  Alice Henrietta Gregg

  Accession 312

  Dr. Alice Henrietta Gregg (1893-1978) was a 1914 graduate of Winthrop College and she served as a Christian missionary to China from 1916 to 1950. The Alice Henrietta Gregg Papers in box one primarily consist of dissertation notes on Chinese culture, pamphlets, & magazines relating to China, a dedication book, drawings, pictures, a portfolio of Indian art, and a scrapbook (1950-1967) which contains some correspondence and biographical information. The collection in box 2 primarily consist of Dr. Alice Gregg’s bible, a copy of her book titled: Hsin Hsin Yin; Hearts Touch Hearts, a book titled: Fifty Years in China, The Memoirs of John Leighton Stuart, Missionary & Ambassador, pictures, inspirational letters, note cards, newspaper articles referring to Dr. Gregg’s missionary work in China, biographical articles and obituary notices, map of Anking, China.

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  Essays on Domestic Industry: or, an Enquiry into the Expediency of Establishing Cotton Manufactures in South Carolina - Accession 1322 - M659 (713)

  William Gregg and South Carolina Agriculture

  Accession 1322 - M659 (713)

  The collection consists of a booklet titled, Essays on Domestic Industry: or, an Enquiry into the Expediency of Establishing Cotton Manufactures in South Carolina Originally Published In The Charleston Courier, And Now Re-Published At The Request Of Several Gentleman of Charleston printed by Burges & James, Publishers in Charleston, SC in 1845. This publication consists of essays concerning the production of cotton in the southern states.

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  William H. Grier, Sr. Scrapbooks - Accession 567

  William Harris Grier Sr., Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Company, and Bleachery

  Accession 567

  The William H. Grier, Sr. Papers include correspondence, clippings, memoranda, copies of the company newsletter, telegrams, and other papers, relating to the history of the Rock Hill Printing Company (RHPFC) and to the career of William H. Grier, Sr. (1901-1983) who was a company executive and trustee to Winthrop College (1953-1975). The Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Company was founded in 1929 in Rock Hill, SC and was known locally as “The Bleachery.” It was one the nation’s largest textile finishing plants at its height. The Rock Hill plant bleached, dyed, printed and finished cloth and employed nearly 5,000 workers at its height in 1965. The plant site was placed on the National Register of Historic places in 2013. From 1936 to 1976 William H. Grier kept scrapbooks relating to his activities and the activities of the company. These materials are an excellent source for the history of “The Bleachery” and the textile industry in general. The 24 bound scrapbooks contain plant memoranda, newsletters, photographs, newspaper clippings, postcards, correspondence, promotional material, fabric samples, and other material relating to RHPFC. The memoranda and correspondence include information about raises, incentives, the annual Christmas Tree Celebration for the children of the workers, and other topics. The newspaper clippings relate such information as advances by the plant as well as trouble with organized labor. The photographs are of the plant, the workers, Grier and other officers, the area around the plant, and Rock Hill. “The Bleachery” printed and finished the first Rayon woven and printed in the South in 1938. There are fabric samples of the rayon in one of the scrapbooks. RHPFC put forth a great effort on the home front during WWII. They not only had a large number of their workers volunteer for military service but they also printed American flags and contributed other textile products to the war effort. The 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s were a time of change for the textile industry and these issues are reflected in the scrapbooks as well.

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  Alberta Tucker Grimes Papers - Accession 505 - M231 (279)

  Alberta Tucker Grimes

  Accession 505 - M231 (279)

  Alberta Tucker Grimes (1909-2002) was an educator from Greenville, South Carolina and was the first black school counselor in Greenville County and later became the first full-time African-American counselor in the state. She helped establish the first Head Start Program in the state of South Carolina in Greenville County which was charted on June 15, 1965. The Head Start program she started in Greenville became the model for similar programs throughout the state. The Alberta Tucker Grimes Papers consist of original charter of the Greenville County Head Start (June 15, 1965), correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, certificates, and programs relating to Mrs. Grimes’ tenure as president of the Palmetto Education Association and founder of Greenville Project Head Start social work.

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  An Address on the Character and Objects of Science: And, Especially, The Influence Of The Reformation On The Science And Literature, Past, Present And Future, of Protestant Nations: Delivered In The First Presbyterian Church, On Wednesday The 9th of May, Being The Anniversary Of The Literary And Philosophical Society Of South Carolina - Accession 1321 - M658 (712)

  Thomas Smith Grimke

  Accession 1321 - M658 (712)

  This collection consists of a publication titled, An Address on the Character and Objects of Science: And, Especially, The Influence Of The Reformation On The Science And Literature, Past, Present And Future, of Protestant Nations: Delivered In The First Presbyterian Church, On Wednesday The 9th of May, Being The Anniversary Of The Literary And Philosophical Society Of South Carolina by Thomas S. Grimke and published by A. E. Miller in Charleston, SC in 1827. This publication covers the effect of The Reformation on science and literature. Grimke (1786-1834) was an attorney, author, orator, social activist, and served in the South Carolina State Senate from 1826-1830.

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  Catawba River Valley Gristmill Survey - Accession 1018 - M445 (496)

  Gristmills, Deborah Joy, Linda France Stine, and John W. Clauser Jr.

  Accession 1018 - M445 (496)

  The Catawba River Valley Gristmill Survey consists of a well researched survey published by Legacy Research Associates, Inc. Durham, NC and submitted to The Catawba Regional Council of Governments: Rock Hill, SC, The Katawba Valley Land Trust: Lancaster County, SC, and The South Carolina Department of Archives and History: Columbia, SC with the principal writers being Deborah Joy, Linda France Stine, and John W. Clauser, Jr. There objectives were: "First to develop an historical context that could be useful in understanding the gristmill industry in the Carolina Piedmont region. The second objective was to survey eight gristmill sites. The final objective of the project was to integrate the results of background research and field reconnaissance in a professional archaeological report. Project sponsors also requested that information about other gristmills sites in [York, Lancaster, and Chester Counties] be included as a contributing element of the research."

  The Survey traces the development of the South Carolina Piedmont milling industry, types of water-powered gristmills, the relationship of the natural environment of the Catawba River study area, historical and archaeological research methodology, results of historical and archaeological investigations, summary and recommendations.The selected gristmills in the Catawba River Study Area were: Garrison-Webb Mill, Steele Creek, York County; Springs-White Mill, Nation Ford, Catawba River, York County; Adam Ivy/Turkey Point Mill, Kings Bottom, Catawba River, Lancaster County; Cureton Mill, Mill Creek, Lancaster County; Foster Mill, Catawba River, Lancaster County; Gibson Mill, Catawba River, Lancaster County; Blair-Izard Mill, Catawba River, Lancaster County; Witherspoon Mill, Catawba River, Lancaster County;

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  Mary Claire Traxler Grogan Collection - Accession 1567

  Mary Claire Traxler Grogan and Winthrop Memorabilia

  Accession 1567

  The Mary Claire Traxler Grogan Collection consists of memorabilia collected by Mary Claire Traxler Grogan (Class of 1975) while she was a student at Winthrop College from 1971-1975 and alumni records concerning Winthrop Class of 1975 reunions. The types of materials in this collection include copies of the student newspaper, The Johnsonian, programs and ticket stubs from events on campus, miscellaneous papers, directories, class schedule manuals, registration manuals, bulletins, memorabilia, and alumni records. Some of the memorabilia in this collection are transferred to University Records under memorabilia (W415.2).

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  Rosa B. Guess Papers - Accession 373

  Rosa Baskin Strait Guess, Strait Family, Wylie Family, Addison Family, Dunlap Family, Gaston Family, Gill Family, McCullough Family, and McDowell Family

  Accession 373

  The collection contains papers relating to members of the Addison, Dunlap, Gaston, Gill, McCollough, McDowell, Strait and Wylie families as well as various other families. Included in the papers are correspondence, military orders, court orders, deeds, wills, notices, financial records, government appointments, contracts of employment, documents relating to land transactions, tax forms, and a petition of guardianship, an application for Confederate Roll of Honour, a statement of births and deaths, a list of taxable property in Chester, a deposition, an affidavit, and an editorial column. The collection is made up entirely of positive photocopies of original documents. The collection may assist in genealogical research of the above named families. Rosa Baskin Strait Guess (1892-1988) was a Winthrop graduate of the Class of 1911, was a longtime music teacher at Rock Hill High School, author, and a genealogist descended from some of the earliest families in Chester, SC including revolutionary leader Justice John Gaston (1700-1782).

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  John Joseph Guilbeau Papers - Accession 188

  John Joseph Guilbeau

  Accession 188

  John Joseph Guilbeau [1913-1990] was a Professor of French at Winthrop College (1965-1978). The Papers consist of correspondence, speeches, research papers and articles concerning Guilbeau’s interest and research in the French language and folklore, particularly in Louisiana (1956-1973); his service on the corporation visiting committee of the Department of Foreign Literatures and Linguistics at MIT (1973-1977); his association with the South Central Modern Language Association (1958-1965); and his tenure as a professor in the Winthrop Modern and Classical Languages Department (1965-1978).

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  Haasis Family Papers - Accession 234

  Haasis Family, Julius Friedrich Haasis, Cuthbert Wead Haasis, and Eleanor Wead Haasis

  Accession 234

  The Haasis Family Papers consist of family history data, correspondence, literary manuscripts, drawings, photographs, newspaper clippings, financial and legal papers, memorabilia, and other papers of the Haasis family of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and Aiken, South Carolina. Includes club and organizational files for the American Association of University Women, American Rose Society, Smokey Mountains History Club, the Connecticut College Alumni Association, Aiken Naturalists Club, Edisto Beach Yacht Club, the Savannah River Valley Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Rutgers Alumni Association. Subjects include gardening, gold mining, South America, girl scouting, engineering, travel, Europe, China, and India. Also of particular is a Physics Notebook by Julius Friedrich Haasis (1827-1888) in which he illustrates in the margins the political and social turmoil being felt in the 1840s German State and in Europe. For more an in depth synopsis of the notebook consult the attached article by Fred Powell titled, "Julius Friedrich Haais' "Physik Heft" Das Gesetz des Hebels (The Laws of Leverage)."

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  Hadassah Chapter in Aiken Records - Accession 335

  Hadassah Chapter, Aiken and Esther Surasky Persky

  Accession 335

  The Hadassah Chapter of Aiken Records contains correspondence, thank-you notes, New Year booklets, newspaper clippings and scrap books relating to the Aiken Chapter of Hadassah Sisterhood and its members. The Aiken chapter was founded in 1938 with Esther Persky (Winthrop Class of 1918) as the chief organizer. Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, “is a volunteer organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to the land, the people, and the future of Israel. Through education, advocacy, and youth development, and its support of medical care and research at Hadassah Medical Organization, Hadassah enhances the health and lives of people in Israel, the United States and worldwide.”

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  Haile Gold Mine Records - Accession 182 - M83 (104-106)

  Haile Gold Mine

  Accession 182 - M83 (104-106)

  The Haile Gold Mine Records consist of a report by the Bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior describing the history and operation of the gold mine and weekly time and payroll records. The records are entirely photocopies. The Haile Gold Mine was founded in 1827 and is located in Lancaster County 3 ½ miles northeast of Kershaw.

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  Hair Family Papers - Accession 469 - M191 (233)

  Hair Family

  Accession 469 - M191 (233)

  The Hair Family Papers consist of photocopies and photographs of two Civil War letters written by Isiah W. Hair (1830-1866) with transcriptions. Also included is some genealogical information on the Hair and Busbia families.

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  Hall Family Papers - Accession 871 - M391 (442)

  Hall Family

  Accession 871 - M391 (442)

  The Hall Family papers consist of photocopies of newspaper clippings, genealogical information, notes, articles, obituaries concerning William Stuart Hall, Sr. (1840-1912), William Stuart Hall, Jr. (1869-1938), and Elliott Holmes Hall, Sr. (1878-1940). Of particular interest is an article ("The germ of Winthrop College") written by William, Jr. postulating that William, Sr. and Mrs. Walker, a teacher from the Great Fall, SC area, deserve some credit for the establishment of Winthrop.

  William Stuart Hall, Sr. was born Fairfield County, SC and served in the American Civil War in the Confederate Army in Company A, 1st South Carolina Volunteers during the Civil War. He served in the State House of Representatives from Chester County from 1882-1883 where he advocated for the establishment of a Women’s College in the State of South Carolina which would later come to fruition with the establishment of Winthrop Training School in 1886. William Stuart Hall, Jr. was a graduate of Wofford College and went on to become a prominent lawyer based in Gaffney, SC. He served as a State House of Representatives from 1908 to 1910 and served as a State Senator from 1910-1914. Elliott Holmes Hall was a graduate of Wofford College a prominent resident and educator in Chester, SC. Elliott also served as a state legislature from 1917 to 1918.

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  William Woodward Hall Memoir - Accession 1556 M760 (817)

  William Woodward Hall Sr.; William Woodward Hall Jr.; Fairfield County, SC; and York, SC

  Accession 1556 - M760 (817)

  This collection consists of a self-published memoir titled, A Far Cry by William Woodard Hall (1920-2013) in 1997 and autographed by the author in 1998. The memoir details the author’s experiences being raised in Fairfield County, SC, life during the Great Depression, moving to York, SC, his service during World War II in India, operating a floor and wall covering business he opened after the war, his tenure as director of the Bank of York, his work with his church (First Presbyterian Church of York), and his work with the York Rotary Club. He relates all the stories he heard and could remember from when he grew up and then his family life and experiences as native South Carolinian. His memoirs were edited by his son, Dr. William Woodward Hall, Jr.

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  Betty Bullock Hamilton Papers - Accession 883

  Elizabeth Marjane Bullock Hamilton

  Accession 883

  The Betty Bullock Hamilton Papers consists of material related to Mrs. Hamilton and her family. Elizabeth Marjane Bullock “Betty” Hamilton (1929-2005) was a 1950 Winthrop College graduate. Some of the materials are related to her husband Robert Briggs “Bobby” Hamilton Jr. (1925-2015) who was a graduate of Rock Hill High School. The collection consists of correspondence, pens, postcards, clippings, report cards, ticket stubs, invitations, books of club rules, regulations and members, programs from Churches, clubs, commencement ceremonies and entertainment sponsored by Winthrop University.

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  James Hamilton Speech - Accession 621 - M265 (315)

  James Hamilton Jr.

  Accession 621 - M265 (315)

  The James Hamilton Speech consists of a published speech delivered by Mr. James Hamilton, a member of the House of Representatives from South Carolina (1822-1829), on the Tariff of 1828. The speech was published by Green & Jarvis in 1828 and titled, Speech of Mr. Hamilton, Of S. Carolina, on Mr. Randolph's Motion Indefinitely To Postpone The Tariff Bill: Delivered In The House Of Representatives Of The United States, 19th April, 1828.

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  Hammond Family Papers - Accession 557 - M243 (291)

  Hammond Family

  Accession 557 - M243 (291)

  The Hammond Family was principally from North Augusta, South Carolina. The Hammond Family papers consists of a Hammond family history (1645-1969), original correspondence, indenture books, land plats, supply invoices, and surveyor’s certificates dating from 1785-1850. Of special interest is a document relating to the sale of five African-American slaves (1836). Also included are two pages of the Daily Chronicle and Sentinel newspaper of Augusta, GA (1836).

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  Prison War Camp (WWII), Hampton, South Carolina - Accession 638 - M277 (327)

  Hampton, SC

  Accession 638 - M277 (327)

  The Prison War Camp (WWII), Hampton, South Carolina collection consists of a reminiscence and history written by Mildred Bowers Rivers titled Prison War Camp World War II, Hampton, South Carolina: Arrived early fall 1943 Departed early spring 1946.The history details life in the town of Hampton, SC while being home to a POW camp during World war II, including many townspeople's experiences and interaction with German POWs.

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  Wade Hampton Collection - Accession 622 - M266 (316)

  Wade Hampton

  Accession 622 - M266 (316)

  Wade Hampton (1818-1902) was Governor of South Carolina (1876-1878) and U.S. Senator for South Carolina (1879-1891). The Wade Hampton Collection consists of a program commemorating “Wade Hampton Day” on May 14, 1895, a short summary of his war record, and speeches honoring him.

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  Wade Hampton Contract - Accession 984 - M430 (481)

  Wade Hampton

  Accession 984 - M430 (481)

  The Wade Hampton Contract was between Major James Russell and Wade Hampton stating that Russell owned Hampton for three bonds in the amount of $1666.66 each and the dates each are payable (1813, 1814, 1815). It is unclear whether the Hampton referred to is General Wade Hampton (1751-1835) or his son Wade Hampton II (1791-1858). It is more likely the elder Hampton because the younger would have been only 20 at the time and the reverse side states that the document is “a statement of the obligation due to General Hampton,” however the reverse appears to be in a different handwriting.

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  Wade Hampton Speech - Accession 623 - M267 (317)

  Wade Hampton

  Accession 623 - M267 (317)

  "Address on the Life and Character of Gen. Robert E. Lee" is a speech by Wade Hampton, III Governor of South Carolina (1876-1878) and U.S. Senator for South Carolina (1879-1891), on the life and character of American Civil War Confederate General Robert E. Lee, given to the Society of Confederate Soldiers and sailors in Maryland on October 12, 1871.

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  Hand Family Papers - Accession 732 - M337 (389)

  Hand Family

  Accession 732 - M337 (389)

  The Hand Family Papers consists of genealogical records concerning the Hand Family descended from Uriah (ca1725-ca1776) and Ascenath Brewer Hand (ca1733-ca1778). Included is a typescript record on the Hand family genealogy by Moses Henry Hand (1812-1887) (grandson of Uriah Hand) in 1863. Moses Henry Hand served in the 87th NC Militia during the American Civil War.

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  Charles Haner Civil War Diary - Accession 539 - M233 (281)

  Charles Haner and James B. Legg

  Accession 539 - M233 (281)

  The Charles Haner Civil War Diary consists of photocopies and a transcription by James B. Legg of Union soldier Charles Haner who served in Co. D, 14^th Michigan Infantry, 1^st Brigade, 2^nd Division, 14^th Army Corp from February 9, 1865 to March 14,1865 during the American Civil War. Haner’s regiment participated in Union Major General William Tecumseh Sherman’s Campaign of the Carolinas.

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  Harbison and Cherry Family Land Records - Accession 1478 - M720 (776)

  Harbison Family and Cherry Family

  Accession 1478 - M720 (776)

  The Harbison and Cherry Family Land Records collection consists of original deeds, plats, indentures and other land records pertaining primarily to the Cherry and Harbison families of Chester County, S.C. The documents begin with the transfer of land from a Rebecca Patton to James Harbison (1739-1825) and continue with his son, Alexander Harbison (1775-1846) land acquisitions until he sold his property to William Cherry (1781-1856) in 1830. After the sale, Alexander Harbison moved to Indiana. The rest of the documents detail William Cherry’s land acquisitions up to 1854. Allied family names mentioned in the documents include Carter, Creath, Crosset, Fleming, Galt, Guy, Kearney, Kenmore, Kiser, Letsinger, Lilley, Mckinney, Nesbit, Patton, Simpson, Steedman, and Wiley. Below is a listing of the 14 documents.

  1. Land Survey- Camden District- Rebecca Patton, March 28, 1789.
  2. Deed of Conveyance and Indenture- Chester District- Rebecca Patton to James Harbeson, Signed April 30, 1794 and recorded June 24, 1794. *In Oversize: Drawer 28, Folder 103, Item 715
  3. Deed of Conveyance- Chester County- James Galt to James Harbison, Signed April 19, 1796 and recorded February 13, 1797. *In Oversize: Drawer 28, Folder 103, Item 715
  4. Land Survey- Chester County- James Harbison, April 30, 1796.
  5. Land Grant and Survey- Chester District- Thomas Carter to Alexander Harbison, ca. 1700s.
  6. Deed of Conveyance and Indenture- Chester County- Thomas Wiley to William Mckinney, Signed April 25, 1803 and recorded September 21, 1803. *In Oversize: Drawer 28, Folder 103, Item 715
  7. Deed of Conveyance and Indenture- Chester County- Thomas Carter to Alexander Harbison, Signed January 7, 1806 and Recorded June 13, 1807. *In Oversize: Drawer 28, Folder 103, Item 715
  8. Deed of Conveyance and indenture- Chester County- John Letsinger to Samuel Nesbit, Signed July 14, 1812 and recorded March 30, 1813. *In Oversize: Drawer 28, Folder 103, Item 715
  9. Land Survey- Chester County- Alexander Harbison, March 12, 1822.
  10. Deed of Conveyance and Indenture- Chester County- James Harbison to Alexander Harbison. Signed April 16, 1822 and recorded June 13, 1822. (This Deed includes a good summery of all the acquisitions, and all previously listed documents in this collection, of land by James Harbison and Alexander Harbison up to 1822). *In Oversize: Drawer 28, Folder 103, Item 715
  11. Deed of Conveyance and Indenture- Chester County- Alexander Harbison to William Cherry, Signed March 22, 1830 and recorded March 23, 1830. *In Oversize: Drawer 28, Folder 103, Item 715
  12. Sheriff’s Title Deed for Land purchased at public auction- Chester County- Land (formerly belonged to Lucas [Chambers ?] purchased by Robert and William Cherry, September 15, 1845 and recorded January 3, 1848. *In Oversize: Drawer 28, Folder 103, Item 715
  13. Sheriff’s Title Deed for Land- Chester County- Land transferred from Robert M. Cherry (deceased) to [widow?] Deborah Cherry, January 2, 1854. *In Oversize: Drawer 28, Folder 103, Item 715
  14. Deed of Conveyance and Indenture- Chester County- Deborah Cherry to William Cherry, Signed December 11, 1854 and recorded July 4, 1857.

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  Hardaway Family Papers - Accession 222

  Hardaway Family

  Accession 222

  The Hardaway Family Papers consist of biographical and family history data, diaries, financial records, memoirs, correspondence, plantation records, and newspaper clippings of the Hardaway family, which resided principally in Alabama and Georgia. The plantation records relate to the plantation of Robert Archelaus Hardaway (1829-1899), located in Bullock’s County, Alabama. Since most of the family members were primarily in the engineering profession, there is much material concerning their work with various engineering projects in the Southeast, particularly Alabama, Georgia, Texas, and New Mexico.

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  Harden Family Genealogy - Accession 935 - M421 (472)

  Harden Family

  Accession 935 - M421 (472)

  The Harden Family Genealogy Collection contains genealogical charts of the Harden family dating back to 1763 put together by Robert Kelly Nobles, Jr. (1931-2014) of Rochelle, Georgia. M Sgt. Bob Nobles, Jr. traces his mother’s line, Veleria Elizabeth Fulghum (1910-2000) through his grandmother, Hazel Edel Harden (1889-1972) all the way to Henry Harden, Sr., American Revolutionary Soldier, who died in 1783 and his wife Elizabeth Sealy. Other family names include Bracewell, Cooper, Currie, Fulghum, Nobles, and Sealey.

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  Reverend Edward King Hardin, Jr. Prayer Meeting Record Book - Accession 1692 - M815 (872)

  Edward King Hardin Jr. and St. John's United Methodist Church

  Accession 1692 - M815 (872)

  This collection consists of a prayer meeting record book kept by Reverend Edward King Hardin, Jr. (1884-1918). The record book describes prayer meetings held at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Rock Hill, SC from January to May 1912. The descriptions start with the number of attendees, the weather, topics for discussion, and what happened. Edward Hardin was a prominent Methodist minister who died during the influenza pandemic (Spanish Flu) of 1918 while he was the minister at Central Methodist Church in Ashville, NC. He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Chester, SC.

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  John Anderson Hardin Papers - Accession 536

  John Anderson Hardin

  Accession 536

  This collection consists of papers relating to John Anderson Hardin (1920-2010). The papers relate mainly to his business and political career which includes two terms as Mayor of Rock Hill, South Carolina from 1956-1963. These records include many papers dealing with many City of Rock Hill businesses. The collection also includes papers dealing with John Hardin’s career in the Savings and Loan Business, including his term as President of the U.S. League of Savings Association. There are also some records of a personal interest and relate to his family.

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  Walter Anderson Hardin Papers - Accession 1019

  Walter Anderson Hardin, John Gary Anderson, Rock Hill Buggy Company, Anderson Motor Company, and Rock Hill Body Company

  Accession 1019

  The Walter Anderson Hardin papers consists of photocopies of newspaper clippings and articles, correspondence, and photographs mostly related to the Rock Hill Buggy Company, the Anderson Motor Company and Anderson cars, Rock Hill Body Company, and to family members related to Walter Anderson Hardin. Also included are genealogical material including lineage charts related mostly to the Anderson, McCaw, Hardin, Johnson, Belk, and Gill Families. The collection includes many articles that are biographical in nature for John Gary Anderson (1861-1937),Walter B. Roberts (1893-1993), Walter Anderson Hardin (1955-), James Carlisle Hardin, III, and Harry L. Hoy. Walter Anderson Hardin, born and raised in Rock Hill, SC, operated the Rock Hill Body Company until it closed in February of 1987 and then began a long career at Winthrop as Assistant Director and then Director of the Winthrop Physical Plant from March 1987 through June 2018.

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  Hardin-Wilkes Family Papers - Accession 221

  Hardin-Wilkes Family

  Accession 221

  The Hardin-Wilkes Family papers consist of correspondence, financial records, ledgers, newspaper clippings, photographs, and bulletins related to the Hardin-Wilkes Family. There are financial records and ledgers referring to routine business transactions conducted in and around Chester, S.C. Also included are numerous pieces of correspondence written by Captain Obadiah Hardin (1827-1862), a Confederate officer in Co. E, 6th SC Volunteers, Chester Guards, during the American Civil War, stationed at various encampments around Manassas, Virginia, in 1861. Capt. Hardin died from wounds sustained at the Battle of Dranesville on January 1, 1862.

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  Nancy Meleski Collection - Accession 1566

  Hardy Family, Holly Family, Kneeskern Family, and Morgan Family

  Accession 1566

  The Nancy Meleski Collection consists of a family bible with genealogical entries, a family dictionary that contains names of people and towns, and a collection of sheet music for vocals, violin, and piano. The names and places listed in the family bible include: Moses Franklin Hardy (1821-1898), Amanda Kneeskern Hardy (1836-1904), Seward Valley, New York, Stephen P. Brewster (1845-1922), Katherine Melinda Kneeskern Brewster (1845-1913), William Eben Hardy (b. October 29, 1852 – d. November 24, 1852), Parley Elmer Hardy (b. May 16, 1854-September 24, 1857), Julia Holly, and Rhoby Jennings. People and places listed in the family dictionary are: Volney, New York, Schroeppel, New York, Chauncy Morgan, Palermo Morgan, Albert Morgan, Richard Holly, and Marie Holly Woods.

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  Bessie Harper Radio Talk - Accession 26 - M8 (18)

  Bessie Harper

  Accession 26 - M8 (18)

  The Bessie Harper Radio Talk records consist of a draft of a radio talk on "Family Finance" that was broadcast over WIS, Columbia, South Carolina on Monday, January 25th, 1932. Bessie Harper served as chairman of the American Home Department of the South Carolina Federation of Women's Club (SCFWC). The aim of the talk is to educate families how to budget their finances and to plan their expenses which was particularly important when this talk was given in 1932 during the Great Depression. This talk offers a glimpse into families' attempts to cope with the new economic reality of life during the Great Depression.

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  City of Rock Hill Capital Improvement Plan - Accession 1621 - M791 (848)

  Karen L. Harper and Rock Hill, SC

  Accession 1621 - M791 (848)

  This collections consists of July 1, 2001 report (172 pages) produced by the City of Rock Hill titled, “Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Rock Hill for the years 2001/2002-2005/2006” which was prepared by Finance Director David B. Vehaun and Senior Financial Analyst Karen L. Harper, CPA. This document includes the City of Rock Hill Capital Improvement Plan for the years 2001-2006. The purpose of the document is to project over a five year period all necessary projects and large equipment purchases. Each project detailed includes a project justification as well as fiscal projections of the debt required to finance the projects. This capital budget is an aggregation of the costs and financing of all capital projects for the City between now and year 2006.

  The report includes sections titled: Departmental Summary; General Fund; Economic Development; Planning; Property Maintenance; Public Safety; Public Works; Parks, Recreation & Tourism; Enterprise Fund; Electric; Water; Sewer; Financing Summary;

  This report would be great source for anyone researching the history of Rock Hill, SC and its development.

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  Memoir of the Life, Character, and Public Services, of the Late Hon. Henry Wm. De Saussure - Accession 1200 - M568 (621)

  William Harper and Henry William De Saussure

  Accession 1200 - M568 (621)

  The collection consists of Memoir of the Life, Character, and Public Services, of the Late Hon. Henry Wm. De Saussure, Prepared and Read on the 15^th February, 1841, at the Circular Church, Charleston, by Appointment of the South Carolina Bar Association by The Hon. William Harper published at the Request of the South Carolina Bar Association in Charleston, SC in 1841. This publication consists of a memoir of the life of Henry William De Saussure [1763-1839], who was an American lawyer, state legislator and jurist from South Carolina, written by William Harper [1790-1847] which was read on February 15, 1841 at the Circular Church in Charleston, SC. In addition to the biographical information, the memoir includes some information concerning the genealogy of the de Saussure family.

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  Robert Harris Papers - Accession 1168

  James Robert Harris Jr., Harris Family, Bailes Family, Barham Family, Bratton Family, Brickhouse Family, Colthorp Family, Cureton Family, Elliott Family, Fullwood Family, Gordon Family, Hagins Family, Hall Family, Hawkins Family, Heath Family, Hood Family, Kirk Family, Mehaffey Family, Miller Family, Moore Family, Mulkey Family, Ormond Family, Parker Family, Pennington Family, Pettus Family, Polk Family, Potts Family, Womack Family, Wren/Wrenn Family, and Yarborough Family

  Accession 1168

  Robert “Bob” Harris (1926-1998), of Lancaster, South Carolina, spent decades researching the genealogical history of the Harris family, dating back to Essex, England in the 1500s, and various branches thereof. The collection includes extensive notes, family trees, correspondence, and photocopies of original documents, such as wills and deeds, from the 1700s and 1800s. Mr. Harris, along with distant relatives and various correspondents from around the country, searched government records, archives, church records, newspapers and a variety of other sources to compile a significant collection of data pertaining to the history of various lines of Harris descendants. There are many family names mentioned in the collection, some only briefly and others more extensively. The following family names are of the primary names included (for a full listing see Appendix I): Bailes; Barham; Bratton; Brickhouse; Colthorp; Cureton; Elliott; Fullwood; Gordon; Hagins; Hall; Harris/Herries/Heriz; Heath; Hawkins; Hood; Kirk; Mehaffey; Miller; Moore; Mulkey; Ormond; Parker; Pennington; Pettus; Polk; Potts; Womack, Wren/Wrenn; Yarborough;

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  G. Donald Harrison Papers - Accession 1548

  G. Donald Harrison

  Accession 1548

  The papers originally belonged to G. Donald Harrison (1889-1956), a notable organ designer and president of the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company. G. Donald Harrison designed and built the D.B. Johnson Memorial Organ in Byrnes Auditorium in 1955. The collection includes photos, correspondence, journal articles, news clippings, an opus list of Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company, programs, pamphlets, and birth certificates. The majority of these are original copies. The collection also includes a set of vinyl records, two bound volumes, two DVDs, and a WWI dog tag.

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  Harrison United Methodist Church History - Accession 598 - M257 (306)

  Harrison United Methodist Church

  Accession 598 - M257 (306)

  The Harrison United Methodist Church History is a bound history of the Harrison United Methodist Church founded in 1785 and located in Pineville, N.C was printed on May 20, 1984 in honor of the church's bicentennial. The publication includes a history of the church written by Orion N. Hutchinson, Jr. and Irene McGinn from 1955 as well as pictorial history of the church dating to 1984.

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  John Ratchford Hart Papers - Accession 185 - M96 (122)

  John Ratchford Hart

  Accession 185 - M96 (122)

  The John Ratchford Hart Papers consist of correspondence between Mr. Hart (1873-1939) and A.S. Salley concerning the boundary between North and South Carolina, entries from deed books concerning lots of land in the city of York, SC, correspondence between Mr. Hart and various South Carolinians, including Captain W.E. Gonzales in which they discuss historical matters in South Carolina, a history of York, a history of the Catawba River, and a biography of educator, senator, lawyer, and Confederate Major James Franklin Hart (1837-1905 ) of Yorkville, SC written by Mr. Hart, a speech by Mr. Hart concerning the history of the Supreme Court of North Carolina titled “Historical Gems and Ideals” and copies of issues of newspapers, including The Daily Southern Guardian, The Press, and the Tri-Weekly Mercury, all published in 1862.

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  Hartsville, S.C. Postcard Collection - Accession 69 - M31 (43)

  Hartsville, S.C. Postcards

  Accession 69 - M31 (43)

  Hartsville, SC Postcard Collection consists of a pack of postcards (ca1946) with fold out pictures depicting historic buildings and scenes including: US Post Office; Beautiful Prestwood Lake; Scene in Kalmia Gardens (2); Lawton Park Pavilion; Home of Jas. L. Coker; Community Center Building; First Baptist Church; Hartsville Armory; Coker College Administration Building; Coker College Memorial Hall; Hartsville High School, Cotton Field at Coker Pedigreed Seed Co.; Sonoco Products Company; Cotton Mill; Hartsville Print and Dye Works; Oil Mill; International Minerals and Chemical Co;

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  American Library Association Designated Depository Libraries Report - Accession 1544 M753 (810)

  Mary Ann Hartwell and American Library Association

  Accession 1544 - M753 (810)

  This collection consists of Report on designated depository libraries, showing conditions on Apr. 16, 1923, under selective plan first authorized by Public Act 171, 67th Congress, with list of designated depository libraries revised to July 1, 1923 by Mary Ann Hartwell, cataloger in Office of Superintendent of Documents and Member of Public Documents Committee of the American Library Association which was printed by the Washington Government Printing Office in 1923. The report, statistical in nature, includes “(1) A copy of the “Classified list of Untied States public documents for selection by depository libraries, July 1, 1922,” annotated with figures showing the number of requests for each series of publications; (2) A list of the designated depositories corrected to April 16, 1923; (3) An outline map of the United States showing designated depository libraries, April 16, 1923, with relative numbers of publications received under selective plan and ratio between number of libraries and population of each State (PL. 1); (4) An outline map of the United States showing kinds of libraries designated as depositories, April 16, 1923 (Pl. 2); and (5) A sheet which shows in tabular form, by States, sizes of collections and kinds of libraries, the same information which is plotted on the two accompanying maps of the United States just mentioned.”

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  Hayes-Steele Family History - Accession 1515

  Hayes Family, Steele Family, and Claude R. Smith

  Accession 1515

  The Hayes-Steele Genealogical Collection consists of genealogical records and research pertaining to the Hayes and Steele family authored by former Rock Hill and Lancaster, SC resident Claude R. Smith (ca1924-2015). There is also information related to following allied families: Anderson; Baker; Barron; Barry; Bigger; Boyd; Brandon; Brewer; Carothers; Drennan; Eakle; Edwards; Fee; Gladden; Henderson; Matthews; McCleland; McCreight; McFadden; Miller; Shillinglaw; Simril; Thomasson; Wherry; White; Williams;. The family records consists of genealogy lists and charts, maps, photographs, property and house plans, death announcements, newspapers articles, marriage licenses, and family anecdotes.

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  John C. Hayes III Papers - Accession 783 - M719 (775)

  John Calvin Hayes III

  Accession 783 - M719 (775)

  The John C. Hayes III Papers consists of material related to Rock Hill resident, lawyer, York County Circuit Judge, and SC state politician John Calvin Hayes III (1945-2023). Mr. Hayes was a graduate of the Winthrop Training School in 1963 and later served in the South Carolina House of representatives from 1981-1984, the South Carolina Senate from 1985-1990, and as York County Circuit Court Judge from 1991-2017. The collection consists of biographical material sent to the Archives from the Office of John C. Hayes in 1991 and a December 16, 2017 article from the Rock Hill Herald concerning John C. Hayes retiring as York County Circuit Court Judge. The biographical material consists of Biographical sketches (which includes legal, legislative and personal background information), a copy of Concurrent Resolution adopted by the SC House of Representatives and SC Senate in Senator Hayes; honor for contribution made during his years of service, a summary of major legislation which Senator Hayes sponsored or cosponsored during his years of service and which was passed into law, and a synopsis on Senator Hayes constituency correspondence during past two years.

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  Speech Of The Honorable Robert Y. Hayne (Of South Carolina) On the Reduction Of The Tariff - Accession 1267 - M619 (672)

  Robert Y. Hayne

  Accession 1267 - M619 (672)

  This collection consists of a booklet printed of a speech by Robert Y. Hayne (of South Carolina) on the reduction of the Tariff which was delivered January 9, 1832, in the Senate of the United States. Robert Hayne was a congressman and later Governor of South Carolina. His speech was steadfastly against the federal tariff bill of 1832.

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  Mary Brunson Heard Collection - Accession 1612 - M792 (849)

  Mary Brunson Heard

  Accession 1612 - M792 (849)

  This collection consists of material collected by 1911 Winthrop Alumnae, Mary S. Brunson Heard (1891-1975). The collection consists of the November 1907 and January 1911 Winthrop Journal, a letter regarding an invitation to the Senior Dance by a Mr. Baker written on Winthrop Literary Society letterhead, a Senior English composition paper titled, “Henry Griswold’s Old Home,” Senior Astronomy list, and, of particular interest are the three typescript copies of poet Anna Peyre Shackelford Dinnies reminiscence or diary of her trip from New Orleans, LA to Charleston, SC in 1851. The reminiscence would be of interest to anyone interested in researching pre-Civil War South. Anna Peyre Shackelford Dinnies (1805-1886) was a South Carolina native (Georgetown, SC) and was the daughter of Judge William Frederick Shackelford. Anna was poet and writer who often used the pen name Moina. She received her education at the Female Seminary of the Miss Ramsays (daughters of author and historian Dr. David Ramsay) in Charleston, SC. She married Dr. John Clifford Dinnies (1806-1884) in 1830 and the couple later relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana. After twenty years away she took a trip to visit her family in Charleston in 1851. She detailed her experiences on her trip with her daughter Grace Louise Dinnies Smith (1835-1854) in her essay titled, “Notes of My Trip to South Carolina in 1851.” Mary Brunson Heard transcribed the diary which was in the possession of Mrs. Boykin.

  The author discusses in detail her experiences traveling through Georgia and South Carolina while describing the people and places she came across and her impressions of each. She did not have a high opinion on the Georgians she met and described them as “rude and uncultivated in manner, coarse in appearance, and rowdy in habits,” but she was thoroughly impressed by Stone Mountain describing it as “striking,” a “wonder”, and “stands alone upon the Earth.”

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  Heath Memorial United Methodist Church History - Accession 423 - M169 (210)

  Heath Memorial United Methodist Church

  Accession 423 - M169 (210)

  The Heath Memorial United Methodist Church History was written by historian Helen Miller. The history traces the growth and activities of the church in Chester County, South Carolina from its founding around 1882-85 through 1981.