College of Charleston
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1791 - 1811
- Existence: 1824 -
Places
- Charleston (S.C.) (Residence)
Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:
"Proceedings : Elliott Society of Natural History," 1853-1901, (photocopy)
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0042
Collection Overview
Printed bookplate reads "Chrestomathic Library No. 160, Presented by H.M. Burns." Volume entitled "Proceedings: Elliott Society of Natural History" contains handwritten minutes of meetings, printed copies of minutes, broadsides concerning the society and its members, clippings about Society meetings, and post cards from individuals wishing to join the Society. Minutes note contributions to the Society's museum and library collections, papers accepted for publication in the society's...
Dates:
undated
Found in:
Special Collections
Randolph Hall print
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0034-126
Collection Overview
This print is from a pencil drawing of Randolph Hall, College of Charleston. This is a front view from George Street showing the cistern and oak trees.
Dates:
undated
Found in:
Special Collections
Harrison Randolph papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0076
Abstract
Collection contains biographical information, personal diaries, correspondence, writings, teaching notes and other miscellaneous items of Harrison Randolph, President and Chair of Mathematics at the College of Charleston from 1897 to 1942. Papers include diaries from 1910 to 1941 except from mid 1928 to early 1931. Persons mentioned are M. Rutledge Rivers, George Daniel Grice, Thomas della Torre, James Harold Easterby, Horatio Hughes, Olin Burnham Chamberlain, and Williard Silcox Sr. Also...
Dates:
1885-1942
Found in:
Special Collections
Research notes on education in Charleston
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0100
Collection Overview
The collection consists of typescripts from the Charleston newspapers noting anything related to education. The information included is primarily about all aspects of the College of Charleston, but is often about private grammar schools and is sometimes about local scientific work. Meetings of scientific and literary organizations were regularly noted particularly those of the Literary and Philosophical Society of South Carolina, whose museum became the basis for the College of Charleston...
Dates:
approximately 1934-approximately 1948
Found in:
Special Collections
Emmett E. Robinson papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0039
Abstract
Collection consists of the papers of Emmett E. Robinson, managing director of the Footlight Players Theatre from 1935 to 1977 and professor of fine arts and theatre at the College of Charleston from 1942 to 1982. Papers include assorted biographical materials, writings on community theatre, play and television scripts, and exhibit designs. Also included are materials relating to Footlight Players Theatre, Dock Street Theatre, Mohawk Drama Festival, and Dramatic Society of the College of...
Dates:
1886-1991; Majority of material found within 1920-1988
Found in:
Special Collections
Henry E. Shepherd letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0034-134
Collection Overview
The letter was written by Henry Shepherd to L. Tracy Walsh of Boston, Massachusetts, on May 30, 1889. In the letter, Shepherd provides Walsh with information regarding American literature and recommends several sources for Walsh to study.
Dates:
1889
Found in:
Special Collections
William Gilmore Simms letters
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0034-067
Collection Overview
The collection consists of three letters written by Simms to the Chrestomathic Society of the College of Charleston. The first letter, written on May 28, 1854, is a thank you note to the members of the society. The second letter (July 12, 1854) informs the society that Simms intended to forward several photographs of himself for its "literary chamber." The final letter, dated March 14, 1835, denies the organization permission to publish an oration delivered by Simms in Charleston.
Dates:
1854-1855
Found in:
Special Collections
Alvin Wilson Skardon notes
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0060
Collection Overview
Collection contains photocopies, typescripts, handwritten notes and tape recordings compiled by Skardon as research undertaken to prepare a history of the College of Charleston from 1785 to 1985. It is incomplete and is primarily concerned with the period from 1935 to 1970. The history prior to 1935 was to be based largely on J.H. Easterby's "History of the College of Charleston: Founded 1770" (1935). A draft of one chapter of Skardon's planned history was completed, and it covers the years...
Dates:
1985-1991
Found in:
Special Collections
Robert Smith collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0046
Collection Overview
The first journal dates 1788-1794. The first part of this journal, February 1788- February 1792, is a financial account of each student's charges for attending Reverend Smith's private academy. The second part of this journal, January 1792-October 1794, is a chronological financial accounting of admission to Charleston College Academy which opened in October 1790. The second journal dates July 1788-October 1801 and is an account book of pew rents; sacrament funds; the rector's salary for St....
Dates:
1784-1802
Found in:
Special Collections
James Adger Smyth papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0034-069
Collection Overview
The collection consists of the handwritten text of two speeches delivered by Smyth at the College of Charleston. The first speech is titled "Public Opinion," and was given at the college on March 6th, 1857. In it, Smyth describes the power of public opinion to shape the actions of governments. The second speech is Smyth's valedictorian address. The works were donated to the College of Charleston by William H. Cross, a graduate of the college in 1925. The papers also include a letter from...
Dates:
1857-1858
Found in:
Special Collections