Grimke family album, circa 1880s?
Scope and Contents
Leather bound album and leather portfolio of Theodore Drayton Grimke, with many missing images, but with two pencil sketches (one loose) of Thomas Smith Grimke (?), photographs and clippings re Magnolia Plantation, a watercolor of a cottage, and full color renderings of the arms of various members of the Grimke, Drayton, Drayton-Grimke, and Smith families with information on the lineage of the Grimke family.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1880s?
Language of Materials
Materials predominantly in English; one letter in French; one letter in German.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research but has some access restrictions. Some items are too fragile to handle and copies must be used. Please consult inventory or contact Special Collections at the College of Charleston Libraries for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.6 linear feet (4 document boxes, 3 oversize folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
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