Two oversized lithographs commemorating the "Lost Cause" memorabilia. One is entitled "The Lost Cause" and depicts several Confederate leaders and Confederate currency, circa 1872. The other is a chromo-and toned-lithograph entitled, "Our Heroes and Our Flags," by G. H. Buek & Co. Lith., New York. Copyright 1895 by Tarr & Ross. Jefferson Davis, Alexander Stephens and 16 Confederate generals surround the central display, which is focused on General Robert E. Lee and several Confederate flags, circa 1872, 1895
Scope and Contents
Architectural drawings, genealogical notes, land grants, plats, indentures, inventories, Parker family land and legal, newspaper clippings and miscellany. Organized first by content and second by chronology.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1872
- Creation: 1895
Language of Material
Materials predominantly in English; receipts in Portuguese; book and newspaper clippings in Spanish; medical thesis in Latin.
Access Restrictions
Access restricted to Correspondence, 1721-1885 subseries, George Edward's watercolors, 1694-1773 sub-subseries and Drayton family art, 1835-1844 sub-subseries. Please contact repository for details.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 17.0 linear feet (2 cartons, 9 document boxes, 3 slim document boxes, 11 flat boxes, 6 oversize flat boxes, 1 oversize flat file, 1 rolled chart)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
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