Historic Structures Report for Drayton Hall, vols 1-3, revised, 1988 December 5

File — Box: 32, Folder: 3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The volumes include comprehensive documentary and architectural research, as well as alterations and conservation measures. The Drayton family history in South Carolina is clearly set out. There are multiple appendices with copied maps, plats, titles, bills of sale, wills, and oral histories (circa 17th-20th centuries); and analyses of paintwork, mortar and hardware at Drayton Hall. Also included are extensive architectural drawings of Drayton Hall mansion house.

Dates

Creation: 1988 December 5

Language of Material

From the Collection:

Materials predominantly in English; receipts in Portuguese; book and newspaper clippings in Spanish; medical thesis in Latin.

Access Restrictions

This collection has access restrictions. Advanced permission required. Contact Special Collections at the College of Charleston Libraries for more information.

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)