SPC. Special Collections

The collection consists of three copies of The Gay Liberator published between May and November 1972. These issues feature reports on local, national, and international events of interest to the gay and lesbian community. They also include book reviews, short fiction, classifieds, and personal ads. There are also advertisements for other gay and lesbian publications, subscription details, and activity listings.

An undated circular from the J.L. Sheppard company advertising the advantages of its new 100 lb. net drum package, used for Carolina rice. According to the circular, the J.L. Sheppard Company was established in 1870 and sold rice in "drums, barrels, sacks, and pockets of all kinds and qualities at bottom prices."

The official program for the South Carolina State Fair held in Columbia, S.C., October 22-27, 1923. The program includes a schedule of each day's events as well as advertisements for local businesses.

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.

The collection consists of the program for a song recital given by Amelita Galli-Curci at the Charleston Theatre on March 21, 1924. The program includes a listing of the selections performed as well as a portrait of Amelita Galli-Curci on its cover.

This collection consists of a sheet containing the lyrics to the song "To be sung at elections."

This collection consists of a twenty-dollar bank note issued by the state of South Carolina, circa 1777. "This bill entitles the Bearer to Twenty Dollars or Thirty two Pounds ten shillings Current Money of this State pursuant to an Ordinance of the General Assembly passed the 14th Day of Feb. 1777."

This $100 bond (No. 1112) was issued by the state of South Carolina in Charleston on 1 January 1861 and redeemable in two years at six percent interest. It was printed by Evans & Cogswell of Charleston and signed by William J. Laval, state treasurer, and Thomas J. Pickens, comptroller general.

This collection consists of a bond certificate issued by the state of Maryland to Thomas Wood for 64 pounds, 2 shillings, and 2 pence. It is dated November 26, 1781, and signed by W. Wilkins, commissioner.

This collection includes copies of Susan Lott's depositions, taken from December 18, 1979 to January 11, 1980 and January 14 to February 8, 1980; a copy of the report on the investigation by the South Carolina Attorney General's office written by Richard P. Wilson, the assistant Attorney General; a response by Chem-Nuclear Systems to the Attorney General's report; and newspaper clippings pertaining to the investigation and the Attorney General's findings.