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George Detwiler Burges collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0095
Abstract
George Detwiler Burges graduated from the College of Charleston in 1938. He served as a B-17 pilot during World War II and was killed in action in 1944. This collection consists of Burges' personal papers, letters, military records, photographs, newspaper and magazine articles, and military decorations including the Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross.
Dates:
1929-1944
Found in:
Special Collections
Pierrine Smith Byrd papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0007
Collection Overview
Collection contains materials related to Byrd's alumni activities including correspondence, membership lists, receipts, clippings, and programs. Other items include awards, medals, and clippings relating to her college days, alumni activities, and her contributions to rose culture.
Materials relating to College of Charleston alumni activities and Byrd's membership on the Alumni Assistance Committee include letters and invitations from the Alumni Association, thank you notes for...
Dates:
1919-1991
Found in:
Special Collections
Charleston County Woman's Club scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0102
Collection Overview
The collection consists of three scrapbooks of correspondence, clippings, resolutions and reports of the Education Committee of the Charleston County Woman's Club, 1966 to 1969. During this time the club was pushing for action to establish a university in Charleston with the College of Charleston as the base.
Dates:
1966-1969
Found in:
Special Collections
Harry Wyman Freeman papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0012
Collection Overview
Collection contains correspondence regarding Dr. Freeman's work in the Department of Biology of the College of Charleston and his fund-raising for the College. His personal file includes correspondence he received from presidents and other officials of the College, his 1990 commencement address, biographical information prepared when he was presented an honorary doctorate by the College in 1995, his efforts to create scholarship funds, and his efforts to influence legislation to benefit the...
Dates:
1962-1998
Found in:
Special Collections
Lewis R. Gibbes papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0020
Abstract
Papers of Lewis R. Gibbes, Professor of mathematics, astronomy, and physics at the College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, from 1838-1892. Papers include materials relating to Gibbes' studies in France, assorted obituaries, eulogies, and memorials, his published papers and newspaper articles (collected into several scrapbooks) on his scientific work and other topics, assorted Elliott Society of Natural History materials, astronomical charts and calculations, assorted cartes de...
Dates:
1800s-1893, 1937
Found in:
Special Collections
Clarence Graeser letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0034-026
Collection Overview
The letter from Clarence Graeser to "D.O.M." mentions a hurricane that occurred in 1940 and briefly mentions the College of Charleston. Graeser was a graduate of the College of Charleston, and a professor of modern languages at the college during the 1930s.
Dates:
undated
Found in:
Special Collections
Bret Lott papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0224
Abstract
Papers of author and College of Charleston Professor of English, Bret Lott. Papers include manuscripts, reviews by and about Lott, memorabilia and souvenirs, publishing contracts and other legal documentation, teaching and early writing career materials, promotional materials, audiovisual materials, and a Brother Deluxe 750TR typewriter.
Dates:
1935-2020
Found in:
Special Collections
Nathaniel Russell Middleton papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0032
Collection Overview
Nathaniel Russell Middleton papers consist of his writings, his correspondence with his wife and children, and miscellaneous items. Middleton's writings consist of poems, essays, and addresses about Christianity, the fine arts, philosophical materialism, temperance, secession, fame, the U.S. Constitution, and other subjects, many of which were probably delivered to the students of the College of Charleston during his tenure there as professor and president. Correspondence includes letters...
Dates:
1823-1881
Found in:
Special Collections
James Warley Miles papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0008
Collection Overview
Papers consist of correspondence, transcripts of Miles' sermons and addresses, notes for a sermon, clippings, and biographical materials.
Letters and notes include a letter (1852 March 5) to Miles from Henry D. Lesesne asking Miles to preach at Calvary Church, a note (1870 May 26) from C.G. Poyas regarding the transmission of a gift volume to Miles, and a typescript copy of a letter (1857 April 1) from Miles to Mr. [Robert Newman?] Gourdin concerning the number of volumes in the College of...
Dates:
1852-1970; Majority of material found within 1852-1875
Found in:
Special Collections
William Vincent Moore papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0153
Abstract
Writings, printed materials, working files, correspondence, photographs, and audiovisual materials of William Vincent Moore, Professor of Political Science at the College of Charleston from 1972 to 2009. Materials document Moore's scholarly research of American political extremism, South Carolina politics, and Southern politics. Printed materials amassed by Moore make up a significant portion of the collection and consist of newspapers, newsletters, magazines, booklets, pamphlets, direct...
Dates:
1895-2009; Majority of material found within 1940-2009
Found in:
Special Collections
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