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Washington Light Infantry records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0052
Abstract

The Washington Light Infantry was formed as a body of "citizen soldiers" in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1807 and incorporated in 1824. This collection contains typewritten transcriptions of their records (1820-1936) compiled during a Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) project in 1935 and 1936, and one printed letter.

Dates: 1820-1936
Found in: Special Collections

We Are Family (WAF) records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0212
Abstract

Board meeting files, financial records, strategic planning files, correspondence, event files, resource files, and promotional materials documenting the activities of We Are Family (WAF), a North Charleston, South Carolina-based nonprofit organization that provides support, resources, and leadership development opportunities to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex (LGBTQI) and straight ally youth.

Dates: 1992-2015
Found in: Special Collections

G. Theodore Wichmann papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0075
Abstract

Theodore Wichmann (1886-1966) founded the Charleston Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and taught music lessons in Charleston, South Carolina. This collection includes Wichmann's writings on Mozart, Bizet, Rossini, Beethoven, and Ambroise Thomas, printed programs, and business and personal correspondence for the Orchestra and Wichmann's school music lessons.

Dates: 1904-1966
Found in: Special Collections

Williams family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1017
Abstract The majority of the collection consists of materials related to two memoirs written by Arthur V. Williams, Tales of Charleston 1930s, describing his childhood growing up in Charleston in the 1930s, and Tales of Clemson 1936-1940, on his four years at Clemson University prior to World War II. The collection also contains photographs of the Williams family of Charleston, South Carolina, primarily featuring Arthur V. Williams...
Dates: 1882-2004; Majority of material found within 1936-2004
Found in: Special Collections

Winstock, Rosenberg, and Visanska family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1122
Abstract Photographs, certificates, genealogical research, and clippings of the Winstock, Rosenberg, and Visanska families. The majority of the collection consists of photographs of the Winstock, Rosenberg, and Visanska families, their homes and businesses. Materials relate primarily to Moses Winstock, a merchant and plantation owner, and to Abraham Rosenberg and his son, Ernest Rosenberg, who were both merchants. Also included are clippings, correspondence, and genealogical research materials...
Dates: 1881-2009; Majority of material found within 1885-1950
Found in: Special Collections

Henry T. Zacharias ledgers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0056
Collection Overview

Collection consists of two indexed ledgers (1905-1908; 1909-1910) containing accounts with numerous businesses, organizations, and individuals for construction and general contracting. Accounts represent many notable buildings of Charleston, South Carolina, among them the Confederate Home and College, the Medical University of South Carolina, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, St. Philip's Church, and a number of architecturally significant houses.

Dates: 1905-1910
Found in: Special Collections

John A. Zeigler, Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0125
Abstract The papers contain writings, biographical materials, correspondence, and photographs documenting the life of John Asbury Zeigler, Jr., poet, music philanthropist, and co-owner of the Book Basement bookstore in Charleston, S.C. Materials relate to Zeigler’s education at the Citadel, and his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II in Yakutat, Alaska. The papers also cover Zeigler’s relationship with Edwin Peacock, their friendship with lithographer Prentiss Taylor and his partner Roderick...
Dates: 1755-2015
Found in: Special Collections

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Grice, George Daniel, 1900-1977 2
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I.M. Pearlstine & Sons (S.C.) 2
Jewish Community Center (Charleston, S.C.) 2
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Lowcountry AIDS Services 2
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National Council of Jewish Women. Charleston Section 2
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Stern, Theodore Sanders 2
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Adams, George Alexander, 1887-1984 1
Adams, George Smith, 1923-2018 1
Adams, Theodora Elizabeth Smith, 1888-1983 1
Aiken, William Martin, 1855-1908 1
Aimar, G. W. 1
Aleph Zadik Aleph 1
Aleph Zadik Aleph. Charleston Chapter 1
Alexander, M. Bishop 1
Allen, Hervey, 1889-1949 1
Alston family 1
Alterman, Jennet Robinson 1
Alterman, Marsha 1
Alwyn's Department Store (Georgetown, S.C.) 1
American Views 1
Archambault, Sandra Covin, 1944-2022 1
Ashley Theater (West Ashley, S.C.) 1
B'nai B'rith Girls. Charleston Chapter No. 1134 1
B'nai B'rith Girls. Charleston Chapter No. 1541 1
B'nai B'rith Youth Organization 1
B'nai B'rith Youth Organization. District No. 5 1
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Baker, Louis, 1909-1955 1
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Barnwell, William Hazzard, 1806-1863 1
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Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 1
Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 1
Bennett, Susan Smythe, 1878-1965 1
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Berendt, Anna Gelson, 1913-2001 1
Berendt, Benjamin, 1912-2010 1
Berendt, Gerald E. 1
Bergen, Jane B. 1
Berlinsky, Jaclyn 1
Berrigan, Daniel 1
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