South Carolina--Charleston

Condition and prospects of the Sea Islands

A copy of an editorial written by Francis Warrington Dawson and published April 22, 1880, in the Charleston News and Courier. Dawson writes of the conditions on the Sea Islands of South Carolina as planters have been working to restore the lands. The people of the Sea Islands reportedly live peacefully and prosperously together, despite freed persons outnumbering white farmers. Dawson states that the “Southern problem” is solved.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1880-04-22

Excerpt from a biography of Francis Warrington Dawson

Excerpt from a biography of Captain Francis Warrington Dawson, published in pamphlet form in 1877, focusing on Dawson’s actions during the municipal elections in Charleston, South Carolina in 1868. Dawson’s attempt to unite with African American men and put them on the ticket failed. He was able to bring Democrats and African American men together for the first political meeting between the two groups. Dawson had great concern for the welfare and prosperity of the freed persons at the time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-07

Theodore Roosevelt’s ancestral link to the Panama Canal

Clarece Martin describes the experience of the Reverend Archibald Stobo, the fourth great grandfather of Theodore Roosevelt, as an immigrant to Panama at the end of the seventeenth century. She details the failure of the Scottish colony in Panama, Stobo’s move to South Carolina, and his ties to the Bulloch family of Georgia.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1981

President Roosevelt’s enthusiastic reception on the Exposition Grounds, Charleston, South Carolina

Stereograph of President Roosevelt wearing a top hat and riding in an open carriage through a large crowd at the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1902

Marines passing President Roosevelt’s reviewing stand before the auditorium, Exposition, Charleston, S.C.

Marines pass Theodore Roosevelt’s reviewing stand before the auditorium in Charleston, South Carolina.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902

The nation’s strength, the student soldier, Virginia Polytechnic Institute cadets passing President Roosevelt in review, Exposition, Charleston, S. C.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute soldiers pass Theodore Roosevelt in review at the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902

President Roosevelt’s enthusiastic reception on the exposition grounds, Charleston, S. C.

Theodore Roosevelt attends an enthusiastic reception on the exposition grounds in Charleston, South Carolina.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902

President Roosevelt’s enthusiastic reception on the exposition grounds, Charleston, S.C.

Theodore Roosevelt attends an enthusiastic reception in Charleston, South Carolina.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902

The beautiful South Carolina building, at the Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, Charleston, S.C.

This stereograph depicts the South Carolina building at the Inter-State and West Indian Exposition in Charleston.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902

The military parade passing in review before President Roosevelt, Exposition Auditorium, Charleston, S.C.

The military parade passes in review before Theodore Roosevelt in Charleston, South Carolina.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902

The military parade passing in review before President Roosevelt, Exposition Auditorium, Charleston, S. C.

The military parade passes in review before Theodore Roosevelt in Charleston, South Carolina.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902

A monument to enterprise, the Inter-State and West Indian Exposition grounds, Charleston, S.C.

A monument to enterprise, the Inter-State and West Indian Exposition grounds in Charleston, South Carolina.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902

Address by William F. King of the Merchants’ Association of New York

William F. King, president of the Merchants’ Association of New York, met with President Roosevelt on their trip back from an exposition in Charleston, South Carolina. King explained that the people of Charleston spoke highly of the President. He believes that with hard work Charleston will become one of the most prosperous cities in the South. Roosevelt agreed that the people of Charleston were welcoming of him when he visited there, and organizations such as the Merchants’ Association will build up the industrial centers of the South.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-25

Address of President Roosevelt at the Charleston exposition (edited copy)

President Roosevelt addresses an audience at the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, commonly known as the Charleston Exposition. Roosevelt feels that the invitation for him to speak at the exposition emphasized how completely the United States has been reunited. The unity of the Nation became “instantly and strikingly evident” during the Spanish-American War and Roosevelt felt it was satisfying to see the sons of Union soldiers and Confederate soldiers serving together. Roosevelt details the accomplishments of several former Confederate soldiers within his own administration. He also praises South Carolina’s efforts to engage the West Indies in an industrial exposition, as the West Indies should “occupy a far larger place in our national policy” in the future. Roosevelt also praises the work the U.S. has done in Cuba, which will soon be a free public.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-09

Address of President Roosevelt at the Charleston Exposition

President Roosevelt remarks on the unification of the northern and southern states after the Civil War. He discusses several ex-Confederate officers who have been named to important positions in the federal government. He also discusses the importance of international relations with Puerto Rico and Cuba, and commends the Charleston Exposition for reaching out to the West Indies. Finally, Roosevelt discusses the various problems faced by American industry, and the role of the government in addressing those problems.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-09

Summary of letter from James S. Groves

The “Cedar Hill” estate in Georgia, formerly owned by General Daniel Stewart, is for sale. James S. Groves asks if President Roosevelt would like a tour on his trip to Charleston, South Carolina with a view to purchase.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Christopher Columbus Shayne

President Roosevelt informs Christopher Columbus Shayne that he will not attend the Amen Club dinner. Roosevelt comments on the speech he will give at the Charleston Exposition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-21

Hoist by his own pitchfork

Cartoon depicts Senator Benjamin R. Tillman being hoisted by a pitchfork as a sign behind him says the reception of President Roosevelt in Charleston, South Carolina, has been enthusiastic. Caption: In view of Senator Tillman’s public statements regarding President Roosevelt’s reception should he visit South Carolina it looks this way.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-11

Great sword presentation today

Two gangster-type characters both labeled Tillman try to see through a hole in the fence to where President Roosevelt is speaking in Charleston, South Carolina, to enthusiastic cheers including “Theodore what a beautiful sword.” One carries a small “Tillman sword,” while the other carries a pitchfork labeled “our honor.” Caption — Scrappy: “Can you see him, Mugsey?” Mugsey: “Naw, I can’t see him but I can hear ’em, all right!”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-10

President Roosevelt’s arrival– walking from train through Chicora Park to the Steamer “Algonquin,” Charleston, S.C.

President Roosevelt walking through a park.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-05-20