South Carolina

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

In a letter to the editor, Edward P. Moses states that the Senate Committee of Education will hear Senator John Houk’s bill providing for the collection, transcription, publication, and distribution of materials relating to Tennessee history on the following Monday. He discusses how many books on history were possible because of manuscript collections.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-23

Newspaper article that uses George R. Koester’s own articles about three lynchings in Gaston, South Carolina, to cast doubt on Koester’s claims that he did not participate in lynchings.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-04

George R. Koester, who was recently appointed Internal Revenue Collector for South Carolina, recounts how he received the position and defends himself against criticism.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-23

President Roosevelt remarks on the colonial history of North Carolina and North Carolinians. He emphasizes the warm reception he received in North Carolina and by representatives of North Carolina while in South Carolina. He mentions reviewing the North Carolina National Guard at the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, which he refers to as the “Charleston Exposition.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-10

Print shows a southern vigilante holding a rope with a noose and a “Sheriff” holding a paper that states “2000 dollars must be paid by the county, for each lynching. Law of South Carolina.” An African American man cowers behind the sheriff. A large building labeled “Courthouse” is in the background. Caption: If motives of humanity and justice won’t stop them, may be this will.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1899-06-14

Lyman Abbott returns to President Roosevelt a letter by Judge Jacob Trieber which described the positive actions of some white Southerners towards black Southerners. Abbott expresses his desire to see such news shared with Northerners. Abbott also mentions the delay in confirming the appointment of a black man, William Demos Crum.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-06

The editorial writer claims that northern newspapers have not presented an accurate account of suffrage in the South. The article discusses how the requirements for voting registration will “disfranchise only the ignorant and the thriftless negroes.” The author notes that there may be some areas where black citizens meeting these qualifications are still refused the vote. He argues that “the remedy for this condition…is not the repeal of the Constitution, but the just and equable enforcement of the Constitution.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-12

Cartoon depicts President Roosevelt speaking as two men pout in high chairs behind him, one representing Senator Benjamin R. Tillman. Cartoon is regarding public reaction to Roosevelt’s trip to South Carolina. Caption: “Fellow citizens, I thank you.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-12

President and Mrs. Roosevelt and other guests of Captain Frederick Wilhelm Wagener posing in front of the inn

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

President Roosevelt surrounded by children. Title from item. #3 of 4 photos taken.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-04-10

President Roosevelt surrounded by children. Title from item. #4 of 4 photos taken.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-04-10

President Roosevelt stands with the Governor on the deck of the ship and four men can be seen in the background.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-05-21

Steamboat on the water.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-05-20

President Roosevelt observing a site from the deck of the ship.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-05-20

President Roosevelt and his party standing on remains of fort.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-05-20

President Roosevelt, Mayor J. Adger Smyth of Charleston, and guests standing on boat.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-05-20

President Roosevelt walking through a park.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-05-20

President Roosevelt with Judges William H. Brawley and Charles H. Simonton on ship deck.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-05-20

President Roosevelt and his wife greeting guests.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-05-20