County: Greenville County

Election 2020 Oral History Collection

This collection reflects coursework by students at the University of South Carolina Honors College exploring the 2020 election and civic engagement.  Developed in 2019, before the presidential match-up was determined, the course emphasized exploration of all viewpoints and the many ways citizens can engage with their larger community around the political process. Interviewees range in …


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South Carolina Dental Association Records

The South Carolina Dental Association was established in 1869. Among its early purposes was to advocate against quack dental practitioners who lured clients with deceptive advertising. In 1875, the SCDA achieved passage in the SC General Assembly of the state’s first dental practice act which called for the election of a board of examiners authorized …


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Phillis Wheatley Community Center

The Phillis Wheatley Association was founded by Hattie Logan Duckett in 1919 as a community center for Black individuals. While the center has changed throughout the years for their users, it has remained as a pillar of support in the Greenville community. In 2019, the organization celebrated its 100th year.


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Charles Family Civil War Era Letters

A collection of letters written by J. O. Charles to his wife, Martha Charles, which discuss his thoughts and concerns regarding camplife during the Civil War, 1861-1865. Charles served in the S.C. 16th Infantry (Greenville Regiment).


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Greenville Piedmont

Collection of the Greenville Piedmont newspaper. This afternoon paper was published until 1995.


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Greenville Chamber of Commerce

Collection of photographs of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Email scroominfo@greenvillelibrary.org if you are able to identify photographs.


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Communities – City View

Collection of photographs from the City View area including residences, roads, and businesses.


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Communities – Travelers Rest

Collection of photographs from the Travelers Rest community including, residences, businesses, roads, and more.


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Greenville History and Genealogy eBooks

Collection of eBooks related to local history and genealogy.


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St. Francis Health System (Bon Secours)

Collection of photographs of the Bon Secours St. Francis Health System.


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