Joseph and Rachel Coards Photography Collection
The Coards Studio was a photography studio owned and operated by Joseph and Rachel Coards in Charleston, South Carolina. Coards photographed African American families and individuals in the studio and various events and groups outside of the studio, such as graduations, weddings, and other ceremonies. The studio, located at 78 Line Street, closed in the …
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View Partner Collection Homepage / View in DiscoveryEdwin A. Harleston Collection
The Edwin A. Harleston collection contains three original paintings by African American artist and community activist Edwin “Teddy” Harleston (1882-1931) of Charleston, South Carolina. The pieces are representative of the early twentieth-century artists famous portraits and landscapes of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Edwin A. “Teddy” Harleston (1882-1931) was an African American artist and community activist …
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View Partner Collection Homepage / View in DiscoveryCarlton Simmons Collection
Carlton Simmons (1959-) began his apprenticeship with uncle Philip Simmons at the age of 13. Today he is less known for utilitarian ironwork, but his decorative and artistic pieces are highly sought-after.
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View Partner Collection Homepage / View in DiscoveryAvery Research Center Sweetgrass Basket Collection
The Avery Sweetgrass Basket Collection holds significant modern examples of a centuries-old craft. Following African traditions, baskets of coiled grasses were originally produced by slaves on Lowcountry plantations for agricultural use. Over time, sweetgrass baskets have become artistic expressions that retain the African aesthetic — a symbol of African American culture and a signature of …
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View Partner Collection Homepage / View in DiscoveryTopical Sketches by Douglas G. Ward
This World War I soldier’s sketchbook is the mark of Cpl. Douglas G. Ward, an otherwise unknown British soldier-artist. Douglas G. Ward entered the military and trained at Catterick Camp, the infantry training center and was assigned to the 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment which was part of the 33rd Brigade, 11th (Northern) Division, landing …
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View Partner Collection Homepage / View in DiscoveryCollege of Charleston Scrapbooks and Photo Albums
This collection highlights various albums and scrapbooks housed in the Special Collections department of the College of Charleston library.
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View Partner Collection Homepage / View in DiscoveryCollege of Charleston Publications
This collection contains periodical publications by the College of Charleston and organizations within the College. Currently featured is the triannual College of Charleston Magazine, and the Carolina Lowcountry & Atlantic World Connections newsletter, published twice a year by CLAW.
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View Partner Collection Homepage / View in DiscoveryCollege of Charleston Oral Histories
The College of Charleston Oral Histories collection seeks to preserve the history and culture of the South Carolina lowcountry through recorded interviews with area residents. Currently highlighted are interviews with production managers, directors, performers and behind-the-scenes contributors from Spoleto Festival, USA in Charleston, SC.
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View Partner Collection Homepage / View in DiscoveryCorrie McCallum Papers, c. 1930-2003
William M. Halsey, an American artist (1915-1999), established the studio art program at the College of Charleston in 1964. He served as assistant professor and artist-in-residence at the College for nearly twenty years; upon his retirement the faculty voted unanimously to name the art gallery at the College in his honor. Corrie McCallum, Halsey’s wife, …