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Memorial Day, May 10th, 1877, at Magnolia Cemetery, under the auspices of the Ladies Memorial Association, Charleston, South Carolina

Contains an announcement for a prayer and memorial ode delivered by Reverend W. H. Campbell. Includes odes by Grace Raymond and Reverend Charles Stuart Vedder. Announces the decoration of graves to be completed by ladies of the Association. The...

GLC06080

The Refugee

One poem entitle The Refugee sent by Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated circa 1865.

GLC03523.29.096.02

[Provision return for army rations issued]

Signed by Lieutenant Wright and Major Samuel Shaw as an aide-de-camp to General Knox. Provision return for rations issued to three men from Lieutenant Wright's artillery artificer company employed in the ordinance department from 1-6 August. Return...

GLC02437.02356

to his family

Writes that he will attempt to take a furlong at the end of the month. Makes reference to staying at Miss S. G. C.'s house during his time off. Thanks his family for the photograph of his brother ("the young man in the Insurance Company"). Also...

GLC03603.114

Commercial Art: A modern profession

One pamphlet entitled, "Commercial Art: A modern profession." Printed by Art Instruction, Inc. Item includes sample sketches, photographs of the studio and students, promotion of their classes and how much money women can earn as artists.

GLC10079.02.02

to Mary Kelly

Moore reports that the Mountain Meadows Massacre in 1857, where one hundred and seventeen men, women, and children were killed, was "done to avenge the death of Parley P. Pratt." Tells how the Mormons have appropriated the property of those killed...

GLC04194.15

Josh Gibson

One photograph of Josh Gibson of the Homestead Grays, considered one of the best catchers and power hitters in the history of the Negro Leagues. Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. Known as the "Black Babe Ruth."

GLC10117

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia comments on Moe having new orders by the end of the month, and that she is prepared for anything. It was lovely weather and she worked in the garden and played charades after supper. Then played some Bing Crosby records.

GLC09414.0093