Noted South Carolinians

Meet South Carolinians from various backgrounds and time periods.

Within this Collection

Ron McNair | History of SC Slide Collection
Ron McNair | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 97

Photo

The "Challenger" astronaut Ron McNair (1951-1986) and Governor Richard Riley during a joint session of the South Carolina legislature in the House Chambers on April 11, 1984. McNair, an Air Force...
Burnet R. Maybank | History of SC Slide Collection
Burnet R. Maybank | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 93

Photo

Born in Charleston, Governor Burnet R. Maybank (1899-1954) attended local public schools, Porter Military Academy, and the College of Charleston. During WWI, he served as a seaman in the U.S. Navy...
Basil Manly, Sr. | History of SC Slide Collection
Basil Manly, Sr. | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 91

Photo

Basil Manly, Sr. (1798-1868), was the author of the resolutions leading to cleavage of the Baptist Church in 1844 into northern and southern branches. He was influential in securing the establishment...
Mary Camilla Judson | History of SC Slide Collection
Mary Camilla Judson | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 81

Photo

Mary Camilla Judson (1828-1920), the sister of Charles H. Judson (see Charles Hallette Judson), was for 46 years connected with the Greenville Female College (see A Card Advertising "The Greenville...
Olin D. Johnston | History of SC Slide Collection
Olin D. Johnston | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 79

Photo

Born near Honea Path in Anderson County, Olin D. Johnston (1896-1965) attended local schools, the Textile Industry Institute at Spartanburg, and Wofford College. While in school, Johnston worked in...
Dr. Ernest E. Just | Scientific SC

Video

Produced by Darren K. Woodland Jr., 2017 Knowitall.org Spring Semester Intern ​Dr. Ernest E. Just was born in Charleston, S.C. in 1883. He was an African American biologist, teacher, and scholar who...