YMCA Parade Float In Greenville, 1924 | History Of SC Slide Collection

These boys from the Greenville YMCA entered a float in a 1924 parade.

Courtesy of the Greenville County Historical Society.

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Gordon Light Infantry Of Fairfield County | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Gordon Light Infantry Of Fairfield County | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Gordon Light Infantry of Fairfield County, around 1900. Courtesy of the Fairfield County Museum.

A Confederate Veteran Reunion In Greenville | History Of SC Slide Collection

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A Confederate Veteran Reunion In Greenville | History Of SC Slide Collection

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This group of Confederate Army veterans met often for reunions in Greenville in the early 1900s. Courtesy of the Greenville County Historical Society.

Mrs. Mamie Norris Tillman Dedicates A Historical Marker, 1917 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Mrs. Mamie Norris Tillman Dedicates A Historical Marker, 1917 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Mrs. Mamie Norris Tillman, an active member of the Edgefield chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as a founder of the Edgefield County Historical Society, helps to dedicate an...

Knights Of Columbus Dance Portrait | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Knights Of Columbus Dance Portrait | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The members and guests pose for a photograph at this Knights of Columbus dance held in Columbus Hall of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville in 1923. Courtesy of the Greenville County Historical...

The Richland Volunteer Rifle Company | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The Richland Volunteer Rifle Company | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The Richland Volunteer Rifle Company. Charles Cronenberry (1858-1915) is the sergeant, seated in the center of the group of three men wearing dark jackets, in front of the tent, at the center of the...

USO Meeting On Harden Street | History Of SC Slide Collection

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USO Meeting On Harden Street | History Of SC Slide Collection

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An integrated group of African-Americans and whites (which was unusual in its time) gathers at a USO meeting on Harden Street operated by the YWCA around the time of the Second World War. The woman...

Gray Ladies Receiving Their Diplomas | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Gray Ladies Receiving Their Diplomas | History Of SC Slide Collection

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These women are receiving their diplomas as "Gray Ladies," volunteers in Columbia's African-American hospital, around 1950. Alt-Lee photographers. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.

Keen Teens Of The Columbia Chapter Of Jack And Jill Of America, INC. | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Keen Teens Of The Columbia Chapter Of Jack And Jill Of America, INC. | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The caption found on this photo reads: "The Keen Teens of the Columbia Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a national black youth organization, attended the Teenage Regional recently held in...