C. An Illustrated History, 1550-1988 | History of SC Slide Collection

It is impossible to include all of the history of South Carolina in the images that have been included in this roughly chronological section of the entire collection. Those who wish to expand their understanding of a particular period are urged to use the search function for particular dates for images from the other sections of the collection illustrating other aspects of South Carolina life at that time.

The Johnson Rifles | History of SC Slide Collection
The Johnson Rifles | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 2

Photo

Union County's most famous military organization was "The Johnson Rifles." Named in honor of Governor David Johnson, these riflemen were the first South Carolinians to report for duty in the Mexican...
Bill of Exchange | History of SC Slide Collection
Bill of Exchange | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 3

Photo

The availability of "real" money, in the form of coins made of gold and silver, was a constant problem in all of the English colonies. Their need to purchase manufactured goods from Europe meant that...
Supplies for the Quarantine Camp, 1899
Supplies for the Quarantine Camp, 1899
Episode 3

Photo

Many of the casualties among American forces who fought in Cuba during the Spanish-American War were the result of disease, not wounds. Daufuskie Island became a quarantine detention camp for soldiers...