D. Portraits of Noted Carolinians | History of SC Slide Collection

Portraits of noted Carolinians are listed alphabetically. 

This image courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.

Gwen Bristow | History of SC Slide Collection
Gwen Bristow | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 21

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Gwen Bristow (1903-1980) was a widely-read South Carolina novelist who published historical works drawn from her southern heritage and travel. Born the daughter of a Baptist minister in Marion, she...
Preston S. Brooks | History of SC Slide Collection
Preston S. Brooks | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 22

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Born on his parents' plantation in Edgefield, Preston S. Brooks (1819-1857) was educated at the South Carolina College, from which he graduated in 1839. Prior to military service during the Mexican...
Tarleton Brown | History of SC Slide Collection
Tarleton Brown | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 23

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Tarleton Brown (1756-1845) served as a Captain in the Revolutionary army, and as a scout in Georgia and South Carolina for the remainder of the war in the South, later publishing an eyewitness account...
William Henry Brown | History of SC Slide Collection
William Henry Brown | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 24

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William Henry Brown (1808-1883), born in Charleston, was an unusual South Carolina artist, known for his portrait silhouettes. This is a self-portrait, illustrating a form of likeness that was popular...
Aedenus Burke | History of SC Slide Collection
Aedenus Burke | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 25

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Aedenus Burke (1743-1802) served South Carolina as an anti-federalist legislator and a judge, one who was associated with the interests of the Backcountry in spite of his connections and residence in...
Theodosia Burr | History of SC Slide Collection
Theodosia Burr | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 26

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The daughter of Aaron Burr, Theodosia Burr (1783-1813) was born in Albany, New York, but much of her childhood was spent in New York City. Her father oversaw her education in French, music, dancing...
Pierce Butler | History of SC Slide Collection
Pierce Butler | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 28

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Born in Ireland, Pierce Butler (1744-1822) arrived in America as an officer in the British Army stationed in Boston. However, he resigned prior to the Revolutionary War and moved to Charleston where...
William Butler | History of SC Slide Collection
William Butler | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 30

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William Butler (1759-1821) served as a captain in the Revolutionary War and a major general in the War of 1812. Like many backcountry residents, he strongly opposed the ratification of the U.S...