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Christopher Gadsden | History of SC Slide Collection

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Christopher Gadsden | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 58
Christopher Gadsden (1724-1805) was an early radical voice in Charleston for colonial union against the authority of Parliament. Born in Charleston, by 1761 he had amassed a considerable fortune in...
How Has the South Shaped American Music? | Take on the South
   - Episode 15 What is Real Southern Cooking?  9

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What is Real Southern Cooking?
Episode 9
Ted and Matt Lee begin the debate with their opening remarks. John T. Edge continues the debate with his opening comments.
How Has the South Shaped American Music? | Take on the South
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What is Real Southern Cooking?
Episode 10
The discussion continues with recollections of favorite meals for holidays and other times of the year, and of course, the conversation eventually turns to barbecue!
How Has the South Shaped American Music? | Take on the South
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What is Real Southern Cooking?
Episode 11
The final segment provides a discussion of the merits of lard, as opposed to vegetable oil, of gazpacho and gaspachi, of new directions for food, of documenting, cataloging, and preserving foods...
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site | Destination: SC Parks Edisto Beach State Park | Destination: SC Parks

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Edisto Beach State Park | Destination: SC Parks
Edisto Beach State Park has some of the tallest palmetto trees in the state. The park is a 1255-acre park, with a mile and a half of beach. It was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and...
Richard Furman | History of SC Slide Collection

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Richard Furman | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 57
Richard Furman (1755-1825) was a Baptist clergyman and educator. Born in Esopus, New York, Furman came to Charleston with his family as an infant. They moved to the High Hills of the Santee in May...
Charles Fraser | History of SC Slide Collection

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Charles Fraser | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 56
Charles Fraser (1782-1860), born in Charleston, began his education at a classical school and continued at the College of Charleston. At an early age, he showed artistic qualities which were...
Dr. Matilda A. Evans | History of SC Slide Collection

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Dr. Matilda A. Evans | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 55
Dr. Matilda A. Evans (1870s-1935) received an M.D. degree from Oberlin College in 1897, the only African-American in her class. She was a native of Aiken, and a student at Schofield Normal School...
Governor John Gary Evans | History of SC Slide Collection

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Governor John Gary Evans | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 54
Born in Cokesbury, Governor John Gary Evans (1863-1942) attended Cokesbury Conference School. In 1879, he enrolled at Union College in Schenectady, New York, but withdrew before he graduated to study...