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John C. Calhoun | History of SC Slide Collection

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John C. Calhoun | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 34
In 1824, John C. Calhoun (1782-1850) was elected Vice President of the United States under John Quincy Adams, and again in 1828 under Andrew Jackson. (For Calhoun's career prior to 1824, see John C...
Anthony Ashley-Cooper | History of SC Slide Collection

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Anthony Ashley-Cooper | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 32
Anthony Ashley-Cooper (1621-1683), First Earl of Shaftesbury, was the leader of an influential group of men who, after serving in Parliament during the Puritan Civil War, became disillusioned with...
 Finding Clovis: Clovis People | Carolina Stories 4

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Finding Clovis: Clovis People | Carolina Stories
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Clovis artifacts are found across North America about 13,000 plus or minus 100 years ago. It's a remarkable cultural tradition. Where did the Clovis people come from? Archeology textbooks say the...
 Finding Clovis: The Topper Site | Carolina Stories 1

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Finding Clovis: The Topper Site | Carolina Stories
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Who were the first South Carolinians? The Clovis people were prehistoric nomads, fantastic hunters, and creators of amazing stone tools. This program takes a look at how these people arrived in South...
Theodosia Burr | History of SC Slide Collection

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Theodosia Burr | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 26
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...
Landrum Blockhouse | History of SC Slide Collection

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Landrum Blockhouse | History of SC Slide Collection
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Landrum Blockhouse on the South Carolina and North Carolina line, near Tryon, North Carolina. This was one of a series of blockhouses built for protection against the Native Americans. A WPA photo...
Chapter 3: The Snowbird Cherokee | Periscope

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Chapter 3: The Snowbird Cherokee | Periscope
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Only a few Cherokee escaped the Indian Removal Act. Those who remained found safe hiding places in the remote mountains and valleys of Appalachia. Today, the Snowbird community is home to many...