Remembering Greenville

Author : Jeffrey R. Willis,Greenville County Historical Society
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738515663

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Remembering Greenville by Jeffrey R. Willis,Greenville County Historical Society Pdf

Anchored at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville is the cultural center of South Carolina's Piedmont. Today, residents and tourists often find themselves immersed among the charming shops and quaint cafes that line the avenues in the historic Main Street district. A revitalized area today, Greenville's Main Street was the commercial center of the town during the life of William Coxe, a Greenville photographer who acquired many early images and who brilliantly extended the collection with his own photographs. Remembering Greenville: Photographs from the Coxe Collection explores Greenville during the first half of the 20th century. Stunning black-and-white images enlighten readers about the "old" Greenville that virtually disappeared as the small city was transformed into a large metropolitan area. These images, taken from the 1900s to the 1960s, depict Furman University and Greenville Women's College, both then located in Greenville's downtown; Camp Wetherill, Greenville's Spanish-American War training camp; and such personalities as an older, but still legendary, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson.

Author : Jim Ignasher
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625842510

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Remembering Smithfield by Jim Ignasher Pdf

The legend of John Noforce- whose puzzling death may have been the result of a Native American Romeo and Juliet saga- 1676's bloody Nipsachuck massacre and the scandalous downfall of the poor farm and asylum are a few of the tales that linger among historic Smithfield's fields and forests. Once home to 'Apple King' Thomas K. Winsor and Arthur C. Gould, frustrated inventor of Rhode Island's first and only aircraft rest stop, this storied town has known both triumph and tragedy. Local author Jim Ignasher's expertly woven collection of vignettes speaks to the ever-enduring spirit of Smithfield's people. From illegal ice cream peddlers to a mysterious traveler killed by his own pet rattlesnake, the roots of this vibrant community extend far beyond its celebrated apple orchards

Author : Courtney L. Tollison Hartness
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781643364179

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"Our Country First, Then Greenville" by Courtney L. Tollison Hartness Pdf

Places Greenville's experience during World War I within the context of the progressive era to better understand the rise of this New South city Greenville, South Carolina has become an attractive destination, frequently included in lists of the "Best Small Cities" in America. While Greenville's twenty-first-century Renaissance has been impressive, in "Our Country First, Then Greenville," Courtney L. Tollison Hartness explores an earlier period, revealing how Greenville's experience during World War I served to generate massive development in the city and the region. It was this moment that catalyzed Greenville's development into a modern city, setting the stage for the continued growth that persists into the present-day. "Our Country First, Then Greenville" explores Greenville's home-front experience of race relations, dramatic population growth (the number of Greenville residents nearly tripled between 1900 and 1930s), the women's suffrage movement, and the contributions of African Americans and women to Greenville's history. This important work features photos of Greenville, found in archival collections throughout the country and dating back over one hundred years.

Author : Kelly L. Odom
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439653548

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Greenville Textiles by Kelly L. Odom Pdf

Greenville’s textile heritage is what made the community the economic force it is today. From its antebellum beginnings with only a handful of mills, Greenville continued to grow industrially as more and more Northern investors saw financial opportunity in the area. With its notable feats, such as having the largest textile mill under one roof to its many mills fighting off “flying squadrons” during the General Textile Strike of 1934, the county’s textile past is as rich and colorful as the fabrics it produced. Greenville’s ascension to the “Textile Capital of the World” was unfortunately followed by the flood of overseas goods, resulting in the closing of many Upstate institutions. Though these mills are now silent, their efforts are what attracted so many other industries to the area.

Author : Kelly Lee Odom
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738591872

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Greenville's Augusta Road by Kelly Lee Odom Pdf

Augusta Road was constructed in the 1830s as a trade route between Greenville, South Carolina, and Augusta, Georgia. Through Greenville's textile boom, Augusta Road was transformed from a series of farms owned by some of Greenville's forefathers to some of the city's first suburbs and home to the South's first retail shopping center. Today, Augusta Road continues to be a destination point because of its unique shopping district and is a desirable area for living and raising a family. Augusta Road residents include nationally known politicians and entertainers.

Author : Alexia Jones Helsley
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781625842459

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Hidden History of Greenville County by Alexia Jones Helsley Pdf

Historically, Greenville County owes much to its natural advantages of scenery, location and abundant water, but it has also benefited from its colorful characters, such as Richard Pearis, Vardry McBee, Richard Furman and the Earle family. Hidden History of Greenville County details the personalities, places and events that have given Greenville its progressive, diverse environment. Join archivist and history professor Alexia Helsley as she explores some of these individuals and their contributions, as well as little-known events in the area and the ever-fascinating "Dark Corner." From mansions to murders, learn things about Greenville County history that you've never encountered before.

Author : Jeffery Willis,Greenville County Historical Society
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003-10-03
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439629444

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Remembering Greenville by Jeffery Willis,Greenville County Historical Society Pdf

Anchored at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville is the cultural center of South Carolina's Piedmont. Today, residents and tourists often find themselves immersed among the charming shops and quaint cafes that line the avenues in the historic Main Street district. A revitalized area today, Greenville's Main Street was the commercial center of the town during the life of William Coxe, a Greenville photographer who acquired many early images and who brilliantly extended the collection with his own photographs. Remembering Greenville: Photographs from the Coxe Collection explores Greenville during the first half of the 20th century. Stunning black-and-white images enlighten readers about the "old" Greenville that virtually disappeared as the small city was transformed into a large metropolitan area. These images, taken from the 1900s to the 1960s, depict Furman University and Greenville Women's College, both then located in Greenville's downtown; Camp Wetherill, Greenville's Spanish-American War training camp; and such personalities as an older, but still legendary, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson.

Author : MONA R. SIMMONS
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781514438138

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Remembering Sam Simmons: by MONA R. SIMMONS Pdf

The book, Remembering Sam Simmons: A Community Sheriff, is about Samuel C. Simmons, a 29-year lawman with the Greenville County Sheriffs Office. It focuses on the years from 1997-2002, when Sam held high ranking positions such as Chief Deputy, before being elected Sheriff in 2000. Sam served as Sheriff from January 1, 2001, to September 4, 2002, when he died unexpectedly from clogged arteries and a heart attack. The book includes interviews with numerous county leaders, such as Mr. Paul Wickensimer, Greenville County Clerk of Court; Ms. Lottie Gibson, Greenville County Councilwoman and civil rights advocate; and Belmont Fire Chief Anthony Segars, who is also a deputy coroner, and former president of the Greenville County Fire Chiefs Association. It discusses his community leadership and involvement, from Operation Clean Sweep, to Chairman of the United Way Community Planning Council in Greenville County. It is a love story of the deep and rare love between Sam and the author, his wife Mona.

Author : Heather Vaughan Lee
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216049746

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Artifacts from American Fashion by Heather Vaughan Lee Pdf

Clothing and fashion accessories can serve as valuable primary sources for learning about our history. This unique book examines daily life in 20th-century America through the lens of fashion and clothing. This collection explores fashion artifacts from daily life to shed light on key aspects of the social life and culture of Americans in the 20th century. Artifacts from American Fashion covers forty-five essential articles of fashion or accessories, chosen to illuminate significant areas of daily life and history, including Politics, World Events, and War; Transportation and Technology; Home and Work Life; Art and Entertainment; Health, Sport, and Leisure; and Alternative Cultures, Youth, Ethnic, Queer, and Counter Culture. Through these artifacts, readers can follow the major events, social movements, cultural shifts, and technological developments that shaped our daily life in the U.S. A World War I soldier's helmet opens a vista onto the horrors of trench warfare during World War I, while the dress of a typical 1920's "flapper" speaks volumes about America women's changing role during Prohibition and the Jazz Age. Similarly, a homemade feedsack dress illuminates the world of the Great Depression, while the bikini ushers us into the Atomic Age. Here, such artificacts tell the story of twentieth-century daily life in America.

Author : Mac C. Kirkpatrick,Thomas K. Perry
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005-10-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780786424467

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The Southern Textile Basketball Tournament by Mac C. Kirkpatrick,Thomas K. Perry Pdf

In 1905 Lawrence Peter Hollis went to Springfield, Massachusetts, before beginning his job as the secretary of the YMCA at Monaghan Mill in Greenville, South Carolina. While there, he met James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, and learned of the fledgling game. Armed with Dr. Naismith's rules of the game and a basketball he bought in New York, Hollis returned to the mill and changed the face of athletics in South Carolina. Lawrence Peter Hollis was one of the first to introduce basketball south of the Mason-Dixon line, and the game quickly gained popularity in the textile mill villages throughout South Carolina. In 1921 Hollis and others organized a tournament to determine the best mill team, and thus the southern Textile Basketball Tournament was born. Over the years, some of the south's top cage talent played in the tourney, including "Smokey" Barbare, Lucille Foster Thomas, Bert Hill, Earl Wooten, Billy Cunningham, Pete Maravich, Sue Vickers and Tree Rollins. Decade-by-decade, the history of one of the longest running basketball tournaments is provided, along with profiles of many prominent participants. Full rosters for all teams in all tournaments are given in the appendices, along with all-tournament selections and members of the Southern Textile Athletic Hall of Fame.

Author : Patrick Scherer
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781462855599

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A Grandfather Remembers by Patrick Scherer Pdf

Author : Laura Wayland-Smith Hatch
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 711 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781312620308

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Rectors Remembered: The Descendants of John Jacob Rector Volume 6 by Laura Wayland-Smith Hatch Pdf

Volume 6 of 8, 3337 to 4042. A genealogical compilation of the descendants of John Jacob Rector and his wife, Anna Elizabeth Fischbach. Married in 1711 in Trupbach, Germany, the couple immigrated to the Germanna Colony in Virginia in 1714. Eight volumes document the lives of over 45,000 individuals.

Author : Bailie Lawson
Publisher : Bailie Lawson
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Hidden Among Strangers by Bailie Lawson Pdf

Celia's life takes an unexpected and perilous turn when she witnesses the shocking murder of wealthy businessman Richard Davenport. Terrified that the killer might have seen her and will come after her next, she plunges headlong into a world of deception and danger. Desperation leads her to a high-stakes gamble: she assumes the identity of Richard's long-lost niece, Amelia. Celia undergoes a dramatic transformation, altering her appearance and assuming a new persona. She infiltrates the life of Amelia's grieving family, William and Sylvia Davenport. Struggling with the ten-year void left by their daughter's disappearance, they accept Celia as Amelia without suspicion. But Celia's audacious ruse is only the beginning of her troubles. Her precarious deception starts to unravel when Amelia's former boyfriend reemerges, raising questions about Celia's true identity and hinting at secrets they shared in the past. A deeper fear gnaws at her - that the real Amelia might return and expose her charade. The fear of the real Amelia's unexpected return looms over her like a dark cloud, but the most harrowing enigma of all lies in the identity of Richard's ruthless killer. What does this murderer want? And is Celia’s life still in jeopardy?

Author : Kenneth H. Kolb
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780520384170

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Retail Inequality by Kenneth H. Kolb Pdf

What we got wrong -- A concept catches fire -- Food desert realities : perception, money, and transportation -- Food desert realities : social capital, household dynamics, and taste -- The "Healthy food" frame -- The problem solvers -- A path forward -- Epilogue -- Appendix : food desert media database.

Author : Michael Buffalo Smith
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-06
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781365172786

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My Kind of Country by Michael Buffalo Smith Pdf

Southern music historian Michael Buffalo Smith presents a series of interviews with some of country music's biggest stars, assembled from his archive of over 15 years of conversations. From Cowboy Jack Clement to Bobby Bare, Jerry Reed to Shooter Jennings, the volume is filled to the rim with country music history, stories and photographs.