Copy of Audubon’s ‘Birds of America’ Donated to Library
Katie Levi's donation of her husband's beloved copy of 'Birds of America' continues a legacy of giving to the College.
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06, 2018
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06, 2018
Library Acquires Images of Robert Kennedy’s Final Hours
The College of Charleston's Special Collections has acquired never-before-seen photographs of Robert Kennedy in the hours leading to his assassination.
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04, 2018
Culinary Historian Donates Books, Papers to Special Collections
Culinary historian, author, artist and photographer John Martin Taylor has donated his personal collection of books and papers to Special Collections.
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01, 2018
Slavery Database is an Open Book
Shannon Hein '99 has partnered with libraries and archives around the country to create a free database of the largest slavery-related content in the world.
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02, 2017
Avery Research Center Houses Badges From Charleston’s Past
The Avery Research Center's collections of historical artifacts, including Charleston free badges and slave badges, tell a fascinating story of the African-American experience.
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12, 2016
Archival Silence: The History of Omission
A partnership between the College and the South Carolina Historical Society gives students rare access to letters from the Founding Fathers.
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08, 2016
College Acquires Papers of Gone With the Wind Actress
Recently acquired by the College's Special Collections, the papers highlight the remarkable life of Charlestonian Alicia Rhett, who chose a career in painting over acting.
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06, 2016
College Acquires Papers of Gone With the Wind Actress
Recently acquired by the College's Special Collections, the papers highlight the remarkable life of Charlestonian Alicia Rhett, who chose a career in painting over acting.
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05, 2016
‘Porgy and Bess’ Exhibit Opens at College of Charleston’s Special Collections
The new exhibit, on display through August 2016, coincides with the release of a new book, “Porgy and Bess: A Charleston Story,” and a public lecture on May 31, 2016.
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05, 2016
Audubon Letter Offers Insight Into Iconic Paintings
The Addlestone Library's Special Collections has acquired a handwritten letter by John James Audubon which offers new insight into how an original volume of his work, "Birds of America," found its way to Charleston.