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Consortium for
Upstate
South
Carolina
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Consortium for Upstate South Carolina History
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Wednesday, August 27 at the Anderson County Museum in Anderson, 202 E. Greenville St.
Next meeting December 3, 2008 Bob Jones Museum and Gallery, Heritage Place.
Member Sites
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Legion War Museum James F. Daniel Jr. Post 3, 430 N. Main St. Greenville, SC 29602-0133 Directions Contact: Bob Dicey 338 Brown Rd. Simpsonville, SC 29680 Phone: (864) 458-9520 Email: bobdicey@charter.net Contact: Lynn Duncan Pueblo Dr. Greenville, SC 29617 Phone: (864) 355-6903 Email:echoes92@charter.net |
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Institutional
Mission: To provide high quality historical exhibits of particular significance
to those interested in military history, with an emphasis on the veterans
of Greenville County, SC
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| 16th Regiment SC Volunteers
Museum and Library of Confederate History, Inc. 15 Boyce Avenue (Pettigru Historic District) Greenville, SC 29601 - Directions Contact: Mike Couch Email: mcou8@aol.com Ron Hamilton Phone: (864) 421-9039 Email:confedmuseum@att.net www.confederatemuseum.org |
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Institutional Mission:
To protect, preserve and defend the memory, history and heritage of the
two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) gallant Confederate soldiers
killed during the War Between the States; to honor all those who served
the cause of the Confederate States of America; to provide a true and
accurate historical perspective of this period in an educational manner;
to preserve the cultural heritage and artifacts of the South; and to develop
and maintain an extensive library, in conjunction with the Museum, which
will be available without cost to the public for genealogical research
as well as research on the War and related issues
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Greenville
Cultural Exchange Center |
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Institutional Mission: To showcase historical achievements of African Americans in the Greenville area; to serve as a focal point for community cultural activities; to build self esteem in youth and strengthen the family; to work with other existing agencies and organizations to promote interracial partnerships through arts, educational and cultural activities; to maintain an ongoing up-to-date museum.
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Furman
University Special Collections and Archives DebbieLee Landi |
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Institutional Mission:
To acquire, preserve, organize and make available for research a variety
of primary and secondary sources documenting the history of Furman University, the Upstate of South Carolina,
and Baptists in South Carolina.
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Center for the Study of Piedmont History
at Furman University 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613 - Directions Contact: Dr. Steve O'Neill Contact: Dr. Courtney Tollison Contact: Steve Richardson Phone: Steve O'Neill: (864) 294-3346 Phone: Courtney Tollison (864) 294-2377 Email: steve.oneill@furman.edu Email:courtney.tollison@furman.edu Email:steve.richardson@furman.edu Web site: www.furman.edu/academics/dept/history/CSPH/ |
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Institutional Mission:
To promote a broader and deeper appreciation of the rich local history
of Greenville and the Piedmont region of the South; to support original
research projects by Furman students and faculty, as well as outside scholars;
to sponsor lectures and symposia on topics related to the history of the
Piedmont; to oversee internships for Furman undergraduates at local historical
sites and museums; to promote the acquisition of relevant primary research
materials by the Furman University Library; and to encourage University
faculty to incorporate local history into Furman's curriculum
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| Greenville
County Historic Preservation Commission 301 University Ridge, Suite 100 Greenville, SC 29601 Contact: Rick Owens Email:r-lowens@charter.net Contact: Charlotte Lynch, Assistant to County Administrator Phone: (864) 467-7105 Fax: (864) 467-7151 Email: clynch@greenvillecounty.org Maryanne Howard 107 Swansgate Place Greenville, SC 29605 Web site: //giraffeweb.net/preservationcommission/index.html County Council Web site: www.greenvillecounty.org/County_Council/boards_commissions/historic_preservation_commission.asp |
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Institutional Mission:
To protect, preserve, and enhance the distinctive cultural and architectural
heritage of Greenville County; to promote the values of historic preservation
and to review the designation of individual historic properties and historic
demolition pertaining to designated historic districts and properties
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| Greenville
County Historical Society P.O. Box 10472 Greenville, SC 29603 211 E. Washington St., Suite C (office) - Directions Contact: Sidney R. Thompson, Director Phone: (864) 233-4103 Fax: (864) 233-5541 Email: info@greenvillehistory.org Web site:www.greenvillehistory.org/ |
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Institutional Mission:
To collect and preserve the papers, records, photographs, and materials
which document the history of Greenville County; to sponsor programs,
publications and exhibits pertaining to the history and culture of the
region; to help establish a permanent repository and museum in Greenville
County
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| Palmetto
Preservation Works, LLC and Hampton-Pinckney Historic District 411 Hampton Ave. Greenville, SC 29601 Directions Contact: Robert Benedict (864)- 270-4406 Website:www.PalmettoPreservationWorks.com |
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South Carolina Genealogical
Society, Greenville Chapter
Contact:
Patsy Swygert President
Email:pswygert@prodigy.net
Web site: www.greenvillegenealogy.org
Institutional Mission: To
raise standards of genealogical research through education programs and workshops,
publications of genealogical data, promotion of the collection and preservation
of records, and the stimulation of a general interest in genealogy and family
history.
Publications: Greenville Chapter Newsletter; Greenville Chapter Journal, Mackey
Mortuary Death Records; Greenville, S.C. Cemetery Records, Vol. Six; Greenville,
S.C. Cemetery Records, Vol. One; Abstracts . . . Newspapers Concerning Black
People; 1790 Census Index and 1800 Census
Special Interest/Expertise: Genealogical research
| Roper Mountain
Science Center/ Living History Farm 402 Roper Mountain Road Greenville, SC 29615 - Directions Contact: Michael Weeks, Curator Contact: Eve King, Ass't Curator Phone: (864) 281-1188 Ext. Ext. Fax: (864) 679-7049 Email: mweeks@greenville.k12.sc.us Email: leking@greenville.k12.sc.us Web site: www.ropermountain.org |
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Institutional
Mission: To foster enhanced learning and growth opportunities through
educational excellence and high quality instructional programs
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Greenville
County Library System
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Mission: To provide residents of Greenville County with expert, accessible,
customer-oriented library services by acquiring, organizing, and providing
books and other relevant materials, electronic access to information sources
for research purposes, including the Internet, in convenient lifelong
learning centers that are inviting, safe, and well-maintained
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| Greenville
County Museum of Art 420 College St. Greenville, SC 29601 Contact: Claudia Beckwith or Martha Severens Phone: (864) 271-7570 Ext. 26 & Ext. 19 Fax: (864) 271-7579 Email: info@greenvillemuseum.org Web site: www.greenvillemuseum.org |
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| Greenville
Hospital System Archives 701 Grove Road Greenville, SC 29605 Contact: Fay Towell Phone: (864) 455-7176 Fax: (864) 455-5696 Email: ftowell@ghs.org Contact: Rosa Eisenstadt 730 Cleveland St. Greenville, SC 29601 242-9287 Web site: www.ghs.org |
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Institutional
Mission: To identify, collect and organize hospital system documentary
materials to be preserved for permanent retention. The Archives Collection
may be used to meet both internal needs for hospital research and reference
as well as external promotional needs or historical/commemorative purposes.
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| The History Museum of Upcountry South Carolina 540 Buncombe Street Greenville, SC 29601 Contact: Pam Meister Phone: (864) 467-3100 Fax: (864) 467-3105 Email: pam@upcountryhistory.org Web site: www.upcountryhistory.org |
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Institutional Mission:
To preserve, present and promote interest in the history of Greenville
and Upcountry South Carolina through education, research and service
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| School
District of Greenville County 301 Camperdown Way Greenville, SC 29602 Contact: Thomas Riddle, Secondary Social Studies Consultant Contact: Paula Burgess, Elementary Social Studies Consultant Phone: (864) 355-3190 Fax: (864) 241-3200 Email: triddle@greenville.k12.sc.us Email: pburgess@greenville.k12.sc.us Web site: www.greenville.k12.sc.us |
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Institutional Mission: To promote educational experiences, in cooperation with the home and community, that prepare students for lifelong learning and for ethical, productive participation in a democratic society and the global community
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Office
of City Clerk, City of Greenville
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Mission of the City:
To be the choice place to live, work and visit
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| Greer Heritage
Museum, Inc. P.O. Box 995 Greer, SC 29652 215 Trade Street Greer, SC 29651 Contact: Joada Hiatt Email: ahiatt509@aol.com Phone: (864) 877-3359 or 877-3377 |
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Mission Statement:
To collect and preserve the artifacts and photographs pertaining to the
history of Greer and surrounding area
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| Bob Jones University Museum &
Gallery 1700 Wade Hampton Boulevard |
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Institutional Mission:
Through its collection of sacred art, the Bob Jones University Museum
& Gallery exists to promote the appreciation, understanding, and preservation
of quality fine art that reflects universal and scriptural truths based
on God’s Word and works. BJU M&G extends its collection into
communities at home and abroad through its educational and cultural outreaches
that enrich the whole man – mind, heart, and soul.
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| Archives Research Center
Memorial Library Bob Jones University 1700 Wade Hampton Boulevard Greenville, SC 29614 Contact: Shannon Brooks, Archives Supervisor Phone: (864) 242-5100 ext. 6050 Fax: (864) 232-1729 Email: sbrooks@bju.edu Web site: www.bju.edu/library/collections/archives.html |
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Institutional Mission:
To support the University's curriculum and to provide materials for the
spiritual and personal enrichment of the University family
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| Pendleton District
Commission P.O. Box 565 125 E. Queen St Pendleton, SC 29670 Contact: Phone: (864) 646-3782, 1(800) 862-1795 Fax: (864) 646-2506 Email: Web site: www.pendleton-district.org |
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Institutional Mission:
Promote tourism to and preserve the historical and natural assets of Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties
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| Upcountry
Friends Contact: Jean Osteen Gaston 19 Crestline Rd. Greenville, SC 29609 (864)- 246-5690 |
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| West End
Neighborhood Association Contact: Jerry Harmon Cannon Construction Co., Inc. P.O. Box 25576 Greenville, SC 29616 Phone: (864) 286-9364 or 235-7844 Email: jharmon@cannonbuilt.com |
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Greenville City Police Dept.
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Park Historical Association Contact: Dale Reeves, Chair Phone: (864) 346-6014 Email: dalereeves@bellsouth.net |
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| Spartanburg County Historical Association
Contact: Jennifer L. Furrow Executive Director P.O. Box 887 Spartanburg, 29304 (864)- 596-3501 Email: jfurrow@spartanburghistory.org Email: scha@spartanburghistory.org Web site: www.spartanburghistory.org |
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Hours are 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday.
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| Oconee Heritage Center
Contact: Nicholas Gambrell Director/Curator Oconee Heritage Center 123 Brown Square Drive PO Box 395 Walhalla, SC 29691 (864)638-2224 Email: info@oconeeheritagecenter.org Web site: www.oconeeheritagecenter.org |
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Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12-5 pm Saturday 10-3pm
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| Pickens County Museum of Art and History
Contact: Allen Coleman Director 307 Johnson Street Pickens, SC 29671 Telephone: (864) 898-5963 Email: AllenC@co.pickens.sc.us Web site: www.co.pickens.sc.us/culturalcommission/ Hagood Mill Site Contact: Ed Bolt Hagood Mill Site Manager 138 Hagood Mill Rd. Pickens, SC 29671 (864) 898-2936 Email: edb@co.pickens.sc.us Web site: www.co.pickens.sc.us/culturalcommission/ |
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| Greenville Textile Heritage Society
Contact: Don Harkins, Chair Phone Don Harkins: (864)- 201-5875 Email Don Harkins: dhark1@charter.net Web site:www.scmillhills.com |
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| Clemson University, Special Collections
Contact: Michael Kohl Director P.O. Box 343001 Clemson, 29634 (864)- 656-3031 Email: kohl@clemson.edu Web site: www.lib.clemson.edu/SpCol/index.htm |
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The mission of Special Collections, as part of the University Libraries, is to support Clemson University in fulfilling its teaching, research and public service goals. The Unit's archivists and support staff acquire and preserve manuscripts, books, official University records and publications, photographs, audio-visual material, magnetic tape and artifacts. Access to this material is provided to the University community and other researchers through descriptions in Special Collections and electronic information networks, direct assistance to researchers and outreach services such as exhibits.
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Independent Members
Suzanne Case Affiliate: Retired Greenville County Library System-Carolina First S.C. Historical Room |
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| Central History Museum
416 Church St Central, SC 29670 Contact: Phone: (864)639-2156 Email: heritage@innova.net Web site: www.CentralHeritage.org |
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Central History Museum. Warm, homey and as natural as if the residents just got up and went for a walk, this 1893 residence, was built by Jeptha and Minnie Morgan, Main Street merchants for many years. Exhibit rooms feature artifacts and history of the town and surrounding area. The well-kept grounds are highlighted by a formal rose garden. The museum houses the archives of the Morgan family and other sites, families, and homes in the area. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a site on the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor. Open Sundays from 2-4 p.m. except major holidays. Call for appointment at other times.
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| Greenville History Tours
Contact: John M. Nolan, Director Greenville History Tours 100 Buttercup Way, Suite #71 Taylors, SC 29687 Phone: (864)567-3940 Email: curatornolan@aol.com Web site: www.greenvillehistorytours.com Falls Park/West End Tour (begins at the corner of Camperdown and Main St.) Fridays 5:30, 6:30 p.m. Saturdays 10:45 a.m., 1:15 p.m. Court Square to Piazza Bergamo Tour (begins in front of the Poinsett Hotel) Fridays 7:30 p.m. Saturdays 12:00 p.m. |
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Wesleyan University, Faith Clayton Room 907 Wesleyan Dr. Central, SC 29670 Contact: Anne Sheriff Phone: 864 644-5088 (leave message) Email: claytonroom@swu.edu Web site: www.swu.edu/library/clayton |
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Housed at Southern Wesleyan University’s Rickman Library, this extensive genealogical collection includes pictures, documents, books and a database of more than 350,000 names. Open during regular library hours.
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| Anderson County Museum
Contact: Beverly Childs, Director Contact: Alison G. Hinman, Curator of Collections Anderson County Museum 202 E. Greenville St. Anderson, SC 29622 Phone: (864)260-4737 Email: bchilds@andersoncountysc.org Email: ahinman@andersoncountysc.org Web site: www.andersoncountysc.org Hours: 10-7 pm Tuesdays, 10-4 Wednesday - Saturday |
| The Camperdown Mills Historical Society
Contact: Ron Norris, Archivist The Camperdown Mills Historical Society PO Box 9074 Greenville SC 29604 Phone: 864 233-1747 Email: camperdownmill@bellsouth.net Web site: www.camperdownmill.com |
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Mission: To bring together those individuals interested in the preservation of the history of The Camperdown Mills
and community. To stimulate and encourage the collection, preservation and interpretation of the history of The Camperdown Mills
and the Camperdown Mills village through educational programs; publications; coordination with other local, regional, state and
national historical organizations and individuals; and cooperation with organizations at all levels to promote and sustain a general
interest in history.
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| Cherokee County History and Arts Museum
Contact: Billy Pennington Cherokee Historical and Preservation Society, Inc. 301 College Drive Gaffney, South Carolina 29340 Phone: 864-489-3988 Email: chaps@cherokeecountyhistory.org Web site: www.www.cherokeecountyhistory.org Hours: 10-4 Wednesday - Friday 2-5 pm Saturday and Sunday Admission:$5 for adults; $3 for children under 12 |
DebbieLee Landi, Chair
Special Collections & Archives
James B. Duke Library
Furman University
(864) 294-2714
debbielee.landi@furman.edu
Mary Chapman, Secretary
Director of Marketing and Business Operations
Museum & Gallery
at Bob Jones University and Heritage Green
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Greenville, SC 29614
T: (864) 770-1331 x1069
F: (864) 770-1306
www.bjumg.org
Consortium News
City of Greenville
City Government Days
Council Chambers - City Hall
The City of Greenville is celebrating its 175th Anniversary ( December 18, 1831).
We are very excited about this historic occasion and have designed these educational
sessions in an effort to engage students and citizens of every age to learn
more about local government.
These sessions are one and half hours long and will be age appropriate. For our younger guests possible city service highlights include presentations from the zoo, fire department, recycling, police department and other City services. We are also pleased to be able to offer each participant a City of Greenville souvenir for attending.
These sessions will also provide an opportunity to meet the Mayor and members of City Council and key City staff members who work to meet a growing city's needs and aspirations.
We hope that you will be able to join us for one of the sessions as listed below. To reserve a session, please contact Cheryle Ratliff, City Clerk, as soon as possible at 467-4431 or email at [ mailto:ratlifc@greatergreenville.com ]ratlifc@greatergreenville.com.
Thank you in advance for joining us as we celebrate this exciting occasion.
| September 2006 | October 2006 | November 2006 |
Wednesday, Sept 13 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Wednesday, Oct 11 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Wednesday, Nov 8 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Wednesday, Sept 20 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, Oct 18 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, Nov 15 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. |
This website maintained by DebbieLee Landi, Special Collections Librarian, James B. Duke Library, Furman University
