Hanover HouseClemson University LibrariesOn back: Historic Houses Holiday Celebration Hanover House, above, and John C. Calhoun House will be decorated and ready for holiday visitors Dec. 10-22. The Public is invited to enjoy refreshments at the open house Friday, Dec. 10, 5-8 p.m; Hanover House; 11/18/87 CW
Plaster model of reverse of Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial commemorative half dollar, circa 1936Clemson University LibrariesDepicts an image from the state seal of a palmetto tree with thirteen leaves and thirteen stars, both representing the thirteen original colonies. Spears are tied around the base of the palmetto tree, and beneath is a broken oak branch, representing the defeat of the British Oak Fleet off the coast of Sullivan's Island in 1776. Inscribed on model - United States of America Half Dollar, E-Pluribus-Unum, In God We Trust
Plaster models of reverse (left) and obverse of Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial commemorative half dollar, circa 1936Clemson University LibrariesObverse depicts Lady Justice holding a sword and scales, standing between South Carolina's old State House, built in 1790, and the new State House, completed in 1903. Reverse depicts image from the state seal of a palmetto tree with thirteen leaves and thirteen stars, both representing the thirteen original colonies. Spears are tied around the base of the palmetto tree, and beneath is a broken oak branch, representing the defeat of the British Oak Fleet off the coast of Sullivan's Island in 1776. Inscribed on reverse model - United States of America Half Dollar, E-Pluribus-Unum, In God We Trust. Inscribed on obverse model - Sesquicentennial Celebration of the Capital Columbia South Carolina Liberty 1786 1936.
Mess Hall staff members washing dishesClemson University LibrariesMess Hall kitchen staff member checking dishes waiting to be washed. On back: [Mess Hall Kitchen and Staff]
Women sorting clothes in Laundry BuildingClemson University LibrariesInterior shot of three female laundry workers sorting clothing in the old laundry building, now demolished. On back: [Dillard bldg.]