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Rutledge, Anna Wells. Anna Wells Rutledge papers, 1886-1996 (bulk 1940-1990).

Title: Anna Wells Rutledge papers, 1886-1996 (bulk 1940-1990).

The bulk of this collection consists of Rutledge's research for various books, articles, and other writings and projects concerning art and artists mainly in South Carolina. These include an unpublished book on Charleston artist Charles Fraser; an article on Henrietta Johnston; the book "Artists in the Life of Charleston" (published 1949); an unpublished book on American art with Winslow Ames; an article (1968) on George Roupell's drawing entitled "After the Cloth was Removed"; and a proposed exhibition on the connections between English and American art ("Elizabeth I to Elizabeth II"). The largest portion of her research is devoted to an unpublished work entitled "The Visual Arts in South Carolina," a comprehensive history of arts and crafts in South Carolina including painting, architecture, sculpture, furniture making, silver and ironwork, pottery, photography, etc. Many of these notes pertain to South Carolina artists or artists working in South Carolina. There are numerous manuscripts of "VASC"; correspondence and notes regarding its writing and editing, and efforts at publication; and material relating to illustrations including photographs, notes, and captions. Also contains personal and professional correspondence (1930s to 1990s); financial records; papers relating to Rutledge's travels abroad to South America, the Caribbean, England, and elsewhere; biographical data on Rutledge; photographs and notes concerning miniature paintings in South Carolina; slides of artwork and other subjects; and research on early South Carolina history, Middleton family portraits, the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, Sabina Elliott Wells, and St. Philip's Church. St. Philip's Church material includes notes on the church silver, transcripts of vestry minutes (1761-1910), and a scrapbook and labels relating to antique exhibitions held for the benefit of the church.

ArchivalResource: 31 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/71130510 View

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800. Letter : Charleston, [S.C.] to [Sarah Rutledge], 1795 June 4.

Title: Letter : Charleston, [S.C.] to [Sarah Rutledge], 1795 June 4.

Letter to his daughter Sarah in Paris (France) discusses family affairs, Sarah's proficiency in languages (French and English), her performance in a play, and other topics.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36865635 View

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800. Letters to Sarah Rutledge, 1793-1799.

Title: Letters to Sarah Rutledge, 1793-1799.

Letters are written to his daughter Sarah, then living in the household of Thomas Pinckney (1750-1828), to whose care, as U.S. Minister in London (England), the letters are addressed. Edward Rutledge discusses her studies (including reading, writing French, geography, and dancing); expresses concern for her health and happiness; and sends messages of appreciation for the gifts which she sent from England to her family. Letters also concern the health of family members at home and other family matters; the difficulty of corresponding due to the war in Europe (1794); and a "sickly" summer in Charleston (S.C.) which proved to be fatal for newcomers (1794).

ArchivalResource: 8 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36865825 View

Withers, William Alphonso, 1864-1924. William Alphonso Withers papers, 1868-1926 [manuscript]

Title: William Alphonso Withers papers, 1868-1926 [manuscript]

The William Alfonso Withers Papers documents Withers' professional career and activities as well as his personal life. The collection contains materials on his employment as a professor of pure and agricultural chemistry at North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts from 1889-1923, along with materials covering his employment at various other state, federal, and private organizations. It also contains materials on Withers' personal activities with extensive personal correspondence with friends and family.

ArchivalResource: 9.5 linear ft. (19 archival boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/489252327 View