Ravenel family papers, 1830-1988.

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Ravenel family papers, 1830-1988.

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This collection contains correspondence sent to Thomas P. and Emily G. Ravenel from 1901 to 1936; Savannah and Charleston, South Carolina newspapers from 1830 to 1940; photographs of the Ravenel family; publications from 1848-1860 from the Black Oak Agricultural Society in Charleston; one-act plays and short stories by unidentified authors; unidentified diaries; 1907 and 1909 yearbooks for the Winthrop Normal and Industrial College; theater programs from various theaters; scrapbooks; and other miscellaneous materials that belonged to the Ravenel family of Savannah. Of particular interest, are the radio scripts and weekly narrative reports that Elizabeth Ravenel created for her radio program that that was part of the Work Projects Administration (W.P.A.) in the early 1940s. Ravenel was responsible for the nutritional program sponsored by the W.P.A. to educate Americans on proper nutrition and to provide helpful tips on what to serve for meals.

10 boxes, 4 volumes (10 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7293180

Georgia Historical Society

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United States. Work Projects Administration of Georgia

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The Irene Mound was situated on the western bluff of the Savannah River along the south bank of the estuary of Pipe Maker's Creek. It was approximately five miles along the river from the center of Savannah. The Savannah State Docks are now on the site. In 1937, the United States government decided to excavate Irene Mound. A Works Progress Administration (WPA) project, the field excavation crew was comprised entirely of African American women. The entire project took more two years to complete. ...

Ravenel, Emily G., 1891-1989.

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Emily G. Ravenel (1891-1989) was the daughter of Thomas P. Ravenel (1851-1936) and sister of Elizabeth Ravenel (1893-1972). She lived at 116 E. McDonough St. in Savannah, Georgia. From the description of Emily G. Ravenel visitors' book, 1943-1944. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 436215702 ...

Ravenel, Elizabeth, 1893-1972.

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Ravenel, Thomas P., 1851-1936.

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Winthrop Normal and Industrial College

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Ravenel family.

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Thomas P. Ravenel was born in 1851 in South Carolina and resided in Savannah, Georgia where he worked as a lawyer. He lived at 116 E. McDonough St. in Savannah with his two unmarried daughters, Emily G. Ravenel (1891-1989) and Elizabeth Ravenel (1893-1972). From the description of Ravenel family papers, 1830-1988. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 309303471 ...

Black Oak Agricultural Society (Charleston, S.C.)

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