Robert McKay papers, 1865-1887.

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Robert McKay papers, 1865-1887.

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Illustrated volume, 1865-1887, including "South Carolina Redeemed," a history of Reconstruction written in rhyme; letter, 21 Feb. 1885, from Benjamin Franklin Perry, re Perry's appointment as provisional governor; misc. contemporary newspaper clippings of S.C. Reconstruction scenes, portraits of James L. Orr, and African-American politicians in the S.C. General Assembly, including Robert Brown Elliott. Also including photographs of the unfinished S.C. State House, Columbia, S.C.; Democratic Headquarters on Main Street (Columbia, S.C.) decorated for Wade Hampton's reception from Washington, D.C., 7 Apr. 1877, Columbia, S.C.; residence of Robert Brown Elliott; images of the Radical Legislature and Wallace House; and pencil and ink sketches of S.C. blacks during Reconstruction done by C[harles] A. David.

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