South Carolina Book Collection
The South Carolina State Library maintains an extensive print collection of materials published about South Carolina. Here we provide access to digitized copies of selected books in the public domain.
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The governors' officers : a short history of the establishment, mission, and people of South Carolina's first organized police
(South Carolina State Library, 2017)A short history of the establishment, mission, and people of South Carolina’s first organized police -
The evolution of the penal system of South Carolina from 1866 to 1916
(South Carolina State Library, 1916)This title is a history of the penal system in South Carolina from 1866 to 1916 by Albert D. Oliphant, assistant secretary of the State Board of Charities and Corrections. -
CHARLESTON AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE August 31st 1886
(South Carolina State Library, 1887)[18] p. : ill. ; 9 x 13 cm. This is a lithographic souvenir book with 18 pages of various Charleston scenes of destruction after the 1886 earthquake. -
Talking book repair group : history in Columbia, S.C. : fifty years of service, 1960 - 2010
(South Carolina State Library, 2010)This book gives the history of the South Carolina Chapter 61 of the Telephone Pioneers of America from 1960-2010. These volunteers repair talking book machines for the South Carolina State Library Talking Book Services. -
An address delivered in the Indigo Hall, Georgetown, South Carolina, on the fourth day of May, 1860, the 105th anniversary of the Winyaw Indigo Society
(South Carolina State Library, 1860-05)This pamphlet presents the text of the address given by Plowden C.J. Weston on May 4, 1860 to the Winyaw Indigo Society on their 105th anniversary. -
The letters of Lowndes, addressed to the Hon. John C. Calhoun
(South Carolina State Library, 1843)This document contains an address to John C. Calhoun about various points that they disagree on and why. -
Free coinage of silver : speech of Hon. William Elliott, of South Carolina, in the House of Representatives, Thursday, February 13, 1896 [Pamphlet]
(South Carolina State Library, 1896-02-13)This speech is given to the United States House of Representatives. Hon. William Elliot gives a persuasive argument for why he will be voting against the senate amendment for free coinage of silver. He defines free coinage ... -
Campaign speech of W.D. Mayfield [for re-election as State Superintendent of Education]
(South Carolina State Library, 1896)This speech was given by Mr. Mayfield while running for re-election to the office of State Superintendent of Education. He gives evidence and reasons that he should be re-elected. He also talks about his future plans for ... -
Stable standard essential for prosperity. Speech in the Senate of the United States, February 4, 1878
(South Carolina State Library, 1878-02-04)This speech was given when the United States Senate was considering a bill to authorize the free coinage of the standard silver dollar and to restore its legal tender character. Mr. Bayard argues against the bill in this ... -
Message of Robert K. Scott, Governor of South Carolina to the General Assembly, November 24, 1869
(South Carolina State Library, 1869-11-24)This speech was addressed to the people of the Senate and House of Representatives. It was delivered to inform them of the progress over the past year made to place the finances of the state on a firm and healthy basis. ... -
Annual message of his excellency Robert K. Scott, Governor of South Carolina, to the General Assembly, at the regular session, commencing November 28, 1871
(South Carolina State Library, 1871-11-28)This speech was delivered to by the Governor to give the general assembly information of the condition of the state and give them recommendations to consider measures that the Governor deems necessary or expedient. He ... -
Proceedings of the General Assembly of South Carolina in the matter of the impeachment of Judge William Dobein James, November-December, 1827, and January, 1828
(South Carolina State Library, 1912)This document contains an account of the proceedings pertaining to the impeachment of Judge William Dobein James. The document contains the arguments for and against the impeachment as well as the voting tallies. -
An address delivered before the South-Carolina institute, at its second annual fair, on the 19th November, 1850. By Jos. H. Lumpkin
(South Carolina State Library, 1850-11-19)This speech by Georgia Supreme Court judge Joseph Lumpkin aims to ignite a spirit of improvement and bring about its influence. This improvement is not necessarily in the interest of agriculture alone, but in the interest ... -
Speech of Mr. Calhoun, of South Carolina, on the slavery question. Delivered in the Senate of the United States, March 4, 1850
(South Carolina State Library, 1850-05-04)The speech addresses the question, how can the union be preserved? He goes on to explain the threats to the union and give suggestions for how the threats can be handled. -
Speech of Hon. John Lowndes McLaurin, of South Carolina, in the Senate of the United States, Monday, December 9, 1901
(South Carolina State Library, 1901-12-09)This speech is to address the statement that Mr. McLaurin has been excluded from the caucuses of his party and thus that he will be without assignment on any committee. He goes on to explain his exclusion and defend his ... -
Speech of Hon. James H. Hammond, of South Carolina, on the relation of states; delivered in the Senate of the United States, May 21, 1860
(South Carolina State Library, 1860-05-21)The speech is a response by Hon. James H. Hammond as to whether or not the territorial governments established by Congress have the power to define and declare what shall be and what shall not be property within the ... -
Speech delivered by Hon. Hermann Ridder at the one hundred and forty-second anniversary dinner, German Friendly Society, Charleston, S. C., January 15th, 1908
(South Carolina State Library, 1908-01-05)The speech was delivered to the German Friendly Society by the Hon. Hermann Ridder and opens with a brief history of the society and its importance. He then goes on to acknowledge notable German settlers and their importance. ... -
Protection to farmers : speech of Hon. D. Wyatt Aiken, of South Carolina, in the House of Representatives, Tuesday, March 6, 1882, upon the Agricultural Appropriation Bill
(South Carolina State Library, 1923-08-27)This speech is about the Agricultural Appropriation Bill, which is a bill making appropriations for the Agricultural Department of the Government for the fiscal year ending in June 30,1883. Mr. Aiken is approved by the ... -
Address delivered by Chief Justice Eugene B. Gary, L.L.D. at the dedication of the Court House, McCormick County, September 27th, 1923
(South Carolina State Library, 1923-08-27)This document is an address by Chief Justice Eugene B. Gary that discusses the civilization of America in two contexts. The first context is the principles of civilization applicable to their democratic form of government. ... -
Address of Mr. C. G. Memminger, to the people of St. Phillip's and St. Michael's, in relation to the Bank of the State : containing facts and arguments in favor of the bill, which he was prevented from presenting before the House, at the last session of the Legislature
(South Carolina State Library, 1850)This document contains the facts and arguments in favor of the bill, which he was prevented from presenting before the House of Representatives at the last session of the legislature.
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