South Carolina State Library Digital Collections

The South Carolina State Library Digital Collection provides documents and information that expand the State Library’s mission to provide equal access for all South Carolinians. These online collections create greater access to the State Library’s unique historical resources, government documents, and new digital projects. 

Our ever-growing digital collections contain a wealth of state and federal agency documents, digitized historical items published about South Carolina from the State Library print collection, and collaborations with public libraries, museums, and public institutions across the state to showcase South Carolina specific digital projects.

We also partner with the South Carolina Digital Library to provide free access to an even larger collection of South Carolina historical materials from over 40 cultural heritage institutions across the state. 

The South Carolina State Library strives for a high standard of accessibility for its patrons. Efforts are ongoing to make our digital collections more accessible. If you require reasonable accommodations, encountered an item that requires accessible adjustments, or if you have any questions regarding accessibility and collections, please send an e-mail to DigitalCollections@StateLibrary.SC.Gov and a staff member will get back to you as soon as possible.

Featured Items

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July 2025 Archaeology News

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources; Cultural Heritage Trust Program

This newsletter is emailed monthly by the SCDNR Cultural Heritage Trust Program. It contains relevant, archaeological information for sites in South Carolina.

2025-07

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The business of rural heritage, culture & art : an introductory resource guide for entrepreneurs

South Carolina African American Heritage Foundation; South Carolina African American Heritage Commission

This guide provides a wealth of information pointing toward assistance that is available to help entrepreneurs achieve success. The resources listed here are a starting point for startup businesses and for existing businesses wishing to expand. Because basics are the foundation for entrepreneurs, this guide offers a simple framework for access to resources and technical expertise. Hundreds of informative books and websites exist but this is a user-friendly informative and useful resource. The guide is divided into two main sections. State Resources list South Carolina agencies and organizations that offer technical expertise related to business development to include education and training; funding and grant opportunities; legal Information and taxes. National Resources list federal agencies and national organizations that offer similar technical expertise.

2019

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Sandlapper: The Magazine of South Carolina, March 1973

Sandlapper Press, Inc.

Sandlapper, the Magazine of South Carolina, was established in 1968 and educates readers about South Carolina. The included articles and photographs from South Carolina writers and photographers vibrantly showcase the state’s beauty, citizens, culture, and history. This is the March 1973 edition. Darkening Shades of Gray by Jon Buchan Seaworthy Fare Aboard the Adventure by Mary R. L. Bennett Belton's Tennis Binge by J. Clyde Shirley Missing: One Cannonball by William P. Stowe Forty-Acre Rock by H. D. Wagener Rice Planting Culture by Gale Young Cades by Laurin M. Baker Hints on Home Buying by Tom Hamrick Banastre Tarleton: Butcher of Hero? by Robert D. Bass

1973-03

Recent Submissions

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    State of South Carolina Section 303(d) List for 2004: Priority-ranked Waterbodies Targeted for Water Quality Management Action
    (South Carolina State Library, 2004-10-07) South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Bureau of Water
    The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (Department) developed this priority list of waterbodies pursuant to Section 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) and Federal Regulation 40 CFR 130.7 and in compliance with the requirements of the current regulation. The list identifies South Carolina waterbodies not meeting State water quality standards after application of required controls for point and nonpoint source pollutants and priority waterbodies to which the Department can direct its attention when developing required controls. The severity of the pollution and the classified uses of the waterbodies were employed to determine the ranking of the list in conjunction with the Department's five-year rotating basin Watershed Water Quality Assessments (WWQA). The list will be used to target waterbodies for water quality protection plans and processes, including Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), for listed waterbodies.
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    State of South Carolina Section 303(d) List for 2002: Priority-ranked Waterbodies Targeted for Water Quality Management Action
    (South Carolina State Library, 2002-08-07) South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Bureau of Water
    The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (Department) developed this priority list of waterbodies pursuant to Section 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) and Federal Regulation 40 CFR 130.7 and in compliance with the requirements of the current regulation. The list identifies South Carolina waterbodies not meeting State water quality standards after application of required controls for point and nonpoint source pollutants and priority waterbodies to which the Department can direct its attention when developing required controls. The severity of the pollution and the classified uses of the waterbodies were employed to determine the ranking of the list in conjunction with the Department's five-year rotating basin Watershed Water Quality Assessments (WWQA). The list will be used to target waterbodies for water quality protection plans and processes, including Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), for listed waterbodies.
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    State of South Carolina Section 303(d) List for 2000 : Priority-ranked Waterbodies Targeted for Water Quality Management Action
    (South Carolina State Library, 2000-05-02) South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Bureau of Water
    The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (Department) developed this priority list of waterbodies pursuant to Section 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) and Federal Regulation 40 CFR 130.7 and in compliance with the requirements of the current regulation. The list identifies South Carolina waterbodies not meeting State water quality standards after application of required controls for point and nonpoint source pollutants and priority waterbodies to which the Department can direct its attention when developing required controls. The severity of the pollution and the classified uses of the waterbodies were employed to determine the ranking of the list in conjunction with the Department's five-year rotating basin Watershed Water Quality Assessments (WWQA). The list will be used to target waterbodies for water quality protection plans and processes, including Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), for listed waterbodies.
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    State of South Carolina Integrated Report for 2006 Part II: Section 305(b) Assessment and Reporting
    (South Carolina State Library, 2006-03-29) South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Bureau of Water
    The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) prepared this report as a requirement of Section 305(b) of Public Law 100-4, last reauthorized and commonly known as The Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1987, and as a public information document. The report presents a general assessment of water quality conditions and water pollution control programs in South Carolina.
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    State of South Carolina Integrated Report for 2004 Part II: Assessment and Reporting
    (South Carolina State Library, 2004-04-01) South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Bureau of Water
    The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) prepared this report as a requirement of Section 305(b) of Public Law 100-4, last reauthorized and commonly known as The Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1987, and as a public information document. The report presents a general assessment of water quality conditions and water pollution control programs in South Carolina.
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Communities in SCSL Digital Collections

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  • Federal Documents  
    The South Carolina State Library maintains a print collection of federal documents as a member of the Federal Depository Library Program.
  • Sherman Grinberg Film Library Collaborative Project  
    The South Carolina State Library has partnered with the Sherman Grinberg Film Library to provide access to digitized film reels containing historical South Carolina related content from the Paramount and Pathé newsreel collections.
  • South Carolina 250  
    The documents and books in this collection reflect the work done by the S.C. American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission, South Carolina state agencies, and historic items from the South Carolina State Library State Documents Depository.
  • South Carolina Book Collection  
    The South Carolina State Library maintains an extensive print collection of materials published about South Carolina.
  • South Carolina State Documents Depository  
    The South Carolina State Documents Depository provides access to publications produced by state agencies and state-supported academic institutions.