Greer modernization correspondence and records, 1913-1922

Title: Greer modernization correspondence and records, 1913-1922
Description: Primarily documentation of the first power plant, electric lines, electric lights, waterworks, and sewer in Greer. Other documents reference the police hunt for blind tigers, including hiring private investigators and requesting detectives from the Governor's office; correspondence with the Piedmont & Northern about the construction of a depot on the town square; documents referencing a serious business recession in 1915-16 resulting in the city of Greer unable to pay its bills; health and sanitation; and other miscellaneous city-related documents.
Date: 1913-1922 (primarily 1915)
Provenance: Donation from descendant of the original collector, who is unknown
Curatorial Information: Paper documents, some in poor condition; acid, insect, and light damage are common.
Accession Number: This collection is contained in lot 2020.3.n
Accession Date: September 25, 2020
Accession Creator: David Lovegrove
Depositor: Bobby Barton