Items

• Statement by Simon Hughes about Civil War

  Printed account from Simon Hughes on his experience as a Civil War solider from saying his goodbyes to family in September 1864 to returning home in July 1865.
• Photograph: Ben Paget

  Photograph of a man on the sidewalk. A car can be seen in the background. The man is identified on the back with a handwritten note as Ben Paget.
• Newspaper Clippings: Mrs. William Baily Smith and William Robinson

  Two newspaper clippings pasted to cardstock. The first includes an image and description of the newly married Mrs. William Bailey Smith, formerly known as Miss Ester Robinson The second includes a photograph of William Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Robinson following his recent graduation from Greer hgh school
• Photograph: John A. Robinson

  Photograph of an elderly man sitting indoors. Labeled on the front and back as John A. Robinson
• Photograph: Thompson Hardware

  Photograph of two women and a man sitting indoors. Handwritten notes on the back includes identification
• Photograph: Vaughn Couple

  Photograph of an elderly couple sitting in chairs outdoors. Back has handwritten identification notes
• Photograph: Vaughn Group

  Photograph is pasted to a paper with handwritten notes identifying the people included in the group photo Three people sit in the front row, seven stand behind, and two can be seen in the background
• Hand Fan: The Kirkwoods

  Hand fan that advertises "The Kirkwoods Jewelers and Optometrists" on the back. The front includes a printed image of sheep
• Newspaper Clipping: She's An Artist At 98

  Passage by Edythe Green that highlights the artist accomplishments of the then 98-year-old Viola Kirkwood.
• Newspaper Clipping: Observes Century Of Living

  Newspaper clipping that highlights Viola's 100th birthday and includes a picture of her. A handwritten note at the top of the page identifies the newspaper as the Greer Citizen.
• Newspaper Clipping: Mrs. Ramey Kirkwood Reaches Century Mark

  Passage by R. S. Marvin that highlights the accomplishments of Viola and discusses her recent 100th birthday.
• Newspaper Photocopy: Dr. Kirkwood To Be 100 Years Old

  Short passage from a newspaper highlighting Viola's upcoming 100th birthday.
• Newspaper Photocopy: The Greenville News on Viola's Birthday

  Passage from The Greenville News by Jessica Morris about Viola, Mrs. Ramey Kirkwood, and her 100th birthday.
• Photocopy: Letter written by Mrs. Kirkwood to Tom Smith

  Three-page photocopy of item 1997.48.3 Letter written by Mrs. Kirkwood to Tom Smith July 17, 1972. Mrs. Kirkwood was 103 years old at this time. The letter spans two pages and 1997.48.3 also includes the envelope. Tom owned Jean West Co. Inc., a ladies apparel store in Greenville.
• Envelope: Viola to Mr. L.L. Holliday

  Paper envelope missing letter
• Newspaper Clipping: Title and Date

  Header from The Greenville News. Handwritten in black ink is the date: Monday, June 15, 1964
• Newspaper Clipping: Hawkins' Service

  Newspaper clipping of section titled "Hawkins' Service Marked an Era". Provides an overview of Ansel M. Hawkins' career as a civic leader, describes his positive impact on Greenville County, and announces his earned retirement.
• Clipping: Equitable Tax Formula Needed

  Clipping with section titled "Equitable Tax Formula Needed". Ansel M. Hawkins' name is printed at the bottom.
• Julian H. Bailey in Cuba

  Photograph of three men. Frame of photograph says "Sloppy Joe's Bar, Havana-Cuba, Price 50 (each)." Written on the back: "Julian H. Bailey on night with friends in Cuba."
• Photograph of Edwin Cunningham Bailey, Da-Da

  Framed black and white photograph of Edwin Cunningham Bailey
• Photograph of Kate Gainey Bailey

  Framed photograph of Kate Gainey Bailey
• E.C.B. copy of History of the First Presbyterian Church

  Copy of "A Short History of the First Presbyterian Church, Greer, South Carolina, 1841-1941" Signed by E.C.B. A ribbon is stapled on the inside that says "The Centennial, 1841-1941"
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  Envelope

  "Notes from Ece Bailey to A.F.B. (six years old?"
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  letter to Alfred Bailey, from E.C.B.

  3 page note to Alfred Bailey, from Ece Bailey. The note reads "Alfred that se saw that you got is half mine. I fixed as much of it as you did" (2026.23.4), "and all of the rest of the things are mine and I want you to know it" (2026.23.5), "I don't care if you are mad. I am mad at you. I help fix that sand pile, ECB" (2026.23.6).
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  letter

  Two page note. "Alfred, you better not XXX up those things of mine. That all..." "XXXX what we got of yours. If you want to fight me..." Note probably written by Ece Bailey to Alfred Bailey.