A Western Union telegram from James and Marcelle expressing the condolences to Harper D. Hawkins. The condolences are most likely for the death of Hawkins's wife, Ruth Fuller Sullivan Hawkins, in February 1953.
A Western Union telegram from Clara Stroud expressing the condolences to Harper Hawkins. The condolences are most likely for the death of Hawkins's wife, Ruth Fuller Sullivan Hawkins, in February 1953.
A Western Union telegram from Frances Finley expressing the condolences to Harper D. Hawkins and Don Hawkins. The condolences are most likely for the death of Hawkins's wife, Ruth Fuller Sullivan Hawkins, in February 1953.
A telegram from Jasper to Harper D. Hawkins expressing condolences. The condolences are most likely for the death of Hawkins's wife, Ruth Fuller Sullivan Hawkins, in February 1953.
A Western Union telegram from Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Foster expressing the condolences to Judge Harper Hawkins. The condolences are most likely for the death of Hawkins's wife, Ruth Fuller Sullivan Hawkins, in February 1953.
A letter written by Me-Ma, Ruth O'Dell Fuller Sullivan, for Harper Donald "Don" Hawkins, Jr. The letter is dated April 17, 1953. Ruth O'Dell Fuller Sullivan is Don's maternal grandmother.
A letter from Azalee Hawkins Cook to her mother, Alice Crain Hawkins. The letter is dated Monday afternoon, February 1929.
The letter contains sensitive content. If you wish to view the letter, please make an appointment with the museum.
The envelope carrying the letter Cara Henson wrote to her cousin Alice. Alice is the mother of Harper Donald Hawkins, Sr. The envelope is post dated January 25, 1918.
The Littlefields were businessmen in Greer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Chaney (T. C.?) Littlefield was involved in the fertilizer and cotton industries and served on the founding board of directors of the Bank of Greers. A heavy investor and dealer in the cotton industry, Chaney committed suicide on November 19, 1920 as the post-war price of cotton had unexpectedly plummeted. J. M. Littlefield was also in the fertilizer industry as well as a seller of Hughes & Bowman.
Simeon Hughes was a resident and businessman in Greer. In 1864 at the age of 17 he entered service in the Confederate Army, Co. C, 22nd Regiment, S. C. Volunteers. After the war, he returned to Greer and throughout his life held a variety of jobs including farmer, shop owner, and fertilizer salesman. He is also listed as a trustees of District 18, East Chick Springs, as well as being a trustee of Greers High School in the 1897-98 at least.
Jacob Hite was a landowner and resident of Greer near the Enoree River around the time of the American Revolution. He and his family were victims of an Indian massacre before the outbreak of the war.
