Billy Henson (07.20.1941-11.06.2001) was a local artist who lived in what is presently the outskirts of Greer. Henson was a folk artist who strived to preserve the pottery traditions of his family. As he began his career working in repair shops, Henson's artistic career was relatively short-lived (1988-2001). However, some of his works were completed and sold posthumously as well.
Card from Patricia H. Ballew explaining her desire to contribute to GHM in honor of her father Milton Woodward Hendrix and her family history in the area, involving both the Woodwards and the Hendrixs.
A photocopy of the 1950 Greer Little League All-Stars.
The 1950 Greer Little League All-Stars
1st Row L-R: Dan Harvey, Mickey Strickland, Jimmy Taleff, Riley Beeks, James Garrett
2nd Row: Billy Cooper, Jack McKinney, Jerry Jones, Earl Southerlawn [?], Benny Atkins
3rd Row: Coach Ralph Boagan, Fred Ellenburg, Bill Miller, Mike Sudduth, George Jones, Coach Fred Snoddy
Exchange Club - City Club
Coach on left - Stripped shirt
Teams: Exchange Club - City
Owls - Greer Mill
Indians - Apalache
Little Pirates - Victor
On the back of the Holiday Motel photograph is written c. 1955 Holiday Motel Razed early 2000's.
On the back of the photograph of the corner of Randall and Trade is written the following:
Rear of Bldg. 1st Door Monarch Studio; 2ND To upstairs
Upstairs corner Bldg - Rooms to Rent
Businesses L to R McCarter Barker Shop, Miller Cook Houseware, Sanitary Café.
Corner Randall & Trade
The only item in the Families of Greer binder is an Greer Citizen obituary for Lalage S. Harrill (August 7, 1914-November 18, 2007), notable as Greer's first special education teacher.
The obituary for Courtney Hannah (May 22, 1872-April 20, 1931) includes the names of his wife (Maggie Hudson Hannah), daughters (Myrtle Hannah Flemming, Frances, and Nell Hannah), and sons (Alton, John, James, and Fred Hannah). The other obituaries include similar family information. The transcribed letter was authored by Wiley Hanna on August 14, 1861 during his time among the 1st regiment of the S. C. Cavalry. Hanna details his experience as the company stayed at Adams Run, where many of the men were sick, and his remembrances of his home in Spartanburg.
The only item in the Families of Greer binder was the newspaper article. o The article is an announcement of the dedication of the new Hammett Bridge in honor of Harold Hammett, a descendent of two of Greer’s founding families, the Hammetts and the Holtzclaws. The new Hammett Bridge replaced a former bridge and is adjacent to the Hammett family farm. The dedication was approved by the state legislature and attended by several state officials.
Air Mail envelope.
Return Address:
Cpl. Wm S. Clarke
ASM. 34384959
322nd Squadron
91st (illegible)
A.P.O. 557 9 P.M.
New York, N.Y.
Delivery Address:
Mr. + Mrs. F.P. Clarke
Route #2
Greer, South Carolina
U.S.A.
Stamps:
U.S. Army Postal Service
556
April 18 1945
Passed by US Army Examiner
Envelope from N.Y., N.Y.
Return Address:
(Illegible)
90 P.M. N.Y., N.Y.
Delivery Address:
Mr. + Mrs. F.P. Clarke
Route 3
Greer, S.C.
U.S.A.
Stamps:
U.S. Army Postal Service A.P.O
April 1 1945
Passed by US Army Examiner
