University Libraries: HIST 497: Prince Fellows Research Seminar: Organizations and Archives

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Kimberly Foster

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Thompson Library 119H
Coastal Carolina University

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Subjects: Education, History, History -- Secondary Resource

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Digital Archives with Primary Source material on SC history

These digital archives often have letters, interviews, memos, diaries, photos, and other documents covering a wide range of SC history. When searching I recommend using keywords that include "Conway" or another geographic indicator, such as in a search for "amc church Conway" to get more relevant results.

South Carolina Digital Library
Provides access to digital collections related to South Carolina cultural heritage or created by South Carolina institutions. Also includes resources to guide institutions undertaking digital library projects.
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"South Carolina in the American Revolution" and "South Carolina Memory".
University of South Carolina Digital Collections
Includes photographs, newspapers, booklets, diaries, etc. covering local families, institutions, and events held by USC.
Georgetown County Digital Library
Includes photographs, newspapers, booklets, diaries, etc. covering local families, institutions, and events from Georgetown, SC and the surrounding county.
Lowcountry Digital Library
Materials on the Lowcountry, available through College of Charleston.
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
History and links from the SC Dept. of Archives and History.
Sanborn® Fire Insurance Maps of South Carolina
Digital maps of SC urban environments mapped from 1884-World War II. Includes a map of Conway.
Horry County Archives Center Digital Repository
This digital repository contains collections from various colleges, departments and centers at Coastal Carolina University as well as collections held by local organizations, such as the Horry County Historical Society, and individuals.
Library of Congress: State Resource Guide Research Guides
Includes Abraham Lincoln correspondence and other presidential papers, African American perspectives and slave narratives, and documents from the Continental Congress.
Clemson Digital Collections
Tri-County Technical College Learning Commons
Provides links to a lot of online resources that tie into local history.

Organizations

These organizations and centers focus on local and Horry County history. Explore their websites and/or contact them directly for information on their collections.

Horry County Archives Center (@CCU)
Specializes in the history of Horry County and the surrounding counties, especially the Waccamaw River region. Currently located in the Coastal Science Center. Please contact Ben Burroughs to discuss the items in this collection.
Horry County Historical Society
This society collects and provides access to documents related to the history of Horry County.
Horry County Museum
Collects material related to the prehistory, natural history, history and culture of Horry County.