South Carolina Historic photos, documents, and people

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Rosie, (on the left) regular oyster shucker. A smaller one will be working soon. Varn and Platt Canning Co. Location: Bluffton, South Carolina.

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John Ghent has worked at spinning for 1 year. Goes to school now. Been Sick. Lancaster, S.C. Cotton Mills. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina.

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Maple Mill, Dillon, S.C. Azy Warn--Winds. Stella Warn (little one) spins 4 sides. "Been at it a long time." Location: Dillon, South Carolina.

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Parris Island, South Carolina. U.S. Marine Corps glider detachment training camp. An aerial "tug boat" tows three gliders high above the field

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Getting a last glimpse of out doors before going to work at one o'clock, Aragon Mills, Rock Hill, S.C. Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina.

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Group of young workers in Clifton Mills, Clifton, S.C. Some still smaller wouldn't go in the photograph. Location: Clifton, South Carolina.

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Brigadier General Emile Moses on an inspection trip, photographed at the glider detachment training camp at Parris Island, South Carolina

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Jimmie Michael, 10 years old. Shucks six pots a day. Been at it 3 years. Varn and Platt Canning Co. Location: Bluffton, South Carolina.

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Parris Island, South Carolina. Scenes and activities at the U.S. Marine Corps glider detachment training camp. A barrage balloon winch