GREER: African-American History

Items

• Edward Mosely

  Edward Mosely, a brick maker, arrived in early August, 1895 to begin making bricks for the new textile mill.
• Photograph of J. W. "Doug" Gregory
• Trotting Sally: The Roots and Legacy of a Folk Hero Author: John Thomas Fowler

  Book: Trotting Sally The Roots and Legacy of a Folk Hero Author: John Thomas Fowler Signed by the author 3/22/2014 John Thomas Fowler tells two tales; the story of Trotting Sally, a once familiar street musician to residents of the upcountry of South Carolina and Western North Carolina; and the real man few knew-George Mullins, who lifted himself out of slavery and built a new life, brick by brick. Fowler flushes out the public figure and reveals the private man behind one of the Carolina's most famous and elusive turn-of-the-century African Americans.
• Winfield R. Walkley

  Artist
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  J. W. "Doug" Gregory

  Gregory's Boutique
• Blanche E. Thompson

  Owner Thompson Funeral Home
• Photo: Lester Brown

  A photo of Lester Brown. He was one of the few African American residents of the Dark Corner.
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  Grand Theatre playbill for Patterson Johansson boxing match, 1959

  Advertisement for Patterson-Johansson boxing film showing in the Grand Theatre
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  Willie Rowe

  Willie Rowe is one of the most beloved people in Greer.
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  Photograph of Stephanie Taylor

  Photograph of Stephanie Taylor, who was the first black woman to be crowned Miss Greater Greer in 1989
• Photograph of Sylvia Jones

  Photograph of Sylvia Jones: the first black female on Greer City Council from 1990-1997, and Mayor Pro Tempera from 1996-1997
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  The Gilmore Mortuary Funeral Fan

  The Gilmore Mortuary Funeral Fan The front has a picture of an African American girl in a church The back of the fan has the The Girlmore Mortuary with their logo "The Firm that Service Built" as well as their address, their phone number, and the Founders. On the handle is says " to Granny Chesney from Judy Justice"
• Photograph of Theopia F. Goodlett

  Photograph of Theopia F. Goodlett, who was a teacher and principal of Jubilee
• "The African-American Heritage Cookbook"

  "The African-American Heritage Cookbook" with traditional recipes and fond memories from Alabama's Renowned Tuskegee Institute by Carolyn Quick Tillery
• Photograph of Thompson Funeral Home

  Photograph of Thompson Funeral Home, owned by Blanch Thompson who started the funeral home in 1932 and operated it till 1954. She was also a seamtress and community leader
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  Photograph of Blanch Thompson

  Photograph of Blanch Thompson, owner of Thompson Funeral Home
• "Patching" Machine from Dixie Shoe Shop

  "Patching" Machine from Dixie Shoe Shop that was owned by Willie Rowe Jr. It was used in the shop from 1963 to 2006 Model Number: D1115462
• Photograph of Willie and Beverly Rowe in the Dixie Shoe Shop

  Photograph of Willie and Beverly Rowe in the Dixie Shoe Shop that was on E. Poinsett Street
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  City of Greer Historic Resources Survey

  An architectural resources survey of the City of Greer, South Carolina for the Planning and Zoning division of the Building and Development Standards Department and the South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH). The objective of this survey was to add to the inventory of recorded historic architectural resources within the City limits (survey area) that retain sufficient integrity to be included in the South Carolina Statewide Survey of Historic Properties (SSHP) and to identify those properties and districts that are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
• Photographs of One Room School for African Americans

  1 (a): School 2 (b): School 3 (c): Outhouse behind school
• Old School Gospel Duo: The James Brothers
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  Identification Badge: Victor Plant 1824

  Metal frame identification badge. Round. Opening for photograph is round on the top three-quarters, flat on the bottom. Inside, thick clear plastic in front of blue paper, reads "VICTOR PLANT" with large number 1824. Superimposed, small photograph of an unidentified young black man. Surrounding the opening reads "VICTOR MONAGHAN COMPANY". Badge is sealed with a small rivet, marked "VM" on the face. Obverse, pin back. Silver paint, more than 50% rusted. Incorrect accession number marked on back.