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Digitizing the William D. Workman Jr. Papers Photographs: Second Phase Well Under Way

Posted on March 27, 2018 by litwer

As of my last update, we had completed the first phase of our NHPRC-funded grant project (arrangement, description, and rehousing) and had begun the second phase (digitization). At that time, I had already finished scanning and creating metadata for over 400 photographs. In the past month, that number has grown to … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2018 by litwer

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. According to the IWD timeline, it initially began in New York City as National Women’s Day in February 1908. Gradually, more countries … Continue reading →

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Reprocessing the William D. Workman Jr. Papers Photographs: First Phase Essentially Complete

Posted on February 28, 2018 by litwer

I am thrilled to announce that after five months, the first phase of our NHPRC-funded grant project, Reprocessing and Digitizing the William D. Workman, Jr. Papers Photographs, is essentially complete. In my last update, I had finished “rearranging the images in accordance with … Continue reading →

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First Run of the Buses in Charleston

Posted on February 9, 2018 by litwer

Eighty years ago tomorrow, what the News and Courier dubbed a “new era in public transportation” began in Charleston as trolley cars were replaced by motorized buses (“Program for Bus Service,” 1938). William D. Workman, Jr.’s collection offers images of the momentous event when, … Continue reading →

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Gubernatorial Inaugurations

Posted on January 24, 2018 by litwer

Since the state was settled by the English in 1670, South Carolina has had 93 governors—some of whose collections are held by SCPC. In 1865, James Lawrence Orr became the state’s first governor to be elected by popular vote. As … Continue reading →

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National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (01/09/18)

Posted on January 10, 2018 by litwer

In honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, I’d like to highlight the images from William D. Workman’s collection that document the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). According to Hugh Munn’s entry titled “South Carolina Law Enforcement Division” in … Continue reading →

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Reprocessing and Digitizing the William D. Workman, Jr. Papers Photographs: Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2017 by litwer

  The first three months of our NHPRC-funded grant project, Reprocessing and Digitizing the William D. Workman, Jr. Papers Photographs, have been highly productive. As a result of Mae’s diligent and efficient work, the project is more than a month … Continue reading →

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Reprocessing the William D. Workman Jr. Papers Photographs: Rehousing Almost Complete

Posted on December 18, 2017 by litwer

In my last update, the reprocessing of the William D. Workman Papers’ photographic materials was well underway. I had finished rearranging and rehousing all of the slides, standard prints, and contact prints and had begun working on the negatives. This photographic … Continue reading →

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The Life and Legacy of Bill Workman

Posted on November 22, 2017 by litwer

We’ve written several posts about the life and times of William D. Workman, Jr. Today, I want to pause to acknowledge the anniversary of his death and to reflect on his life and legacy. Bill Workman, as he was known, … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Veterans' Day: The Military Career of William D. Workman Jr.

Posted on November 10, 2017 by litwer

Although we are grateful for our veterans every day of the year, Veterans’ Day provides an excellent opportunity to give special recognition to all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. In celebration of Veterans’ Day, I’d like … Continue reading →

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