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Andre Michaux 03

black and white portrait of a man in a suit posing for a sketch or picture. Picture focuses on his stern focus look

Andrew Gordon Magrath

print style of President Andrew Jackson in a suit, he is depicted in an open area in front of a large column with curtains. The depiction is a romanticized backdrop and Jackson leans to his left with his left hand placed firmly on a book that rest on a table.

Andrew Jackson "The Union must and shall be preserved"

Full-length portrait, standing, facing right, with left hand on book on table.

An older portrait of Andrew Jackson, he still has a head full of hair that has been combed back and is almost white. He sits in a chair and is depicted with a content yet somber look on his face

Andrew Jackson in His Last Days Engraved by T. Doney, N.Y.

Photograph showing Andrew Jackson, half length portrait, seated, facing left.

Andrew Butler posing for a picture. He is in front of a black backdrop and faces to the left slightly, has white long hair that is tight, but dark eyebrows that emphasize his facial features. He is holding a piece of paper folded up while sitting for the picture.

Andrew Pickens Butler

black and white image of a younger looking man with a somewhat elongated facial structure.

Andrew Pickens, Jr.

Andrews

The town thrived in the 1920s, due in large part to the Seaboard Airline Railway Company railroad shops and the logging operations of the Atlantic Coast Lumber Company.

Andrews School

The first year of school in the new building, September 1911, Andrews, South Carolina. The teachers were Professor Ritter, Miss Clara Gibson (Mrs. John Grant), Miss Davis (Mrs. H.K. Ward) and Miss Herd.

Andrews Street Scene

Angelina Emily Grimke

Animals

Three physiographic areas lie within the boundaries of South Carolina, the Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and coastal plain provinces. Each has its own characteristic habitats, and each contains certain animals that are adapted to those habitats and do not occur in the other two areas.

Painting of a woman brightened with a dark background. There is emphasis on her orange silk like dress as she looks forward. She is depicted somewhat pale and has long red hair.

Anna Cuyler (Mrs. Anthony) Van Schaick

ca. 1775 from Image taken from the New York State Museum

Annual Beta Club convention, Saturday session at Township Auditorium

Ansel, Martin Frederick

Ansel was the first person of German ancestry to occupy the governor’s chair in South Carolina.

A painting of earl Anthony Ashley Cooper, depicted in a long robe that is intricate with gold and burgundy colors included. He is depicted with very long, curly hair parted in the middle, as well as a slight mustache. He is seated holding a piece of paper and the room he is depicted in is also dark and elaborately decorated.

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury

Archaeological Outline from the Alston House

The northwest chimney outline for Joseph and Theodosia Alston's house was uncovered and photographed in this undated photo. Joseph Alston (1779-1816), had inherited the property from his grandfather, who was known as "Joseph of the Oaks".

Archdale, John

In August 1694 Archdale was chosen by his fellow proprietors as governor of the Carolinas, and he arrived in Charleston the following year.

Archibald Rutledge

Architectural rendering of Calhoun County Health Center

Black and white photographic negative.

Architecture

The subtropical climate and wealth created by plantation agriculture led to the emergence of distinctive forms and, in some cases, exceptionally sophisticated buildings. At the same time, the dominant theme in South Carolina architecture has always been the vernacular: common buildings designed to serve utilitarian purposes and lacking significant stylistic ornamentation.