Tuomey, MichaelGeologist. Tuomey was born in county Cork, Ireland, on September 29, 1805, the son of Thomas Tuomey and Nora Foley.…
Turner, Henry McNealClergyman, politician. Turner was born in Newberry on February 1, 1834, the son of Hardy Turner and Sarah Greer. Turner,…
Tuscarora WarIn the first decade of the eighteenth century the Tuscaroras, an Iroquoian tribe, inhabited eastern North Carolina in fifteen towns…
Tuttle, JonPlaywright, scholar, educator, administrator. Jon Tuttle was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1959. He moved to New Mexico…
Tynte, EdwardGovernor. Tynte was from a Somerset, England, family that had recently risen to a baronetcy, but neither his parents nor…
Union LeaguesThe organization spread south during and after the war, attracting some members from the southern Unionist faction but mostly from among the millions of newly freed African Americans. The attraction of the Union Leagues was partly fraternal, with meetings marked by elaborate rituals, singing, and patriotic proclamations.
UnionistsA pro-Union political organization, the Union and State Rights Party, developed in 1830 in response to calls for nullification of the federal tariff in South Carolina. Fearing that nullification would spawn secession, Unionists opposed the doctrine by running candidates for city offices in Charleston and for legislative seats throughout the state in 1830.
United Citizens PartyThe party’s strategy was to run candidates for the General Assembly and local government in counties with black majority populations. The party ran candidates in the elections of 1970 and 1972.
United Textile Workers of AmericaIt aimed to bring all textile workers in the country into one union instead of being separated into different unions by trade. The UTWA first appeared in South Carolina during a wave of labor unrest between 1898 and 1902.
University Center of GreenvilleBy offering day, evening, and distance education classes, the center permits adults to work while attending college at their own pace.
Vanderhorst, ArnoldusFollowing the war, Vanderhorst spent most of his time in Charleston. He operated a mercantile firm and came to own considerable property around the city.
Verner, Elizabeth O'NeillVerner emerged as a leading figure of the Charleston Renaissance alongside her mentor, Alice Ravenel Huger Smith. Early in her career, she focused on etchings of Charleston street scenes that depicted the city’s architectural heritage and African American residents.
Vesey, DenmarkIn all, related to Vesey’s plan, the Charleston courts arrested 131 slaves and free blacks. Thirty were released without trial.
Vesta MillsAt the outset of operations Vesta Mills did not employ African American labor throughout the mill. Approximately forty white operatives worked in the weave room, but Montgomery was convinced that in time blacks would be employed in all departments.
Voting Rights ActAccording to the United States Justice Department, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as extended in 1970, 1975, and 1982, may be the most significant civil rights legislation passed by the United States Congress.
Walker, George EdwardArchitect, engineer. Walker was among the first generation of architects to work professionally in South Carolina. He began practicing architecture…
Walker, WilliamTeacher, composer, author. Walker was born on May 6, 1809, near Cross Keys, Union District, the son of Absalom Walker…
Walker, William AikenPainter. Walker was born in Charleston on March 11, 1839, the son of John Falls Walker and Mary Elizabeth Flint.…
Wallace, David DuncanHistorian. Wallace was born in Columbia on May 23, 1874, the son of William Henry Wallace and Alice Amanda Lomax…
Walter, ThomasBotanist, planter, patriot, politician. Walter was probably born in Hampshire, England. His aunt Frances Knight died there in 1784. She…
