P-51 Mustangs; P-38 Lightning.

“End of Layden’s history of the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group and photographs of P-51 Mustangs and P-38 Lightnings flown by various squadrons in the 67th.”

From the Holocaust Archives Project held by the College of Charleston Library.

Hotel-Dieu de Beaune Postcard Book, Series 1

“Photograph album, 6 x 11 inches.  The photos were taken in Europe during World War I, and include scenes of a funeral and various ceremonies, troops’ bunks, damaged buildings, hospital scenes, wounded soldiers, nurses, and tanks.  There are also photos with the Red Cross, medical doctors, and scenic photos of different areas. Ms. Andell appears in many photos throughout the album.”

From the Margeurite Andell Collection held by the Waring Historical Library (MUSC).

Woman and child near well

“8 x 8 cm photographic print”

From the Phosphate, Farms and Family: The Donner Collection held by the Beaufort County Library.

Edith M. Kingdon Gould

“Inscription reads: “To Frank Connor with affectionate regard from Edith Gould.” Photographer: Theodore C. Marceau, New York.”

From the College of Charleston Scrapbooks and Photo Albums collection held by the College of Charleston Libraries.

May 8th, 1945, V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) was celebrated in America and Britain.

Personnel specialists, post V-E day

“Photograph of Lawrence Layden and his “personnel specialists.” After V-E day, Layden transferred out of the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group and was assigned tot he IX Tactical Air Command and tasked with auditing and inspecting service records for the unit to facilitate troop transfers home ans to the Pacific theater.”

From the Holocaust Archives Project held by The College of Charleston Libraries.

On this day in 1789, George Washington’s inaugural ball was held.

Page 14, Card 3

“Postcard. Washington’s birthday commemorative - illustration of young George Washington chopping a cherry tree with inset portrait of Washington as an adult. Mailed from Washington, D.C.”

From the Bettie La Barbe Postcard Album held by The Charleston Archive at the Charleston County Public Library.

On May 6th in 1937, the Hindenburg exploded over New Jersey.

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“Goodyear blimp over Charleston, S.C.”

From the Jack Keilen Slide Collection held by the Charleston Archive at the Charleston County Public Library.

“Two workmen by the 1947 Cornerstone for the Naval Hospital”

Black and white print of two unidentified workmen at the Beaufort Naval Hospital cornerstone installation; 1947; Part of a series of “pictures made at laying of corner stone in 1947 at Beaufort Naval Hospital. A set like this has been sealed up in the stone to be opened in 500 [sic] years. I hope they last.” LHC; 8 x 11.5cm.

From the Lucille Hasell Culp Collection - A Celebration of Beaufort, South Carolina from the Beaufort County Library.

“Caravan Leaving an Oasis in the Desert of Egypt”

Depicts a group of soldiers leaving the oasis on camels. Title and “567 (9843)” on label.

From the Keystone View Company Lantern Slides, 1892-1912 held by the College of Charleston Libraries.

On April 29th in 2004, the last Oldsmobile was manufactured at the Lansing Car Assembly plant in Michigan.

“I-26 Photo 0910”

McKethan Oldsmobile / Used Cars / Value Rated, on site affected by the construction of Interstate 26 (I-26).  (Presumably where the Crosstown is today or the vicinity.) Surveyor notations on back of photo: “Dkt.:10.517. Property owner: W.L. McCrary, et al. Tract: 79. Station: 29 + 40 CL-Northbound Lane. Date: March 5, 1963. In R/W - Bought.” [See collection description for explanation of surveyor notations.]

From the SCDOT Photographs: Properties in the Right-of-Way collection held by the Margaretta Childs Archives at Historic Charleston Foundation.

On April 26th, 1954 medical professionals began trials on the polio vaccine.

Carpule Syringe

“Syringe- 0.5 x 5.75 x 2 Injections- 0.25 x 2.5 x 0.25 Injections: Hypodermic syringe: Dental. Steel syringe with stainless steel cartridge needles and two injections in glass vials, including Carbocaine and Xylocaine.”

From the Waring Historical Library Artifact Collection held by the Waring Historical Library (MUSC).

On this day in 1800, the Library of Congress was established.

Page 84, Card 4.

“Postcard. General Greeting theme - photo illustration of painting. No postmark.”

From the Bettie La Barbe Postcard Album held by the Charleston Archive at the Charleston County Public Library.

On this day, in 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated.

01.  Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula

“This double hemisphere map by Justus Danckerts (1635-1701) is accompanied by two small hemispheres based on the North and South Poles.  The South Pole only includes the southernmost tip of South America.  The North Pole shows parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. Four scenes surround the map and symbolize with a scene of war and destruction and by Cerberus, the three-headed dog who guarded the gate to Hades.  The upper right scene is of air with Olympus and the zodiac.  The bottom left depicts earth with a pastoral scene symbolizing peace.  Ships, a sea monster (whale), Neptune with his wife Amphitrite and their sons, the Tritons, all respresent water in the lower right scene.  ”M King” 1811 “written on upper right.  Amserdam. 52 x 62cm.”

From the Mitchell King Atlas, 1662-1695 held by the College of Charleston Libraries.

On this day in 1775, the American Revolution began.

Page 12.

“OLD POWDER MAGAZINE, 23 CUMBERLAND, 1704. Home of South Carolina Society of Colonial Dames.”

From the Historic Charleston Foundation Monographs and Photographs held by the Margaretta Childs Archives at Historic Charleston Foundation.

On this day in 1815 a volcanic eruption claimed the lives of 80,000.

Across the Plaza in Arequipa to Monte Misti, Peru, South America.

Cathedral of Arequipa with El Misti volcano in background.  Title and “329 (21867)” on label.

From the Keystone View Company Lantern Slides, 1892-1912 held by the College of Charleston Libraries.