Glass factory, LaurensHandwritten note on back of photo: "Glass factory, Laurens, by Bill King." ca. 1935-1940
Glenn SpringsThe use of the springs as a cure and resort began in the 1830s, and the Glenn Springs Hotel heyday was in the late 1800s until the early 20th century. The springs are named after John B. Glenn who was the first to offer lodging for guests. Water from the spring was bottled here and shipped around the world as a cure for many ailments and as a means for maintaining health.
Governor Herman Talmadge with Hovie Lister and groupGovernor Talmadge is seated. Hovie Lister, a well-known gospel musician, is on the left, standing. Envelope description: Hovie Lister; Governor's Office; [Governor Herman Talmadge]
Governor James Edwards and I.D. Newman with 8 other people in front of the Great Seal of South CarolinaFrom left: Unidentified man, Wendy Wright, two unidentified people, James B. Edwards, I. D. Newman, unidentified man, Karen Ross Grant, and two unidentified men.
Governor Olin D. Johnston laying cornerstone, Frank Walker BuildingGov. Olin Johnston laying cornerstone of Frank Walker Building, Textile Industrial Institute (TII), forerunner of Spartanburg Junior College and Spartanburg Methodist College. Charlie Hammond of Hammond Brown Jennings is third from the left. Man in white suit facing cornerstone from right is Rembert B. Burgess, president of TII.
