Donate Archival Materials
Family letters, photographs, business records, church registers, and club minutes are the historical treasures of the future. Such documents will one day provide valuable insight into the lives of South Carolinians.
The society provides a permanent home to materials from people all over the state and from all walks of life. Our collections are housed in acid-free archival storage and kept in a secure, climate-controlled environment. Donors may rest assured that their family, business, or organizational papers will be well preserved and made easily accessible for generations to come.
The society is dedicated to expanding the stories represented in its collections to be more inclusive of diverse communities in South Carolina. We encourage individuals, families, businesses, and organizations with archival materials reflecting the experiences of women, people of color, LGBTQ+, those with disabilities, Native Americans, and other diverse local communities from around South Carolina to contribute materials to the SCHS!
If you are considering an archival donation, please contact one of the staff members listed below.
Virginia Ellison, COO, Director of Collections
virginia.ellison@schsonline.org
843-723-3225, ext. 114
View Deed of Gift for Manuscripts & Photographs
Molly I. Silliman, Senior Archivist
molly.silliman@schsonline.org
843-723-3225, ext. 112
View Deed of Gift for Published Materials