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Reflections recalls the contributions made to Tuomey Hospital by Neill O'Donnell. Also, his many business and community activities enhanced the growth and development of Sumter. The data to prepare this paper were acquired from The Sumter Item …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
5/17/25 06:00 AM
Reflections revisits the writings of Thomas Stubbs as relevant to the arrival of Methodists into the Sumter community. Information and photos were taken from The Sumter Item archives. The writings of Thomas McAlpin Stubbs and Dr. Anne King Gregorie …
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BY SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
5/16/25 06:00 AM
Reflections recalls a tribute to Pierce Butler by Albert L. Moise, a native of Sumter and son of Gen. E. W. Moise, who was a prominent member of the Philadelphia bar at that time. Moise was selected as one of 11 speakers in Pennsylvania to dedicate …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
5/10/25 06:00 AM
Reflections recalls the inauguration of The Sumter Military Academy and Sumter Female Seminary in 1901-03 according to the late Mayor Bubba McElveen, "This combined school was once located on the corner of Calhoun and Washington streets and prior to …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
5/3/25 06:00 AM
Reflections remembers the opening of the McElveen Pontiac sales company in 1949. It was one of Sumter's largest and most modern automobile sales and service buildings which opened at 14 W. Bartlette St.
This endeavor became one of Sumter's most …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
4/26/25 06:00 AM
Reflections recalls interscholastic athletics, primarily football at Lincoln High School. Many of Lincoln's outstanding athletes are the focus of this research. The omission of any players or coaches is unintentional. Data and photos were obtained …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
4/19/25 06:00 AM
Reflections recalls the beginning of what is known as the Iris Gardens. In 1927, H.C. Bland, who managed Ford Motor Co., illustrated his love for gardening by purchasing a landfill from F.M. Cain. According to Dr. Anne King Gregorie, this small …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
4/18/25 06:00 AM
Reflections recalls the late 1920s through the 1950s when Sumter high schools produced some of their finest football teams. This sports article, initially written by the late Hubert D. Osteen Sr. in October 1959, highlighted numerous players who …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
4/12/25 06:00 AM
Reflections recalls the late 1920s through the 1950s when Sumter high schools produced some of their finest football teams. This sports article, initially written by the late Hubert D. Osteen Sr. in October 1959, highlighted numerous players who …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
4/5/25 06:00 AM
Reflections recalls Joel Poinsett and the many contributions he made to his state and country. His love and involvement in helping improve the nation in which he lived will be remembered by his countrymen. The information and photos used in …
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BY SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item Archivist, Historian |
3/30/25 06:00 AM
Reflections will reprint an article written in Yank Magazine written on Aug. 3, 1943, and appearing in Volume 2, Magazine No. 7. Photos and supplementary information were acquired from The Sumter Item archives. This is part two of a two-part series …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
3/22/25 06:00 AM
Reflections recalls the opening of one of Sumter's longest-existent retail stores, Galloway & Moseley Jewelers. The information and photos used to prepare this piece were obtained from The Sumter Item archives.
The Galloway and Moseley jewelry …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
3/21/25 06:00 AM
Reflections will reprint an article written in Yank Magazine on Aug. 3, 1943, and appearing in Volume 2, Magazine No. 7. Photos and supplementary information were acquired from The Sumter Item archives. This is part one of a two-part series …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
3/15/25 06:00 AM
Reflections celebrates the writings of Cassie Nicholes with another of her contributions to Sumter history, the Jewish settlers. The Sumter Item archives (articles and photos) and additional information provided by Nicholes were used in this …
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3/8/25 06:00 AM
Reflections remembers Nathalie Delage through the writings of Jean Brabham McKinney and her becoming a member of the Sumter family. "In the fall of 1782, in Boston Harbor, the birth of Nathalie de Delage de Volade in Paris was celebrated by a ship's …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
3/8/25 06:00 AM
Reflections remembers Nathalie Delage through the writings of Jean Brabham McKinney and her becoming a member of the Sumter family. "In the fall of 1782, in Boston Harbor, the birth of Nathalie de Delage de Volade in Paris was celebrated by a ship's …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
3/1/25 06:00 AM
Reflections celebrates Cassie Nicholes by publishing her research on the Jewish settlers who came to the Sumter community. The Sumter Item archives provided additional information and photos to complete this piece. This is part two of a two-part …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
2/22/25 06:00 AM