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SC State Library

@scstatelibrary

Official Twitter Account for the SC State Library. We work to provide inclusive services to all South Carolina residents, libraries, and government agencies.

 Columbia, SC, USA
statelibrary.sc.gov
Joined November 2008
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"Fort Moultrie: Constant Defender", published in 1985, provides a brief history of the American Revolution events that took place at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. Check out this book by visiting scsl.me/4ywb2RG #FedDocFriday
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The Avery Research Center and the Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture at @CofC publish a newsletter, “Avery Messenger”, with news and research from the organizations, and more. To view this newsletter visit scsl.me/4yjtdK9 #SCDocsRock
The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is an iPad and on the screen is the Avery Messenger newsletter digital collection.

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Did you know that South Carolina has a state spider? The Carolina Wolf Spider was designated at the official State Spider in 2000. #TriviaTuesdaySC
The lions Sol and Edgar are playing a South Carolina Trivia board game.

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Today’s #SCDocsRock highlights the South Carolina Department of Administration. This agency provides services to state agencies, state employees and the citizens of South Carolina. To view their digital publications visit scsl.me/4xYyo1l
The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is an iPad and on the screen is South Carolina Department of Administration digital collection.

ALT The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is an iPad and on the screen is South Carolina Department of Administration digital collection.

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In "Religion and the Founding of the American Republic", by historian James H. Hutson describes the rise of organized religion in America and its interaction with government; and more. Check out this book by visiting scsl.me/47sX9rG #FedDocFriday
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In 1991, @scartscomm developed an initiative in which each rural community in SC would develop and implement a comprehensive cultural plan that reflects the community’s unique qualities. To view this publication visit scsl.me/4yjcPta #SCDocsRock
The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is a copy of “South Carolina's Cultural Visions for Rural Communities”.

ALT The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is a copy of “South Carolina's Cultural Visions for Rural Communities”.

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Did you know that the state snack is boiled peanuts? #TriviaTuesdaySC
The lions Sol and Edgar are playing a South Carolina Trivia board game.

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Today’s #SCDocsRock highlights the Public Service Commission of South Carolina. This commission’s main function is to serve as a court for cases involving utilities and other regulated companies. To view their digital publications, visit scsl.me/4dgnzAd.
The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is an iPad and on the screen is the Public Service Commission of South Carolina digital collection.

ALT The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is an iPad and on the screen is the Public Service Commission of South Carolina digital collection.

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"African Americans at Snee Farm Plantation, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina" provides historical research on the enslaved African Americans at Snee Farm Plantation. Check out this book by visiting scsl.me/4y1qF2D. #FedDocFriday
The image shows the cover of a publication titled "African Americans at Snee Farm." It features a historic white house surrounded by trees and greenery. The top and bottom sections of the cover include text and logos of the National Park Service.

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In 1908, A.S. Salley, Jr., Secretary of the Historical Commission of South Carolina, transcribed a variety of documents related to South Carolina's history during the Revolutionary War and published them in this book. To learn more, visit scsl.me/4AB6fzL. #SCDocsRock
The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is a copy of “Documents Relating to the History of South Carolina During the Revolutionary War".

ALT The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is a copy of “Documents Relating to the History of South Carolina During the Revolutionary War".

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Did you know that Summerville, SC is the birthplace of sweet tea? #TriviaTuesdaySC
The lions Sol and Edgar are playing a South Carolina Trivia board game.

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Today’s #SCDocsRock highlights the South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions. This agency is responsible for the supervision, licensing, and examination of all state-chartered banks, and much more. To view their digital publications visit scsl.me/4rNvn2s
The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is an iPad and on the screen is the South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions digital collection.

ALT The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is an iPad and on the screen is the South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions digital collection.

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"Tea Drinking in 18th-Century America: Its Etiquette and Equipage" explores the social customs, etiquette, and material culture surrounding tea drinking in 18th-century America. Check out this book by visiting scsl.me/4yqHu7R. #FedDocFriday
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“Palmetto Pioneers; Six Stories of Early South Carolinians” publication was sponsored by @EducationSC during the Great Depression. It tells the story of six notable figures who lived in SC before the Revolution. Check out this book by visiting scsl.me/4rHuto2. #SCDocsRock
The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is a copy of “Palmetto Pioneers”.

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Did you know that the official state bird of South Carolina was once the mockingbird? The Carolina Wren became the official state bird by an Act of the South Carolina General Assembly in 1948. #TriviaTuesdaySC
The lions Sol and Edgar are playing a South Carolina Trivia board game.

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Today’s #SCDocsRock highlights the South Carolina Administrative Law Court. Created in 1993, the Court provides an independent forum for hearing contested cases involving state agencies. To view their digital publications visit scsl.me/4rNv2wI
The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is an iPad and on the screen is the South Carolina Administrative Law Court digital collection.

ALT The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is an iPad and on the screen is the South Carolina Administrative Law Court digital collection.

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In this work, "Opening Shots in the Colonies, 1775-1776", America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War, while also reflecting on the revolutionary generation and more. Check out this book by visiting scsl.me/4z6xvEJ #FedDocFriday
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Check out our October events calendar! To learn more about our upcoming events visit statelibrary.sc.gov/events
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“Resources of the @SCETV Network to Aid the Volunteer in Community Service” guide from the early 1970s gives a brief overview of their programs geared toward community education and service. Check out this guide at scsl.me/3SMLYWW. #SCDocsRock
The lions Sol and Edgar are sitting on a blue couch at the State Library. In between them is a copy of “Resources of the S.C. ETV Network to Aid the Volunteer in Community Service”.

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Did you know that the Charleston Library Society is the third-oldest institutional library in the United States? #TriviaTuesdaySC
The lions Sol and Edgar are playing a South Carolina Trivia board game.

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