Photographs
Title
Photographs
Subject
Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina
Description
The Citadel Archives photography collections date back to the mid-nineteenth century, and include images of students, faculty, social life, athletics, parades, and significant events throughout The Citadel's history. Photographs will also appear in other collections throughout this website, especially in collections of individuals.
Source
Photograph Collection
Publisher
The Citadel Archives & Museum
Rights
Materials in The Citadel Archives & Museum Digital Collections are intended for educational and research use. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright. For more information contact The Citadel Archives & Museum, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, 29409.
Relation
Photograph Collection
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Still Image
Identifier
https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/collections/show/3
Collection Items
Sketch of The Citadel in Marion Square, 1843
The Citadel was founded in December of 1842, and classes began in March of 1843. This sketch shows The Citadel in its original location on Marion Square in Charleston as it appeared when classes first started.
Sketch of The Arsenal Academy in Columbia, 1843
When The Citadel was founded, it consisted of two schools: The Citadel in Charleston and the Arsenal Academy in Columbia. This sketch shows the Arsenal Academy as it appeared in 1843.
Daguerreotype of Thomas E. Strother, Class of 1849
Daguerreotype of Thomas E. Strother, Citadel Class of 1849. Strother was originally from Chesterfield, South Carolina. After graduation, he served as a Lieutenant in the Charleston City Guard.
Ambrotype of John E. Boinest
Ambrotype of John E. Boinest, who entered The Citadel in 1862 at the age of 16. Boinest was originally from Charleston. The buttons on Boinest's uniform were painted gold. This photograph was likely taken circa 1863.
Photograph of The Citadel under occupation, circa 1870
This image is of The Citadel under federal occupation after the Civil War. Note the large "U.S." on the gates. The Citadel reopened in 1882. This photograph was taken at The Citadel's original location in Marion Square.
Photograph of The Citadel after the 1886 earthquake
Photograph of The Citadel in its original location on Marion Square after the earthquake of 1886.
Photograph of fire at The Citadel by Vandyke Studio, 1892
Hand-colored photograph of The Citadel on Marion Square. The fire was started by a defective chimney.
Photograph of cadet formation in Marion Square courtyard, 1892
This photograph was taken at The Citadel's original location in Marion Square.
Cabinet Card of Thomas Cunningham, Class of 1898
Cabinet card photograph of Thomas Cunningham, Citadel Class of 1898. Cunningham was dismissed from The Citadel his senior year for participating in a cadet rebellion known as the Cantey Rebellion.
Cabinet Card of John Langley, Class of 1898
Cabinet card photograph of John Langley, Citadel Class of 1898. Langely was dismissed from The Citadel his senior year for participating in a cadet rebellion known as the Cantey Rebellion.