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Reflections by Sammy Way: Tuskegee Airmen's first battle recounted in magazine
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 … more
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Jewish settlers play important role in Sumter
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 … more
Reflections by Sammy Way: Marie Antoinette's godchild was member of Sumter family, Part II
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 … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Marie Antoinette's godchild was member of Sumter family
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 … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Jewish settlers play important role in Sumter, Part II
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 … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Julius Rosenwald assisted in building several schools for Black children in Sumter
In observance of Black History month, Reflections focuses on the early development of Black schools in South Carolina during the 1920s and '30s. The author consulted The Sumter Item archives for information and photos as well as Wikipedia … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Dr. Julius Alfred Mood: A man who possessed many talents, Part II
Reflections revisits Dr. Julius Mood, a man of myriad talents. Dr. Mood was noted as one of the more skilled doctors of his era; furthermore, he was briefly an editor of The Watchman and Southron and very knowledgeable of autos and airplanes. … more
Reflections by Sammy Way: Dr. Julius Alfred Mood: A man who possessed many talents
Reflections revisits Dr. Julius Mood, a man of myriad talents. Dr. Mood was noted as one of the more skilled doctors of his era; furthermore, he was briefly an editor of The Watchman and Southron and very knowledgeable of autos and airplanes. … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Students enjoyed learning at Miller School, Part II
This is the second part of a two-part Reflections series looking back at student life at Miller School. This piece was written by Cassie Nicholes and will be reprinted with a modicum of editing with additional information and photos from The Sumter … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Military museum welcomes all to visit this year
Sumter Military Museum wishes all Sumter residents a Happy New Year as we welcome 2025. Last year saw the groundbreaking of the new site on the Sumter Museum grounds on 3.75 acres at 122 N. Washington St. and 201 W. Hampton Ave. The new … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Students enjoyed learning at Miller School
Reflections revisits one of its popular stories which pertained to "student life at Miller School." This piece was written by Cassie Nicholes and will be reprinted with a modicum of editing. Additional information and photos from The Sumter Item … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Schwartz family opens one of Sumter's earliest department stores
Reflections remembers three businesses which played an integral role in the early development of Sumter, Burns Hardware and Gift Shop, Sumter Dry Goods and Schwartz Department Store. Burns Hardware and Gift Shop and Sumter Dry Goods will be … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Discovery and settlement of Sumter County, part II
Reflections revisits history pertinent to the settlement of what became known as Sumter County. The information presented has been compiled by numerous historians including Dr. Gregorie, John Lawson and Cassie Nicholes with additional information … more
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