Old slave house of Retreat Plantation on Demere Road and Retreat Avenue, St. Simons Island, Brunswick, Georgia


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Other Identifiers:
dams:158987 and MSS1218_B074_I348
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 74
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.75 x 05.77 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Verso: Old slave house of retreat plantation on Demere Road and Retreat Avenue, St. Simons Island, Brunswick, Georgia. One of the slave quarters of Retreat Plantation, St. Simons Island, Georgia. Built over a century ago, of tabby - a mixture of lime, sand, and oyster shells - this cabin is still in use by descendants of Retreat Plantation slaves. Ward News Co., St. Simons Island, Ga., Genuine Curteich-Chicago C.T. Art-Colortone post card (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.) Post card, Place one cent stamp here, 6A-H1627
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Slaves--Dwellings.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Retreat Plantation (Ga.) and Saint Simons Island (Ga.)
Keywords:
Slave quarters
About This Item

This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.

Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.75 x 05.77 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Verso: Old slave house of retreat plantation on Demere Road and Retreat Avenue, St. Simons Island, Brunswick, Georgia. One of the slave quarters of Retreat Plantation, St. Simons Island, Georgia. Built over a century ago, of tabby - a mixture of lime, sand, and oyster shells - this cabin is still in use by descendants of Retreat Plantation slaves. Ward News Co., St. Simons Island, Ga., Genuine Curteich-Chicago C.T. Art-Colortone post card (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.) Post card, Place one cent stamp here, 6A-H1627
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Slaves--Dwellings.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Retreat Plantation (Ga.) and Saint Simons Island (Ga.)
Keywords:
Slave quarters
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
dams:158987 and MSS1218_B074_I348
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 74
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu