SC Department of Archives and History
State archives — colonial to modern government records, maps, and genealogy research rooms.
Societies, libraries & archives
South Caroliniana Library (UofSC)
Manuscripts, rare books, and family papers for SC research.
National Archives at Atlanta
Regional NARA facility for federal records useful to SC researchers (courts, military, census access support).
Avery Research Center (College of Charleston)
African American history archives for Charleston and beyond.
Clemson University Special Collections
University archives and special collections for Upstate and agricultural/textile history.
Furman University Special Collections
Baptist and Upstate manuscript collections—verify access policies.
Winthrop University Archives
University archives useful for York County and education history.
College of Charleston Special Collections
Lowcountry manuscripts and rare materials (pair with Avery Research Center for AA collections).
Medical University of SC University Archives
Institutional archives sometimes useful for medical/professional biographical research.
SC State University Historical Collection
HBCU historical collections—important for African American education and community research.
Wofford College Library Special Collections
Methodist and Upstate collections—verify holdings and access.
Presbyterian College Library / archives interest
Campus collections may include regional Presbyterian materials—contact library for access.