Charleston Time Machine

Episode 255: The Genesis of North Charleston's Oldest and Newest Library


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Charleston County’s newest library, the Keith Summey North Charleston facility, represents a major expansion of the Cooper River Memorial Library, erected in 1948 to honor some of the local men and women who served in World War II. African-American citizens gained access to the facility in 1963, and the building expanded over the decades to serve a growing community. On April 21st, Charleston Time Machine will recall the library’s memorial efforts of the 1940s and the changes wrought in later decades to render it more inclusive.
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Charleston Time MachineBy Nic Butler, Ph.D.

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