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Research & Special Collections

The Pendleton District Commission Research Room and Special Collections contains both primary and secondary sources relating to the history of Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties. Research materials include local and family history books, genealogical reference materials, cemetery surveys, photographs, and both family and local history files that contain a variety of materials. The archival collections include family and business records from the tri-county area, historically known as the Pendleton District.

Research Room materials include:

  • Local history books
  • Topical history books
  • Family history books
  • Family files
  • Local history files
  • Photographs
  • Periodicals
  • Local genealogical reference books

Pendleton District Research Room

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The Research Room is temporarily located on the Pendleton District Agricultural Museum on 120 History Lane in Pendleton SC. The Research Room is open Monday-Friday by appointment only. To make a Research Appointment, please contact curator Betsy Johnson at history@pendletondistrict.org or 864-646-7271.
 
Special Collections
The Pendleton District Commission contains both a research library and archival collection. Our archives and manuscripts collections focus on the people and places of the Old Pendleton District. The collections include correspondence, business records, photographs, books, family bibles, scrapbooks and personal items. Our artifact collections include textiles, furniture and a variety of objects.

Some notable collections include:

The Research Room and Special Collections is temporarily located on the Pendleton District Agricultural Museum on 120 History Lane in Pendleton SC. The Research Room is open Monday-Friday by appointment only. To make a Research Appointment, please contact curator Betsy Johnson at history@pendletondistrict.org or 864-646-7271 .

Pendleton, East Main Street
Unable to make it to the Pendleton District? The Pendleton District Commission offers research services, for those unable to make the trip. Please contact the curator for more information.
Volunteers
Interested in contributing to the preservation of historical resources in your community? If so, consider volunteering at the Pendleton District Commission! Help make preserve and provide access to the PDC’s historical documents! For more information e-mail Curator Betsy Johnson at betsy@pendletondistrict.org.
Donations
The Pendleton District Commission’s collections are made up of donations from individuals and families. If you would like to donate family papers, research or funds to the PDC, please contact Betsy Johnson at betsy@pendletondistrict.org.
 
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