Women's History

In the early 1950s, Holly Scott enrolled in the Columbia Hospital School of Nursing, which was first established in 1935 as the School of Nursing for Black Students. When it closed in 1965, the school had graduated a total of 401 nurses in its history, including Holly Scott.

“G” is for Gridley, Mary Putnam (1850-1939). Civic leader, businesswoman.

“G” is for Gridley, Mary Putnam (1850-1939). Civic leader, businesswoman.

“P” is for Poppenheim, Mary Barnett (1866-1936) and Louisa Bouknight Poppenheim (1868-1957). Club women, social reformers.

“P” is for Poppenheim, Mary Barnett (1866-1936) and Louisa Bouknight Poppenheim (1868-1957). Club women, social reformers.

“W “is for Women's suffrage. The earliest suffrage clubs in the state were not organized until the 1890s but suffragists were beginning to receive notice.

“W “is for Women's suffrage. The earliest suffrage clubs in the state were not organized until the 1890s but suffragists were beginning to receive notice.

“W” is for Women's clubs. The South Carolina women's club movement was a powerful force for social change.

“W” is for Women's clubs. The South Carolina women's club movement was a powerful force for social change.

“P” is for the Pollitzer sisters. Educators, suffragists, reformers. Carrie, Mabel, and Anita Pollitzer were all born in Charleston.