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Photographs from dedication published in The Columbia Record, including image of the exterior of the building, former Gov. James Byrnes inside the library holding a book, the families of Benet and Horger inside the library, and a large crowd viewing…

Article about the dedication ceremony for the Benet Auditorium and Horger Library on the State Hospital campus. Inclues image of the four principles of the different hosptal department, including William S. Hall.

Map of grounds with building footprints.

Program from dedication ceremony for Benet Auditorium and Horger Library on campus of the South Carolina State Hospital, January 29, 1956

Clipping from an unknown newspaper (likely The State) about the dedication of the Horger Library and Benet Auditorium. Also includes many quotes from Superintendent Hall about use of the buildings, as well as information about construction.

Annual Report of the Lunatic Asylum of South Carolina for 1849. Includes discussion of additions or wings to the Asylum, as well as a greenhouse.

Clipping from The State Newspaper, 1955, which talks about the open house at the State Hospital campus. Article mentions the ongoing construction of the new auditorium/library building.

Pages 16-17 are an excerpt from the regents report, with a request for additional space and/or architectural repairs. Pages 32-36 list acts of legislation concerning the Lunatic Asylum, including the establishiment of a board of regents to oversee…

This packet inlcudes a timeline for the Mills Building and photos of the mid-1980s rehabilitation of the building and the new addition

Clipping from The State Newspaper, 1954, announcing that contracts were let with the Atlantic Building Company for auditorium buildings at both the Columbia State Hospital campus and State Park campus.