Tracing Family History

Photo of Josephine Crouch, Susie McKeown, and Retha Mark

We may be the library’s library; however, we also serve South Carolina citizens. A grandchild of Retha Mark, the Secretary of the South Carolina Library Association in 1964, asked our reference librarians to search the collection for information about her career. Articles surfaced, including one from the Charleston Evening Post, which included this photo from her swearing-in ceremony. According to the family, Retha Mark had a famous pupil while working as the librarian at Sumter High School in the early 1970s. She tutored NFL superstar Freddie Solomon when he was a student, and they remained friends.

Upcoming Event

Photo of the writer Mary Martha Greene next to a copy of her book, The Cheese Biscuit Queen, Kiss My Aspic!

Mary Martha Greene, The Cheese Biscuit Queen, Presents Homemade Food Gifts for the Holidays

December 4, 2025, 3:00 PM
Join us at our next Speaker at the Center series on Thursday, December 4th, at 3 p.m. for an author talk and demonstration with Mary Martha Greene, The Cheese Biscuit Queen. She will highlight recipes from her latest release, "Kiss My Aspic!" Greene will highlight recipes that make excellent homemade holiday gifts!