A certificate of appreciation given to Mamie Fields by the Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Charleston for her work as a former chairperson of the Committee on Administration and as the originator of the Annual International Smorgasbord Supper.
A group photo of members of the Volkamenian Club, from a publication. The caption lists members and gives a history of the club. A handwritten note lists where the photo was taken.
A page from a publication with the headline "We Enjoyed Planning for Your Coming 'Over the Teacups." It also features a photo of a group of women captioned "The Program Committee." Names are listed in the caption and at the top of the page "Eastern Stars" is handwritten.
A letter from Mamie Fields to club members talking about a recent broadcast news feature on their city beautification work. The Azalea Trail is mentioned, as is organizing a day care center in south Charleston.
A list of club officers for the Charleston Federation, including Mamie Fields as Corresponding Secretary and Susan Dart Butler as Chairman of the Executive Board.
One on side of the paper is a letter from club president T.I. Washington to members, kicking off the 1967-1968 season, with a mention of Federation Day. On the other side of the paper is a draft of a letter from Mamie Fields to Washington, accepting the role of club historian and suggesting they advocate to the county library to keep the name of the Dart Library when they re-open it as a new branch.
A letter from Mamie Fields to Emily Sanders, thanking her for suggesting the new county library branch be named for John L. Dart. The letter outlines the history of the industrial school on the property and the later Dart Hall.
A letter from the Charleston City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs to an unknown entity. It's signed by Chairman Thelma F. Murray, Co-Chairman Mamie Fields, President T.I. Washington, and Charleston Mayor J.P. Gaillard, Honorary Chairman. The letter discusses the Southeastern Regional meeting in Durham, North Carolina and improving the City of Charleston.
A letter from Mayor J. Palmer Gaillard to Mamie Fields, thanking her for letter as Chairman of the Charleston Federation of Women's and Girls' Clubs, endorsing the erection of a civic auditorium. The auditorium would later be named for the mayor, now called the Gaillard Center.
A letter from Charleston Mayor E. Edward Wehman, Jr. to Mrs. L.E. Holloway responding to concerns about conditions at the Old Folks Home. He directs her to Mr. Robert Sweatman, superintendent of The Alms House.
A program for a meeting of the Modern Priscilla Club, celebrating it's 55th anniversary. It also includes a history of the club and list of every member to that point.
A biography and photo of Albertha Murray, teacher, member of Charleston Federated Clubs, and namesake of Murray Lesaine Elementary in Charleston, South Carolina.
A proposed budget for the completion of publishing "Lifting as We Climb." It lists stipends for professionals to work on the publication, travel, and Xerox and IBM Selectric rental.
Cover page for the program of the state convention for the South Carolina Federation of Women's and Girl's Clubs, April 20-21, 1979. The event was held at Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. The back of the cover page lists the past presidents, living and deceased.
A letter written by State President Mamie E. Fields to members of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Club outlining activities and chapter acheivements, including information about the bi-annual National Convention in Atlantic City and a call for girls to participate in the National Association of Colored GIrls. The letter ends with the club's slogan, "Lifting as we climb."
Registration certificate naming Mamie E. Fields as a qualified elector for precinct 12 in the December 9, 1947 municipal election. The certificate is signed on October 21, 1947 by Elizabeth G. Dawson and someone with the last name of Simms, who are listed as supervisors of registration.
A typed document asking club members if they're achievements as an organization are living up to the examples of the past. It mentions that the pages of the club year-book are fast turning and seems to indicate Mamie E. Fields' term as state president is coming to an end.
Registration certificate naming Mrs. Mamie E. Fields as a registered elector in precinct 12 in Charleston. The card is dated October 16, 1967 and is signed by Fields and Inez A. Simpson, a member of the Board of Registration.
A letter from Mamie Fields requesting funds to go toward the club's annual budget. On the back of the letter are handwritten notes about race relations on a global scale, including in South Africa.
The program, including an agenda, for the 38th annual meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Federation, held at Burke High School in Charleston, South Carolina. The program includes advertisements from local businesses and the agenda features a tour of Magnolia and Old Town Gardens, led by committee chairman Septima Clark.
A letter to chapters of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs about their most recent meeting and the upcoming events for the year. The letter mentions that some chapters were unable to get to the meeting because of icy roads.
A letter from Mamie Fields to the rest of the South Carolna Federation of Colored Women's Clubs members about the results of the Harvest Festival, budget concerns, and the importance of dues.
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