Schedule of activities sent from Septima P. Clark to J. Herman Blake, Acting Provost of College Seven, from October 8 to November 1, 1972 in Santa Cruz, California.
Typescript copy of J. Herman Blake's report to the Emil Schwarzhaupt Foundation entitled, "Citizen Participation. Democracy and Social Change," regarding community development in Johns Island, South Carolina and the Woodlawn Area on the south side of Chicago.
Photocopy of instructions manual regarding the Organization of the United States Commission on Civil Rights wherein the purpose, organizational designations, commissioners, office of the staff director, office of federal Civil Rights evaluation, office of general council, office of management, office of national civil rights issues, office of program and policy review, office of research, regional offices, office of age discrimination program, office organization, and organization chart are discussed.
Family Service Association of America document entitled, "Statement on Welfare Reform" submitted to Welform Reform Subcommittee of Committee on Agriculture, Committee on Education and Labor, Committee on Ways and Means, and U.S. House of Representatives.
Memorandum from Courtney Siceloff, Equal Opportunity Specialist, Southern Regional Office to the United States Commission on Civil Rights to South Carolina Advisory Committee regarding upcoming meeting on August 25, 1976 with enclosed draft proposal for study of racial discrimination.
Schedule of events for Third Annual Conference of The National Caucus on the Black Aged, Inc. entitled, "Aging Black Women and Federal Policies: 1960-2000 A.D." in Washington D.C.
Handwritten correspondence from Alvis V. Adair, President of DARS Research and Evaluation Systems Design, Inc., to Septima P. Clark offering his assistance in helping youths. Enclosed Alvis V. Adair resume.
South Carolina Federation of Women's and Girls' Clubs' Sixty-Fifth Annual Meeting publication. Publication contains program of events, photographs of club members in various locations around South Carolina, information on members and subgroups, and advertisements.
South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs' Fiftieth Anniversary publication. Affiliated with National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Publication contains photographs of club members in various locations around South Carolina, information on members and subgroups, and advertisements.
"A Problem Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Course 533" entitled, "The Testing Program" by Septima P. Clark during her time as a graduate student at Hampton Insitute.
Essay entitled, "An Experiment in Individualizing Instruction in Reading in a Sixth Grade Class" presented by Septima Poinsette Clark, Bachelor of the Arts, Benedict College, 1942; Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts at Hampton Institute, 1946.
Constitution and By-Laws for Branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People wherein articles discuss Name and Object, Membership, Officers, Committees, Election of Officers and Executive Committees, Meetings, Dues, Dees and Assessment, Quorum, Order of Business, Expulsion, Suspension or Removal of Officers and Members, Suspension and Revocation of Charters, By-Laws, Admentments, Authorized Committees, Youth and Junior Youth Councils, Woman's Auxiliary, and Indebtness Fiscal Business Year.
"Photocopy of report by Edythe M. Rogers of New York (Episcopal Church?) regarding disturbance at Voorhees College, Denmark, South Carolina, 1972. Also includes her visiting the seven defendants (James Epps, Samuel Mintz, Alvin Evans, Cecil Raysor, Michael Moore, Oliver Francis, and Gerald Epps), Septima Clark, Modjeska Simpkins and others; with her frank assessment of fault of administration and others."
Typescript document entitled, "College Seven Report, Recruitment Program 1972" wherein Summer Recruitment, Fall Quarter Recruitment, Community Recruitment, Student Involvement, and other issues are discussed.
Penn Community Services publication discussing the organization's programsm spaces, and goals, including the Community Development Program, Conference Center, Cultural Program, Economic Development, Housing Program, and Land Service.
Factsheet published by U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration entitled, "Facts on Women Workers of Minority Races" wherein topics including Labor Force Participation, Unemployment, Marital Status, Women Heads of Families, Working Mothers, Children of Working Mothers, Education, Employment Status of Dropouts, Occupations, Full-Time and Full-Year Workers, Earnings, and related statistics are discussed.
League of Women Voters of Charleston County, Volume XXVI, Bulletin No. 6 including a calendar of events, voting-related issues, the League of Women Voters of Charleston County Budget Committee financial statement and various reports and program updates. Addressed to Septima P. Clark.
Typescript document entitled, "College Seven, Counseling Program, Fall 1973" wherein Student Concerns, Individual Counseling, Consultations, Academic and Administrative Counseling, Group Counseling, Peer Counseling, Related Activities, and other issues are discussed.
The Black Women's Community Development Foundation's 1973 Annual Report. Contents include Social Development: Criminal Justice, International Development, Educational and Personal Development, Communications, Fundraising Efforts, Operation Shoestring'Poverty But Progress, the BWCDF Board of Directors, and Staff information.
Typescript of the Penn Community Service, Inc. 1973 Annual Reports for Black Land Services, Business Development, Child Development, and Cultural Program.
"Binding Ties" Vol. 1 No. 1, January 1973 publication by the Black Women's Community Development Foundation discussing the Juvenile Justice Project, Black Women in the News, Community Development, and organizational information. Addressed to Septima P. Clark.
The Association of American Colleges' subscriber package including letter from Director Bernice Sandler and publication entitled, "On Campus With Women," Number 10 containing information on affirmative action and employment, education of women, sports, minority women, military and ROTC, and women's studies resources.
"Binding Ties" Vol. 2 No. 2, May 1974 publication by the Black Women's Community Development Foundation "special issue on the physical and mental problems of black women."
Proposed committee meeting minutes for the Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Penn Community Services, Inc. held on September 20st and 21nd, 1974.
Letter from Willie Williams, Jr. of Willie Williams Real Estate to Septima P. Clark regarding Community Development Act of Columbia, South Carolina and Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Enclosed Community Development Act materials and Summary of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
"Binding Ties" Vol. 2 No. 1, January 1974 publication by the Black Women's Community Development Foundation discussing the Juvenile Justice Project, news from throughout the United States, and organizational information.
Benedict College publication entitled, "The Benedict Bulletin" Vol. 58, No. 1, wherein various news items regarding Benedict College and African-American issues are discussed. Addressed to Septima P. Clark.
Correspondence from Nedra H. Williams of the African Heritage Studies Association (AHSA) Conference Planning Committee to Septima P. Clark regarding "final plans for the opening activity of the AHSA Conference." Enclosed AHSA materials.
Paper entitled, "Middle Aged and Aging Black Women: Preliminary Selected Findings of a Survey Research in an Urban Setting" presented at the National Caucus on Black Aging in Washington D.C. on April 14, 1975.
Photocopy of memorandum from Lawrence B. Glick, Acting General Councel, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to I. T. Creswell, Assistant Staff Director, OFO, U.S. Commission on Civil rights regarding the Federal Advisory Committee ACT (FACA) and State Advisory Committee (SAC) Meetings.
The Association of American Colleges' publication entitled, "On Campus With Women," Number 12 containing information on Title IX, affirmative action and employment, coeducating and admissions, education of women, minority women, and sports.
Typescript of a script to a theatrical work written by Eugene C. Hunt entitled, "A Journey In Faith and Courage. The Story of the Coming Street Y.W.C.A." The story takes place in Charleston, South Carolina around 1910.
Benedict College publication entitled, "The Benedict Bulletin" Vol. 59, No. 1, wherein various news items regarding Benedict College and African-American issues are discussed. Addressed to Septima P. Clark.
Memorandum from Katie Harris, Writer, Researcher to Courtney Siceloff, Equal Opportunity Specialist, Southern Regional Office to the United States Commission on Civil Rights to South Carolina Advisory Committee regarding November 18-20, 1976 Dillon, S.C. Field Trip. Research materials and notes attached.
Hampton Institute publication entitled, "The Hampton Bulletin" Summer 1976, wherein various news items regarding Hampton Institute and National Hampton Alumni Association issues are discussed. Addressed to Septima P. Clark.
Memorandum from Courtney Siceloff, Equal Opportunity Specialist for the Southern Regional Office of U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to South Carolina SAC Members with attached draft of the report entitled, "A Case Study of School Desegregation: Williamsburg School District, South Carolina."
The Association of American Colleges' subscriber package including letter from Director Bernice Sandler and publication entitled, "On Campus With Women," Number 14 containing Title IX bulletin, affirmative action and employment, coeducating and admissions, education of women, and minority women.
Correspondence from Ann M. Hellman, President of the Charleston Section of the National Council of Jewish Women, to Septima P. Clark regarding Justice for Juveniles. Enclosed articles and Youth Needs Survey prepared by Behavioral Research and Evaluation Corporation.
National Clients Council Bylaws including articles regarding Purpose, Offices and Agents, Membership and Affiliated Groups, Board of Directors, Advisory Council, Meetings of the Board, Committees, Officers, Miscellaneous, and Amendments.
Hampton Institute publication entitled, "The Hampton Bulletin" Winter 1977, wherein various news items regarding Hampton Institute and National Hampton Alumni Association issues are discussed. Addressed to Septima P. Clark.
League of Women Voters of Charleston County's local government act document entitled, "Home Rule In South Carolina," drafted by Richard L. Black. The document explains the legislation package popularly known as the "Home Rule Act" which indends to grant political subdivisions decision-making power in local affairs.
The Association of American Colleges' subscriber package including letter from Director Bernice Sandler, article entitled, "Trends in Female Degree Recipients," and publication entitled, "On Campus With Women," Number 14 containing Title IX bulletin, affirmative action and employment, coeducating and admissions, education of women, and minority women.
Letter from J. Stanley Alexander, Research Director for the Voter Education Project to Septima P. Clark regarding the development of a Citzenship Education Workshop. Enclosed is a photocopy of release statement to Congress from the Office of the White House Press Secretary regarding President Carter's recommendations dealing with election reform and other supporting documentation.
Photocopy of study entitled, "Comparatie Analysis of Municipal Water and Wastewater Services Provided Black Residential Areas and White Residential Areas of Mullins, South Carolina."
Letter from I. DeQuincey Newman from State of South Carolina Office of the Governor, Division of Health and Social Development to Septima Clark regarding the Office of Rural Development sponsored Life Skill Education Activity. Enclosed photocopies of supporting materials.
Letter and attached report written by ? of Planning And Management Assistance Project addressed to J. Herman Blake of Penn Community Services. The report provides an overview of Penn Community Services as of April 1978 with regard to the overall function of the organization, its financial situation, and recommendations moving forward. Attachements include statistics on foundation support, current fund monthly expenditures, and a directory to the Penn Board of Directors, 1979-81.
Letter from Howard A. Glickstein, Director, Task Force on Civil Rights Reorganization, to unknown recipient outlining the activites of President Jimmy Carter's Taskforce on Civil Rights Reorganization, namely their review of areas covered by Federal anti-discrimination laws (i.e. Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972). Enlcosed document aims to improve administration and enforcement of Civil Rights laws to ensure nondiscrimination.
Memorandum from Courtney Siceloff, Equal Opportunity Specialist for the Southern Regional Office of U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to South Carolina SAC Members with attached draft of the report entitled, "The Provision of Municipal Services in Mullins, South Carolina."
Typescript chapter from The Atrocity of Education entitled, "Preparation for Democratic Citizenship" by Arthur Pearl where the author argues that the school rather than generating respect for the democratic institutions does the opposite.
Photocopy of pages from notes on Study of Racial Discriminatory Allocation of Municipal Facilities and Services in South Carolina. Statistics on Abbeville, Bennettsville, Camden, Cheraw, Conway, Dillon, Lake City, Marion, Mullins, York, and Barnwell.
Scrapbook pages made of pink construction paper with a decorative vine theme, leaves made of green construction paper. Media types include photographs, newspaper clippings, typescript pages, correspondence, and invitations. All dated material generated in the 1970s.
The State of South Carolina in the Supreme Court appeal from Charleston County Court of General Sessions, the Honorable Rodney A. Peeples, Presiding Judge, State of South Carolina vs. Robert Lee Smith, Brief of Appellant.
Published Constitution for the National Association of College Women containing Constitutional Articles, New Geographic Sections of N.A.C.W., By-Laws Articles, and Functions of Standing Committees.
Comprehensive Manpower Program Staff Cost Backup and Budget Summary for the Historic Building Restoration program of Penn Community Services, listing position titles and salaries, timetable, tools and equipment for renovation project.
Typescript speech by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, National President for Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) delivered to the Republican National Committee, discussing "political enfranchisement," "political power," "political program," and "beyond partisan politics."
Handwritten essay "regarding the need to address inequalities shared by all disadvantaged Americans, white and black. There is an audio tape of Clark giving this talk at Antioch College in 1000-15-10."
The Black Women's Community Development Foundation's publication for "A Symposium on Black Women" held on January 7-8, 1972. Contents include a Letter to Symposium Participants, Chicago: A Backward Glimpse, Chicago: A Forward Glance'The Need for Communication, A Black Women's Community Development Foundation Communications Network, and a Roster of Symposium Participants.
Document written on behalf of Penn Community Services describing the organization's "dedication to the growth and development of the Black community" in addition to its geographical setting, history, programs, leadership, and flexibility.
The Black Women's Community Development Foundation's publication includes a brief description of the civil rights movement and information on some of the project funded by the organization.
Penn Community Services' "Statement of Penn's Board Committees," wherein the author lists "the concepts that [he] understood and have been operating from as it relates to the functions of committees in the past."
National Council of Negro Women publication containing information and pictures of its members and their activities. This hardback "Souvenir Year Book" was published in the organization's sixteenth anniversary year.
A document entitled, "A Proposal For Historic Building Restoration Project," submitted by John Buffington, Executive Director of Penn Community Services, submitted to Office of the Governer of South Carolina, Manpoower Division.
Memorandum from Charles S. Chandler, Director of the South Carolina White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals,to Study Group Leadership Members regarding suggested study group procedures. Includes "Regional Forum Suggested Group Discussion Format and Time Table," "Issue Reporting Form," "Discussion Topics," and "Regional Forum Program."
Typescript of a script to a theatrical work written by Eugene C. Hunt entitled, "A Journey In Faith and Courage. The Story of the Coming Street Y.W.C.A." The story takes place in Charleston, South Carolina around 1910.
Photocopy of United States Commission on Civil Rights published document regarding open hearing procedures and the guidelines for the process of planning, executing, writing, release, followup, and major legal considerations by which they should be organized.
