Printed Superindent's Annual Report 1979 for the Ladies Benevolent Society of Charleston, South Carolina. The document contains a historical timeline with special attention given to the history of Anna DeCosta Banks and her daughter Helen Evangeline Banks Harrison.
The printed program for an event celebrating the eighty-fifth annviersary of the Phyllis Wheatley and Literary and Social Club's founding. The program was held on February 9, 2001 at the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture. Cynthia McCottry-Smith provided a history of the organization and Emily R. LaPrince gave remarks.
Club Newsletter with information on club activities including planning for the 75th Anniversary (1991), relief funds for Hurricane Hugo, Black History Month, and an exhibit on the club's history at the Charleston Museum.
The printed program for Phyllis Wheatley and Literary and Social Club Presents: Marian Anderson Contralo, Song Recital. The event was held on February 4, 1929 at Morris Street Baptist Church. William L. King was at the piano.
Historical sketch about the founding of Charleston Hospital and Training School for Nurses (McClennan Banks Hospital). The sketch lists the names of the founding doctors and nurses of the hospital.
Graduation program for the Ninth Annual Graduating Excercises for the Hospital and Training School for Nurses, which was held at Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church on June 11, 1907.
Graduation program for the Eighth Annual Graduating Excercises for the Hospital and Training School for Nurses, which was held at Plymouth Congregational Church on April 24, 1911.
Graduation program for the Eighth Annual Graduating Excercises for the Hospital and Training School for Nurses, which was held at Zion Presbyterian Church on May 26, 1908.
Graduation program for the Eighth Annual Graduating Excercises for the Hospital and Training School for Nurses, which was held at Zion Presbyterian Church on June 21, 1906.
Information on qualifications for admission to the Training School for Nurses, provides a listing of faculty, advisory board, and officers of the corportation, and a history of the institution. Included is a B&W image of the hospital
Speech presented by Alonzo Edwards about the importance and impact of Dr. Alonzo McClennan about the creation of the hospital. There is mention of the lynching of Frazier Baker in Lake City, South Carolina and role the hospital had in providing care and assistance to the family in the aftermath.
Listing of members of the first officers, executive committe, advisory board, and medical directors of the McClennan Banks Hospital/Charleston Hospital and Training School for Nurses
Handwritten meeting minutes discussing club business and activities. Topics dicussed included the history of Ethopia and the issues facing the country. Additionally the club voted to send letters to U.S Senate leaders, the U.S. President, and U.S. Representives to urge them to support the Costigan-Wagner Act, which was an anti-lynching bill. The bill was sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
The printed program for an Afternoon with the Phillis Wheatley and Literary Social Club in Celebration of Their Eigthieth Anniversary 1916 to 1996. The event took place on April 21, 1996 at the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture. Club Vice President Owilender K. Grant provided a history of the organization and Madlyn Johnson gave remarks.
Photo of several women sitting around a table, including Septima Clark, Ethelyn M. Parker, and Mamie Fields (standing). Caption on back names all people and says they were forming a new group for the organization of the National Council of Negro Women.
Letter from Viola Ford Turner, president of the Metropolitan Council for Negro Women in Charleston, to Margaret Carter, chief of division of public liaison with the Department of State. The letter discusses the event the group held in Charleston for the United Nations' anniversary on October 23, and thanks Carter for sending Mr. Strong to the event.
Letter from the co-chairpersons of the Charleston section of the National Council of Negro Women to Mamie Fields. It invites Fields to attend a program honoring Mary McLeod Bethune.
A written piece by Mamie Fields about an unsuccessful vote taken on May 19, 1967 to segregate YWCA clubs. It also mentions potential improvements she wants to add to their YWCA chapter.
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 photo of an interracial meeting at Dart Hall in 1930. Mamie Fields is in the photo, as well as Susan Dart Butler. The caption on back lists other attendees.
YWCA of Greater Charleston's "Ninth Annual Meeting. 70th Anniversary Celebration" Program. The theme of the evening is "Where Women On The Move Make A Difference" and provides information on the YWCA of Greater Charleston's personnel and board of directors, evening program, financial report for 1977, president's report, and statement of purpose.
