Typescript copy of report entitled, "The Sea Islands as a Cultural Resource" discussing the rich African-American cultural heritage of what is known as the "Sea Islands" or "Gullah Area," consisting of approximately 1,000 islands ranging from the area slightly north of Georgetown, South Carolina to the Florida border.
Esau Jenkins fact-sheet containing information on his activities with regard to organizations, schools, elections to new organizations, awards received, and churches.
Black and white photograph of group of children and adults arranged around a cafeteria. Inscription on back of image: "Health Program, Johns Island; Pupils and Parents; 1956; 74 cents; $1.00."
Black and white photograph of Dr. Leon Banov with Nurses Pembroke and Edwards. Inscription on back of image: "1956; Johns Island; Dr. Leon Banov; Nurse Pembroke–Black; Nurse Edwards–White."
Letter updating Jenkins on the progress of enrollees and applicants for the creation of a day care center. Letter also discusses building renovations for the center.
Correspondence from representatives from various Johns Island organizations to Gedney Howe, Chairwoman of the Antipoverty Program in Charleston, regarding a proposal submission.
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.
Correspondence from Gordon H. Garrett, Superintendent of the Charleston County School District, to Esau Jenkins congratulating the recipient for his appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Constituent School District Number 9.
State of South Carolina County of Charleston Department of Education member of the Board of Trustees for St. John's Constituent School District seal for Esau Jenkins.
Correspondence from Esau Jenkins to James B. Coaxum, Principal of Haut Gap High School, regarding Officers and Members of Citizens Committee and C. O. Federal Credit Union Annual Program.
Color photograph of Septima P. Clark standing by a fence. Inscribed on back: "Septima Clark. Author of "Echo in My Soul" friend who showed me John's Island, S.C. Dec 7, 1971. Standing in fringe of home where land where she boarded is–now abandoned but owned–"
Correspondence from Reverend Willis Goodwin, Chairman of the Board of Rural Mission, Inc., to friends of Rural Mission, Inc. informing the recipients of Esau Jenkins' death.
Correspondence from Ann Vick, Foxfire Program of the Institutional Development and Economic Affairs Service, to Thomas C. Carlo, Principal of the St. John's High School, regarding Foxfire programs.
Correspondence from James G. Blake to Esau Jenkins' widow, Janie Jenkins regarding Esau Jenkins' posthumous reciept of the Outstanding Freedom Fighter Citation, awarded by the "S.C. Conference of Branches of the NAACP."
Color photograph of Septima P. Clark with William "Bill" Jenkins, son of Esau Jenkins, Bernice Robinson, and a young woman at Comprehensive Health Center on Johns Island, South Carolina.
Correspondence from Abraham B. Jenkins tp Reverend McKinley Washington, Jr. thanking the recipient for "the initiative, effort and time" with regard to the Esau Jenkins Memorial Bridge on behalf of the Jenkins family.
Announcement and program for the "Ceremony Officially Naming The S.C. 700 Bridge Over Church Creek Between Wadmalaw And Johns Island As The Esau Jenkins Memorial Bridge."
Correspondence from Rev. P. J. Hammitt and Mary B. Johnson, Pastor and Chairperson for St. Stephen A.M.E. Church, regarding the upcoming St. Stephen A.M.E. Church centennial.
Event program entitled, "Esau Jenkins…His Legacy," co-produced by the Caw Caw Interpretive Center and the Jenkins Family, sponsored by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission.
