Biography of Bernice V. Robinson highlighting her work in Civil Rights activism, cosmology, NAACP, SCLC, her campaign for South Carolina House of Representatives, employment as Loan Officer for Charleston Community Development Department, member of Old Bethel United Methodist Church, and educator at the Highlander Folk School.
Correspondence from Bernice Robinson to Myles Horton regarding Robinson and Septima P. Clark's work for Highlander and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Correspondence from Esau Jenkins, President of the Citizens Committee of Charleston County, to the Ministers, to Admiral B. H. Batcheller, Commander of the Charleston Naval Shipyard, regarding an invitation to the Equal Employment Opportunity meeting on February 1, 1967.
Correspondence from James E. Clyburn, Executive Director for the South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers, to Bernice Robinson informing the recipient of her selection as the VISTA Program Supervisor.
Correspondence from James E. Clyburn, Executive Director for the South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers, to Bernice Robinson regarding Yonges Island Day Care funding.
Correspondence from R. A. Harper, U.S. Navy Lieutenant, to Bernice Robinson regarding the non-profit organization, People Aiding People, asking for her assistance with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration and Recognition service.
Correspondence from Joseph P. Riley, Jr. to Bernice Robinson regarding her being "elected an alternative delegate from Precinct 10 to the biennial convention of the City Democratic Party."
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.
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.
Memorandum from Bobby D. Doctor, Regional Director of United States Commission on Civil Rights, Southern Regional Office to Septima P. Clark regarding a meeting wherein her ideas will be discussed.
A tribute to Septima P. Clark entited, "A Tribute to Dr. Septima Poinsette Clark. A Hampton Echo In Our Soul," where the author discusses her personal and professional life and her impact on his career.
A program from the United Nations Observance, hosted by the Charleston Metropolitan Council of Negro Women, the Charleston Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, and the Women's Auxiliary of the Charleston YMCA at Emanual A.M.E. Church. It featured the Honorable Curtis C. Strong, assistant at the Bureau of U.N. Affairs, as a speaker.
A program from the fiftieth reunion for the Burke High School class of 1938. It includes a schedule of events, and the program from a memorial service for classmates who had passed away.
A list of names, in typeface. A handwritten headline reads Gray Ladies, and a handwritten note indicates these people were the first class of Gray Ladies at the McClennan-Banks Hospital in 1960.
A program from an annual banquet and coronation for region three of the National Council of Negro Women at Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina. The program features a menu from the banquet and the meeting included an address from National President Vivian Carter Mason.
A letter, from Council Corresponding Secretary Anna B. Tolbert to Ethelyn Murray Parker, about money for a raffle and the idea of creating a junior council.
A program from the planning meeting for region three of the National Council of Negro Women in Charleston, South Carolina. The meeting featured an address from National Executive Director Dorothy C. Guinn, and the installation of new officers for the Charleston Council.
A card, inviting the bearer to United Nations Day, hosted by the Charleston Council of Negro Women. The card has a space for the bearer to write their name and indicate how much they're contributing.
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.
