South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from William F. Gibson, President, to Dwight James, Economic Development Committee, regarding the February 8, 1992 meeting of the Board of Directions.
A 27-page typed transcript of a meeting of the Progressive Democratic Party of South Carolina with a sub-committee of the Democratic National Committee on July 17, 1944, at the Stevens Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. The meeting was held to hear the contest of delegates that had been selected by the convention of the Progressive Democratic Party of South Carolina to be seated as delegates from South Carolina. The committee consisted of Oscar R. Ewing as Chairman, David Kelly (North Dakota), Tracy McCracken (Wyoming), Ida Kayser (Minnesota), Jenny M. O'Hearn (South Dakota), and Mary S. Kelliher (Iowa). Delegates of the Progressive Democratic Party of South Carolina were represented by founder John McCray. The delegation certified by the Democratic Party of South Carolina were represented by Senator Burnet R. Maybank.
Typed copies of observations, recorded by undercover investigators hired by the United States Navy, of 31 Charleston establishments with suspected vice problems including prostitution, the illegal sale of alcohol and narcotics, and other violations. These reports were later submitted to the Charleston Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Henry W. Lockwood and are referenced in the minutes of a meeting held on October 1, 1941, in Admiral William Henry Allen's office. Establishments investigated include Lotti's Place, the Acme Beer Parlor, the American Beer Parlor, Atlantic Lunch, the Casino, the Downtown Chili Shop, Harold's Tavern, Hollywood Inn, the Flag Tap Room, Izzy's Tavern, Jimmie's Place, Kates Lunch Room, Lee's Grill, L-P Cafe, Manhattan Restaurant, Mike's Beer Parlor, Mitch's Lunch Room, M. and R. Lunch Room, Little Atlantic, the V Lunch, Taxi Cabs in Charleston, the Plaza Lunch Room, Robert's Tavern, the R-W Sandwich Shop, Safety Harbor, Sevilla Beer Parlor, Ship's Inn, Spooks Tavern, the Tavern, Town Tavern, and Uneeda Lunch Room.
A copy of a proposed draft to be introduced at the South Carolina General Assembly concerning the acquisition of the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company and the Lexington Water Power Company by the South Carolina Public Service Authority. Also included is an accompanying letter from the General Manager of the South Carolina Public Service Authority and letter of thanks from Senator Maybank.
Correspondence concerning a request by Senator Burnet R. Maybank for a report from the Federal Power Commission concerning the combined savings of the South Carolina Public Service Authority and the properties known as the South Carolina Gas and Electric Company headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. The report is compiled and sent to Senator Maybank in response to his request.
A six-page pamphlet created by the South Carolina Public Service Authority to educate the general populace about the Santee-Cooper project and especially the acquisition of the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company and the Lexington Water Power Company.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning Maybank's consideration of a bill to exempt boys of eighteen and nineteen years old who are currently attending college from being drafted. The writer believes this is unfair to the young men who aren't in college and that all college boys should go to war; their education being used most effectively in the war.
A twenty pound note dated March 6, 1776 and signed by Thomas Middleton, John Neufville, Thomas Corbett, Gideon Dupont, and one unknown signee. The colonial currency is marked No. 9148. It bears a seal with two hands shaking behind which are two small crossed branches. Below the image is printed 1775, and above the image is printed in Latin "FIDES PUBLICA," which translates to "public faith/trust."
A ten pound note signed by Thomas Middleton, Jacob Motte, John Neufville, and two unknown signees. The colonial currency is marked as No. 23758. The notes bears a seal with an image of a hand holding a sword upright, the year 1775, and above the images printed in Latin is "ET DEUS OMNIPOTENS," which translates to "and God almighty."
A certificate appointing John Julius Alston to the post of Senior First Lieutenant in the Battalion of Artillery in the Regular Enlisted Force of South Carolina on August 13, 1861. This was signed by Francis Wilkinson Pickens, James A. Duffus, and William H. Peronneau.
A certificate appointing John Julius Alston to the post of Aide-de-Camp to the Brigadier General of the fourth Brigade Infantry with the rank of Captain on January 30, 1860. This was signed by William Henry Gist, William R. Huntt, William Alston Pringle, and James Simons.
A certificate naming John Julius Alston a solicitor in South Carolina on January 16, 1861, signed by John Belton O'Neall, Job Johnston, and Thomas J. Gantt. Chancellor Wardlaw was noted as absent. At the bottom, "United States of America" is crossed out and replaced by "Commonwealth of South Carolina."
A certificate naming John Julius Alston an attorney in the state of South Carolina on April 4, 1860, signed by John Belton O'Neall, Job Johnston, Francis H. Wardlaw, and Thomas J. Gantt.
South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs' Proposed Project, drafted by Bicentennial Chairman Mrs. Larry T. Riggs, outlining a project using the Bible passage, Daniel 17:32, as a guide.
South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers memorandum from Bernice Robinson, VISTA Supervisor, to James E. Clyburn, Executive Director, reporting on recent VISTA volunteer activities.
Typescript constitution and By-Laws for the Client Council of Ten Counties in South Carolina including articles regarding Name, Object, Area, Membership, Officers, Duties of the Officers, and Amendments.
Correspondence between Maybank and Jefferies concerning information and requesting a survey from R. R. Sayers, Director of the Bureau of Mines, about rock deposits in lower South Carolina.
Political flyer entitled, "Bernice V. Robinson Announces Her Candidacy for the S. C. State House of Representatives From Charleston County" wherein a short biography and political issues are provided.
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.
