Photograph of Avery's High School Chorus performing at a concert directed by D. Jack Moses. The female performers wear multicolored dresses and light-colored flowers in their hair. The male performers wear white shirts and pants with a colored sash.
Photograph of Avery High School's chorus and dancers performing during a concert directed by D. Jack Moses. Male dancers wear white shirts and pants with colored sashes and female dancers wear multicolored dresses.
Letter (1819) from Frederick Grimke to his brother Thomas Smith Grimke regarding their father's death, with an assessment of his character, and mentions of Sarah Grimke nursing him.
A bill of sale to Sarah Marie Drayton for the purchase of five slaves from the estate of Mrs. Ann D. Perry. James W. Gray, the commisioner of the Court of Equity facilitated the sale. The sale includes the guarantee to the purchaser of "the future issue of the Females"--meaning any future children will be the property of the purchaser. The back of the document includes several worn statements regarding the legality of the sale.
Legal document from the heirs of John Wilson's estate forbidding (their brother?) Thomas Wilson from paying out money to James Stanyarne from the same estate. The document is undersigned by John H. Wilson, William S. Wilson, and Sarah E. Wilson, and witnessed by William Jasper.
A letter (1776) from Archibald Bulloch (1730-1777), Governor of Georgia, to Lachlan McIntosh regarding seizing a ship. Part of Thomas S. Grimke's autograph collection
Photograph of eleven members of the Avery Institute's first African American faculty. The faculty is seated on the front steps of the institute. Caption: "Front Row (left) Mrs. J. Cox; Second Row (2nd from right) Serena Hamilton, (next to her) Principal B.F. Cox; Third Row (2nd from right) Alberta Clyde"
Rough notes (circa 1834) for a reply by Thomas S. Grimke to an article in the May/June 1834 issue of the Calumet about the merits (or not) of defensive war, the fair copy of which was lost and never published. The notes are on the reverse of a letter (1796) in French to Grimke's father, John F. Grimke, from his daughter's tutor.
A series of financial records spanning February through September 1777 describing expenses in two week periods, including payment for individual soldiers.
A printed circular regarding academic governance at Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, signed by Philander Chase (1775-1852), founder and President of the College.
A letter from Thomas S. Grimke to Philadelphia bookseller Thomas Kite, asking his opinion of Mr. Price, an attorney, but also giving details on military preparations and a fear of violence over the nullification issue in Charleston.
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes receiving marksmanship for shooting rifles at camp. He writes about Major Prouty, his Psychology professor. He writes that he is glad that probably four more Tsing Hua boys will com to The Citadel; he is withholding his "joy until the four boys actually come to The Citadel and pass, at least, the first two weeks' rat's life."
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes of traveling alone to Buffalo, NY, and his feelings of being a foreigner. He writes of the other students' plans to continue their educations and signs his letter, "Little Captain."
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong expresses his sorrow that Laura M. Bragg had been ill. He writes none of the expected Chinese students are going to attend The Citadel. He met his female friend in Chicago, IL. He learns Chia Mei may be in aviator school and he expects to return on the twenty-first, signing his letter, "Little Captain."
In this four page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes about ROTC camp, summer travel plans to Cornell University and Niagara Falls, and educational plans for his female friend. He also writes of his hopes for Chia Mei to become a great flier.
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong expresses his thanks for learning about mistletoe. He also enclosed a photo from a visit to Snug Harbor and an oyster roast. He also inquires about how to learn the costs and expenses for a female Chinese student to come and study at the College of Charleston.
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes about a "splendid supper" that ended their hunger due to a Citadel boys' strike for better food. He also thanks Laura M. Bragg for sharing information about admission to Simmons College.
Correspondence from Harry R. Bryan, Director of the South Carolina Commission on Aging, to Anna D. Kelly regarding South Carolina Commission on Aging matters.
Correspondence from Septima P. Clark to Melanee Williams thanking the recipient for her support of the youth in their community, on behalf of the Charleston County Consolidated School Board.
Correspondence from Cheryl Thompson, System Vice President of Intercultural Affairs and Professional Development at the University of South Carolina, to Septima P. Clark thanking Clark for "taking time to share some of the history of Charleston with the Elderhostels."
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.
Correspondence from Honorable Justine Wise Polier, Juvenile Justice Division for the Children's Defense Fund, to Septima P. Clark congratulating Clark on her election to the Charleston County Consolidated School Board.
Correspondence from Melba S. Varner, Assistant Director for the College of Charleston Center for Metropolitan Affairs and Public Policy, to William Saunders, Director for COBRA, regarding culture and health.
Correspondence from Donald N. Tudor, Executive Assistant for the Interagency Council for the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation, to William Saunders regarding a Public Transportation Workshop.
Correspondence from William Saunders, Executive Director for COBRA, to A. Vernon Weaver, Administrator for the Small Business Administration regarding the White House Conference on Small Business.
Handwritten correspondence from John J. Tecklenburg to William Saunders regarding Saunders's induction into the South Carolina Broadcaster's Association Hall of Fame.
Program for a commemoration service including two orders of service, a litany, and lyrics to "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," "Battle of Hymn of the Republic," and "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing."
