Minutes to the Charleston Branch of the NAACP Regular Branch Meeting held on October 27, 1988 providing reports on education, political action, Freedom Fund Banquet, membership, S.C. Conference of NAACP Branch Convention, election nominating committee, and general announcements. Enclosed reports on the aforementioned topics.
NAACP memorandum from Benjamin L. Hooks, Executive Director, to Members of the National Board of Director, SCF, Trustees, NAACP Staff and Field Staff, and Branches/Youth Councils regarding Ms. Althea T. L. Simmons. Enclosed NAACP News statement announcing the death of the Association's Washington Bureau Director, Althea T. L. Simmons and Funeral Services information.
NAACP memorandum from William H. Penn, Sr., Director of the Branch and Field Services, to Branch and State Conference Presidents regarding the 1987 year-end activity report form. Enclosed is a blank copy of the Year-End Activity Report Form.
NAACP memorandum from Benjamin L. Hooks to All NAACP Units, Members of the National Board of Directors and Members of the SCF Board of Trustees regarding resolutions submitted for consideration by NAACP Units in 1989. Enclosed Resolutions Submitted Under Article X, Section 2 of the Constitution of the NAACP.
Correspondence from Dwight C. James, President of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP, to Carolina Building Materials and Salvage, Lowes of Charleston, Southern Lumber and Millwork Corporation, Wicks Lumber, G. S. Carter and Son, Charleston Lumber, K-Mart, Home Quarters, Hechinger's, and Hughes Lumber.
Leasing Agreement, Charleston Business and Technology Center between the Control Data Properties, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Lessor (landlord) and Charleston Branch NAACP (tenant) at the former Cigar Factory at 701 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29403 from June 1991 to June 1994.
Correspondence from Allen R. Carter, Chairman for Education, Health and Welfare Subcommittee for the South Carolina State Reorganization Commission, to William Saunders, Executive Director for COBRA, regarding the South Carolina Human Services Demonstration Project. Enclosed South Carolina Human Services Demonstration Project report.
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received during the week ending July 19, 1975."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through February 19, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through February 25, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through February 17, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through March 18, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through March 12, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through March 26, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through March 5, 1976."
Handwritten class notes written by Bernice Robinson from Community Action Technicians training programs in Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, and North Carolina.
John Lynch writes to Bishop Patrick Lynch that a load of corn and peas purchased for the one of the Bishop's plantations is at the depot awaiting a car and suggests to the Bishop that it be turned over to the local quartermaster as payment for taxes if the car should not arrive by tomorrow. He also writes of an offer for $400 to hire out one of the Bishop's slaves. January 21, 1864. 2p.
Madame Antonia writes to Bishop Patrick Lynch in Rome imploring him again to speak to the general superior of her order concerning issues at the Carmelite Convent in Baltimore. She mentions the evacuation of Richmond, General Sherman's stay in their hometown of Cheraw and the Ursulines' move from their burned out convent in Columbia to the Bishop's plantation two miles away. April 9, 1865. 8p.
Madame Baptiste writes to Bishop Patrick Lynch in Rome about the ongoing recovery effort after the war and the destruction of the Ursuline Convent. She is soliciting funds to rebuild and has written Washington with their case demanding reparations. The Ursulines have accepted the offer of General Preston to reside in his house while he is abroad and are using the Methodist College for additional space. July 17, 1865. 4p.
Letter from Madame Antonia in Baltimore to Bishop Patrick Lynch in Rome describing the events surrounding the destruction of the Ursuline Convent in Columbia by Sherman's troops. She also mentions the recent assassination of President Lincoln and writes "what the consequences may be no one can imagine." April 20, 1865. 4p.
Madame Baptiste writes to Bishop Patrick Lynch in Rome from Valle Crucis, the Bishop's property outside of Columbia, having moved the convent and academy from temporary housing at Methodist college and Gen. Preston's mansion. Since Valle Crucis is too remote for day schoolers and too small for large numbers of boarders, she writes of setting up a satellite institute in Macon, Ga., until their convent can be rebuilt in Columbia. She mentions the pardon granted the Bishop and hopes that he will soon return to America. September 25, 1865. 2p.
Letter from Anna Lynch in Cheraw to Madame Antonia Lynch in Baltimore with news from the family. She writes of the losses suffered by their brother, Francis, the relocation of the Ursulines and their sister, Madame Baptiste, to the Methodist College in Columbia and the return of their nephew Conlaw to Cheraw as a "paroled prisoner." June 15, 1865. 2p.
Letter from John Lynch to Bishop Patrick Lynch detailing the departure of one of the Bishop's overseers and the transfer of slaves among the plantations, and attempts by John to rent out one of the Bishop's properties. 1864. 2p.
Anna Lynch writes to Bishop Patrick Lynch asking him to save her some "blue satinet" in order to make an overcoat for their father. She mentions a fatal explosion in the arsenal in Charleston and their mother's intention to accompany the Bishop on his "foreign trip.” 1864. 2p.
Henrietta Lynch writes to Bishop Patrick Lynch asking him to send some cloth to make a suit for his brother, Francis. She has been unable to get her wool "carded" and fears that Francis will spend the entire winter without one. January 9, 1864. 2p.
Anna Lynch writes to Bishop Patrick Lynch about family news in Cheraw and pleads with the Bishop to stay out of reach of the Union shelling in Charleston. December 1, 1863. 2p.
Color photograph of Septima P. Clark and her son, Nerie David Clark, Jr. standing in front of Septima P. Clark painted portrait at Septima P. Clark Day Care Center inaugural ceremony.
Letter from Sara P. Bagwell, Secretary of the Board of Commissioners for The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston regarding a resolution agreed upon by the Housing Authority to name a day care center after the recipient.
Typescript letter from Richard E. Carter, Director of Office of Program Support for Legal Services Corporation regarding a training conference on Community Legal Education.
Letter from College of Charleston President, Theodore S. Stern, to Septima P. Clark officially advising her on being awarded an honorary degree from the College of Charleston.
Letter from Stella D. Mosley, State Chairperson Clients Council of Neighborhood Legal Assistance Program, to Septima P. Clark regarding Community Legal Education Conference with enclosed application.
Letter from Stella D. Mosley, State Chairperson Clients Council, to Peter Poinsette regarding Community Legal Education Conference with enclosed application pages.
