Letter from Joseph P. Riley to Septima P. Clark congratulating her on being elected by City Council to the position of honorary member of the City of Charleston's Commission for Women.
Typescript draft of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Democratic Women of Charleston County, revised on January 9, 1974. Page 1 of 3 only, with handwritten notes by Septima P. Clark on reverse.
Letter from Charlene Haykel to Septima P. Clark thanking the recipient for participating in a roundtable discussion at a League of Women Voters Education conference.
Memorandum from S.C. Association of Black Elected Officials Chairperson John R. Harper, II to Black Elected Officials regarding April 22, 1978 meeting, dues, congressional district meetings, office, and newsletter information.
Constitution and By-Laws of S.C. Association of Black Elected Officials including articles on Name, Membership, Structure, Elections, Meetings, Authority, Executive Secretary, Endorsements, Dues, and Amendments.
Unknown publication featuring short articles on Full Employment, Urban Policy, Voter Participation, National Health Care, Criminal Justice Reform, Education, Equal Opportunity, Income Security - Food Stamps - Tax Reform, Foreign Policy, Minority Business Development, Rural and Small Town Development, and Energy.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, Zion Parsonage, to sisters, describing the rural nature of the parish he will minister near Columbia and inviting them to visit and assist him in setting up housekeeping in his new cottage. In addition to a servant provided by the parish, Barnwell has been given one of his father's servants, "Aleck the little". October 14, 1856.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to sister, Elizabeth Barnwell, telling her of his preference for Beaufort women compared to the women he has met in Germany. May 7, 1855.
Partial letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, in Erlangen, to unknown correspondent describing the state of Christianity and theology in Germany. Barnwell also discusses his attempt to impart his knowledge of contemporary American political science but concedes that "slavery is a topic which cannot be understood, which everyone talks about but which I generally excise myself from speaking upon." 1855.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to unnamed aunt. Barnwell discusses the start of his German education, including his efforts in avoiding American and English acquaintances to better immerse himself in the language, and describes the sorrow he feels for how hard German women have to work without servants. 1854.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, describing the esteemed faculty in theology at the university at Erlangen, Germany. June 11, 1855.
Request from Rev James D. McCabe, rector of St. Thomas' Church, Abingdon, VA, for any funds that the congregation of William H. W. Barnwell can spare to retire a debt that his isolated parish has accrued in building a church. The parish is so distant from any other, McCabe writes, that "it is truly missionary ground." January 29, 1848.
Partial letter from Stiles Mellichamp to William H. W. Barnwell recalling fond memories of his acceptance by Barnwell when he arrived in Beaufort, SC, as an "unfriended stranger." March, 1841.
Edward Barnwell writes to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, from South Carolina College describing the various societies he has joined, including a military company. Included in the letter is a note to his younger brother, William. February 19, 1850.
Letter from Edward Barnwell to sister, Elizabeth Barnwell, discussing news from South Carolina College. Barnwell reports a recent fire in the school chapel that he helped extinguish and describes his participation in a serenade of female students at the Barhamville Academy. 1850.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, discussing Baptist and Episcopal churches in Beaufort, SC. Barnwell advises his father to "reserve your anti Baptist battery" to the religious press and not local newspapers.
Letter from Bishop William Meade to William H. W. Barnwell enclosing a published sermon of his and asking Barnwell to sell additional copies at a Charleston bookstore to cover the price of publication. April 29, 1841.
Edward Neufville, Savannah, writes to William H. W. Barnwell enclosing a copy of the "London Christian Remembrancer" with an article on the "American Church." February 10, 1844.
Birthday greetings from Robert Woodward Barnwell to sister, Elizabeth Barnwell. Barnwell describes several parties he has attended lately, including an elaborate one at John Preston's house where "$18,000 worth of silver was exposed!" February 8, 1849.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to his father, William H. W. Barnwell, to allay any fears about him rooming with an upperclassman at South Carolina College and gives his father updates on his grades. March 12, 1849.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, informing her that the health of Col. Preston has forced him to temporarily vacate the presidency of South Carolina College and that Dr. Francis Lieber will assume the role. Barnwell also requests a box of "eatables" he can share with his tenement mates, having "dined pretty amply" in boxes they have received from home. January 29, 1849.
Letter from C., an "unknown friend" to William H. W. Barnwell objecting to a particular article in an issue of Barnwell's "Episcopal Protestant." December 5, 1843.
Rev. Edward Reed, Grahamville, SC, writes to William H. W. Barnwell that due to a "domestic affliction" in New York he is unable to commit to a "proposed exchange of pulpits" with Barnwell. March 13, 1847.
Thomas Fuller writes to William H. W. Barnwell asking him to send their cousin, Sally Barnwell, a subscription to the "Episcopal Protestant." March 7, 1844.
Letter from Robert M. Charlton, Savannah, to William H. W. Barnwell enclosing a hymn for publication in Barnwell's "Episcopal Protestant." January 23, 1844.
Postmaster of Pendleton, SC, John Sitton, informs William H. W. Barnwell that Col. J. E. Colhoun is refusing to accept Barnwell's "Episcopal Protestant." January 12, 1844.
Letter from William H. W. Barnwell and his son, Robert, to Catherine Barnwell describing their travel through southwest Virginia including a visit to Weyers Cave. September 4, 1845.
Letter from cousin William Elliott, Alexandria, VA, to William H. W. Barnwell with a printed prospectus for a new Episcopal periodical, the "Southern Churchman." September 15, 1834.
Letter from William H. W. Barnwell to Catherine Barnwell describing his travel through Georgia with his son Robert and their plans for getting home to Charleston. October 14, 1845.
Robert Woodward Barnwell, South Carolina College, writes to his younger sisters, Catherine and Elizabeth, asking them to make several bookmarks for him. January 12, 1848.
Letter from F. Wurdemann to William H. W. Barnwell regarding an upcoming trip by Wurdemann to Cuba. Wurdemann describes how he has secured "Spanish testaments", bibles and other religious tracts under "false bottoms to my trunks." December, 1845.
