The Weston Family Ledger (1764-1769) contains accounts of credit and estates with numerous individuals and businesses. The ledger was also used by an unidentified author as a plantation journal and contains entries and accounts (1830-1847, 1851, 1855) pertaining to Weston family plantations. Many of the 19th century notes list food, clothing and fabric rations distributed to slaves on the plantations.
The NAACP West Coast Region published pamphlet entitled, "1987 Act-So Contestants," providing a list of contestants by region. Regions include Altadena/Pasadena, Bay Area, Beverly Hills/Hollywood, Compton, Las Vegas, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Orange County, Phoenix, Pomona, Riverside, Sacramento/Elk Grove, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Tacoma, Tucson, Vallejo, and Watts.
NAACP Southeast Regional Office newsletter for September 1987 including articles regarding the Region V Watch, the 78th Annual National Convention Review, the Bork Nomination, a Call to Action, South African Apartheid, Act-So, Women's Auxiliary, membership information, and various programs.
NAACP Region V, Southeast Regional Office document entitled, "Crusade for Economic Dignity," a Special Fund Raising Campaign for the year 1981 including information on Region V organization and structure, an implementation strategy, timetable, and affiliated organizations.
Periodical entitled, "Ray O. Light Newsletter," Number 23, presenting an article entitled, "On the 20th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington (Part I)."
Periodical entitled, "Afrika Must Unite," Vol. 1, No. 4 from March/April 1972 including articles on Garveyism, Pan-Afrikans, musical traditions in Ghana, and other issues in Africa and the United States.
Pamphlet entitled, "Henry Winston Meets Angela Davis," providing a transcript of a conversation between the Winston and Davis at the New York Women's House of Detention.
Correspondence from Edward J. Odom, Jr., NAACP National Church Secretary, to friends of the NAACP regarding a Self-Help "Community Uplift" project and enclosed Guidelines for the project.
Document entitled, "Center for African and African-American Studies Bibliography No. 2," prepared as a class project for Professor Casper Jordan at the Atlanta University School of Library Science.
Handwritten letter from Kupenda Olusegun, Co-Chair for the Membership Commission for the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America, to Millicent Brown regarding information on the "N'Cobra" publication. Enclosed "N'Cobra" informational materials.
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies "testimony of Katherine McFate, Associate Director of Research for Social Policy," with cover letter from Eddie N. Williams to Henrie Treadwell, Program Director of Health for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
The Citadel Conference on "The Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina," Panel #15, Civil Rights in the Cities: Case Studies from South Carolina contribution by Millicent Brown entitled, "Wishin', Hopin', Prayin' and Votin': Black Charleston's Efforts to Merge Politics and Race, 1940-1970."
Newsletter for South Carolina Bar members exploring topics such as the S.C. Bar Seminar Schedule and Title Exams. The newsletter is addressed to Russell Brown, a Charleston Attorney.
Newsletter for South Carolina Bar members exploring topics such as Pro Bono Work and The President's Letter. The newsletter is addressed to Russell Brown, a Charleston Attorney.
Newsletter for South Carolina Bar members exploring topics such as the Probate Code and The President's Letter. The newsletter is addressed to Russell Brown, a Charleston Attorney.
The pamphlet, Let's Make a Record of Your NAACP Campaign, highlights ways in which one can record their personal involvement to "bring better results to the organization and direction for the Campaign."
Newsletter for South Carolina Bar members exploring topics such as Probate Code Legislation and The President's Letter. The newsletter is addressed to Russell Brown, a Charleston Attorney.
The General Loan Closing Instructions "have been prepared for settlement attorneys and agents who will close loans in the name of Bankers First Federal Savings & Loan Association."
U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare publication entitled, "Guidelines: Special Programs for Educationally Deprived Children, Section II. Design and Evaluation Projects," discussing Statutory Requirements Under Section 205(a) of Title I and other factors in project planning and evaluation.
Economic Development Project publication entitled, "Child Care Ministry (Dorchester County)," written by Vernell Deloris Thomas for the South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers.
Publication entitled, "Child Care Services in the Social Security Amendments of 1971: General Provisions, and Priorities, Goals and Purposes of Child Care."
Madame Baptiste writes to Bishop Patrick Lynch concerning news at the Ursuline Convent and academy noting that "our pupils are diminishing weekly on account of the heat." July 8, 1859. 4p.
Letter from Madame Baptiste to Bishop Patrick Lynch discussing a visit from their siblings, John, Hugh and Anna, and the arrangements being made for the Ursuline academy's upcoming Distribution Day. July 14, 1859. 4p.
Letter from Madame Baptiste to Bishop Patrick Lynch asking him to procure newspapers from Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and New York so the sisters can read about Distribution Days and exhibits from other Catholic academies. She laments that the South Carolinian newspaper did not publish their recent events and jokingly comments that it's "a very good index that they fear our power." July 27, 1859. 4p.
Letter from John Lynch to Bishop Patrick Lynch concerning the American Hotel on Richardson and Blanding Streets in Columbia as a potential site for relocating the Ursulines. John describes the hotel in detail and includes a small sketch of the lot it resides on. July 28, 1859. 3p.
John Lynch writes to Bishop Patrick Lynch about family news and mentions the potential sale of the American Hotel in Columbia, believing it may be an appropriate place for relocating the Ursulines. July 25, 1859. 2p.
Letter from Madame Baptiste to Bishop Patrick Lynch informing him of the latest news at the Ursuline Convent and school in Columbia. November 6, 1858. 4p.
Letter from John Lynch to Louisa (?) concerning family news. John writes that he is tired of hearing so little news about the war and he hopes "to see the war ended without a general battle." He also wonders what congress in Washington is doing and expresses hope that they "act with a spirit of wisdom and justice, different from that of Lincoln and his advisers." July 16, 1861. 4p.
Letter from Madame Baptiste to Bishop Patrick Lynch with news from the Ursuline Convent and Academy. Madame Baptiste writes that several parents have sent remittances for the school year but she fears "few will be able to return if the war continues." July 6, 1861. 4p.
John Lynch writes to Bishop Patrick Lynch about purchasing mules and a wagon for the Bishop's property and discusses the planting of crops. June 8, 1861. 3p.
Second letter from John Lynch to Bishop Patrick Lynch on this date. John describes a flag the Ursulines have made for the Emmett Guards writing, "it is the common infantry size, on one side blue, with Palmetto tree, with an Irish Harpleaning against the trunk..." He has heard the guard may be disbanding and, if so, asks the Bishop to offer it for sale to "some of your Irish Companies." He informs the Bishop that the telegraph is working again and they are being deluged with news about the attack on Fort Sumter. April 12, 1861. 3p.
Letter from John Lynch to Bishop Patrick Lynch concerning preparations being made on one of the Bishop's properties. John writes that "your negroes have not yet arrived" and fears the lack of field hands and a shortage of corn may impact the season's crop. May 24, 1861. 2p.
Francis Lynch writes to Bishop Patrick about forming a partnership with a Mr. Murphy to expand his shoe business believing it "highly important to push the production of shoes now." May 3, 1861. 2p.
Legal document entitled, "In the State of South Carolina In The Supreme Court, Appeal From Orangeburg County, Honorable John Grimball, Presiding Judge, The State, Respondent, against Cleveland Louis Sellers, Jr., Appellant, Transcript of Record." Attorneys for the appellant were Fred Henderson Moore and Howard Moore, Jr. Attorneys for the Respondent were Julian S. Wolfe, Daniel R. McLeod, and J.C. Coleman.
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.