Page from The Palmettoan, Volume 2, Issue 1 from April 1963. The page includes a report from 58th annual meeting of the Southeastern Child Association by Amie W. Gathings and a photo with greetings and welcome from the Mary McLeod Bethune Federated Club of Seneca, South Carolina to the 54th annual meeting of the Federation.
A letter from Mamie Fields to the rest of the South Carolna Federation of Colored Women's Clubs members about the results of the Harvest Festival, budget concerns, and the importance of dues.
Registration certificate naming Mrs. Mamie E. Fields as a registered elector in precinct 12 in Charleston. The card is dated October 16, 1967 and is signed by Fields and Inez A. Simpson, a member of the Board of Registration.
Certification of registration for Mamie E. Fields to be come a registered elector for Charleston County. It is signed April 21, 1938 by members of the Board of Registration of Charleston County.
Card to admit Mrs. R.L. Fields to the United States Senate Chamber gallery for the 79th congress, dated June 20, 1945. The card features Burnet R. Maybank's signature.
A letter from Charleston Mayor E. Edward Wehman, Jr. to Mrs. L.E. Holloway responding to concerns about conditions at the Old Folks Home. He directs her to Mr. Robert Sweatman, superintendent of The Alms House.
Registration certificate naming Mamie E. Fields as a qualified elector for precinct 12 in the December 9, 1947 municipal election. The certificate is signed on October 21, 1947 by Elizabeth G. Dawson and someone with the last name of Simms, who are listed as supervisors of registration.
A typed document asking club members if they're achievements as an organization are living up to the examples of the past. It mentions that the pages of the club year-book are fast turning and seems to indicate Mamie E. Fields' term as state president is coming to an end.
Certification of registration for Mamie E. Fields to be come a registered elector for Charleston County. It is signed April 21, 1938 by members of the Board of Registration of Charleston County.
Card to admit Mrs. R.L. Fields to the United States Senate Chamber gallery for the 83rd congress, dated August 6, 1954. The card features Burnet R. Maybank's signature.
A report from the Church Relation Department to the Uplift Federated Club president, with suggestions on ways members can work with the church or on church-related projects. The page also features a photo of committee chairman O'Bertha Barfield.
Program for the 1961 convention of the Southeastern Association of Colored Women's Clubs, that took place from July 30 to August 2 in Albany, Georgia at Albany State College.
A letter from Mamie Fields requesting funds to go toward the club's annual budget. On the back of the letter are handwritten notes about race relations on a global scale, including in South Africa.
Agenda for the Second Annual Joint District Meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, held on January 28, 1961 at the Wilkinson Home for Girls in Cayce, South Carolina.
Page from The Palmettoan, Volume 2, Issue 2 from October 1964. The page includes the President's Message from State President Fannie Spotts Ivey and a list of commitee chairmen and other official leaders.
A letter from Mayor J. Palmer Gaillard to Mamie Fields, thanking her for letter as Chairman of the Charleston Federation of Women's and Girls' Clubs, endorsing the erection of a civic auditorium. The auditorium would later be named for the mayor, now called the Gaillard Center.
A letter from Mamie Fields to club members talking about a recent broadcast news feature on their city beautification work. The Azalea Trail is mentioned, as is organizing a day care center in south Charleston.
Minutes from the 64th annual meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Women's and Girls' Club held April 27-29, 1973 at the Holiday Inn in Florence, South Carolina.
One page from the program for the 1976 annual meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. The page features a letter from the club president about America's bicentennial.
Cover page for the program of the state convention for the South Carolina Federation of Women's and Girl's Clubs, April 20-21, 1979. The event was held at Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. The back of the cover page lists the past presidents, living and deceased.
A certificate of appreciation given to Mamie Fields by the Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Charleston for her work as a former chairperson of the Committee on Administration and as the originator of the Annual International Smorgasbord Supper.
The program, including an agenda, for the 38th annual meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Federation, held at Burke High School in Charleston, South Carolina. The program includes advertisements from local businesses and the agenda features a tour of Magnolia and Old Town Gardens, led by committee chairman Septima Clark.
The program for the 41st annual meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, held at Bethel AME Church and Bethel Baptist Church in Georgetown, South Carolina.
The cover page of the program for the 47th annual meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and Carver High School in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
A handwritten invitation or program for the 50th anniversary meeting of the Marion Bernie Wilkinson District, the central South Carolina district. The page also includes photo of Cora Butler and Cornelia Butler Green.
Minutes from the 51st anniversary meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, held at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Hartsville, South Carolina, with Mamie E. Fields as state president. The minutes mention the status of the Wilkinson Home for GIrls and an oratorical contest for the junior federation on civil rights.
The cover and first page of the program for the 53rd annual meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, held at Butler High School in Barnwell, South Carolina.
The agenda for the 54th annual meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs and the South Carolina Federation of Juniors Clubs, held in Barnwell, South Carolina.
A program for a meeting of the Modern Priscilla Club, celebrating it's 55th anniversary. It also includes a history of the club and list of every member to that point.
A portion of the program for the 58th annual meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
The cover page for the 67th annual meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, held in 1976. The cover features an image of the Marion Bernie Wiilkinson Home for Girls.
A letter to chapters of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs about their most recent meeting and the upcoming events for the year. The letter mentions that some chapters were unable to get to the meeting because of icy roads.
A letter written by State President Mamie E. Fields to members of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Club outlining activities and chapter acheivements, including information about the bi-annual National Convention in Atlantic City and a call for girls to participate in the National Association of Colored GIrls. The letter ends with the club's slogan, "Lifting as we climb."
A biography and photo of Albertha Murray, teacher, member of Charleston Federated Clubs, and namesake of Murray Lesaine Elementary in Charleston, South Carolina.
President's message from program for a Southeastern Association of Colored Women's Clubs meeting. The page also contains advertisements from local businesses and a listing of club committee officers.
An outline of a meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, listing each district in attendance and what chapter or committees they presented on. The Better Homes and Gardens committee is mentioned, as is the Modern Priscillas.
The program for the annual meeting of the Pee Dee District of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, held in Hartsville, South Carolina. The program featured an address by Marion Wilkinson, founder of the federation.
A page from the program for the annual meeting of the Pee Dee District of Federated Clubs on March 21, 1959. It was held in Cheraw, South Carolina. The back of the page features two of the Sumter clubs, One More Effort Club and Progressive Federated Women's Clubs.
The program for an annual meeting of the Federated Clubs of the Orangeburg District, held on January 27. 1951 at Friendship Baptist Church in Aiken, South Carolina. The program includes the singing of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," referred to in the program as the Negro National Anthem.
A portion of the annual per capita tax report from the Sunlight CLub submitted to the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. It lists the names and addresses of all members at the time.
A letter to club members outlining ideas for arts and crafts workshops that chapters could do with children in their communities. The letter was written by Miss T.B. Grayson, the Coastal District Chairman in Beaufort, South Carolina.
A photo of Mamie Fields standing at a Y.W.C.A. lectern. On the back of the photo is a map of the state federation districts with the caption, "Our state is organized into districts. By M.E. Fields."
Advertisement from program giving best wishes on the regional meeting from Myrtle Ollison, President of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs.
Short biography of Hazel Reese, secretary of the Federation, health director of the Wilkinson Home, and superintendent of Wavery Good Samaritan Hospital.
Excerpts from the Minutes the Executive Board and Business Sessions of the Southeastern Convention. They discuss how the South Carolina chapter is behind in dues and took out a loan that they need to request more information about.
Advertisement from program giving greetings from Marjorie Brawley Gaillard, historian and past president of Southeastern Association of Colored Women's Clubs.
Ticket to the press prayer breakfast hosted by the local youth federation of North Carolina Federation of Women and Girls' Clubs, held at the Garden of the Moutries.
A proposed budget for the completion of publishing "Lifting as We Climb." It lists stipends for professionals to work on the publication, travel, and Xerox and IBM Selectric rental.
Program from the state meeting of the South Carolina Girls Clubs, April 30-May 2, 1976. On the back of the program is an advertisement with greetings from the Winnsboro Federated Women and Winnsboroettes.
The program for the opening session of a meeting with the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs and the Federation of Juniors' Clubs, held at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Hartsville, South Carolina.
A portion of the constitution for the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. It discusses committees, representation, conventions and meeting, and junior and Phillis Wheatley clubs.
Notes from a meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. They detail the Rock Hill girl scouts presenting the colors, the chapter winning the Mamie E. Fields plaque for their statisical reports, and a trip to the gardens at Center Rock Hill.
The agenda from the district meeting of the Coastal Federation of Women's Clubs, held November 23, 1963. It was hosted by the Green Thumb Garden Club of Beaufort, South Carolina at The Mather School.
A page from a club publication, listing the officers of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. Mamie Fields, who was president at the time, has a photo featured.
A memorial for Mrs. Lulla Murray Johnson Chapman from a club publication. It mentions that Chapman organized Dime Day to raise funds for the Wilkinson Home for Girls.
A page from a convention program with the song for the Southeastern Association of Colored Women's Clubs, as well as state chapter songs for Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.
A letter from the Charleston City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs to an unknown entity. It's signed by Chairman Thelma F. Murray, Co-Chairman Mamie Fields, President T.I. Washington, and Charleston Mayor J.P. Gaillard, Honorary Chairman. The letter discusses the Southeastern Regional meeting in Durham, North Carolina and improving the City of Charleston.
A list of club officers for the Charleston Federation, including Mamie Fields as Corresponding Secretary and Susan Dart Butler as Chairman of the Executive Board.
A advertisement, from a club convention program, welcoming everyone to Charleston on behalf of the Charleston Federation and president Thelma Washington. It lists all the different Charleston clubs and their presidents.
A group photo of members of the Volkamenian Club, from a publication. The caption lists members and gives a history of the club. A handwritten note lists where the photo was taken.
A photo of Etta Stanback, in a publication, naming her the Federation's outstanding senior citizen. She was president of the Marion B. Wilkinson Club in Chester, South Carolina.
A prayer typed on a piece of paper. At the top is typed "We Love to Open Each Meeting with this" (the word this is handwritten). Underneath that is typed Collect for Clubwomen & sing" (the ampersand and the word sing is handwritten).
One on side of the paper is a letter from club president T.I. Washington to members, kicking off the 1967-1968 season, with a mention of Federation Day. On the other side of the paper is a draft of a letter from Mamie Fields to Washington, accepting the role of club historian and suggesting they advocate to the county library to keep the name of the Dart Library when they re-open it as a new branch.
Program from the induction service of the Federated Girls' Club, also referred to as the Four Leaf Clover Circle. The program includes the recitations of the program, the club prayer, motto, song, and pledge.
A photo, from a publication, of the Culture Club, one of the federated clubs in Columbia, South Carolina. The caption tells about the founding of the club and lists members at the time.
A brief history of the Eureka Club, in Florence, South Carolina, from a publication. It includes names of club members and a photo of Rosa Holloman, the club's first president.
A report about the ways the Sunlight Club impacts the Orangeburg, South Carolina community, including through civic, social and recreational, educational and cultural, charitable, and moral and religious activities. The report is preceded by a letter from Dr. N.P. Parler and highlights events.
Letter to the South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs members giving an update on the recent Harvest Festival and the money it raised for the Wilkinson Home for Girls, a reorganization of the state into congressional districts, the national convention, and a post-convention trip to the West Indies.
A page from a publication with the headline "We Enjoyed Planning for Your Coming 'Over the Teacups." It also features a photo of a group of women captioned "The Program Committee." Names are listed in the caption and at the top of the page "Eastern Stars" is handwritten.
A poem titled "Tribute to our Councellor" about their elected official, Marie Gailliard. The spelling of the word "councellor" was corrected by someone to "counselor."
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