Letter from Viola Ford Turner, president of the Metropolitan Council for Negro Women in Charleston, to Margaret Carter, chief of division of public liaison with the Department of State. The letter discusses the event the group held in Charleston for the United Nations' anniversary on October 23, and thanks Carter for sending Mr. Strong to the event.
Letter from the co-chairpersons of the Charleston section of the National Council of Negro Women to Mamie Fields. It invites Fields to attend a program honoring Mary McLeod Bethune.
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.
Letter from Mamie Fields to Marion Wilkinson, discussing potential speakers for a youth meeting. It mentions that a Miss Johnson may be in a legal tangle for something she said while employed by the government.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A photo of Federation members and their guests at the 50th anniversary of the City of Charleston Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. Mamie Fields is featured in the picture.
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 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.
An outline of a meeting planning for the continuance of the day care center and nursery at Zion Olivet Presbyterian Church. It mentions Reverend Perry Metz offering space in the church for the center.
A manuscript with details about the beautification work of the Junior Federation under their leader, Miss Murray. It also has a description of dinner at Mamie Fields' home that the officers of the southeast clubs attended, possibly before their convention.
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.
A photo of the Marian Anderson Circle. Handwriting on the caption notes that it is the Central Baptist Church chapter and the president is Albertha Murray.
A written piece by Mamie Fields about an unsuccessful vote taken on May 19, 1967 to segregate YWCA clubs. It also mentions potential improvements she wants to add to their YWCA chapter.
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.
A candid photo of Johnette Edwards, on the front steps of 5 President Place, the home of Mamie Fields. Caption on the back reads "Johnette Green Edwards at #5."
A photo of an interracial meeting at Dart Hall in 1930. Mamie Fields is in the photo, as well as Susan Dart Butler. The caption on back lists other attendees.
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.
Invitation from Mamie Fields to members of the Charleston Federation of Colored Women's Clubs for a fundraising event at Buist Elementary School for the Wilkinson Home for Girls.
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 manuscript about the Junior Federation's Father's Day and Mother's Day activities, their work beautifying Charleston, and their status as the largest junior chapter in the Southeast. It also mentions holding the 1969 convention in Charleston at the Jack Tar Hotel, now the Francis Marion Hotel.
A posed, group photo of members of the Charleston Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. On the back, names are listed, "First row left Ethelyn Murray Parker, ?, Mamie FIelds, Emma Fleming, Albertha Murray, ?, Vivian Fraser, Second row left Susie U. Simmons, Lillie Holloway, ?, Daisy Frost, 'Willy' Johnson Wright, Gomez, ?, Left standing, Emily Smith, Riley Roper, Ruth Gibson, ?, Hast, Johnette Edwards, ?, Thelma Murray, Essie T. Harper, and Mrs. Clark."
A manuscript, possibly a draft, of an idea to ask local sororities and fraternities to help with beautification of the city, with suggestions for specific activities they could do.
A photo of members of the East Side Jessamine Club, from a publication, with typed caption underneath, not from the publication. The caption lists names of members at the time and gives a founding date for the club.
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.
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.
A posed, group photo of Modern Priscilla club members in a living room setting. Mamie Fields is featured in the photo. On the back of the photo is a typed version of the club song, with some lyrics cut off.
A posed photo of mebers of one of the Charleston federated clubs, taken by Coards Studio. The club was founded by Mrs. Mamie Garvin Fields in Mt. Pleasant and handwritting on the back dates the photo to approximately 1975, and names two people in the photo. Center front row Louise James and standing Ann Henderson Thorton
A posed photo of the Edifites Junior Club, a junior federation club. Caption on the back reads "First row third from left Maxine Smith, fifth Lois Seabrook, Mary Deas, standing left to right, second person Marguerite Green, third from right Barbara Gathers, Carmen Simms, Thomasina Smith."
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.
Photo of several women sitting around a table, including Septima Clark, Ethelyn M. Parker, and Mamie Fields (standing). Caption on back names all people and says they were forming a new group for the organization of the National Council of Negro Women.
Letter from Mamie Fields to Reverend DuBose at Wesley Methodist Church in Columbia, South Carolina, asking for his help to get girls from the Wilkinson Home for Girls involved in his church.
A letter from Mamie Fields to Emily Sanders, thanking her for suggesting the new county library branch be named for John L. Dart. The letter outlines the history of the industrial school on the property and the later Dart Hall.
An advertisement from a club publication, welcoming people to South Carolina. The ad was placed by The Marionettes Club of Charleston and features a photo of Thelma Murray.
