Correspondence from Dolores S. Greene, Project Director for the Petersfield Human Services Corporation, Inc., to William B. Whitney, Director of the CETA Division, regarding the Petersfield Human Services Corporation Proposal for Fiscal Year 1982 to 1983, beginning on October 1, 1982.
Letter from Willie Williams, Jr. of Willie Williams Real Estate to Septima P. Clark regarding Community Development Act of Columbia, South Carolina and Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Enclosed Community Development Act materials and Summary of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
Correspondence from Cleveland Sellers to Marshall C. Grisby, President of Benedict College, regarding "articles in the "State" newspaper regarding the U.S. Department of Health Funding of the Benedict College Black Male Role Model Project."
A letter from Eunice Stackhouse to Mamie Fields about a tribue to Marion Wilkinson. On the back of the letter are handwritten notes about what to feature in the next "Clubwomen" publication.
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.
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.
An 1828 letter from Grimke, with annotations by Alfred Huger, as chairman of the Congressional Delegation, about Grimke's refusal to be part of the committee to cast a ballot for President, not agreeing with either Andrew Jackson ("an unfit Man for the Presidency") or John Quincy Adams.
A cash book for Robert F.W. Allston for the years 1823-1843. The book includes account transactions conducted by Allston including payment of overseer wages, the hiring out of enslaved people, transportation, taxes, governesses, nurses, crops, sundries, and cloth distributed to slaves. This book also includes accounts between Allston and other individuals including the Estate of Charlotte A. Allston (primarily for the purchases of blankets, shoes, and cloth for enslaved people) and an account with Mary P. Jones. The last several pages of the book contain cash ledgers. Allston explicitly notes accounting related to Matanza Plantation, later known as Chicora Wood. Other account records do not explicitly state plantation sites.
Military form recording Edgar M. Lazarus as a volunteer for the "Palmetto Guard Siege Train" under "Captain Webb." The back material of the form includes a handwritten note stating Lazarus will stay in the city until some matters are settled.
A handwritten, eight-page letter from Susan Pringle Alston to her aunt, Rebecca Hayne, in which she describes Union troops and newly freed people raiding and robbing houses while her family was in Plantersville at the end of Civil War. She expresses concern for similar things occurring in Columbia and Darlington, South Carolina.
A handwritten, four-page letter from Catherine Ravenel to Susan Alston in which she discusses life in Columbia, South Carolina, after the Civil War and shares various pieces of news from families such as the Middletons, Winthrops, Lowndes, and Rutledges.
Two photocopied pieces of correspondence from Butler W. Nance, President of the Columbia Branch of the NAACP. One is addressed to Mary White Ovington on February 5, 1919 regarding the "fight for Negro teachers in the City schools of Charleston" and the other is addressed to John R. Shillady, Secretary of the NAACP, on January 24, 1919 regarding Charleston Branch legislation.
Photocopied correspondence to Butler W. Nance, President of the Columbia Branch of the NAACP, regarding a "petition presented to the Governor, to the State Superintendent of Education, etc. asking that colored teachers be put into colored schools in Charleston."
Correspondence from Olin D. Johnston, Governor of South Carolina, to J. Arthur Brown regarding an application for Notary Public, oath, and check with enclosed application and oath.
Black-and-white photograph, on postcard, of woman walking down street. Writing on back of image reads, "Rose McLeod Barnwell on Main St. Columbia, S.C. when she was living there about 1944."
A letter from South Carolina Governor Olin D. Johnston to Rabbi Raisin, acknowledging Rabbi Raisin's appointment to the County School Board of Appeals for Charleston County.
Essay entitled, "An Experiment in Individualizing Instruction in Reading in a Sixth Grade Class" presented by Septima Poinsette Clark, Bachelor of the Arts, Benedict College, 1942; Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts at Hampton Institute, 1946.
Letter from an unknown person to Mamie Fields, detailing the progress and needs of updating and cleaning the Wilkinson Home for Girls. It also mentions Miss Bellinger left suddenly and how Mrs. Middleton is doing well.
Photo of residents of the Wilkinson Home boarding a bus for camp, possibly bound for Atlanta. The caption on the back explains that United Fund donations allowed all of the girls to attend camp that summer.
A photo of Mrs. L.M. Goff, president of the Southeastern Region of the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, speaking at their meeting at Allen University.
Correspondence from James R. D. Anderson to Reginald C. Barrett and J. Arthur Brown regarding and advisory from Zone Intergroup Relations Advisor Thompson of the Federal Housing Administration.
Correspondence from Ralph A. Dungan, Special Assistant the President of the United States, to J. Arthur Brown acknowledging the President's receipt of a telegram sent by Brown.
The State newspaper article entitled, "Allen Trustees State Truth In Releasing Dr. B. J. Glover" discussing the unrest at Allen University and Rev. B. J. Glover's role.
Letter from Faculty and Staff of Allen University regarding opinions of some faculty and staff members who are opposed to the present unrest at Allen University.
Handwritten correspondence from Septima P. Clark to Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company regarding a May 1968 article on Southern Bell construction.
South Carolina Council on Human Relations published pamphlet regarding public welfare in South Carolina intended for citizens in need of assistance, containing information on applying, investigation, decisions on applications, how to appeal, other facts, and eligibility requirements.
Correspondence from Deborah M. Southerlin, Chief of Children and Family Services Division of the State Department of Public Welfare, to Bernice Robinson regarding day care.
Correspondence from from R. Archie Elli, State Director for the South Carolina State Department of Public Welfare, to James E. Clyburn, Executive Director for the South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers, regarding day care facilities. Enclosed copy of letter that "further explains our present position with regard to Federal Title IV funds."
Correspondence from James E. Clyburn to Archie Ellis, Director of State Department Public Welfare, regarding funding for the South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers.
"Photocopy of report by Edythe M. Rogers of New York (Episcopal Church?) regarding disturbance at Voorhees College, Denmark, South Carolina, 1972. Also includes her visiting the seven defendants (James Epps, Samuel Mintz, Alvin Evans, Cecil Raysor, Michael Moore, Oliver Francis, and Gerald Epps), Septima Clark, Modjeska Simpkins and others; with her frank assessment of fault of administration and others."
Correspondence from Miller C. Foster, Jr., Clerk, and M. W. Sharp, Deputy Clerk, to Honorable Samuel W. Phillips regarding the legal case between the National Board of the Y.W.C.A. of the U.S.A. and the Y.W.C.A. of Charleston, S.C., Civil Action No. 70-180. Enclosed legal case materials.
The South Carolina State Committee for Technical Education's official monthly publication entitled, "Impact," Volume V, Number 4 with handwritten notations made on the cover and on page five.
Correspondence from Brother Redfern II, Director of Operations for the Blacks United for Action, to Charles Derrick, Program Director for WOIC Radio Station, regarding the recipient's "calculated attempts to wreck our efforts to uplift the Black Community."
Correspondence from J. P. Strom, Chief of South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, to J. Curtis Moore, Director of the South Carolina Probation, Parole and Pardon Board, regarding J. Arthur Brown and Samuel Gilchrist.
Correspondence from J. C. Moore, Director of the South Carolina Probation, Parole and Pardon Board, to J. P. Strom, Chief of South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, regarding Samuel Gilchrist.
Legal document entitled, "In the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina Columbia Division, Cleveland Louis Sellers, Petitioner, v. Sheriff of Orangeburg, et al., Civil Action No. 73-84."
Pamphlet entitled, "The Equal Rights Amendment and South Carolina Laws" presented by University of South Carolina Division of Education Services and School of Law including schedule of events, information on speakers and cooperating organizations. Addressed to Septima P. Clark.
Benedict College publication entitled, "The Benedict Bulletin" Vol. 58, No. 1, wherein various news items regarding Benedict College and African-American issues are discussed. Addressed to Septima P. Clark.
Benedict College publication entitled, "The Benedict Bulletin" Vol. 59, No. 1, wherein various news items regarding Benedict College and African-American issues are discussed. Addressed to Septima P. Clark.
Letter from Betty S. Shearin, Chairman for Commencement Convocation Program Committee, Benedict College, to Septima P. Clark regarding the recipients participation in the 1975 Commencement Convocaton.
Letter from Jack L. Jones, Alumni Relations Director, Benedict College, to "Benedictine" regarding Septima P. Clark as featured speaker at 1975 Commencement Ceremony.
Letter from Henry Ponder, President of Benedict College, to Septima P. Clark regarding the recipients participation in the 1975 Commencement Convocaton.
Correspondence from William F. Scott, State Coordinator for the National Consumer Information Center, regarding the National Consumer Information Center's Statewide Consumer Conference.
Correspondence from J. Arthur Brown to Archie C. Ellis, Director of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, regarding "racially discriminatory practices at the Gingerbread House, a Child Care and Educational Center."
Correspondence from Moses H. Clarkson, Jr., Assistant Director to the Industrial Relations Department from the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, to William Saunders, Director of COBRA, regarding the Human Relations Committee of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce's Second Annual Human Relations Conference.
South Carolina Department of Mental Retardation's publication entitled, "SCDMR Forum," Vol. 5, No. 1, wherein various news items regarding "mental retardation" in South Carolina and beyond are discussed.
Correspondence from Moses H. Clarkson, Jr., Assistant Director to the Industrial Relations Department from the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, to William Saunders, Director of COBRA, regarding the Human Relations Committee of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce's Second Annual Human Relations Conference.
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.
