A page from The Palmettoan, Volume 1, Issue 2, October-November 1962. The page includes South Carolina advertisements, an article warning about accidental poisoning, and an article about buying records discussing Frederick Douglass to raise money.
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.
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.
Photograph of the executive board members of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, dated on the back 1956-60, 1961-1962. Caption reads "left third person Albertha Murray, Emily Fielding, ?, Johnetta Edwards, second from right Ethelyn Murray Parker, at right Susie U. Simmons."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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."
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 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.
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 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.
Short biography of Hazel Reese, secretary of the Federation, health director of the Wilkinson Home, and superintendent of Wavery Good Samaritan Hospital.
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.
Photograph of members of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs standing on stairs in front of a building. The caption on the back reads, "First row/standing no. 2 Johnetta G. Edwards, no. 4 Mamie Fields, Chisolm, far right Ida Jadosa, and Thelma Murray, Second row far right, Albertha Murray and Susan Dart Butler, Third row Ethelyn Murray Parker and above her Susie U. Simmons."
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.
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 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).
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 poem titled "Tribute to our Councellor" about their elected official, Marie Gailliard. The spelling of the word "councellor" was corrected by someone to "counselor."
Meeting minutes naming several leaders of districts of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs around the state. The document ends with the recommendation for the Sumter group to become part of the Pee Dee District.
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.
The last page of a letter from Marion WIlkinson, who signed her name as Mother Wilkinson, to chapter members regarding dues and funds available. She expresses regret at not being able to attend the district gathering.
A portion of notes and minutes from a meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. Discussed in the notes are the number of board meetings, budget needs, and dates of district meetings.
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