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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Letter from Bertie L. Derrick, national field director for the National Council of Negro Women, confirming she will be in Sumter to help organize the Charleston Metropolitan branch of the Council. A handwritten note indicates it was organized April 9, 1949 with Mrs. V.F. Turner as president and Fields as secretary.
Cover page and inside cover from the Women United publication by the National Council of Negro Women. The cover features a photo of Mary McLeod Bethune.
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.
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."
A photo of delegates from the coastal district clubs at the national meeting. The caption on back reads, in part, "Mrs. Irene McCay Gaines, National President, Mrs. L.R. Holloway."
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.
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.
1961-08-01, 1961-07-30, 1961-07-31, and 1961-08-02
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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.
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.
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.
Letter from Robert Lee Sigmon to Mamie Fields about visiting on behalf of the Voluntary International Service Assignment program of the American Friends Service Committee. At the bottom of the letter, Fields write back to Sigmon.
Letter from Clifford Sanford, of The Group Child Care Project at the University of North Carolina, to Mamie Fields, about who to ask about finding a new director for the Wilkinson Home for Girls.
Letter from Mamie Fields to someone named Lynn about the community work she was trying to do and how it overlapped with the Home's mission. Fields also discusses claims Lynn made about Fields's inability to run the home.
A photo of Mamie Fields, Ethel Murray, and Hattie Holmes at the Jack Tar Hotel during the regional convention in 1967. The photo was tken by Nat Purefoy Photography and has a caption on the back that reads "Came home and founded the Charleston Clean-up Program."
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.
Letter from Lola Myers, President of Wilkinson Home for Girls, to Mamie Fields about the new rules from the City of Cayce and how the work it will take for the Home to stay compliant.
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 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 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.
Form letter from Mamie Fields with a blank spot for the name, authorizing the letter holder to solicit funds to purchase a station wagon for the Wilkinson Home for Girls, an Easter gift.
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.
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.
A photo of Miss Rosamund Alston from a club publication, with a caption. The caption reads "Miss Alston is the daughter of the late Dr. J.H. Alston of Summerville, S.C. She is an ardent teacher, highly intelligent and deeply interested in the social life of State A&M College, where she is employed."
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.
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 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.
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.
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 photo of members of the Fort Jackson Non-Commissioned Officers' (NCO) Wives' Clubs donating clothes, school supplies, cleaning items, and linens to the Wilkinson Home for Girls. Mamie Fields, who was the director the home at the time, accepts the donation. The photograph was taken by SP4 James Wheaton of Fort Jackson, a United States Army base located in Columbia, South Carolina.
A photo of women, most likely club members, talking around a dining room table. Johnette Edwards (facing camera) and Mamie Fields (to her left) are in the photo at the head of the table. No one else is identified.
A candid photo of a group of women around a table, possibly in a meeting hall. On the back, the caption says that Mamie Fields is third from the left and Ethelyn Parker Murray is on the far right.
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."
