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1. "The Sweet Fruits of Success"

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Handwritten document by Septima P. Clark comparing the teachings of Jesus Christ and the current state of her life and work.

2. "The Man Who Lives Forever"

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Handwritten essay by Septima P. Clark "regarding living to please God."

3. "A Tribute to Dr. Crews"

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Handwritten "tribute to Dr. Alton Crews, head Charleston County Board of Education" written by Septima P. Clark.

4. "Fragment of Talk on Religious-Related Subjects"

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Handwritten notes by Septima P. Clark for "talk on religious-related subjects."

5. "Our Great Task of Happiness"

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Septima P. Clark's "note cards for talk regarding happiness coming from God."

6. "The Gift of Chaos"

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Handwritten copy of a Christmas greeting written by Septima P. Clark entitled, "The Gift of Chaos."

7. "Christianity Among Blacks in the United States"

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Handwritten essay by Septima P. Clark "regarding the church's history and contemporary role in the black community."

8. "Crime In The Schools"

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Handwritten essay by Septima P. Clark entitled, "Crime in The Schools."

9. "What is Happening to Youth?"

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Handwritten essay by Septima P. Clark "regarding youth violence, advocating the use of non violence and the ballot."

10. "The Challenge to Black and White"

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Handwritten essay "regarding the need to address inequalities shared by all disadvantaged Americans, white and black. There is an audio tape of Clark giving this talk at Antioch College in 1000-15-10."

11. "The Colonial War at Home"

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Handwritten essay by Septima P. Clark "regarding USA's growing militarism, in the Viet Nam war, in police forces and other manifestations."

12. "The Exploration of Racism"

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Handwritten essay by Septima P. Clark "likening police in ghettos to troops in Viet Nam and slave owners putting down rebellions."

13. Letter from Septima P. Clark to Samuel R. Poinsette

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Handwritten letter discussing various family and financial issues. Copies to made and sent to Nathaniel Frazier, Rev. John Enwright, Peter Poinsette, Michael Graves, Herbert Fielding, and Lorene Poinsette.

14. Day Care Staff Training Workflow

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Photocopy of handwritten Day Care Staff Training workflow.

15. "George A. Payton"

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Handwritten writing memorializing George A. Payton.

16. "The New Resistance Movement"

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"Essay by Clark regarding "hippies" and alienated Americans protesting the Viet Nam war and the influence of the military in the United States of America."

17. "In Memory of Mrs. King, Sr."

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Handwritten writing memorializing Alberta Christine Williams King entitled, "In Memory of Mrs. King, Sr."

18. Letter from Septima P. Clark to Shirley Ford

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Handwritten correspondence from Septima P. Clark to Shirley Ford, Social Worker, regarding "Mrs. Catherine Brown Black Spain."

19. "Christian Principles Disturb Atlantans"

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Handwritten essay "regarding newspaper story about Human Relations Council and Christian values."

20. Hospital Workers' Strike List of Grievances

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"Anonymous handwritten list of grievances and proposals regarding Charleston Hospital Workers' Strike."

21. "Let Us Remember"

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Handwritten essay regarding remembrance.

22. Letter from Septima P. Clark to Antioch School of Law

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Handwritten correspondence from Septima P. Clark to Antioch School of Law regarding education and "the making of a real American Citizen."

23. Program for the Election of Attorney George Payton to The South Carolina State Senate

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Program for the Election of Attorney George Payton to the South Carolina State Senate including a handwritten note from Septima P. Clark to Josephine Rider dated January 12.

24. "Growing Old Gracefully"

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Handwritten essay regarding growing old.

25. "Adult Basic Education in Charleston County"

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Handwritten essay by Septima P. Clark "regarding continuing education."

26. "Thought Stylist"

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Septima P. Clark's "notes cards for talk given to graduates, Coyle's School of Beauty."

27. "Lists of Clark's Awards and Citations"

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A series of thirty-three 3" x 5" notecards, each showing the awarding institution/organization and information about the award.

28. "The Gift of Blackness"

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Short handwritten writing by Septima P. Clark "regarding different gifts coming from the same source."

29. Letter from Harriet Tarzman to Septima P. Clark

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Correspondence from Harriet Tarzman to Septima P. Clark regarding graduate school recommendations.

30. Letter from Septima P. Clark to Josephine Rider

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Handwritten correspondence from Septima P. Clark to Josephine Rider regarding personal matters.

31. Letter from Septima P. Clark to Josephine Rider

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Handwritten Correspondence from Septima P. Clark to Josephine Rider regarding personal matters.

32. "Work of Highlander Center: Promotional Article"

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Handwritten copy of a conversation between a white Highlander Committee woman and a negro woman in a cooperative housing community housing project in New York, told at the 25th Anniversary Meeting at Highlander Folk School.

33. "Great Expectations'No Miracles"

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Handwritten essay by Septima P. Clark "regarding need to avoid complacency despite Jimmy Carter being President and being pro civil rights."

34. "Good-bye to Jim Crow?"

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Handwritten essay by Septima P. Clark "regarding the basic historic differences between black and white America."

35. "The Vocation of Black Scholarship Identifying the Enemy"

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Handwritten essay by Septima P. Clark "regarding identifying enemy within both white and black communities."

36. Non-Violence Speech

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Speech handwritten on notecards entitled, "Non-Violence" discussing the difficulties for African Americans to achieve freedom in a non-violent manner.

37. "The Dilemma of Black Americans"

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Handwritten essay by Septima P. Clark "regarding the need for black pride, unity, and constructive use of freedoms available."

38. Handwritten biography of Septima Poinsette Clark

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186-word handwritten, paragraph-form biography of Septima Poinsette Clark, including information on her upbringing, education, leadership, and awards.

39. History of Septima P. Clark's Dismissal as Teacher in Charleston, South Carolina

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Handwritten information regarding the dismissal of Septima P. Clark as a teacher in Charleston, South Carolina in 1956.

40. "Clark's Letter to an Editor"

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Handwritten letter to an editor "regarding problems in Food Stamp program," written on the back of a document entitled, "Elect Septima Clark" announcing Clark's platform running for a seat on the consolidated school board.

41. "Extension Programs, John's Island and Charleston"

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"Manuscript draft detailing work of Highlander Center, Esau Jenkins and his Progressive Club on Johns Island, South Carolina."