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Start Over Collection Septima P. Clark Papers, ca. 1910-ca. 1990 Subject (Topic) African Americans--History--20th century Subject (Topic) African Americans--Education Subject (Topic) African Americans--Civil rights Subject (Topic) African American women teachers

2. Certificate, 1988

Date:
1988
Description:
"Certificate of Recognition" awarded from the South Carolina Black Women's Political Action Forum to Septima P. Clark.

5. Newspaper Article, December 7, 1988

Date:
1988-12-07
Description:
The Charleston Chronicle newspaper article entitled, "Contributors to the Septima P. Clark Memorial Fund Drive."

9. Newspaper Article, March 9, 1988

Date:
1988-03-09
Description:
News and Courier newspaper article about College of Charleston dedicating auditorium to Septima P. Clark.

10. Dedication of Septima P. Clark Memorial Auditorium

Date:
1988-02-23
Description:
Letter from College of Charleston President Harry M. Lightsey, Jr. inviting all faculty and staff of College of Charleston to attend dedication of Septima P. Clark Memorial Auditorium.

11. Newspaper Article, November 2, 1988

Date:
1988-11-02
Description:
Photocopy of The Charleston Chronicle newspaper article entitled, "Gravesite For Septima Clark Lay Amid Weeds, Debris."

16. Plaque, 1987

Date:
1987
Description:
Cast of Voices of a Sit-In plaque awarded to Septima P. Clark.

18. Newspaper Article, June 11, 1987

Date:
1987-06-11
Description:
Newspaper article about Septima P. Clark entitled, "A Pioneer In Literacy. Educator Important In Civil Rights Fight."

19. Certificate, February 19, 1986

Date:
1986-02-19
Description:
"Certificate of Appreciation" awarded from Burke High School PTSA to Septima P. Clark.

22. Certificate, February 2, 1986

Date:
1986-02-02
Description:
"Certificate of Award" awarded by Berkeley County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to Septima P. Clark.

23. Plaque, August 14, 1986

Date:
1986-08-14
Description:
Southern Christian Leadership Conference plaque awarded to Septima P. Clark.

24. Certificate, March 7, 1986

Date:
1986-03-07
Description:
"Recognition Award" certificate awarded from Crenshaw High School to Septima P. Clark.

25. Certificate, 1986

Date:
1986
Description:
"Certificate of Appreciation" awarded from the Veterans Administration to Septima P. Clark.

26. Newspaper Article, June 24, 1986

Date:
1986-06-24
Description:
News and Courier newspaper article about and Appreciation Day program raising $3,000 for Septima P. Clark.

27. Plaque, October 1986

Date:
1986-10
Description:
Southeastern Association of Area Agencies on Aging plaque awarded to Septima P. Clark.

28. Plaque, 1985

Date:
1985
Description:
S.C. Gerontological Society plaque awarded to Septima P. Clark.

29. Letter from Cheryl Thompson to Septima P. Clark, June 5, 1985

Date:
1985-06-05
Description:
Correspondence from Cheryl Thompson, System Vice President of Intercultural Affairs and Professional Development at the University of South Carolina, to Septima P. Clark thanking Clark for "taking time to share some of the history of Charleston with the Elderhostels."

30. Plaque, October 18, 1985

Date:
1985-10-18
Description:
National Association of Human Rights Workers plaque awarded to Septima P. Clark.

32. Plaque, March 7, 1985

Date:
1985-03-07
Description:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Museum Committee of Crenshaw High School plaque awarded to Septima P. Clark.

33. Plaque, March 7, 1985

Date:
1985-03-07
Description:
PTSA Evan Newton Community Advisory Council of Crenshaw High School plaque awarded to Septima P. Clark.

34. Newspaper Article, November 15, 1985

Date:
1985-11-15
Description:
News and Courier newspaper article about Septima P. Clark entitled, "Honored. National Council of Negro Women Pays Tribute to Charleston's Septima Clark."

35. Newspaper Article, June 8, 1985

Date:
1985-06-08
Description:
Photocopy of The Charleston Chronicle newspaper article about Septima P. Clark entitled, "'Do Something' For Septima Clark Reader Urges Charlestonians."

36. Letter from Septima P. Clark to Carolyn L. Collins, November 6, 1985

Date:
1985-11-06
Description:
Correspondence from Septima P. Clark to Carolyn L. Collins, President of the North Charleston Chapter of the NAACP, discussing the issues surrounding Clark's losing her retirement money in 1956 due to her affiliation with the NAACP, requesting help recovering money owed to her.

43. Plaque, 1984

Date:
1984
Description:
Bicentennial Richard Allen Award plaque awarded to Septima P. Clark.

45. Plaque, March 3, 1984

Date:
1984-03-03
Description:
National Council for Black Studies plaque awarded to Septima P. Clark.

47. Newspaper Article, February 1, 1984

Date:
1984-02-01
Description:
Photocopy of newspaper article about Septima P. Clark entitled, "Diverse Activities Planned For Black History Month."

48. Certificate, November 17, 1984

Date:
1984-11-17
Description:
"Life Fellow" certificate awarded from the Southern Regional Council to Septima P. Clark.

49. Newspaper Article, November 18, 1984

Date:
1984-11-18
Description:
Photocopy of newspaper article about Septima P. Clark and other southern leaders' dismay at Reagan becoming President of United States.

50. Certificate, October 13, 1984

Date:
1984-10-13
Description:
"The National Black Women's Conference" certificate awarded to Septima P. Clark.

51. Newspaper Article, September 30, 1984

Date:
1984-09-30
Description:
Photocopy of newspaper article about Septima P. Clark and voting rights written by a Folly Beach resident entitled, "The right to vote?"

52. Plaque, January 1983

Date:
1983
Description:
Charleston County School District plaque awarded to Septima P. Clark.

56. Certificate, January 30, 1983

Date:
1983-01-30
Description:
"Citizens' Committee of Charleston County Life Time Member" certificate awarded to Septima P. Clark.

57. Certificate, June 12, 1983

Date:
1983-06-12
Description:
"Thema F. Murray Appreciation Award" certificate awarded to Septima P. Clark.

58. Newspaper Article, March 19, 1983

Date:
1983-03-19
Description:
Photocopy of The Chronicle newspaper article about Septima P. Clark entitled, "It Is Shameful How We Treat Those Who Have Given So Much!"

60. Certificate, November 20, 1982

Date:
1982-11-20
Description:
"American Education Week Certificate of Appreciation" awarded to Septima P. Clark by Burke High School.

61. Letter from Ronald A. McWhirt to Septima P. Clark, July 6, 1982

Date:
1982-07-06
Description:
Correspondence from Ronald A. McWhirt, Superintendent for the Charleston County School District, to Septima P. Clark expressing dissapointment over her announcement to resign from the Charleston County Consolidated School Board.

62. Letter from John Graham Altman, July 6, 1982

Date:
1982-07-06
Description:
Correspondence from John Graham Altman of the Charleston County School District to Septima P. Clark regarding Clark's resignation from the Charleston County Consolidated School Board.

63. "The Movement in the Sixties," 1982

Date:
1982
Description:
"Clark's essay delivered at the College of Charleston, regarding the need not to give up despite Civil Rights goals not being met."

75. "The Promise of Generations"

Date:
1980-05-01
Description:
A tribute to Septima Poinsette Clark, "A Tribute to Septima Poinsette Clark. The Promise of Generations," where the author discusses her personal and professional life and her impact on his career.

77. Letter from R. W. Burnette to Charles T. Ferillo, February 21, 1979

Date:
1979-02-21
Description:
Correspondence from R. W. Burnette, Deputy Superintendent for the Division of Finance and Operation for the State of South Carolina Department of Education, to Charles T. Ferillo, House of Representatives, regarding a "request for employment information concerning Septima Clark."

78. Newspaper Article, June 23, 1979

Date:
1979-06-23
Description:
The Chronicle newspaper article about Septima P. Clark entitled, "I Expect I'll Get A Plaque, But Money Would Be Nice, Too."

79. Certificate, March 4, 1979

Date:
1979-03-04
Description:
"Certificate of Achievement" awarded by Salem Baptist Church to Septima P. Clark.

80. Plaque, June 18, 1979

Date:
1979-06-18
Description:
Black Women's Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg plaque awarded to Septima P. Clark.

81. Newspaper Article, May 1979

Date:
1979-05
Description:
Photocopy of newspaper article by Steve Hoffius for Southern Exposure entitled, "I Expect I'll Get A Plaque" about Septima P. Clark.

83. Newspaper Article, June 2, 1979

Date:
1979-06-02
Description:
Photocopy of Chronicle newspaper article written by Septima P. Clark entitled, "Our Giants Speak. The Role of The Black Woman During Slavery and Reconstruction."

85. Certificate, February 25, 1979

Date:
1979-02-25
Description:
"Certificate of Merit" certificate awarded by Willing Workers Club of Mount Zion A.M.E. Church to Septima P. Clark.

91. Newspaper Article, March 7, 1979

Date:
1979-03-07
Description:
Photocopy of newspaper article about Septima P. Clark entitled, "Septima Clark Excited By Honors, Tributes."

94. Letter from Jimmy Carter to Septima P. Clark, May 24, 1979

Date:
1979-05-24
Description:
Correspondence from Jimmy Carter to Septima Clark regarding participation in White House ceremonies sponsored by the National Caucus on the Black Aged in honor of Clark's outstanding contributions in the field of Human Services.

95. Newspaper Article, February 28, 1979

Date:
1979-02-28
Description:
Photocopy of The State newspaper article about Septima P. Clark entitled, "Civil Rights Activist Has Seen Many Changes."

96. Newspaper Article, March 3, 1979

Date:
1979
Description:
Photocopy of Observer newspaper article about Septima P. Clark entitled, "Black Woman's Courage Honored After Years Of Struggle."

97. Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Speech Before the Republican National Committee

Date:
1978-01-20
Description:
Typescript speech by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, National President for Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) delivered to the Republican National Committee, discussing "political enfranchisement," "political power," "political program," and "beyond partisan politics."

99. Planning and Management Assistance Project Report, Penn Community Services, May 4, 1978

Date:
1978-05-04
Description:
Letter and attached report written by ? of Planning And Management Assistance Project addressed to J. Herman Blake of Penn Community Services. The report provides an overview of Penn Community Services as of April 1978 with regard to the overall function of the organization, its financial situation, and recommendations moving forward. Attachements include statistics on foundation support, current fund monthly expenditures, and a directory to the Penn Board of Directors, 1979-81.

100. Enforcement of Civil Rights Laws, May 4, 1978

Date:
1978-05-04
Description:
Letter from Howard A. Glickstein, Director, Task Force on Civil Rights Reorganization, to unknown recipient outlining the activites of President Jimmy Carter's Taskforce on Civil Rights Reorganization, namely their review of areas covered by Federal anti-discrimination laws (i.e. Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972). Enlcosed document aims to improve administration and enforcement of Civil Rights laws to ensure nondiscrimination.