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.
A posed photo of mebers of one of the Charleston federated clubs, taken by Coards Studio. The club was founded by Mrs. Mamie Garvin Fields in Mt. Pleasant and handwritting on the back dates the photo to approximately 1975, and names two people in the photo. Center front row Louise James and standing Ann Henderson Thorton
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."
A posed photo of the Edifites Junior Club, a junior federation club. Caption on the back reads "First row third from left Maxine Smith, fifth Lois Seabrook, Mary Deas, standing left to right, second person Marguerite Green, third from right Barbara Gathers, Carmen Simms, Thomasina Smith."
A posed, group photo of members of the Charleston Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. On the back, names are listed, "First row left Ethelyn Murray Parker, ?, Mamie FIelds, Emma Fleming, Albertha Murray, ?, Vivian Fraser, Second row left Susie U. Simmons, Lillie Holloway, ?, Daisy Frost, 'Willy' Johnson Wright, Gomez, ?, Left standing, Emily Smith, Riley Roper, Ruth Gibson, ?, Hast, Johnette Edwards, ?, Thelma Murray, Essie T. Harper, and Mrs. Clark."
A posed, group photo of Modern Priscilla club members in a living room setting. Mamie Fields is featured in the photo. On the back of the photo is a typed version of the club song, with some lyrics cut off.
A photo of girls and women with the caption "S.C.A.C.G. Delegation, Hartsville, S.C." The acronym most likely stands for South Carolina Association of Colored Girls.
A photo of women in the PIedmont District of the Federation, all wearing black dresses. Some are sitting in folding chairs and some are standing behind them.
A photo of Ellen Watson and Mrs. Goff, the national treasurer for the federation. Names are handwritten on the photo. On the back is another photo of Watson, from a publication, speaking at the Piedmont District meeting.
A list of sales figures to various places throughout the United States and the tonnage shipped for the year 1766. [page 1] A continuation of the sales list for the year 1767. [page 2]
A bill of sale for two slaves (named Monday and Bill) purchased by Michael Dougherty of Montgomery County, Virginia, from Robert Graham of Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
Carte de visite photo of a Grand Army of the Republic parade in Chicago, Illinois, with street cars running between a large float that reads Welcome GAR with pictures of Washington, Lincoln and Grant.
A diptych constructed of wood and covered in leather. An engraved pattern covers the front and back panels. Interior contains an ambrotype portrait of an unidentified woman.
A diptych constructed of wood and covered in leather. An engraved pattern covers the front and back panels. Interior contains an ambrotype portrait of an unidentified African American woman.
A diptych constructed of wood and covered in leather. An engraved pattern covers the front and back panels. Interior contains an ambrotype portrait of an unidentified woman.
Vietnam war propaganda card created by the South Vietnam NFL [National Liberation Front]. Printed on card: The Vietnam war is "a hell hole of racism for the Negroes GIs over and above the usual hell of war". (Philadelphia Independent). Your real enemies are those who call you "Niggers". Your genuine struggle is on your native land. GO HOME NOW AND ALIVE!
Black and white photograph depicting an African American man pouring a drink from a jug. Photographs is inscribed "I'se Been Dar. 1861, Russell Bros. Photo"
A stereo image of African American enslaved people picking cotton in a field with two overseers on horseback. "Copyright 1892, by B. W. Kilburn" printed on the side of the image.
An ambrotype cased in a diptych constructed of wood covered with leather. The ambrotype depicts an African American man dressed in a Union military uniform. The front and back panels of the diptych are engraved with the same pattern.