Multiple views of an open-toed infant shoe with characteristics of a sandal made of sweetgrass and pine straw, sewn with palmetto leaf. The bow is made of sweetgrass.
Multiple views of a circular, flat sweetgrass basket with a handle made of pine needles wrapped in palmetto leaves; basket contains accents of pine needles throughout and artist has incorporated decorative pine knots; center of basket contains a combination of sweetgrass, pine needles, and bulrush, sewn with palmetto leaf; label on back reads "HAND MADE BY Ida Mae Bennett."
Multiple views of a hanging wall pocket made of sweetgrass and pine needles sewn with palmetto leaf; signature on bottom reads "Martha Manigault 2006."
Oval sweetgrass basket with seven sets of pine knots (called "love knots") which are visible only from the outside; basket is accented with rows of pine needle; also contains bulrush; sewn with palmetto leaf; bottom reads "Anne Scott 2006."
Multiple views of a sweetgrass sewing basket with handles on a pedestal base; lid has open nipple and is decorated with six pine knots; basket contains some rows of pine needles and is sewn with palmetto leaves.
Front and interior views of a miniature basket made of sweetgrass and pine needle sewn with palmetto leaf. Decorative version of a sewing basket with removable lid.
Coiled decorative sweetgrass wall pocket hanging shaped like a fish with fins and a tail; oval basket attaches to center section. Made of sweetgrass and pine needle sewn with palmetto leaf.
Multiple views of a circular all-purpose sweetgrass basket with decorative sides; contains alternating rows of pine needle and sweetgrass accented with pine knots; sewn with palmetto leaf; distinctive style is known as the "elephant ear" design.
The Citadel Conference on "The Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina," Panel #15, Civil Rights in the Cities: Case Studies from South Carolina contribution by Millicent Brown entitled, "Wishin', Hopin', Prayin' and Votin': Black Charleston's Efforts to Merge Politics and Race, 1940-1970."
Snake-shaped wrought iron art object. The eyes are painted red and there are gold painted markings on the body. Forged by Carlton Simmons, Charleston, South Carolina.
An essay contribution toward the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, Inc. conference panel, "Labor and Race Relations in Charleston (SC), 1865-1920," by Millicent E. Brown.
Fax from Connie Barner to Dwight C. James including a draft of a document entitled, "A Fair Share Agreement Between Hyatt Regency Hotel Hilton Head and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Correspondence from Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., Governor of South Carolina, "writing to enlist your support in finding a solution to the controversy surrounding the flying of the Confederate battle flag over the State House."
South Carolina State Ports Authority memorandum from W. Don Welch to Dwight C. James, President of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP, regarding the State Ports Authority passenger terminal.
1993 South Carolina State Board of Education pamphlet entitled, "The Architects of Education," providing information on the South Carolina State Board of Education and short member biographies.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP monthly report for August 8, 1992, submitted by Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, regarding reapportionment and a killing in Springfield.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP monthly report for December 12, 1992, submitted by Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, regarding reapportionment, the Florence School District Four debacle, and the continual struggle on Daufuskie.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Dwight James and Nelson B. Rivers, III, Chairman and Executive Director, to State Conference Economic Development Committee regarding Daufuskie Day Celebration and Strategy Meeting.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from William F. Gibson, President, to Dwight James, Economic Development Committee, regarding the February 8, 1992 meeting of the Board of Directions.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, to all NAACP Branch Presidents in South Carolina regarding 1990 census data for cities in South Carolina. Enclosed census information.
The Branch Standing Committees Handbook, revised by Nelson B. Rivers, III, the Executive Director for the South Carolina Conference of Branches for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B Rivers, III, Executive Director, to all units regarding a Board of Directors' Meeting and Conclusion of the Freedom School Workshop.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, to all NAACP Branch Presidents in South Carolina regarding the census count for cities and towns in South Carolina.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, to all NAACP Branch Presidents in South Carolina regarding 1990 census data for cities in South Carolina.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP "New Campaign 1000" document with the purpose "to increase membership in the state of South Carolina to over 50,000 members."
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP monthly report regarding the 49th State Convention, the Reapportionment 1991 Committee, CRA and Fair Share, SCE&G, and a Project With Tony Brown Productions.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP State Assessment Report providing financial information on each of the South Carolina branches prepared for a November 10, 1990 meeting.