Handwritten biography of Samuel Smalls, inspiration for the character, "Porgy" from "Porgy and Bess," the opera composed by George Gershwin with a libretto written by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin.
Photocopied biography of Esau Jenkins, describing his education, professional achievements, colleagues, and associated businesses and organizations. Small portrait of Jenkins appears on the first page.
NAACP published flyer entitled, "Black Employment in S.C. State Government" providing financial statistics on the state of employment for "blacks working in state government."
Charleston County School District Board of Trustees Petition Candidates document regarding "seats to beVoted On in the November 4, 1986 General Election."
Bond document by St. Matthew's Lutheran Church- then known as the German Evangelical Lutheran Church- promising to repay Dorothea Clausen $50 by February 1, 1875, at 7% interest. Signed by President J.H. Kalb and secretary John Heeseman.
Bond document by St. Matthew's Lutheran Church- then known as the German Evangelical Lutheran Church- promising to repay J.J. Bredenberg $100 by February 1, 1875, at 7% interest. Signed by church president J.H. Kalb and secretary John Heeseman.
Notarized document detailing St. Matthew's Lutheran Church mortgage holder Thomas E. Miller's extension of the time and payment of a $15,000 bond by the church for ten years, reducing interest to 4.5% and setting a minimum payment against the principle at $3,000.
A document signed by John A. Wagener, John Hukamp, and H.H. Hoops, agreeing to pay back one-thousand one-hundred and twenty-five dollars in return for a loan from Edward R. Laurens. This money was taken out for a tract of land in the Village of Hampstead.
A document signed by William F. Ostendorff and Ernst C. Hesse, agreeing to bond themselves in support of the established perpetual care fund for Bethany Cemetery.
A document signed by Cephas Whittmore, agreeing to pay back eight-thousand dollars in eight-hundred dollar installments in return for a loan from George Dispau. This money was taken out for a tract of land.
A legal document signed by representatives of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church agreeing to pay back two-thousand eight hundred and sixteen dollars for a loan from James Tupper.
A document signed by John A. Wagener, John Hurkamp, and H.H. Hoops, agreeing to pay back seven-hundred and fifty dollars in return for a loan from Edward R. Laurens. A note on the back indicates that Laurens received a payment "in full of the within bond" in April 1842. The note also refers to John Hurkamp as the treasurer of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
A document signed by John A. Wagener, John Hurkamp, and H.H. Hooks, agreeing to pay back seven-hundred and fifty dollars in return for a loan from Edward R. Laurens. A note on the back indicates that Laurens received "the principal [sic.] and interest to date of the within bond" in February 1843.
Story by Penina Moise entitled, " Chapter XXII-The Vengeance of the Jewish Boy." First line of the story reads, "In his beautiful tent, which was distinguished from the others..."
Charleston Branch of the NAACP Health and Welfare Committee report including information on seminars and workshops, career enhancement, community health, welfare and social services, homeless meal assistance, procedures, publicity, and anticipated expenses.
Charleston Branch of the NAACP document, "Semiannual Financial Review," providing an income analysis, expense analysis, budget revisions, and conclusion for January through June, 1994.
Memorandum from Russell Brown, Secretary of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP to Executive Committee and Standing Committee Chairpersons, regarding "a benefit oyster roast, raffle and disco at the Masonic temple, 133 Spring Street."
Fact sheet for the Charleston Branch of the NAACP pertaining to the NAACP organization's foundation, founders, structure, leadership, programs, and magazine.
Memorandum from Russell Brown, Secretary of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP to Executive Committee and Standing Committee Chairpersons, regarding "a benefit oyster roast, raffle and disco at the Masonic temple, 133 Spring Street."
