The Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture's publication entitled, "The Bulletin," Volume 2, Number 1 for Spring 1982 containing an article about the Avery's acquisition of the Esau Jenkins papers and an exhibit of of its contents.
Program to the College of Charleston's "208th Founders Day Exercises and Parents Day" wherein the biographies of the honorary degree recipients' biographies are presented, one of whom is Septima P. Clark.
Minutes from a governmental committee regarding the teaching of Christianity to slaves. Consists of answers to questions asked of prominent slave owners throughout the state. There is a focus on the oral education of slaves as well as a white presence in any black congregation to ensure the slaves did not organize any retaliatory actions. Focuses on the demographics of the Christian slave population. Originally bound in v. 22 of the Thomas Smith Grimke pamphlet collection.
A sermon delivered by Reverend Benjamin M. Palmer in the Circular Congregational Church in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 22, 1822. The speech stresses obedience for enslaved people, often quoting the New Testament and Old Testament. References to the sermon on the mount and other teachings of Jesus. Stresses the role of paternalism in the treatment of enslaved peoples.
A sermon delivered by Reverend John B. Adger in The Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston, S.C. May 9th, 1847. The speech stresses the master's caring for enslaved people, often quoting the New Testament and Old Testament. References to Jesus's compassion for the care and teaching of the poor. Stresses the role of paternalism in the treatment of enslaved peoples and teaching of the gospel. Originally bound in v. 22 of the Thomas Smith Grimke pamphlet collection.
The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. South Carolina State Mechanism program in honor of Mary McLeod Bethune including a schedule for the evening and names of speakers, chairpersons, and hostesses.
Standard Fire Insurance Policy of the States of North Carolina and South Carolina for the property owned by "The Young Women's Colored Christian Association of Charleston, S. C.," from January 27, 1917 to January 27, 1918.
A pamphlet containing the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Adjustment Under the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston; the 1921 Act of the General Assembly of South Carolina Providing for a Zoning Ordinance; and the 1931 Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston.
Standard Fire Insurance Policy of the States of North Carolina and South Carolina for the property owned by "The Young Women's Colored Christian Association of Charleston, S. C.," from February 21, 1934 to February 21, 1935.
Program to "Hospitality Hour" at the Y.W.C.A. of Greater Charleston held on January 29, 1939 and the Annual Meeting for the Y.W.C.A. of Greater Charleston held on January 30, 1939.
The Commendation Committee's Political Awareness League of Charleston County 1972 Appreciation Dinner program, containing information on staff and advertisements.
Spring 1975 Schedule for the Y.W.C.A. of Greater Charleston, including information on membership, calendar of events, service programs, youth classes and other matters.
Spring and Summer 1976 Schedule for the Y.W.C.A. of Greater Charleston, including information on membership, calendar of events, service programs, youth classes and other matters.
Program for a commemoration service including two orders of service, a litany, and lyrics to "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," "Battle of Hymn of the Republic," and "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing."
The C. D. Newsletter, A City of Charleston Community Development Publication, Summer Issue - 1982, discussing community development issues including rental housing, summer youth employment, and Joe McFarland.
1986 Annual Report for the Housing Authority of the City of Charleston providing a variety of information on the departments, efforts, highlights, and financial reports for the year 1986.
Advertisement for the Avery Sextet featuring Holland Daniels, Eugene Hunt (seated), Andrew White, Leroy Anderson, Charles Phoenix, and Joseph Richardson. This group travelled up the East Coast to Massachusetts the summer of 1933 to raise money for the Jenkins Orphanage.
The Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture program honoring Eugene Clayton Hunt, Citizen Extraordinaire, including a biography, program of events, and program committee roster.
In this two page program for the Avery Alumni Association's Sixteenth Annual Reunion, various musical acts are listed alongside their performers. Also included is a list of the officers of the association.
Program for the "Race Amity. . A Vital Path to Progress," a conference taking place on October 14-16, 1983 at the Francis Marion Ramada Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina.
Program for "The Forty-Seventh Birthday Anniversary Celebration of The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.," themed, "Reflections and Projections."
Program to the Twenty-Third Annual Session of the Young Women's Auxiliary of the Women's Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina, featuring remarks by Septima P. Clark.
In this three page program for Avery's commencement activities, the events of the commencement ceremony are listed along with the class of 1892's class motto and class hymn.
Eight-page invitation and program for the Junior Class's Annual Reception given in honor of the Senior Class. Program includes motto, colors, menu, school song, junior class officers, and program of activities.
Three-page booklet of a story from American Missionary by missionary Dr. John H. Clifford. Clifford details a recent trip to Charleston describing Avery as an admirable institution in need of carpentry facilities. The booklet also contains a fundraising plea by Principal B.F. Cox who asks that "friends" donate "one thousand dollars per year" to cover the expenses of running a donated carpentry shop.
Three-page program of Avery's graduating exercises for the class of 1918, held at Morris Street Baptist Church. Program includes a list of musical numbers and speeches to be performed at the ceremony as well as a list of "prizes and scholarships."
Four-page program for Avery's senior class play, Shakespeare's "As You Like It." Program includes a lists of the "dramatis personae," attendants, musical numbers, and scenes.
Five-page program of Avery's commencement exercises for the class of 1918, held at Morris Street Baptist Church. Program includes the class roll, faculty, class officers, and the list of musical performances and speeches to be given at the ceremony.
Five-page program for Avery's commencement ceremony for the class of 1921 held at Morris Street Baptist Church. Program includes class motto, class day, class roll, class colors, class flower, and commencement activities.
Five-page program for Avery's commencement ceremony for the class of 1919. Program includes the class roll, faculty, class officers, and a list of the speeches and musical perfomances given at the ceremony.
Four-page program for Avery's commencement ceremony for the class of 1915. Program includes the class roll, motto, and a list of speeches and musical performances given at the ceremony.
Five-page program for Avery's commencement exercises for the class of 1932, held at Morris Street Baptist Church. Program includes a class roll, distinguishing between "college preparatory" and "teacher training" students, and a list of commencement speeches.
Five-page program for Avery's commencement exercises for the class of 1930, held at Morris Street Baptist Church. Program includes a class roll, distinguishing between "college preparatory" and "teacher training" students, and a list of commencement speeches.
Four-pages of program for Avery's commencement exercises for the class of 1931. Program includes a class roll, distinguishing between "college preparatory" and "teacher training" students, and a list of commencement speeches. Title page is missing
Certificate of Membership to the Avery Cooperative Society for Marjorie Singleton. Reverse side contains information regarding the society's activities.
Five-page program for Avery's commencement exercises for the class of 1940, held at Morris Street Baptist Church. Program includes a class roll, distinguishing between "college preparatory" and "teacher training" students, and a list of commencement speeches.
Five-page program for Avery's commencement exercises for the class of 1941, held at Morris Street Baptist Church. Program includes a class roll, distinguishing between "college preparatory" and "teacher training" students, and a list of commencement speeches.
Front and back of invitation card for 1942 commencement exercises. Back of card lists calendar of events and guest speaker Dr. Charles H. Wesley, Dean of the Howard University Graduate School.
Five-page program for Avery's commencement exercises for the class of 1942, held at Morris Street Baptist Church. Program includes a class roll, distinguishing between "college preparatory" and "teacher training" students, and a list of commencement speeches.
Five-page program for Avery's commencement exercises for the class of 1922 at the Morris Street Baptist Church. Program includes class motto, class day, class colors, class flower, and class roll.
Five-page program for Avery's commencement exercises for the class of 1929, held at Morris Street Baptist Church. Program includes a class roll, distinguishing between "college preparatory" and "teacher training" students, and a list of commencement speeches.
Five-page program for Avery's commencement exercises for the class of 1935, held at Morris Street Baptist Church. Program includes a class roll, distinguishing between "college preparatory" and "teacher training" students, and a list of commencement speeches.
In this five page program for Avery's commencement activities for the class of 1898, the events of the commencement ceremony are listed. A list of honor roll students is also included as well as the words to the class hymn.
Five-page program for Avery's commencement ceremony for the class of 1899. Program includes a class list, the class hymn, and a list of invocation activities.
Five-page program of Avery's Anniversary Exercises for the class of 1901. The events included are: the elocutionary contest, the sub-Normal Exhibition, the Annual Sermon to Graduates, the Junior Reception to graduates, Class Day Exercises, and the Commencement.
Three-page program for Avery's commencement exercises for the class of 1928, held at Morris Street Baptist Church. Program includes a class roll, distinguishing between "college preparatory" and "teacher training" students, and a list of commencement speeches.
Seven-page program for Avery's commencement exercises for the class of 1924. Program includes faculty, class officers, class motto, class colors, class flower, and class roll.
