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.
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 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 pamphlet by John S. Fairly, written after slavery had been abolished, outlines the past relationship between enslaved peoples and the church. Originally published in the Charleston World, May 4, 1889.
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.
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.
Three-page program for Avery's commencement ceremony for the class of 1895 held at the Zion Presbyterian Church. Program includes a list of essays to be read by graduating students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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 1919. Program includes the class roll, faculty, class officers, and a list of the speeches and musical perfomances 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 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.
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.
A program about the services for the reopening of St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Paster H.B. Schaeffer on Sunday, December 6th, 1925. The eighty-fifth anniversary of the organization of the congregation dated from December 3, 1840 to December 6, 1925.
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.
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 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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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 for the play by Julian Lee held at the Avery Auditorium. Program contains cast and production staff information, as well as a list acts, and several advertisements for local business sponsors.
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.
