Bobby Richardson was born in Sumter, South Carolina on August 19, 1935. While playing high school and American Legion baseball, he was discovered by the New York Yankees and after his high school graduation he joined them. He played two years on the Yankees' minor league farm team and at nineteen he participated in his first professional game. Richardson played with the Yankees for ten years from 1955 to 1966 and won nine out of ten World Series. Richardson earned several awards and holds still-standing records. Following his retirement from professional baseball Richardson coached the University of South Carolina Gamecocks from 1970-1976. In the interview Richardson recalls his friendships with baseball legends Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris; he shares his opinions about the present-day game of baseball, including length of the season, finances, and steroid use. Finally he reflects about the importance of his faith and the impact it has on his personal and professional life. When asked about his best year in baseball he choose 1962, stating "It was just one of those years when everything seemed to go my way."
Correspondence from Stephen Hoffius, Director of Publications for the South Carolina Historical Society, to Cleveland Sellers regarding Grace Jordan McFadden interviews with Civil Rights movement participants.
Correspondence from Marcous Garnder, Event Coordinator for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at the University of South Carolina, to Cleveland Sellers thanking the recipient for "agreeing to participate as a panelist in [the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity] forum."
Correspondence from Kevin Willey, Project Coordinator for the University of South Carolina African American Studies Program, to Cleveland Sellers thanking the recipient for "helping to make the 1998 Magic Bus Civil Rights Tour a huge success."
Correspondence James Bennett, 1995 Campaign Chairman for 100 Black Men of America, Inc., to Cleveland Sellers informing the recipient of ceremony details.
Correspondence James Bennett, 1995 Campaign Chairman for 100 Black Men of America, Inc., to Cleveland Sellers informing the recipient that "a panel of judges for the South Carolina Hall of Fame has elected [him] among 15 persons to be inducted into the 1995."
Developing an Agenda for the Information Superhighway by Anthony L. Pharr, Office of Communication, United Church of Christ, was presented to the Telecommunications Task Force, NAACP, during a meeting in Columbia, South Carolina on May 20, 1994.
South Carolina Fair Share Legislative Update from June 30, 1994, providing information legislative issues on Safety and Juvenile Justice, Welfare Reform, Health Care Reform, Automobile Insurance, Reapportionment and Voter Participation, Finance Companies and Banks, Workers Compensation, Tax Reform, and Non-Profit Organizations.
Developing an Agenda for the Information Superhighway by Anthony L. Pharr, Office of Communication, United Church of Christ, was presented to the Telecommunications Task Force, NAACP, during a meeting in Columbia, South Carolina on May 20, 1994.
Correspondence from Patricia D. Petway, Assistant Attorney General for the State of South Carolina, to The Honorable Barbara Stock Nielsen, State Superintendent of Education for the State of South Carolina, requesting "the opinion of this Office as to whether a member of the State Board of Education can concurrently serve as a member of the Bamberg County Economic Development Commission without violating the dual office prohibitions of the state Constitution."
Correspondence from Mike Miller of the ORGANIZE Training Center to Cleveland Sellers regarding a book entitled, "Negroes In American History: A Freedom Primer."
Correspondence from Matthew Parsons to Earle E. Morris, Jr., Comptroller General, regarding ideas "for the Naval facilities as an Import-Export Center."
Correspondence from Nancy S. Layman, Staff Counsel of the Department of Health and Environmental Control, to Andrea Loney, Legal Services of Western Carolina, regarding the "recent Restructuring Bill." Enclosed "portions of the recent Restructuring Bill."
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, to all NAACP units in South Carolina "Calling All Freedom Riders!!!"
Correspondence from H. A. Larson, Division Director for the South Carolina Employment Security Commission, to Charleston Branch of the NAACP regarding the recipient's contribution account having been classified as "inactive" as of March 31, 1993. Enclosed South Carolina Employment Security Commission forms.
Correspondence from Nancy S. Layman, Staff Counsel of the Department of Health and Environmental Control, to Andrea Loney, Legal Services of Western Carolina, regarding the "recent Restructuring Bill." Enclosed "portions of the recent Restructuring Bill."
Correspondence from Dwight C. James, President of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP, to Reverend Joseph Bethea of United Methodist Church regarding the 1993 Annual Freedom Fund Drive.
"The State" newspaper article entitled, "Activist receives pardon," reporting on Cleveland Sellers' pardon regarding his conviction for his role in the "Orangeburg Massacre" at South Carolina State.
Job posting for the Education and Counseling Director for NAACP Community Development Resource Centers in Texas (Austin), Virginia (Richmond), Georgia (Atlanta), North Carolina (Charlotte), and South Carolina (Columbia).
Photocopy of correspondence from Kay Patterson, South Carolina Senator, to Representative Herbert Kirsh regarding the recipient's critical investigations of African-American institutions.
Photocopy of correspondence from Kay Patterson, South Carolina Senator, to The Honorable Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. regarding the BMW plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, to all units regarding the Act-So in South Carolina.
Job posting for the Business Development Director for NAACP Community Development Resource Centers in Texas (Austin), Virginia (Richmond), Georgia (Atlanta), North Carolina (Charlotte), and South Carolina (Columbia).
Photocopy of correspondence from Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., Governor of South Carolina, to William F. Gibson, Chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors, regarding the BMW plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Charleston Branch of the NAACP memorandum from Dwight C. James, President, to Jack Lay, CEO of Domino Sugar, regarding the Minority Supplier Development Councils and individual minority businesses.
Charleston Branch of the NAACP memorandum from Dwight C. James, President, to Paul Jones, Greenfield Industries, regarding the Minority Supplier Development Councils and individual minority businesses.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, to all units regarding a Board of Directors' monthly meeting.
NAACP memorandum from Constance "Connie" Barnes to all units regarding a Board of Directors Meeting regarding the March and Rally to be held on July 23, 1994.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Dr. W. F. Gibson, State Conference President, to all units regarding the cancellation of the May Board of Director's meeting.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, to the NAACP state-wide reappointment committee meeting.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III to all Presidents and Secretaries regarding a form and report of election officers and new campaign 1000. Enclosed Report of Election of Officers.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III to Branch Presidents, Secretaries and Regional Coordinators regarding "The Nelson B. Rivers, III on Issues of Civil Rights."
Correspondence from Barbara Kingston, Secretary for the Charleston Branch of the NAACP, to C. W. Stevenson, General Manager of the Columbia, South Carolina Holiday Inn, regarding the third annual Woman of the Year Contest and NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner.
Correspondence from Barbara Kingston, Secretary for the Charleston Branch of the NAACP, to J. Ruckstuhly, General Manager of the Columbia, South Carolina Marriott Hotel, regarding the third annual Woman of the Year Contest and NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner.
Correspondence from Barbara Kingston, Secretary for the Charleston Branch of the NAACP, to Gary Tucker, General Manager of the Columbia, South Carolina Ramada Inn, regarding the third annual Woman of the Year Contest and NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III to conference and convention committee members and executive committee members of the Columbia Branch regarding the Annual State Convention Committee Meeting.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B Rivers, III, Executive Director, to NAACP Branch Presidents regarding the reapportionment committee and a political profile. Enclosed Single-Member Districts Reapportionment Questionnaire and Sample Reapportionment Letter.
Correspondence from Dr. W. F. Gibson, President of the South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP, to Dwight C. James congratulating the recipient on his being elected as 5th Vice President of the South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP monthly report regarding Reapportionment 1991, The Struggle on Daufuskie and Hilton Head Islands, the Freedom Fund Dinner, and the Regional Convention.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, II, Executive Director, to all units regarding a monthly Board Meeting and Re-Scheduled Annual Radiothon.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, to William A. Glover regarding Charleston City Council elections.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, to all units regarding awards and raffle winners.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, to all NAACP Branch Presidents and Secretaries regarding a change of the April Board Meeting date and Convention details.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, to President and Secretary of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP regarding the 50th Annual State Convention. Enclosed Arthur W. Stanley Award form and L. A. Blackmon Award form.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Dr. W. F. Gibson, President, to Officers and Executive Board Members At-Large regarding an emergency meeting to approve reapportionment plans.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to NAACP Branch Presidents, Secretaries and Regional Coordinators in the First Congressional District regarding a meeting of Lowcountry NAACP leadership.
Correspondence from Cleveland Sellers to John McFadden, School of Education for the University of South Carolina, regarding potential employment opportunities.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, to all units regarding a march on Conway, South Carolina.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, and Elizabeth Williams, Co-Chairperson of the Women of the Year,to all units regarding the Women of the Year Contest.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Andrea E. Loney, Vice Chairperson, Legal Redress Committee and Vice Chairperson, Resolution Committee to NAACP Branch Presidents in South Carolina.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Director, to all units regarding the "next Conway March and Mandela's visit."
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to all units regarding a chartered bus to the National Convention and Monthly Board of Directors' meeting.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III to all units regarding a change of date for a Board of Directors meeting.
Correspondence from Dwight C. James, President of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP, to Bruce Bommarito, General Manager of the Radisson Hotel in Columbia, SC, regarding the first annual Women of the Year Contest.
Correspondence from Dwight C. James, President of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP, to Nelson Rivers, III, Executive Secretary of the S.C. Conference of NAACP Branches, regarding Mrs. Emily H. James being awarded the 1989 NAACP Woman of the Year.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III to all units regarding the reminders on the Annual State Convention and the Legal Assistance Car Raffle. Enclosed blank forms for the L. A. Blackmon Award and the Arthur W. Stanley Award and other related materials.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to Branch Presidents and Secretaries in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, and Jasper counties and the Eutawville and Holly Hill Branches regarding a mandatory training session.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to all units regarding a change of date for the February Board Meeting and the new address of the State Office.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Madie A. Robinson and Nelson B. Rivers, III to All Branch Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, and Membership Committee Chairpersons regarding membership solicitation and a renewal workshop.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary to the Charleston Branch President and Secretary regarding the State Conference Assessment.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, and Elizabeth A. Williams, Chairlady, to Presidents and Secretaries of NAACP Branches not yet committed for the "Women of the Year Contest" regarding participation in the "Women of the Year Contest."
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III to all units regarding youth and college division sponsored bus to regional convention and final room reservations for the national convention.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to all units regarding the final details on the 80th Annual National Convention from July 9 to 14, 1989 in Detroit, Michigan.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to all units regarding a change of date for a monthly Board of Directors meeting.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Dr. W. F. Gibson to all units regarding a monthly Board Meeting and "The Conference on Black Political and Economic Problems in South Carolina."
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to all units regarding a monthly Board of Directors' meeting.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Bill Gibson to friends of the NAACP regarding the "Conference on the Political and Economic Problems of Blacks in South Carolina."
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Dr. Bill Gibson, President, Chairman of the National Board of Directors for the NAACP, and Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to friends of the NAACP regarding a countywide meeting for Charleston County.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to all units regarding the Annual State Convention.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to all units regarding the Annual State Convention.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to all units regarding final details for the National Convention.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to all units regarding a monthly Board of Directors' meeting time change.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to Branch Leaders regarding the 47th Annual State Convention.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to all branch presidents, secretaries and membership committee chairpersons regarding the Second Annual Membership Radio-Thon.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to all units regarding rules for the 1987 Membership Laydown.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to all units regarding the "Stop Bork" mass meeting.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, and Adell T. Adams, Political Action Chairperson, to All Branch Presidents, Secretaries, and Political Action Chairpersons regarding a Political Action Workshop.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, to all branch presidents and NAACP leaders regarding a Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks appearance at Winthrop College.
