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.
Correspondence from J. Arthur Brown of COBRA to John P. Stokes, Deputy Secretary of State for the State of South Carolina, regarding financial matters.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Lenny Springs, Chairman of the Legal Redress Committee, to Presidents of NAACP Branches regarding the 1984 Car Raffle.
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.
Correspondence from William Saunders, Executive Director for COBRA, to Virgil Conrad, Commissioner for the South Carolina Department of Social Services, regarding COBRA matters.
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.
Correspondence from Mike Miller of the ORGANIZE Training Center to Cleveland Sellers regarding a book entitled, "Negroes In American History: A Freedom Primer."
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Conference and Conventions Committee to all units regarding the 45th Annual State Convention.
Correspondence from William Saunders, Executive Director for COBRA, to James Clyburn, State Human Affairs Commissioner, regarding editorials, "Mayor Riley and Black People" and "Letter to the Editor."
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.
Correspondence from Herbert Hill, Labor Secretary for the NAACP, to Alice N. Spearman, Executive Director for the South Carolina Council on Human Relations, regarding a series of complaints with the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity.
A handwritten, eight-page letter from Susan Pringle Alston to her aunt, Rebecca Hayne, in which she describes Union troops and newly freed people raiding and robbing houses while her family was in Plantersville at the end of Civil War. She expresses concern for similar things occurring in Columbia and Darlington, South Carolina.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP Governmental Fair Share Workshop presented by Michael A. Lawrence, Special Assistant to the Executive Director.
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 Committee for the Humanities (SCCH) publication covering a variety of issues including funded projects, newly elected SCCH members, project calendar, workshops, and other related activities. Addressed to Bernice V. Robinson.
Correspondence from Thomas L. Johnson, Assistant Librarian for the South Caroliniana Library at the University of South Carolina, to Septima P. Clark regarding a potential interview and future of her personal papers.
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.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Dr. W. F. Gibson, State Conference President, to all units regarding the monthly Board of Directors' Meeting on December 11, 1982.
Correspondence from Bernice Robinson to Donald Fowler, Chairman of the Democratic Party of South Carolina, regarding Robinson's position at the Institutional Development and Economic Affairs Service.
Correspondence from Cleveland Sellers to William Leeke, South Carolina Department of Corrections, requesting that a separate facility house the physically ill correctional center residents.
Correspondence from James E. Clyburn to Archie Ellis, Director of State Department Public Welfare, regarding funding for the South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers.
Correspondence from William Saunders, Executive Director for COBRA, to Jan Cooke, South Carolina Department of Social Services, regarding the Minor Home Repair Proposal.
Correspondence from Thomas L. Johnson, Assistant Librarian for the South Caroliniana Library at the University of South Carolina, to Septima P. Clark regarding the future of her personal papers.
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 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 Vera F. Ransom, Acting State Director for the United States Department of Agriculture to Congressman Mendel J. Davis regarding a comprehensive planning survey.
Correspondence from J. Arthur Brown to Barbara Jones, "Director, Action, at the Strom Thurmond Federal Building," regarding the decision to resign as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Board of the Petersfield Human Service Corporation.
Correspondence from J. Arthur Brown to Citizens of Petersfield regarding the decision to resign as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Board of the Petersfield Human Service Corporation.
Correspondence from J. Arthur Brown to William B. Whitney, Director of the Division of Employment and Training, Office of the Governor, regarding the decision to resign as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Board of the Petersfield Human Service Corporation.
Correspondence from Matthew Parsons to Earle E. Morris, Jr., Comptroller General, regarding ideas "for the Naval facilities as an Import-Export Center."
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.
Memorandum from S.C. Association of Black Elected Officials Chairperson John R. Harper, II to Black Elected Officials regarding April 22, 1978 meeting, dues, congressional district meetings, office, and newsletter information.
Correspondence from William Saunders, Executive Director for COBRA, to Jan Burns, Contract Services Specialist of the S. C. Department of Social Services, regarding housing assistance services for the Fiscal Year: July 1, 1978 to June 30, 1979.
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.
Correspondence from Mark W. Andresen, Planner for the Title XX Planning Unit, to Sidney F. Thomas, Jr. for the Central Midlands Regional Planning Council regarding donations.
Correspondence from Matthew J. Perry to Arthur Rose regarding entering the recipient's child in the Ellis Avenue Elementary School in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
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.
Correspondence from James B. Edwards, Governor for the State of South Carolina, to Septima P. Clark regarding the reimbursement "for the lost wages when [Clark] was unjustly required to resign [her] job [in 1956]."
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from David A. Fashion, Chairman of the Finance Committee, to Delbert Woods regarding an outstanding financial balance.
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 W. F. Gibson, D.D.S., President S.C. Conference of Branches, Chairman, National Board of Directors, and Nelson B. Rivers, III, Executive Secretary, regarding the Radio-Thon. Enclosed materials relating to the Radio-Thon.
Letter from Henry Ponder, President of Benedict College, to Septima P. Clark regarding the recipients participation in the 1975 Commencement Convocaton.
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 John D. Bradley, III to Abraham Jenkins regarding the recipient's letter to the Charleston Legislative Delegation about the Esau Jenkins Memorial Bridge.
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.
James Bouknight, MD, PhD (pronouns: He/His), white psychiatrist, speaks of growing up, family life, education and his personal and professional life. Born into a "close and loving family" in rural South Carolina, he grew up on a farm worked by others, his parents being teachers, and his maternal grandparents being a very supportive presence. He always knew he "wasn't like other kids", wasn't athletic, but excelled in school, attending Bishopville High School, as it was being integrated, calling off the junior senior. Aware of a flamboyant gay youth at school, and a gay man who was available for sex in Bishopville, Bouknight did not identify with them and was glad to start dating women when he attended Wofford, the fourth generation of his family to do so. Attending graduate school at Duke University was not a positive experience so Bouknight switched to the University of South Carolina where he had his first relationship with a man and earned his PhD in economics. He considers that relationship a "bad influence" since the man was closeted and engaged to be married. Bouknight then taught at Converse College, in an era when dating between professors and students was encouraged; he married the president of the student body, and their married life began well. He moved into the private sector and eventually became Chair of the Department of Business and Economics at Columbia College and his wife began law school. With time on his hands, Bouknight, keeping fit, began attending the YMCA in Columbia, SC, discovering it had an active gay scene, and his wife, learning of an affair he had with a man, demanded a divorce. It was a difficult time, leading to depression and financial straits. Finding a niche with happy, well-adjusted gay men in Columbia was a positive experience, and Bouknight began a relationship with Bob Stutts, another professor at Columbia College. At age thirty-five, he decided to enter medical school, realizing that the poor medical care his mother had received had led to her death. He attended the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, was out, and was friends with many other gay medical students. He did his residency in psychiatry at the Department of Mental Health in Columbia, SC, founding and running an AIDS support group; he eventually worked for a hospital and had a private practice, including many LGBTQ patients. When his relationship with Bob Stutts ended, he met Ramsey Still, whom he married in Maryland in 2013. He became board certified in geriatric psychiatry, one of the first in the state, and now, semi-retired, lives with his husband in Charleston, SC. At the end of the interview, Bouknight speaks of the illness and eventual death of his medical school friend, Olin Jolley, MD, of AIDS, and how those who are ill and dying are often put in the unfair position of taking care of those who visit them.
Correspondence from Matthew J. Perry to Rev. C. A. Ivory regarding the application for the College Entrance Examination Tests for two prospective students.
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 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 W. F. Gibson and Nelson B. Rivers, III to NAACP members regarding apprehension toward President Ronald Reagan nominating Judge Robert H. Bork to be the 104th Justice to the United States Supreme Court. Enclosed materials regarding Judge Bork.
Pat Patterson (pronouns: He/Him/His) speaks of family life, childhood, growing up, coming out, his political activism through drag performance, interactions with the Methodist Church, and his perceptions of the LGBTQ community. Born and reared in a loving and accepting family environment in Spartanburg, SC, he attended Wofford College, the 37th family member to do so. “I’m a Palmetto tree with fairly deep roots,” he notes. He came out in graduate school at the University of SC, and speaks about the founding of its Bisexual Gay and Lesbian Association (BGLA) and how he assumed his drag persona Patti O’Furniture, “a bully pulpit to raise awareness,” on a dare. At various points in the interview, Patterson speaks of the stratification of the LGBTQ community (“part of our charm and part of our problem”), with most of the focus on Charleston, identifying the conservative “blazer gays” who practice “an odd social decorum” at private parties, the “SIN” or service industry gays who are more out, and other socially and geographically distanced groups. He speaks of racism, and racial and trans insensitivity, the difference between the Charleston Pride and the Columbia, SC-based South Carolina Pride organizations, the gay rugby team, the Charleston Blockade, and K. J. Ivery, once a student of his and now an out trans officer of the Charleston Police Department. Having first done AIDS work in Columbia, SC with his friend Bill Edens, he became involved with the SC Equality Coalition, and he mentions a variety of other LGBTQ organizations and leaders. He began commuting to Charleston to perform drag at the bar Patrick’s, eventually moving there, arranging performances at Dudley’s, and he now also performs at brunches, breweries and bingo, usually emceeing, giving his tips from the audience to charity and passing the hat at performances for different causes and organizations. Straight audiences, he notes, are often more appreciative, and in describing his own indoctrination into drag, he shares some of the vocabulary, mentions those icons who influenced him and praises Jay White for his Brooke Collins performances. He names and describes many bars throughout the state, speaks of his evolution as a performer and activist, as well as the need to be aware of how unintended insults or slurs can occur. Making distinctions between religion and faith, the latter very important to him, Patterson also describes his family’s attachment to their local Methodist congregation in Spartanburg and their dedication to liberalizing the Methodist Church in general.
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 J. Arthur Brown to Wallace Brown, Division of Rural Development, regarding Delores S. Greene and Peter's Field Human Service Community.
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!!!"
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.
Correspondence from William Saunders, Executive Director for COBRA, to Virgil L. Conrad, Commissioner for the South Carolina Department of Social Services, regarding an audit exception for 1975 to 1976.
Correspondence from Wallace Brown, Director at the State of South Carolina Office of the Governer, to J. Arthur Brown regarding Peter's Field Human Services Corporation.
A cash book for Robert F.W. Allston for the years 1823-1843. The book includes account transactions conducted by Allston including payment of overseer wages, the hiring out of enslaved people, transportation, taxes, governesses, nurses, crops, sundries, and cloth distributed to slaves. This book also includes accounts between Allston and other individuals including the Estate of Charlotte A. Allston (primarily for the purchases of blankets, shoes, and cloth for enslaved people) and an account with Mary P. Jones. The last several pages of the book contain cash ledgers. Allston explicitly notes accounting related to Matanza Plantation, later known as Chicora Wood. Other account records do not explicitly state plantation sites.
An 1828 letter from Grimke, with annotations by Alfred Huger, as chairman of the Congressional Delegation, about Grimke's refusal to be part of the committee to cast a ballot for President, not agreeing with either Andrew Jackson ("an unfit Man for the Presidency") or John Quincy Adams.
A handwritten, four-page letter from Emma Alston to her husband, Charles, in which she discusses the possibility for illness, specifically typhus fever, spreading in crowded South Carolina cities. In addition, she expresses her wartime fears and advises him on the management of enslaved people. Attached to this letter is a note requesting that he bring books on farming to Greenville. On the front of the envelope, a list of items is written; on the back, a list of names of enslaved people is written.
A handwritten, four-page letter from Catherine Ravenel to Susan Alston in which she discusses life in Columbia, South Carolina, after the Civil War and shares various pieces of news from families such as the Middletons, Winthrops, Lowndes, and Rutledges.
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 Department of Social Services memorandum from David N. Smith, Jr., Assistant Director for the Contract Management Unit, to Thomas K. Barnes, Jr., Director for Title XX Planning and Contracts, regarding the Title XX Provider Program Subcommittee meeting held on November 6, 1979.
Letter from Faculty and Staff of Allen University regarding opinions of some faculty and staff members who are opposed to the present unrest at Allen University.
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 Bill Gibson, State President of the NAACP, to Delbert Woods regarding announcements about a public hearing on South Carolina State Senate Reapportionment.
Correspondence from William Saunders, Executive Director for COBRA, to David N. Smith, Assistant Director for the Contract Management Unit for the South Carolina Department of Social Services, regarding a Housing Assistance contract.
Correspondence from Brother Redfern II, Director of Operations for the Blacks United for Action, to Charles Derrick, Program Director for WOIC Radio Station, regarding the recipient's "calculated attempts to wreck our efforts to uplift the Black Community."
Correspondence from James R. D. Anderson to Reginald C. Barrett and J. Arthur Brown regarding and advisory from Zone Intergroup Relations Advisor Thompson of the Federal Housing Administration.
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.
Two photocopied pieces of correspondence from Butler W. Nance, President of the Columbia Branch of the NAACP. One is addressed to Mary White Ovington on February 5, 1919 regarding the "fight for Negro teachers in the City schools of Charleston" and the other is addressed to John R. Shillady, Secretary of the NAACP, on January 24, 1919 regarding Charleston Branch legislation.
