Multiple views of an open-toed infant shoe with characteristics of a sandal made of sweetgrass and pine straw, sewn with palmetto leaf. The bow is made of sweetgrass.
Multiple views of a circular, flat sweetgrass basket with a handle made of pine needles wrapped in palmetto leaves; basket contains accents of pine needles throughout and artist has incorporated decorative pine knots; center of basket contains a combination of sweetgrass, pine needles, and bulrush, sewn with palmetto leaf; label on back reads "HAND MADE BY Ida Mae Bennett."
Multiple views of a hanging wall pocket made of sweetgrass and pine needles sewn with palmetto leaf; signature on bottom reads "Martha Manigault 2006."
Oval sweetgrass basket with seven sets of pine knots (called "love knots") which are visible only from the outside; basket is accented with rows of pine needle; also contains bulrush; sewn with palmetto leaf; bottom reads "Anne Scott 2006."
Multiple views of a sweetgrass sewing basket with handles on a pedestal base; lid has open nipple and is decorated with six pine knots; basket contains some rows of pine needles and is sewn with palmetto leaves.
Front and interior views of a miniature basket made of sweetgrass and pine needle sewn with palmetto leaf. Decorative version of a sewing basket with removable lid.
Coiled decorative sweetgrass wall pocket hanging shaped like a fish with fins and a tail; oval basket attaches to center section. Made of sweetgrass and pine needle sewn with palmetto leaf.
Multiple views of a circular all-purpose sweetgrass basket with decorative sides; contains alternating rows of pine needle and sweetgrass accented with pine knots; sewn with palmetto leaf; distinctive style is known as the "elephant ear" design.
Snake-shaped wrought iron art object. The eyes are painted red and there are gold painted markings on the body. Forged by Carlton Simmons, Charleston, South Carolina.
Southern Education Foundation periodical, "Pipeline: Recruiting, Educating and Retaining Teachers," discussing Southern Education Foundation programs, leadership education for teachers, and other related information.
Front and interior views of a coiled basked made of sweetgrass, pine needle, and bulrush, sewn with palmetto leaf. Domed lid has a knob and is decorated with pine knots. Lid is connected by a hinge on one side and contains a protruding piece that fits into a loop on the other side, securing it when closed.
Coiled, oblong fruit basket with cross handle made of sweetgrass, bulrush, and pine needle, sewn with palmetto leaf. This basket was created by a left-handed artist, visually evident by the slant of the palmetto leaf wraps. The wraps in a right-handed basket typically slant to the left, while the wraps in this basket slant to the right.
Thick coiled rice fanner made of bulrush fastened with palmetto leaf. Although this is a contemporary basket, it is a very old form; few basketmakers use bulrush today because it is extremely tough to work.
Thick coiled round basket of bulrush fastened with palmetto leaf. Although this is a contemporary basket, it is a very old form; few basketmakers use bulrush today because it is extremely tough to work.
Multiple views of a hinged sweetgrass basket with domed cover, decorated with pine knots and used as a sewing basket. Made with sweetgrass, pine needle, and bulrush sewn with palmetto leaf.
Egg basket made of sweetgrass, bulrush, and pine needle, sewn with palmetto leaf. Cross handle is decorated with pine knots; wall slopes out from flared mouth and in towards bottom.
Glass server with handles and eight sections for glasses. The center section is open; bottom of tray has open star configuration. Made of sweetgrass and pine needle, sewn with palmetto leaf. Also called a "ring tray."
Thick coiled bulrush basket sewn with palmetto leaf; possibly contains oak splits. Although this is a contemporary basket, it is a very old form; few basketmakers use bulrush today because it is extremely tough to work. Unstable base, poor condition.
Front and interior views of a coiled sewing basket made of bulrush, pine needle, and sweetgrass sewn with palmetto leaf. Basket has two handles and a lid that is decorated with pine knots.
Front and interior views of a tightly woven grain storage box with two handles; traditional form. Made of sweetgrass and pine needle and sewn with palmetto leaf.
Thick coiled basket of bulrush fastened with palmetto leaf. Contains two handles; used as a hamper or a trash basket. Although this is a contemporary basket, it is a very old form; few basketmakers use bulrush today because it is extremely tough to work.
Sweetgrass magazine tray with cross handle. Tray is made of sweetgrass, bulrush, and pine needles sewn with palmetto leaf. Tray is accented with pine knot decorations.
Correspondence from Aimee I. Horton to Bernice Robinson regarding potential conference talk. Attached chapter of dissertation on the Highlander School.
NAACP memorandum from Earl T. Shinhoster, Regional Director of Region V, to NAACP Units in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina regarding the removal of the confederate battle flag from official state flags and from flying over state capitols.
Color photograph of Millicent Brown with an unidentified young woman with signs regarding the Millicent Brown versus Charleston County School District 20 court case.
Typescript speech entitled, "Empowerment of the Estranged, The Powerless," written by Bernice Robinson delivered at the University of California, Santa Cruz Women's Center. Contains handwritten edits.
The Newsletter of Literacy Volunteers of America's "The Reader" featuring an article on Bernice Robinson regarding her recent talk delivered at the previous conference.
The Newsletter of Literacy Volunteers of America's "The Reader" featuring the announcement of Bernice Robinson as a keynote speaker at the upcoming conference.
NAACP Region V, Southeast Regional Office document entitled, "Crusade for Economic Dignity," a Special Fund Raising Campaign for the year 1981 including information on Region V organization and structure, an implementation strategy, timetable, and affiliated organizations.
All African People's Revolutionary Party memorandum from Asha Ture Bediako to Georgia SCC, Southeast Regional Coordinators, and Central Committee Members regarding recent decisions.
Photocopy of transcript of talk given by Bernice Robinson regarding Citizenship Training Schools at a workshop on "Using the GED as a Vehicle for Community and Labor Education" at the Highlander Center.
Photocopy of document entitled, "Proposal to Conduct a Training Needs Assessment for Minority Development and Management Association," written by Bernice Robinson.
Correspondence from Cleveland Sellers to "Dr. Marshall" regarding attempts to schedule a conference to discuss the Student Activities Coordinator position.
Letter from Jerome D. Franson, Georgia College Assistant Professor of Education, to Bernice Robinson regarding his research on the Highlander Folk Schools' Sea Islands citizens projects. Enclosed dissertation proposal.
Black and white photograph of Septima P. Clark and others holding awards at Benedict College. Septima P. Clark was the first woman speaker in the history of the college.
Emergency School Aid Act containing legislative requirements, special considerations for applicants, eligibility, district-wide advisory committee, and cooperation with local educational agency.
Working copy of Mark Rosenman's Civil Rights Multi-Media History Project draft including a summary, introduction, statement of problem, proposed development program, operation and methodology, supplemental functions, and final statement.
First draft and working copy of Mark Rosenman's Civil Rights Multi-Media History Project Outline for Development Proposal including a summary statement, introduction, statement of problem, proposed development program, operation and methodology, and spin-off potential.
Volunteers in Service to America document entitled, "Supplementary Memorandum of Agreement," a form of agreement regarding financial support to Southeast Region of VISTA.
Court documentation for the case of Angela Davis versus John V. Lindsay, Mayor of the City of New York, for the purpose of relieving the plaintiff of the "dangerous and intolerable prison conditions in the Women's House of Detention of the City of New York and from imposing special conditions of solitude."
Student Organization for Black Unity reprint of writing entitled, "Ideological Manifesto of the Pan-African Students Organization in the Americas," providing information on "The International Scene," and "The African Situation," "PASOA Program."
Student Organization for Black Unity writing entitled, "Ideological Paper," including sections regarding a world view, identity and nationalism, capitalism, monopoly and imperialism, and "capitalism, black nationalism, black folks, white folks."
