John Gardner was born in Hilton Head, SC, and raised in a tight-knit Black community in Beaufort, SC. In this second interview, Gardner recalls memories of the Penn Center, his father’s store, and describes his mother's community involvement. He also brings up his time at Morehouse University, including his memories of the jazz club Paschal's. After graduation in 1970, Gardner relocated to Rochester, NY. At the time of the interview, Gardner was a historical interpreter at McLeod Plantation and Historic Site on James Island in Charleston, South Carolina.
A handwritten biography of Eugene C. Hunt, providing information on Hunt's education and teaching career. A short message from "Lillian" appears on the back of the biography, thanking Hunt for his talk at the Brown Fellowship.
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.
Correspondence from Rev. Edwin M. Walker of St. Mark's Episcopal Church to Eugene C. Hunt regarding a Resolution passed by the Vestry of St. Mark's Church at its regular meeting on February 21, 1989.
Correspondence from Norman Olsen, Jr., Chairman of the Department of English at the College of Charleston, to Leroy Anderson regarding a testimony of Eugene C. Hunt's College of Charleston career. Enclosed testimony of Eugene C. Hunt's College of Charleston career.
A Concurrent Resolution "to congratulate Dr. Eugene Clayton Hunt, prominent Charlestonian, educator, musical enthusiast, and historian, upon being honored as citizen extraordinaire and wish him well upon his retirement."
The Senate of the State of South Carolina Certificate of Appreciation presented to Dr. Eugene Clayton Hunt "in recognition of his being honored as citizen extraordinaire in Charleston, to congratulate him, and wish him well upon his retirement from the Professorship at the College of Charleston."
Correspondence from Elaine Nichols, Guest Curator for South Carolina State Museum, to Bernice Robinson regarding her being a guest lecturer for the Education Department's lunchtime seminars on African-American culture.
College of Charleston memorandum from Maxine Smith Martin, Director for Special Undergraduate Programs, to "The Network" regarding information about Blacks in Higher Education.
Letter from College of Charleston President Harry M. Lightsey, Jr. inviting all faculty and staff of College of Charleston to attend dedication of Septima P. Clark Memorial Auditorium.
Correspondence from Robert E. Gillis, Director of Human Relations at the College of Charleston, to members of the faculty and staff regarding Black History Month.
College of Charleston memorandum from Maxine Smith Martin, Director for Special Undergraduate Programs, to "The Network" regarding information about Blacks in Higher Education.
Photocopy of handwritten correspondence from Bernice Robinson to Elaine Nichols, Guest Curator for South Carolina State Museum, to Bernice Robinson regarding details about Robinson's lecture as part of the Education Department's lunchtime seminars on African-American culture. Enclosed handwritten discussion of lecture topic entitled, "Political Education/Working With Blacks in Rural South Carolina/Political Education."
Memorandum from H. Barksdale Brown to Presidents and Executive Directors of Accredited and Provisional Member Agencies regarding 1979 Biennial Conference site.
Correspondence from Aimee I. Horton to Bernice Robinson regarding potential conference talk. Attached chapter of dissertation on the Highlander School.
Correspondence from Beth A. Broadway, Assistant Director of Field Services for Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA), to Bernice Robinson following up Robinson's keynote address to the national LVA conference.
Correspondence from Betty Jean Hall, Director of Coal Employment Project, to Bernice Robinson sending her best wishes for a healthy recovery from an illness.
Correspondence from Eva Mack of the Milwaukee Public Library to Bernice Robinson thanking her for participating an upcoming conference. Enclosed conference program.
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.
Correspondence from Stephanie Smith, Director and Conference Coordinator for Reading for Life Adult Literacy Program, to Bernice Robinson thanking her for her presence at the Central Coast Literacy Conference.
Central Coast Literacy Conference program held at Cabrillo College entitled, "Focus on Citizenship: Parenthood, Employment, Participation," including a statement of purpose, steering committee list, likely participants, and topics for discussion and presentation.
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.
College of Charleston memorandum from Al Colón, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management regarding a Black Student Leadership Development Retreat.
Correspondence from Lee Davis to Bernice Robinson regarding preparations for her visit to Santa Cruz to give a talk at the Central Coast Literacy Conference.
Document providing a historical account of the the Martin Luther King, Jr. Interdenominational Choir under the direction of Professor Eugene C. Hunt, organized in 1986.
Correspondence from C. Beatriz Lopez-Flores, Director, and Kathie Olsen, Assistant of University of California, Women's Center, to Bernice Robinson officially thanking her for her presentation in Santa Cruz. Includes attached film flyer for the Highlander film entitled, "You've Got To Move."
Letter from George Hagenauer of the Literacy Volunteers of Chicago, Inc. to Bernice Robinson regarding the potential of her being a keynote speaker at the Literacy Volunteers of Chicago's upcoming annual conference.
Correspondence from Betty Jean Hall, Director of the Coal Employment Project, to Bernice Robinson regarding a recent workshop. Enclosed previous letter from Bernice Robinson to Betty Jean Hall.
Correspondence from R. A. Harper, U.S. Navy Lieutenant, to Bernice Robinson regarding the non-profit organization, People Aiding People, asking for her assistance with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration and Recognition service.
College of Charleston's Updated Summary of Desegregation Efforts providing "steps that are being taken or are about to be taken during Second Semester, 1984-85 to improve desegregation efforts at the College of Charleston."
Correspondence from Cheryl Thompson, System Vice President of Intercultural Affairs and Professional Development at the University of South Carolina, to Septima P. Clark thanking Clark for "taking time to share some of the history of Charleston with the Elderhostels."
Letter from Septima P. Clark to The Honorable Samuel R. Pierce regarding the Cooper River Waterfront Redevelopment. Enclosed document entitled, "Cooper River Waterfront Redevelopment."
