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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Charleston Chapter, 1981 - 2009
File — Box 161, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Contains a variety of event programs, correspondence, meeting minutes, reports and grant proposals. Organized alphabetically.
Dates:
1981 - 2009
Department of Planning and Urban Development: Historical Research Project, 1987
File — Box 68: Series Series 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents
Regarding research on Black Charlestonians.
Dates:
1987
Found in:
Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture
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Lucille Simmons Whipper papers
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Series 2: Political Career
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2.4: State of South Carolina Legislative Branch-The General Assembly: House of Representatives: The Honorable Lucille Whipper
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2.4.14: Charleston County and City Departments and Organizations
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2.4.14.2: City of Charleston: Departments Offices, Organizations and Businesses
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2.4.14.2.2: City of Charleston Departments
DeReef Court and Park collection
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1128
Abstract
DeReef Court is a former African-American residential housing community in the City of Charleston, South Carolina established in 1854. Named after Joseph and Richard Edward DeReef, free men of color who were successful entrepreneurial brothers. Presently, the residential park known as DeReef Park represents the last green space in the Cannonborough/Elliotborough neighborhood.The collection holds ancestral histories, photocopied deeds and census reports regarding the DeReef...
Dates:
1854-2012; Majority of material found within 1990-2012
Charles Alfred DeSaussure memoirs (typescript copies)
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0034-020
Collection Overview
Typescript copies of Charles Alfred DeSaussure's memoirs of plantation life (1850-1870) and life in the Confederate Army. The first manuscript describes special events and experiences primarily at Woodstock Plantation (Beaufort District, S.C.), the distribution of food and goods to slaves, the activities of slaves, names and descriptions of slaves and their work, religious life, Gullah language and people, and DeSaussure's education and recreational activities (swimming, boating, and...
Dates:
approximately 1931
Found in:
Special Collections
Diary of J.B. Grimball
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0021
Collection Overview
Typescript copies (1937-1938) of 17 diaries (1832-1884) kept by John Berkeley Grimball of Pinebury and Old Fort Plantations, transcribed from the original by Frederica B. Keller during a 1935-1938 W.P.A. project.Entries include references to family matters, including the division of Grimball's mother's [Eliza Flinn] estate, social events, religion, a hot air balloon ascension (1834), a duel (1856), and Grimball's trips to Sulphur Srings, Virginia and elsewhere.The...
Dates:
1832-1938
Found in:
Special Collections
John Henry Dick collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0065
Collection Overview
Contents: Dick's papers consist primarily of (I) paintings and drawings, (II) manuscripts of his writings, (III) photographs, (IV) correspondence, (V) topical files, and (VI) artifacts:
I. Paintings and Drawings
Dick's artwork includes 35 framed paintings, approx. 200 mounted paintings, and approx. 500 pen-and-ink drawings. Most of the paintings and drawings were prepared for publication on the basis of field observations, color photographs taken with telephoto lenses, and bird skins which...
Dates:
ca. 1912-1995
Found in:
Special Collections
Directory, 2005
File — Box 159, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Contains various editions of Constitution and By-Laws, correspondence, meeting minutes, financial reports, procedure manuals, event programs, and photocopied newspaper clippings regarding Whipper's membership with this historically African American national women's service organization. Of note is the National Trends and Services Facet Committee's work on "The Hurricane Hugo Project," (Box #156, Folder#9: 1989-1990), which details the relief efforts provided to fellow South Carolinians. Also...
Dates:
2005
Dr. Ernest E. Just, 1983 - 1984
File — Box 181, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Contains copy of proclamation from Governor Richard W. Riley to honor Just in the centennial of his birth in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dates:
1983 - 1984
Dr. Mamie Neely Coker Tribute book, 1994
File — Box 102, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper articles.
Dates:
1994
Found in:
Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture
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Lucille Simmons Whipper papers
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Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations
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4.2: The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina and Auxiliaries
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4.2.2: Women's Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention (WBEMC) of South Carolina
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4.2.2.4: Correspondence, Meeting minutes and Various Event programs
Drayton papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0152
Abstract
Diaries, ledgers, correspondence, inventories, plats, sketches, architectural drawings of John Drayton, Charles Drayton I-III, James Glen, Charlotta Drayton, Mary Middleton Drayton and others, relating mainly to affairs at Drayton Hall and other family plantations. Collection also includes artwork, reflections on eighteenth century literature, deeds, newspaper clippings and photographs.
Dates:
1701-2004
Found in:
Special Collections