11.2.2.1 Ruby Pendergrass Cornwell, 1995-2002, and undated
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
Cornwell, an Charleston educator and civil rights activist who was arrested for civil disobedience in 1963 for attempting to desegregate the Fort Sumter Hotel restaurant. Indcluded are newspaper articles, correspondence, event programs for her 100th year birthday celebration, funeral obesqiues, and Whipper's speech transcript regarding Cornwell receiving the Harvey Gantt Award.
Dates
- Creation: 1995-2002, and undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Whipper, Lucille, 1928-2021 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Material is in English.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Extent
From the Collection: 80.02 linear feet (approximately 182 archival boxes; 3 oversize boxes) : includes photographs and audio visual recordings
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
Contact:
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu