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Box 1

 Container

Contains 16 Results:

Tributes, 2008 and undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: Subseries 1.3
Scope and Contents

Written by colleagues and friends as speech introductions and poems.

Dates: 2008 and undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 1: Biographical Documents / 1.3: Tributes and Honors

Various Honors, 2011-2015

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: Subseries 1.3
Scope and Contents

Contains event programs from "Leading Women Dinner," Continental Societies, Incorporated, Carolina Pearls, and Center for Heirs' Property Preservation "Commitment to Justice" Award.

Dates: 2011-2015
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 1: Biographical Documents / 1.3: Tributes and Honors

South Carolina House of Representatives and City of Charleston Proclamations, 14 March 2015

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: Subseries 1.3
Scope and Contents

Establishing this date as "Lucille S. Whipper Day." Contains certificates.

Dates: 14 March 2015
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 1: Biographical Documents / 1.3: Tributes and Honors

Various Certificates, 1972-2014

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Identifier: Subseries 1.3
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence and event programs regarding various awards, honorary degrees and dedications in honor of Whipper. Includes certificates from various organizations. NOTE: Various recognitions are throughout this collection. Also view Series 10: Awards.

Dates: 1972-2014
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 1: Biographical Documents / 1.3: Tributes and Honors

"Lucille S. Whipper Highway Exchange" Dedication Ceremony, 1999, 2006

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: Subseries 1.3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and newspaper articles regarding the Department of Transporation designating a portion of the Arthur J. Ravenel Bridge in Whipper's honor.

Dates: 1999, 2006
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 1: Biographical Documents / 1.3: Tributes and Honors

MOJA Arts Festival: "Standing on the Shoulders of Our Elders", 2008

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: Subseries 1.3
Scope and Contents

Whipper was one of twenty women honorees. Contains correspondence and invitation to event, with newspaper article.

Dates: 2008
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 1: Biographical Documents / 1.3: Tributes and Honors
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