Civic leaders -- South Carolina -- Charleston
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
J. Arthur and MaeDe Brown papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1074
Abstract
J. Arthur Brown was born in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1914. After graduating from the Avery Institute in 1932, he continued his education at South Carolina State College in Orangeburg, SC, graduating in 1937. While at SCSC, J. Arthur Brown met his future wife MaeDe Esperanza Myers (1918-2012), marrying in 1940. The couple had three daughters: MaeDe Joenelle Gordon, Minerva King, and Dr. Millicent Brown; and one son, Myles Gregory Brown. He fathered a second son, Albert Wayne Gourdine,...
Dates:
1890-2013; Majority of material found within 1950-1988
Charleston Youth Leadership Council, Incorporated, 2003
File — Box 161, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Contains a variety of event programs, correspondence, meeting minutes, reports and grant proposals. Organized alphabetically.
Dates:
2003
David J. Mack, III (House of Representatives-District 109), 1996
File — Box 182, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Also contains various national politicians, listed alphabetically.
Dates:
1996
Herbert A. DeCosta, Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1084
Abstract
Herbert A. DeCosta, Jr. (1923-2008) was a renowned African American architect and contractor based in Charleston, South Carolina. While he served as president of the H. A. DeCosta Company, the company worked on the construction and renovations of numerous churches, apartment complexes, schools, and residences, including some of the most architecturally significant houses in Charleston. The DeCosta Company also did much of the renovation and preservation work for Historic Charleston...
Dates:
1854-2009
John Tecklenburg (Charleston Mayor), 2015
File — Box 182, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Also contains various national politicians, listed alphabetically.
Dates:
2015
Marlon Kimspon (Senator-District 42) , undated
File — Box 182, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Holds campaign mailings.
Dates:
undated
McKinley Washington, Jr. (Senator), 1989 - 2012
File — Box 182, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper articles and event programs. (NOTE: File is missing; please refer to Avery's vertical file of Washington, Jr.)
Dates:
1989 - 2012
William "Bill" Saunders papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1100
Abstract
William (Bill) Saunders, was an organizer and lead negotiator of the Charleston Hospital Stike of 1969. In 1970, Saunders established the Committee on Better Racial Assurance (COBRA) to address race-related community problems and provide assistance to community members in need. He also operated the AM radio station WPAL from 1972-1998.
This collection includes materials relating to the personal and professional life of Saunders. A very small portion of the papers contains...
Dates:
approximately 1950-2004
Trident Legislative Caucus, 1993-1994
File — Box 59: Series Series 2, Folder: 14
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents
Based out of Charleston, South Carolina.
Dates:
1993-1994
Found in:
Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture
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Lucille Simmons Whipper papers
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Series 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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2.4.13: Legislative Conferences, Caucuses and Political Organizations
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2.4.13.9: State of South Carolina Political Organizations
Wendell Gilliard (House of Representatives), 2003
File — Box 182, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Contains "High Profile" article from The Post and Courier.
Dates:
2003